The Graduate Retaining Inspirational Scholars in Technology and Engineering (Grad RISE) fellowship program was created as a means to recruit and retain both minorities and nontraditional technology and engineering students. Grad RISE scholars are students who display persistence within their engineering or technology program, leadership, and service.
The Grad RISE application period normally closes June 1 each year. However, the window is being extended this year. The deadline to apply this year is July 10, 2023. Award announcements are planned for the first week of Fall 2023 classes.
Grad RISE Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:
Must be either an underrepresented minority OR a nontraditional student pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in any STEM major; Must be enrolled full-time; Must be in good academic standing.
Underrepresented minority includes: Black/African American, Latinx, Hispanic, Indigenous/Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native/Pacific Islanders.
Grad RISE students will also be required to participate in the Grad REACH program, that includes monthly professional development workshops and peer mentoring meetings as identified by the Program Director. Failure to do so will result in Grad RISE fellowship monies being terminated. Continuing students must reapply for Grad RISE in spring of each year.
Please ensure that all of the above criteria are met. Also, please read and double-check the entire application prior to submission.
If you have any questions please contact Dr. Jacquelyn Strickland (jstrickland@coe.gatech.edu).