The Donoghue Graduate Scholarship 2026 offers extra financial support to graduate students at Kansas State University (K‑State) in the United States. The scholarship helps master’s and doctoral students cover part of their education costs while they work as graduate assistants.

About the Donoghue Graduate Scholarship 2026

Kansas State University created this scholarship to attract outstanding graduate students to its programs. It boosts the assistantship package of selected students. The university awards the scholarship yearly. Students receive funding in addition to their regular graduate assistantship support.

The scholarship supports both master’s and PhD students. You cannot apply separately. Your department must nominate you. Scholarship decisions typically come with admission results.

Why Study at Kansas State University With This Scholarship?

Studying at K‑State with this scholarship offers you several benefits:

  • Extra financial support each year.
  • Pursue advanced study with less financial pressure.
  • Join a strong research community in the United States.
  • Gain teaching or research experience through a graduate assistantship.

Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: United States
  • Host Institution: Kansas State University (K‑State)
  • Study Level: Master’s & PhD
  • Scholarship Type: Donoghue Graduate Scholarship
  • Coverage: Annual living allowance (no tuition coverage)
  • Award (Master’s): $3,000 per year
  • Award (PhD): $5,000 per year
  • Application Deadline: 2 February 2026
  • Programme Start: 24 August 2026
  • Selection: Department nomination required

Scholarship Benefits

The Donoghue Graduate Scholarship provides:

  • A $3,000 annual award for master’s students.
  • A $5,000 annual award for doctoral students.
  • Funding that boosts your graduate assistantship package.
  • Money is credited to your student account in two instalments per academic year.

The scholarship does not cover tuition fees. It also does not include travel, health insurance, or research grants.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Donoghue Graduate Scholarship 2026, you must:

  • Receive an offer of admission to a master’s or doctoral program at K‑State.
  • Have a graduate assistantship appointment (0.5 FTE or similar role).
  • Be a new incoming graduate student at K‑State for Fall 2026.
  • Be nominated by your graduate programme (students cannot self‑nominate).

Current graduate students at K‑State are not eligible. You must start as a new student in Fall 2026.

Required Documents

When your department nominates you, K‑State typically requires:

  • University admission letter for your graduate programme.
  • Graduate assistantship appointment confirmation.
  • Academic transcripts from previous degrees.
  • Relevant CV or resume (if requested).
  • Any materials your graduate programme asks for.

You cannot submit documents directly for the scholarship. Your department handles nomination and submission.

Application Process & Timeline

  • Apply for admission to a master’s or PhD programme at Kansas State University.
  • Secure a graduate assistantship appointment for Fall 2026.
  • Your academic department reviews your profile for nomination.
  • The department nominates you to the Graduate School for the Donoghue Scholarship.
  • The Graduate School reviews nominations and awards scholarships by late February 2026.
  • Selected recipients accept the award and prepare for Fall 2026 enrollment.

Start your processes early. Getting an assistantship is essential before nomination.