The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) awards several fellowships each year, in the form of one-time topping grants, to MSE graduate students. These awards are generally given to PhD students who have finished their core courses and passed their qualifying exam. Preference will be given to the students who have also defended their proposal successfully and have been admitted to PhD Candidacy.

Nominations for these fellowships are based students’ academic performance in coursework (have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale) and research, thesis advisor’s recommendation. Students who are actively involved in shaping the MSE community and fostering MSE and GT values, put exceptional efforts into their TA duties, and/or have provided significant service or leadership in other MSE-related co-curricular or extracurricular activities will be prioritized.

Exceptional MS students may also qualify for some of these awards. Recipients are selected by the School Chair or his or her designee/s. Award recipients are generally selected in early March of each year. Below is the listing of the current fellowships available.

Please note: Students do not have to apply for these fellowships. Students are selected based on the criteria listed for the fellowship.

The Christopher Sanders Fellowship

The Christopher Sanders Fellowship is awarded to MSE graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values.  Past recipients of this fellowship are:

The Brantley Fellowship

The Brantley Fellowship is awarded to MSE graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values. Preference is given to students whose focus of study is in soft materials. Past recipients of this fellowship are:

The Dianne B. & John T. Corcia Fellowship

The Dianne B. & John T. Corcia Fellowship is awarded to MSE graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values.  Past recipients of this fellowship are:

The Grover-Mohan Family Fellowship

The Grover-Mohan Family Fellowship is awarded to MSE graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values.  Recipients are selected by the School Chair or his or her designee.  Past recipients of this fellowship are:

The Jewell Family Foundation Fellowship

The Jewell Family Foundation Fellowship is generally awarded to MSE graduate students who participate in research in Polymer, Textile, and Fiber Engineering, who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values. Past recipients of this fellowship are:

The Lamar H. Franklin Fellowship

The Lamar H. Franklin Fellowship, endowed by Louise Franklin Livingston, is awarded to MSE graduate students who have who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values.  Past recipients of this fellowship are:

The MSE-External Advisory Board (EAB) Fellowship

The MSE-External Advisory Board (EAB) Fellowship is awarded to MSE graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values.  Past recipients of this fellowship are:

3M Graduate Fellowship

The 3M Fellowship is awarded to graduate students in MSE, with a preference for underrepresented minority students. Students should have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership among their peers with the potential to make a broader future impact on society as evidenced by involvement in community, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, as well as fostering MSE and GT values.  Past recipients of this fellowship are:

Nationally Competitive Awards

In addition to the above topping grants, MSE graduate students are strongly encouraged to identify and apply for nationally competitive awards through the GT Fellowship Office.  Please visit http://career.gatech.edu/about-fellowships for a complete list of awards and opportunities.

Writing and Presentation Assistance

MSE 8200, Advanced Presentation Skills, taught by Professor Alena Alamgir, provides writing and presentation assistance for MSE graduate students.  This course focuses on advanced presentation skills, which students will develop by speaking on topics related to their own academic course of study.

Professor Alamgir is also available to review technical manuscripts, to help students prepare and rehearse technical presentations, and help in the preparation of graduate fellowship applications. Please visit Professor Alamgir’s MSE profile page for current contact information.