Financial Aid

There are two primary sources of financial aid: The University and the Department of Kinesiology. In addition to graduate assistantships offered through the department, a limited number of fellowships are available through the School of Public Health and Health Sciences and through the Graduate School on a competitive basis.

Undergraduate Student Aid

The University offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate students to receive financial aid and scholarships. For further information on financial aid available to undergraduate students, including federal student loans and grant programs, visit the UMass Amherst Financial Aid Services website.

Graduate Student Aid

Teaching and research assistantships are available on a competitive basis. Each assistantship includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and health-fee waiver, as well as a waiver of some student fees.

In addition to graduate assistantships offered through the department, a limited number of fellowships are available on a competitive basis through the School of Public Health and Health Sciences and through the Graduate School on a competitive basis.

Students admitted to all graduate programs in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) are eligible to receive on-campus assistantships offered by departments within the SPHHS. Students interested in accepting on-campus assistantships outside of SPHHS should obtain prior approval from their department chair. Matriculated students may also be eligible for scholarships and fellowships, and other forms of on-campus employment. For additional information about financial aid services and opportunities at the university, please view the Financial Services website.

For additional information regarding financial aid or funding opportunities available to graduate students, call 413-577-0555, or visit the UMass Amherst Financial Aid Services website.

Patty S. Freedson Scholarship (Undergraduate)

The Patty S. Freedson Undergraduate Scholarship was created to provide financial support for an undergraduate Junior in the Department of Kinesiology. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates an interest in entering the field of corporate health and wellness.

Frank Rife Kinesiology Opportunity Scholarship (Undergraduate)

The Dr. Frank Rife Kinesiology Opportunity Scholarship supports students in their efforts to gain life, academic, and outreach experience. Funds may be used to support expenses for both domestic and international internship opportunities (e.g., tuition, travel, cost of living, etc.). Kinesiology majors, with a 3.2 GPA or higher, are eligible to apply. Professional and academic experience will be considered.

Rouzier Family Pre-Health Professional Scholarship (Undergraduate)

The Rouzier Family Pre-Health Professional Scholarship supports rising upperclassmen with an interest in the health care field. Preference for qualifications would include first generation college students, financial need, athletic interest, and an interest in using exercise as preventive medicine.

John R. Schroeder Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate)

The John R. Schroeder Scholarship was established to provide scholarship support for UMass Amherst undergraduates pursuing a major in the Department of Kinesiology. Eligible recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75. The scholarship may be given to a student in any class year and is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the above criteria.

The Eric Sinacori Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate)

The Eric Sinacori Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Students who apply must demonstrate how they intend to use their degree in Kinesiology to better the lives of others.

Esther Wallace Scholarship (Undergraduate)

The Esther Wallace Scholarship was established to provide two scholarships of equal value to an undergraduate student in Kinesiology and to an undergraduate student in Sport Management. The scholarship may be used to recruit outstanding freshmen to each program and would be renewable for four years as long as the recipient remains a full-time student and maintains a GPA of at least 3.0.

Priscilla M. Clarkson Fellowship (Graduate)

The Priscilla M. Clarkson Fellowship is eligible to students pursuing graduate degrees in Kinesiology. The fellowship provides financial backing for promising scholars and enables them to pursue research and opportunities that will expand their professional horizons.

Dean's PhD Fellowship

The Dean of the SPHHS will offer up to five Ph.D. non-working fellowships to nationally-competitive new graduate student applicants. The intent of this program is to facilitate the recruitment of top-quality doctoral students and not to support students currently in the SPHHS.

Term of appointment: Each fellowship is for one year but may be renewed for a second year.

Stipend: Each fellow will receive up to $10,000 per year from the Dean’s office. The recipient must maintain excellent academic standing, and apply for an externally-funded graduate student fellowship such as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, the Ford Pre-doctoral Diversity Fellowship or other nationally-competitive fellowship appropriate to the student’s discipline.

All funds received from the Dean’s office must be matched by either Departmental funds or faculty grant funds (up to $10,000 per year) and cannot be from faculty start-up funds. Additional funding beyond the combined $20,000 amount is encouraged, from additional faculty grant funding during the academic year or a summer stipend.

More information is provided at the link below.

Dean's Doctoral Fellowship Program 2017-2018