George A. Jackson Award

The Jackson Award is named for Dr. George A. Jackson, Assistant Dean of the Graduate College from 1994 to 2009, who was committed to promoting access to higher education. The award aims to assist recipients in overcoming economic barriers to advanced degrees and is only available to students admitted to master’s degree programs.

This award is for new students entering fall semester. Currently enrolled students are ineligible.

Eligibility

You cannot apply for a Jackson Award as a student. You must be nominated by the director of graduate education (DOGE) of your home department or program and meet the following eligibility requirements:

• US citizenship.
• Appointed as a half-time (20 hour a week appointment) graduate assistant.
• Admitted into a master’s degree program.
• Identify as first-generation undergraduate or graduate student.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
• Priority consideration will be given to ISU undergraduates and alumni.
• Students admitted to a second master’s degree program, regardless of where the first degree was earned, are ineligible.

Financial Support

• The Jackson Award is for two years beyond entry term for fall and spring semesters (four semesters). Summer is not included.
• Master’s students receive 25% of tuition, which together with the tuition scholarship, gives 100% tuition coverage plus a $300 contribution towards mandatory fees.
• Stipends are not supported by the Jackson Award.

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