West Texas A&M University Scholarship 2026
Dr. Dylan Maag of West Texas A&M University is seeking highly motivated M.S. students interested in herpetology, spatial ecology, and behavioral ecology to work on a field project involving Western Massasauga Rattlesnakes (Sistrurus tergeminus).
The West Texas A&M University Scholarship will be advised by Dr. Dylan Maag in the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at WTAMU.
This project will be a highly collaborative effort requiring both graduate assistants to work simultaneously and with summer field technicians on all aspects of field data collection.
Students will then focus separately on the analysis of spatial ecology and hunting behavior/diet, while working together on habitat selection for their theses, manuscripts, and project reports.
Summary of the West Texas A&M University Scholarship 2026
- Type: Masters Scholarships
- Country to study: USA
- School to study: West Texas A&M University
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, $27,974 Stipend/Year, Medical insurance coverage
- Deadline: August 4, 2025
Requirements for the West Texas A&M University Scholarship 2026
- B.S. in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, or a related field is required. Students must meet the qualifications of WTAMU’s graduate program for MS, Biology
- Have a 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate-related science courses, etc..
- Possess a valid Driver’s License. Experience handling venomous snakes is NOT required but is preferred.
- Be willing to be trained to safely handle venomous snakes and demonstrate proficiency in doing so.
- Experience working within the R coding language, GIS programs, and radiotelemetry are preferred but not required.
- Lastly, this project is set to last for 38 months thus, students must be prepared to devote 2.5–3 years towards this project and their MS degree at WTAMU.
The West Texas A&M University Masters Scholarships offers;
- are fully funded graduate research assistant positions (i.e., no teaching) that comes with a stipend of $26,159–27,794 per year for 6 consecutive semesters, starting in Spring 2026.
- graduate assistants also qualify for a partial tuition waiver and medical insurance coverage.
Application Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- A letter of interest.
- CV.
- A copy of unofficial transcripts.
- Contact information for three academic/professional references.
Method of Application for the West Texas A&M University Scholarship 2026
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Send the required documents to Dr. Dylan Maag at [email protected] and include “M.S. MASSASAUGA APPLICATION” in the subject line.
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Applications will be reviewed starting on August 4th, 2025.
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Applications submitted after that deadline will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until both positions are filled.
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Interviews (via Zoom or phone) of the short-listed applicants will begin within 2 weeks after the deadline of August 4th, 2025.
