Your February 2026 Updates: Events, Resources, and More!

Your advisor Mike Stoll, is here to support your academic journey, especially as you balance school, work, and life. How can he help you succeed? 

The 3MT® competition provides a unique opportunity to share your work with the broader community in a fun and exciting format. The 3MT® competition allows graduate students to present their research in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide.

The winner of GVSU’s 3MT® receives a cash prize as well full funding to represent GVSU at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 3MT® competition in early April. Awards are as follows:

More details coming! Check out the opportunity and previous winners online here.

This state-funded fellowship can provide eligible, qualified students with up to $20,000 for graduate study and $35,000 for doctoral study to pursue a faculty teaching career. 

Attend an open-house event to learn more:

More details are available online at www.gvsu.edu/kcpfellowship 

The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 DeVos Scholarship, in the amount of $25,000.

Eligibility: Scholarship to support a Michigan resident with tuition and related expenses for Masters level, Doctoral level, or advanced research pursuits at an accredited public or private college or university in Michigan.  Students are encouraged to apply and send the completed application to by April 15, 2026.

Start searching and applying for GVSU scholarships for the next academic year. This is also a great time to look for external scholarship opportunities.

You can find the list of Graduate Scholarships relevant for your program (DNP, MSN, Certificate) online at our KCON Scholarships website.

View more information on scholarship steps and timelines at the Financial Aid Scholarship website.