Graduate Student Funding Opportunities
Below you will find a list of funding opportunities available to graduate students across the University. Please note that these funding opportunities come in several forms and you should make sure you understand the type of position to which you are applying:
- Graduate Assistantship (tuition remission + stipend)
- Tuition Scholarship (tuition remission only)
- Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) (hourly pay only, no tuition or stipend)
IMPORTANT: The majority of Villanova’s funding opportunities for graduate students come from the departments, and most graduate programs on campus have departmental funding. The positions listed on this page require a separate application process, and are outside of academic departments in various centers, offices, and institutes across campus. Please read the descriptions, deadlines, and application requirements listed here carefully—especially since each one is different.
Please keep in mind that if you are an applicant to a graduate program and have not yet received an admission decision you can proceed in applying to the below positions. However, if you are not admitted to the graduate program of your choice at any point during the application process for the below funding opportunities your application for funding will no longer be considered.
FALL 2024 OPENINGS
- Description: The Office for Mission and Ministry seeks a pianist/organist who will accompany the
- Areas of Responsibility:
- In rehearsal: serve as an assistant musical director; accompany the choir and instrumentalists at the piano; offer constructive feedback; distribute sheet music and manage music library. Rehearsals are held Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7pm. Support student musical leaders.
- In performance: accompany student musicians at piano (or organ, if applicable); conduct pieces (if applicable); assist in concert management. Concerts and university-wide masses are scheduled with advance notice; Sunday mass times are 5, 7 and 9pm.
- Administrative tasks: prepare repertoire lists; prepare/arrange scores; assist with copyright compliance; generate copy for printed worship aids and concert programs, participate in editing process; create rehearsal and performance materials as needed; assist in scheduling student groups; reserve concert and rehearsal locations; assist in communication with campus partners.
- Expectations and Compensation:
- Provide 300 hours of musical and administrative support in exchange for full tuition remission and stipend. Ideally, the candidate will begin no later than Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Peak periods for the 24-25 Academic Year include August 18-25, 2024 and May 9-16, 2025. There is a higher attendance expectation during these times, (about 30-35 hours for each period), with other weeks during the semester averaging about 15 hours per week.
- Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Associate Director for Liturgical Music and mid-semester evaluation.
- This position is awarded for one year only. Continuing to a second year is contingent upon ongoing departmental approval of the position, the mid-semester performance evaluation and recipient’s good academic standing.
- Eligibility: Candidates must be accepted graduate students. Musicians from any or no religious background are encouraged to apply. Strong piano skills and proficiency in music reading will be demonstrated through an audition, and scores will be sent to the candidate in advance of an in-person or virtual audition.
- Start Term: Fall 2024
- Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
- Work Hours Per Week: Provide 300 hours of musical and administrative support in exchange for full tuition remission and stipend. Ideally, the candidate will begin no later than Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Peak periods for the 24-25 Academic Year include August 18-25, 2024 and May 9-16, 2025. There is a higher attendance expectation during these times, (about 30-35 hours for each period), with other weeks during the semester averaging about 15 hours per week.
- How to Apply: Send an email with resume and a brief introductory statement to sean.mcelwee@villanova.edu, along with general availability to schedule an interview/audition, via Zoom or in person. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled.
- Additional Information: Learn more about the position at this website.
The College of Engineering has open positions based on available funding and current projects. Please review the College of Engineering Graduate Assistantship website for open positions.
- Description: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Office of External Relations and Communications is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the team with a variety of projects and responsibilities including creating content for the College’s social media accounts, drafting press releases, creating materials to promote special events, and capturing photos or videos primarily for social media. Graduate students in English or Communication preferred.
- Requirements: Applicants must have excellent writing skills, intermediate photography skills and an intermediate competency level in Excel, Microsoft Word and Canva. Experience in other design or editing software—such as Photoshop and InDesign—is a plus. Applicants should have excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage a variety of moving parts in one project. Please send cover letter, resume, a social media example, and one writing sample (non-academic) to Chelsea Gerrard, Assistant Director of Communications at chelsea.gerrard@villanova.edu.
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Preference for graduate students enrolled in the English or Communication programs.
- Start Term: Fall 2024
- Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
- Work Hours Per Week: 20 hours/week.
- How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter, as well as a social media example, and one writing sample (non-academic) to Chelsea Gerrard, Director of Communications in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at chelsea.gerrard@villanova.edu.
- Additional Information: Learn more about the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Description: The CPS Academic Programs Team is accepting applications for a postgraduate, part-time internship. This unique opportunity is geared towards individuals with an interest in exploring a career in higher education, specifically in teaching pedagogy and student support services. This position will assist the Academic Programs Team. This position will help with the creation and planning of current and new programs for students and faculty. The successful candidate will employ the use of student development theories to guide their experience. This position will complete a semester-long project that aligns with the student’s interests and the needs of the College.
- Responsibilities: For a full description of responsibilities, please view the job posting. The graduate student in this position will provide academic advising and student support, participate in professional education, and increase their knowledge of the College of Engineering's industry relationships and community participation.
- Compensation: $18/hr for master's students and $21/hr for doctorate students.
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree required. Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program in any of the colleges, but preference for students in counseling, higher education, or related field.
- Start Term: Fall 2024
- Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
- Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week.
- How to Apply: Apply using the application form. Questions about the position can be directed to Olivia Mendenall.
- Additional Information: Learn more about the College of Professional Studies' Student Advising and Support team.
- Description: The Office of Health Promotion at Villanova University is looking for a Graduate Assistant that is interested in college student health and well-being and working in an upbeat, interactive, and innovative department. This position requires in-person hours that will largely be spent on the following activities: facilitating bystander intervention training and One Love Escalation workshops, facilitating [and/or observing undergraduate Community Advocates who facilitate] Small Group Reflection for students who have experienced alcohol overdose and/or concerns related to cannabis, managing and facilitating Thrive 365 programming evaluation using WISHES (Well-Being Improvement Survey for Health Education Settings), and providing general assistance in office tabling and presentation requests, as needed.
- Compensation: $18/hr for master's students
- Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a Villanova University full-time graduate program. Priority will be given to applicants accepted into the Higher Education Leadership concentration. Priority will be given to those enrolled in a multi-year program.
- Additional Information: Applicants with demonstrated engagement in health and well-being activities in their undergraduate institution, who want to expand their skills in facilitating difficult conversations with undergraduate students, and who want to develop strong program evaluation skills should apply.
- Start Term: Fall 2024
- Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
- Work Hours Per Week: 10 hrs/week. Work schedule will largely be determined by each week’s activities. Nearly all ten hours will need to be in person, either in the Office of Health Promotion or at designated activities on campus.
- How to Apply: Apply to the position using this application form. Questions about the position can be directed to Stacy Andes, Director of the Office of Health Promotion by email or at 610-519-7409.
- Additional Information: Learn more about the Office of Health Promotion.