Graduate Assistantships

Generally there are at least two graduate assistantships available for students seeking an M.A. in Digital Storytelling, an M.A.C. in Communications, an M.F.A. in Screenwriting, or an M.F.A. in Film/TV Production.

This application is only to be completed by students who have already been accepted to Asbury University.

Apply for the Graduate Assistantship

Eligibility and Description

Student must take 18 hours over three consecutive semesters. Exceptions may be considered for students with less than 18 hours remaining to complete their degree.
Student must be a degree-seeking Graduate Student at Asbury University.

Assistantship Details

Graduate Assistantships may be given as full assistantship, ½ assistantship, or ¼ assistantship. The assistantship is given as a tuition discount, not payroll, and is generally awarded for one year. Students on probation may lose the assistantship.

When given as Full Assistantship:

- Requires an average of 15 hours of work per week during each semester covered.

- Covers 18 hours of tuition over an academic year.

When given as ½ Assistantship:

- Requires an average of 8 hours of work per week during each semester covered.

- Covers ½ tuition (9 hours) over an academic year.

When given as ¼ Assistantship:

- Requires an average of 4 hours of work per week during each semester covered.

- Covers ¼ tuition (4.5 hours) over an academic year.

Contact Us

Director of Graduate Admissions

(859) 858-5214

danielle.miller@asbury.edu

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A Graduate Assistantship can be given as a Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship, or a combination of teaching and research. A job description and/or contract will be provided that describes the general duties. Applicants may be interviewed as part of the application process.

Requirements

A strong recommendation from a previous employer or faculty member based on your previous academic achievements and/or media experience.
The student must either be a US citizen or documented as immigration status that allows academic employment.
The student must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
You will upload a current resume including awards, leadership positions, and industry experience during the application process.
You must complete the Graduate Assistantship application and submit your resume, and Asbury must receive your reference letter, all by July 1.

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