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Financial Assistance

 


The program has given me the generous financial support necessary to conduct a thorough, insightful research project. They have given me the opportunity to work with a renowned Andean archaeologist, Ran Boytner. They flew me out to the MMUF Regional Conference at Stanford where I was able to meet other fellows, discuss my research with archaeological specialists, and learn how to prepare effectively for graduate school. Overall, the benefits have been outstanding and I am very thankful for being a part of this program.

Jacob Bongers
Interdisciplinary Archaeology
2009-2010 MMUF Fellow

Research Stipends

Fellows receive a stipend of $1600 for the fall and spring semesters to support their research efforts. Additionally, during the summer months, each fellow receives a $3,600 stipend.

Loan Repayment

The Mellon Mays Fellowship offers a loan forgiveness program to help students overcome disincentives to pursue an academic career caused by undergraduate loan indebtedness. Fellows who enroll in a Mellon approved Ph.D. program within 39 months of receiving their undergraduate degrees are eligible for up to $10,000 in undergraduate loan payments. The program repays guaranteed student loans in installments. The first $5,000 is disbursed in yearly increments of up to $1,250 for four years. The second $5,000 is paid upon receipt of the Ph.D., provided the degree is completed within six years.

If you are an alum of the USC Mellon Mays Program, please contact Dr. Martha Enciso at menciso@usc.edu for more information regarding the Loan Repayment process.

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