University Distinguished Fellowship Program

The UDF program provides financial support for outstanding graduate students from diversified disciplines and backgrounds who plan to enroll in any of MSU’s doctoral programs (and Master of Fine Arts programs).

The UDF Program helps MSU sustain an intellectually vital and inclusive educational community that will prepare graduate students to pursue their goals in an ever-changing society. 

We appreciate the special role that graduate education and high-quality mentoring practices play in preparing the next generation of scholars, thinkers, and leaders in and outside of higher education.