Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program (GJMPP) is open to students who will be entering their first or second year in a doctoral or MFA program and are interested in becoming college professors. 

The GJMPP Fellowship shall be awarded to students who will better reflect a campus environment containing individuals with a variety of life experiences including students who have overcome adversity and hardship, first-generation students, individuals with enduring financial hardships and others who have unique abilities to contribute the University.

Scholars are assigned a faculty mentor and participate in monthly professional development seminars. These additional forms of educational support have been instrumental in the successful retention and graduation of former scholars.

In addition to the funding provided by the home academic program, GJMPP doctoral scholars are also provided a total of $40,000 over four academic years, distributed over 8 semesters at $5,000 each semester. MFA scholars are provided a total of $25,000 over two and one-half academic years, distributed over five semesters at $5,000 each semester. The academic program must provide the scholar with whichever is greater:

• 50% tuition and fee abatement plus an $8,000 annual stipend OR
• The standard level of funding for a graduate assistant in the academic unit

• Remain in Good Academic Standing
• No Bursar Holds or Outstanding Fees
• Participate in Preparing Future Faculty Program (PFF)
• Have a Faculty Mentor
• Present one scholarly work product prior to graduating (journal article or digital research poster)
• Participate in at Least 1 Community Service Project per Year
• Complete Program of Study in 4 Years (5 years in special situations)
• Attend Professional Development Seminars and Workshops Each Semester