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Graduate Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Assistantship positions at St. John’s University. 

Please log into signon.stjohns.edu and click on Handshake to view and apply to positions available for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. 

Please check back soon for updates regarding the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Assistantship and Fellowship application process. 

At St. John’s University, assistantships and fellowships provide experiential learning opportunities for full-time graduate students that are directly connected to their program of study. Graduate Assistants and Fellows are placed within specific University departments for up to 20 hours per week and receive a stipend and tuition remission. The amount of each benefit varies based on the type of position. 

Please note:

  • Students may not combine Assistants or Fellowships with institutional scholarships, discounts, endowed scholarships, or tuition remission.
  • Fast-track, pathway, combined degree, and 5-year program students are not eligible for Assistants or Fellowships.