Is fellowship same as assistantship?

An assistantship is different from a fellowship. While you still receive money for school, you agree to work on campus. Assistantships work in the same way as work-study programs, but instead of working in the cafeteria or for housekeeping, you usually do work relating to your major.

What exactly is a fellowship?

1 : companionship, company looking for the fellowship of friendly people. 2a : community of interest, activity, feeling, or experience their fellowship in crime— A. J. Ayer. b : the state of being a fellow or associate. 3 : a company of equals or friends : association a youth fellowship.

What does graduate assistantship means?

A graduate assistantship is a salaried student employment opportunity for graduate students. Graduate assistants work a set number of hours per week and, in return, receive a tuition waiver and, oftentimes, a monthly living stipend.

Is Fellowship considered employment?

“Fellowships” is NOT an employment classification. Fellowship payments are not considered wages and do not create an employer-employee relationship. Fellowship payments are intended to support living expenses and do not require that employee services be performed in exchange.

Does Fellowship count as employment?

A position is considered employment if it provides a service for the organization making payments. Both student employment wages and fellowships are federal taxable income to students except fellowships that directly pay tuition and fees, books, supplies and equipment, if required of all students in the course.

Do you pay for a fellowship?

Most fellowships are paid, providing financial support in the form of a stipend, salary, or grant. Note that some opportunities called “fellowships” are not funded – they are either unpaid or tuition-based.

Are graduate assistantships hard to get?

Assistantships are highly competitive and landing a graduate assistantship is difficult. Those who wish to apply for one should present themselves in the best possible way to have a fighting chance at landing one. Graduate assistantship positions are not available in every graduate program and at every college.