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Department of Economics

M.A. Aid and Awards

Financial Aid

Graduate financial aid is generally reserved for Ph.D. students. However, some aid may be available from the following sources:

Awards

James S. and Rosemary Worley Award

Established in 1997 by GPED alumni and friends and family of Emeritus Professor James S. Worley and his wife Rosemary, this award is given annually to an outstanding student or students in the first-year class.

Worley served as GPED director for 25 years and is credited with building the program to its position of strength. Under his leadership, the GPED more clearly defined its mission, and the program developed strong and lasting relationships with people and governments around the world.

This prize is awarded based on academic merit, dedication to the GPED program, and commitment to economic development.

MOUZON AND SULTAN SIDDIQI CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Mouzon Siddiqi was an important member of the Graduate Program in Economic Development staff from 1987 to 2016. She and her husband, Sultan, opened their family to all students, staff, and faculty in the program; their warmth, kindness, and openness created an environment of love and companionship within the GPED. Mouzon and Sultan demonstrated true citizenship. The Mouzon and Sultan Siddiqi Citizenship Award was established to honor this extraordinary couple. This award is given once a year to students who exemplify “Siddiqi” citizenship towards their classmates. These students are open and kind and go out of their way to help make all students feel welcome and at home in Nashville. These students are problem solvers, confidantes, and friends.

Internships

The M.A. program periodically receives internship and job opportunities, and we forward these to our students. We also organize information sessions and workshops, tailored to our M.A. students, with the Vanderbilt Career Center.

M.A./GPED students are also active in the Turner Family Center for Social Ventures, part of the Owen Graduate School of Management.

Student Jobs

Most M.A./GPED students find campus jobs. On-campus job postings are listed on the HireADore website. Past students have worked:

  • As graduate research assistants for various Vanderbilt faculty, labs, or schools
  • In campus libraries
  • As tutors for other GPED students
  • In the program office

Research assistant and tutoring positions are usually reserved for second-year students. Students seek out job opportunities on their own. For more information, see the Student Employment website.