2024 Scholarships for PhD Program in Theoretical Chemistry, Virginia Technology University, United States

You will need the following information for your application

• Identify Research Areas of Interest
  Review Research Areas and Faculty Profiles here.

• Complete Academic Record
  This includes a complete list of colleges attended, majors, and GPAs. The Graduate School at Virginia Tech rarely admits students with GPAs less than 3.0. Please note that they will calculate your GPA based on the most recent half of your undergraduate transcript (typically 60 credits). Exceptions can sometimes be made for students who have also earned significantly higher GPAs in graduate programs in the United States or Canada.

• Transcripts
  A scanned PDF copy of an official, college-issued transcript
  A brief, one-page note describing any inconsistencies in your transcript (for example, a bad semester due to health issues) can be included with the scanned transcripts

• Three References
  Names and email addresses of three (3) references who can provide strong letters of recommendation are required; the web-based application system will then ask those individuals to enter their recommendations online.
  Professors in your current department or at other schools where you have done undergraduate research are highly preferred.
  Email addresses of your references should be their professional email address.

• GRE Scores
  Applicants are not required to submit scores for the General GRE or the Chemistry GRE exam. However, the application form offers the option to report these scores for prospective students who would like to include them.

• English language proficiency exam (required for international students only):
  An English language proficiency exam is not required for international students who have completed or will complete a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university where English is the medium of instruction (inside or outside the United States).

  International applicants may submit scores from either the TOEFL or the IELTS exam. The Graduate School at Virginia Tech requires a minimum TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) score of 90 or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS exam.
  Furthermore, TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading subsections are required. Exceptions are sometimes granted. For further details about the English requirement, please see the Graduate School’s website here.

• Resume or CV
  Upload either a “text only” CV or resume or a PDF of your CV or resume

• Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose
  Upload a PDF of your Personal Statement, which should address in ~2 pages your motivation for applying to the Virginia Tech Department of Chemistry, career goals and how our graduate program will help you reach them, and any details on your academic or research background that you think might be important for the committee to consider.