The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University, Alabama has fellowships available to help support graduate students conducting research in asphalt technology. These fellowships are made available through a gift by Ronald D. and Margaret L. Kenyon. These fellowships are available for students at Auburn University working on NCAT research projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants/recipients must:

• First be accepted by the Auburn University Graduate School.
• Complete the Kenyon Fellowship application form.
• Visit Auburn University and NCAT to meet with Dr. West and other researchers.
• Pursue research topics related to asphalt technology at Auburn University.
• Agree to serve as an ambassador for the hot mix asphalt industry as well as NCAT and Auburn University.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA. If a recipient becomes ineligible for continuation of the fellowship, a replacement may be named.
• Submit a copy of CV and transcripts with application.

Fellowship amounts:

• $2500 per full academic year for Masters degree students
• $5000 per full academic year for Doctorate degree students
• Higher amounts may be awarded to attract exceptional graduate students.
• Amounts and terms of Kenyon Fellowships will be determined by the Director of NCAT.

Apply Now

Applications will be accepted any time. Completed applications should be submitted to:

Dr. Randy West
National Center for Asphalt Technology
277 Technology Parkway
Auburn, AL 36830
Fax: 334.844.6248


Application Form (You will need Adobe Reader to open this file)