There are two types of graduate assistantships: teaching assistantships (TA) and research assistantships (RA). TAs and RAs receive a full or partial tuition waiver and a small living stipend. TAs are required to perform teaching duties. RAs are required to perform research duties, not necessarily related to the student"s thesis research.
在私立学校较为普遍，也是名额最多的一种奖学金。 服务类奖学金，获得者负责学校的一些普通招生翻译事务，如在学生公寓信值班员等。申请程序简便，一般在学校的国际部或留学生服务中心填了申请表就可以，然后等待通知。