Kenyon Fellowships

Ronald KenyonThe 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 and are available to Auburn University
students working on NCAT research projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants/recipients must do the following:

  • 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:

  • $5,000 per full academic year for master's degree students
  • $10,000 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