Congratulations on receiving a fellowship from the Cockrell School of Engineering! Read over these instructions and details to ensure things go smoothly.
Enrollment Requirement
Recipients of a fellowship from the Cockrell School of Engineering should enroll full-time. Full-time graduate enrollment includes nine hours each fall and spring, and typically three hours in the summer.
Planning to be away from campus for a semester?
Let the Engineering Scholarship Program know if you plan to be away from campus by completing the Scholarship Schedule Form. We will review your fellowship to likely distribute it all at once, or postpone it for when you return.
Award Distribution
Fellowships are distributed half in the fall, and the second half in the spring. When the Engineering Scholarship Program releases your fellowship, it will either be deposited electronically into your bank account or mailed to you. For direct deposit (EFT), make sure you provide your bank information on the My Bank Information Web site.
One-Year Fellowship Recipients
If you are a recipient of a one-time fellowship from the Cockrell School of Engineering, the first order of business is to write a thank you letter to your donor. Your appreciation means a lot to them. Download the Fellowship Instructions for complete details on submitting your thank you letter and receiving your fellowship funds.
Multi-Year Fellowship Recipients
Multi-year fellowship recipients are expected to complete an annual research report instead of a thank you letter for their donors. Fellowship funds automatically release on Sept. 11, 2010, and Feb. 3, 2011. Once released, it takes 2-3 days for the funds to reach you.
Tuition Coverage
Your tuition bill should be paid by the university or your program area (unless you have another prearranged source). After you register for classes, you must confirm your enrollment and pay any non-required fees through My Tuition Bill.
All out-of-state students should receive in-state tuition rates if appointed for employment with the university for 20 or more hours in a RA or TA position. To waive your out-of-state tuition, please complete an Employment Tuition Waiver after you register for classes. If you experience any challenges with your tuition bill, please contact the Engineering Scholarship Program.
Annual Report
As a recipient of a multi-year fellowship (Engineering Doctoral, Cockrell, MCD and Thrust 2000 Fellowships), you will be asked to submit a Research Report each spring that includes an acknowledgment to your fellowship donor and an annual summary of your graduate activities. Fellows receive information by e-mail each April with instructions for completing the annual report due May 1.
Thank You Letter Instructions
Engineering Scholarship Menu
CASH (Check Aid Status Here)
Where's My Check
My Bank Info
Employment Tuition Waiver
IRS Scholarship Information
2010-11 Important Dates
Spring scholarships and fellowships released Feb. 3
Multi-year fellowship reports due May 1
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