Current Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Most of the scholarships listed below are supported by corporations who have donated funds to the Cockrell School of Engineering. You can apply for these scholarships online through the Engineering Scholarship Application. The list may also contain additional scholarships from external sources. You can download applications or pick up paper versions in the Engineering Scholarship Program in ECJ 2.106.
To be considered for annual Cockrell School of Engineering and Departmental Scholarships, Continuing Undergraduate Students may complete the online Engineering Scholarship Application due February 1st of each year. If you are an undergraduate who plans to apply to graduate school next year, you can review fellowships on our Current Fellowships page.
| Scholarship | Deadline | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship | June 30, 2009 | $1,000 |
| American Nuclear Society Scholarship | July 1, 2009 | 5 - $1,000 |
| Texas Section American Water Works Association | July 10, 2009 | Varies |
| Michigan Engineering Travel Grants | Late September | airfare, hotels, local transportation and meals |
| AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships | Varies | $2,000-$5,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Varies | Varies |
| National Science Foundation Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities | Varies | Varies |
| ThinkSwiss Study Abroad Travel Grants | Varies | Varies |
| Texas Exes Chapter Scholarships | Varies | TBD |
| Air Force ROTC Scholarship Program | None | $3,000 - $15,000 |
| Air Force Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP) | None | Full E-3 Pay and military benefits |
| Global Assist Scholarships | Varies | Varies |
| Navy ROTC Scholarship Program | None | Tuition, fees, and books plus monthly stipend |
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship
Criteria:
- Any engineering major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Enrolled in an accredit university for Fall 2009
Deadline: June 30, 2009
For more information and application instructions please visit the New Look Laser Tattoo Removal website.
American Nuclear Society Scholarship
Criteria:
- Enrolled in (or plan to enroll in) the nuclear certificate program (for Mechanical Engineers) or the radiation physics option ( for physics students)
- Junior or Senior for the 2009 Fall semester
- Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Scholarship may be renewed in for up to 3 semesters if enrollment in the nuclear option is maintained.
Deadline: July 1, 2009
For Engineering Students : To apply, please complete/update your Engineering Scholarship Application and complete the Scholarship Essay(s) for the American Nuclear Society Scholarship.
For Physics Students : To apply, please download and complete the pdf files of both the Engineering Scholarship Application and the Scholarship Essays for the American Nuclaer Society Scholarship. Return the completed items to the Engineering Scholarship Office (ECJ 2.106) before 5 p.m. on the due date.
Texas Section American Water Works Association
Criteria:
- Available to engineering students interested in pursuing a water-related career.
- Preference will be given to the children of members of the Capital Area Chapter or members who have returned to full time education; however all are encouraged to apply.
- Available to graduating high school seniors or students already enrolled in college or post graduate work.
- Applicants must be full time students.
Deadline: July 10, 2009
For more information and application please contact Roman Grijalva, CAC AWWA Scholarship Chairman, at (512) 732-7517 or by email at roman.grijalva@jacobs.com. You may also contact any of the local CAC AWWA officers for additional information.
Michigan Engineering Travel Grants
Criteria:
- Students receiving a travel grant are required to attend all campus events from Thursday, November 12, through Saturday, November 14, 2009.
- Applicants must intend to pursue a Ph.D degree program
- Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference in awarding travel grants is given to students that will be applying for admission in the fall of 2010, as well as applicants who already hold a Master's degree. Juniors are also encouraged to apply.
The Engineering Graduate Symposium is open to all students at no cost. For students needing to travel a lengthy distance to Ann Arbor, MI there are a limited number of travel grants.
Deadline: Late September
For more information and to register go to the Michigan Engineering Travel Grants website.
AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Criteria:
- Varies
Deadline: Various
For a complete list of scholarships offered by the AFCEA Educational Foundation and to apply please visit their website.
Criteria:
- Varies
Deadline: Various
For more information and to apply visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund web site.
National Science Foundation Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities
Eligibility:
- Evidence demonstrating that you are responsible, interested, and willing to learn.
- Future career plans related to the area of research.
- Related course work.
- Work experience, volunteer work, club membership that are relevant.
- Select 2-3 faculty members to write a letter of
recommendation for you, make
sure they know you and have the information about you to write a strong letter in
advance of your deadlines for applying.
Deadline: Various
For more information, visit the Alliances for Graduate Education and Professoriate (AGEP) or Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) website.
ThinkSwiss Study Abroad Travel Grants
Criteria:
- Varies
Deadline: Various
For more information and to apply visit the ThinkSwiss web site.
Texas Exes Chapter Scholarships
Eligibility:
- See if there is a local chapter in your area, and submit the application to that chapter.
- Texas Exes Chapter Scholarships benefit entering freshmen, transfer students, and/or students continuing their education at UT.
- These students are selected by Texas Exes members who volunteer with their local chartered chapter. The Texas Exes Chapters’ volunteer leaders also work year-round to raise the funding for their awards.
- Find your Chapter: http://www.texasexes.org/events/find_chapter.asp
Deadline: Various, check with you local chapter for deadlines.
For more information, visit the Texas Exes Chapter Scholarships website and download an application.
Air Force ROTC Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
- US Citizen
- Prefer Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical majors
- Additional Air Force ROTC requirements and information can be found by viewing the Air Force ROTC Scholarship handout
2 and 3 year scholarships for freshmen & sophomores
Types ($600 /year for books & $300-400 monthly)
Type 2: Tuition cap $15K per year
Type 3: $9K per year
Type 6: $3K per year
Air Force Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP)
Eligibility:
- Electrical, Computer, and Environmental Engineerins
- 3.0 GPA
- Additional Air Force Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP) requirements and information can be found by viewing the Air Force Technical Degree Scholarship handout
Contact Master Sergeant, USAF, Eddie Gonzales, for more information.
Toll free: 1-800-823-6131
Email: edward.gonzales@rs.af.mil
The Study Abroad Office and the College of Liberal Arts are pleased to unveil
this new super powerful online scholarship system that will help students
quickly and effectively determine what UT monies are available to support their
international educational goals.
It is hoped that all international scholarships opportunities at the University
will be included in this system in the near future. Until that time students
should take a moment to review the completing scholarships listings.
Deadline: Varies
For more information, visit the Global Assist Scholarships website.
Eligibility:
- Must have completed at least one, but no more than four academic terms.
- Cumulative GPA must place student above the peer mean or 3.0, which ever is greater.
- Major in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Earn a commission in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps.
Deadline: None
For more information, contact LT Walter Sack at w.sack@austin.utexas.edu or call 512-471-7677.
Any scholarships posted on this Web site will be announced through the Scholarships Mailing List.