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Scholarships

Welcome to the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science Scholarship Program. The Jonsson School provides scholarship funds to highly qualified undergraduate students that are selected by our scholarship committees.

Freshmen and Transfer Scholarships

All freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships from the University. Each year, UT Dallas offers the Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) to incoming first-time-in-college freshman students who qualify. Your application for admission to the University serves as your AES application.

The Comet Transfer Scholarship is available to qualified first-time, degree-seeking, full-time and part-time undergraduate transfer students who are Texas residents at the time of admission and have earned 30-90 transferrable semester credit hours beyond high school graduation.

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (PTK) is available to qualified first-time, degree-seeking, full-time and part-time undergraduate transfer students who are current members of Phi Theta Kappa and who are Texas residents at the time of admission. Additional scholarship opportunities are available to new and returning students. Many of these scholarship opportunities have unique deadlines, application requirements and awarding authorities.

Undergraduate Scholarships

The Jonsson School offers multiple merit-based scholarships to continuing full-time engineering and computer science majors. Other scholarship support is a factor in the selection process.

Jonsson School Academic Success Awards are offered to continuing freshman, sophomore and junior students, when funds are available. These awards are made possible by funding from the Excellence in Education Scholarship Endowment and the Williams Communications Solutions Scholarship Endowment. Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Endowed Scholarships are also offered to continuing freshman, sophomore and junior students when funds are available. Qualified students will be automatically considered for these awards; no application is needed.

The Jonsson School also offers a number of competitive scholarships supported by industry and other groups which require application.

Email ECSUGScholarships@utdallas.edu with inquiries related to The Jonsson School undergraduate scholarships.

Scholarship Application:

  • Carefully review criteria for each open scholarship by clicking on the named scholarship below
  • Common Application Form – CLOSED
  • The Application period for Fall 2023 awards is close.
  • Recipients of the Fall 2023 awards will be notified by UTD email during the Fall 2023 Semester.

A comprehensive list of scholarships is below:

Axxess Scholarship for the Jonsson School

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident/international student
  • Full-time incoming or current junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree offered by the computer science department (CS, SE or Data Science) in the Jonsson School
  • Academic merit based – minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to students who (1) demonstrate the greatest potential for success in the field of computer science and/or software engineering and (2) demonstrate leadership abilities, community volunteerism or work experience
  • Recipient must sign release form in accordance with FERPA allowing UT Dallas to use application material for scholarship purposes
  • Renewable annually until the completion of undergraduate degree or up to 2 years, whichever comes first as long as continue to meet criteria. If recipient’s cumulative GPA falls below a 3.3 and/or is no longer a full-time student, recipient is given one semester to raise cumulative GPA to 3.3 and/or enroll as a full-time student in order to continue receiving this scholarship. If recipient unable to meet criteria at end of probationary semester, then recipient is no longer eligible to receive this scholarship.
Dr. Gopal Gupta Undergraduate Scholarship for Computer Science established by ACM 2020

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident/international student;
  • Full-Time (12 hours or more for the long semester) current UT Dallas student pursuing an undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Computer Science (CS, SE or Data Science) in the Jonsson School;
  • Maintain a cumulative minimum UTD GPA of 3.33 or above;
  • Must have at least two (2) semesters remaining to complete undergraduate degree in the Department of Computer Science;
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to applicants who are active in a UT Dallas registered student organization related to the fields of computer science and/or software engineering;
  • Recipient(s) must sign a release form, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), allowing UT Dallas to use application material for scholarship purposes;
  • If recipient continues to meet criteria, recipient may reapply annually to receive this scholarship until the completion of first undergraduate degree offered by the Computer Science Department or up to three (3) years, whichever comes first.
Emma and Vittorio Argento MS’76 PhD ’89 Scholarship

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Incoming or current full-time or part-time UT Dallas student pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering in Jonsson School;
  • Employed full-time or part-time;
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA;
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing either FAFSA or a financial statement;
  • Recipient must sign release form, in accordance with FERPA, allowing UT Dallas to use application material for scholarship purposes
  • Recipient may seek second year of funding by reapplying
England Family Scholarship in Engineering and Computer Science

Criteria

  • US Citizen/US Permanent Resident/International student;
  • Full-time (12 hours or more for the long semester) pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Jonsson School;
  • Sophomore or Junior when applying;
  • Maintain a cumulative UTD GPA at 3.0 or above;
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to applicants who are active in a UT Dallas registered student organization that promotes women in engineering and/or computer science. By UT Dallas policy, registered student organizations are prohibited from unlawful discrimination;
  • Recipient(s) must sign a release form, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), allowing UT Dallas to use application material for scholarship purposes;
  • If recipient continues to meet criteria, the recipient(s) may continue to receive the scholarship until the completion of his/her first undergraduate degree in the Jonsson School.
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Endowed Scholarship >>

No Application Required

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Undergraduate engineering student in Jonsson School;
  • Academic merit based
Excellence in Education Scholarship No Application Required

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Undergraduate student enrolled in Jonsson School;
  • Merit based
George Grimmer, III Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

  • Full-time junior or senior pursuing undergraduate degree in Jonsson School;
  • Be willing to do at least 12 hours of community service
Gil and Frances Lease Scholarship

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Be continuously enrolled full-time each semester in Jonsson School;
  • Be a undergraduate transfer student from Collin College;
  • Demonstrate Academic merit and financial need;
  • Renewable up to 3 years if maintain 3.0 UTD GPA and maintain enrollment in Jonsson School.
Goldman Sachs Excellence in Computer Science Scholarship

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident/international student;
  • Must not have been previously awarded a Goldman Sachs provided scholarship;
  • Must not have already received other scholarship support totaling at least fifty (50) percent of tuition and fees;
  • Must be a Junior or Senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree offered by the Computer Science Department (CS, SE Data Science) in Fall 2022;
  • Must have at least two (2) long semesters remaining to complete undergraduate degree in the Department of Computer Science;
  • Maintain a minimum UTD GPA of 3.5 or above;
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to applicants who are both in good standing with UTD’s Computing Scholars Honors Program and active in one or more of the following UTD student organizations: ACM, Women Who Compute, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, or Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics;
  • Recipient must sign a release form in accordance with FERPA allowing UTD to use application material for scholarship purposes;
  • Recipient encouraged but not required to meet with a Goldman Sachs Representative at least once per semester for two semesters. Preferably in person, but a meeting via video conference, telephone or email is acceptable.
Kathy Gribble Scholarship for the Jonsson School

Criteria

  • Incoming or current UT Dallas student pursuing a degree offered in the Jonsson School;
  • May be part-time or full-time;
  • Must be in good academic standing;
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing financial statement, TASFA or FAFSA;
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to applicants who received all or part of their preparatory education outside the United States and who have overcome significant barriers or extreme circumstances in pursuit of their education;
  • Recipient must sign a release form in accordance with FERPA allowing UTD to use application material for scholarship purposes;
  • If recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria, it can be renewed for up to 6 years or until degree completion whichever occurs first.
Krish Prabhu Opportunity Scholarship for the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science

The dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science will have the broadest discretion in using the funds distributed from this endowment in the recruitment, retention and development of students enrolled in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Leland Dillaha MSEE ’97 Undergraduate Scholarship

Criteria

  • Be enrolled full-time each semester;
  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Undergraduate student pursuing degree in Jonsson School
Lennox International Inc gift for Linda G. Alvarado Scholarship in Engineering

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Full-time junior or senior pursuing undergraduate degree in Jonsson School in semester receiving scholarship;
  • Academic merit – minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA;
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing financial statement or FAFSA;
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference may be given to applicants who are or who have been recently active in the Society of Women Engineers and/or Women Who Compute, which are both registered UTD student organizations;
  • Recipient must sign a release form in accordance with FERPA allowing UTD to use application material for scholarship purposes.
Mason Brown Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

  • Be enrolled full-time each semester;
  • Undergraduate student enrolled in Engineering in Jonsson School;
  • Based on financial need (no FAFSA required), socio-economic status and academic potential.
Mustang Technology Scholarship

Criteria

  • Be enrolled full-time each semester;
  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Sophomore, junior or senior pursuing undergraduate degree in Jonsson School;
  • Academic merit – minimum 3.0 UTD cumulative GPA;
  • Must maintain minimum 3.0 UTD cumulative GPA for 2nd semester award;
  • Recipient may seek another year of funding by reapplying.
Phil Ritter Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

  • Undergraduate student continuously enrolled Full-time each semester in Jonsson School with significant interest in Research;
  • Academic merit – maintain 3.5 UTD GPA;
  • Submit an ESSAY of 250 words or less showing significant interest in research with high potential for business, health and/or social impact;
  • Recipient may seek another year of funding by reapplying.
Sam and Ellen Chang Scholarship

Criteria

  • Undergraduate Engineering student enrolled at least 6 semester hours in Jonsson School;
  • Demonstrate Academic merit and Financial need.
STEM Scholarship for the Jonsson School

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Incoming or current full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Jonsson School pursuing degree offered by the Department of Computer Science;
  • Academic merit based – minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA;
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing either financial statement or FAFSA;
  • Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to applicants who are either active in a UTD registered student organization that promotes women in STEM or have made an
    impact toward advancing women in STEM through volunteerism, advocacy or similar activities;
  • Recipient may compete for a second year of funding by reapplying;
  • Recipient must sign a release form in accordance with FERPA allowing UTD to use application material for scholarship purposes.
Texas Instruments Endowed Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

Criteria

  • Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Jonsson School pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering;
  • Texas Resident;
  • Incoming Freshman or Transfer Student (Fall 2022 Start);
  • Academic merit based;
  • Demonstrate financial need by completing FAFSA or a financial statement;
  • Recipient must sign release form in accordance with FERPA allowing UT Dallas to use application material for scholarship purposes
  • Renewable until completion of undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering not to exceed period of 4 years
The Gil Lee Undergraduate Scholarship

Criteria

  • Full-time undergraduate student majoring in degree offered in the Jonsson School;
  • minimum 3.75 cumulative UTD GPA;
  • Preference for students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate education in the Republic of Korea.
  • Recipient may compete for a second year of funding by reapplying;
  • Recipient must sign a release form in a accordance with FERPA allowing UT Dallas to use application materials for scholarship purposes.
Williams Communications Solutions Scholarship No Application Required

Criteria

  • U.S. citizen/permanent resident;
  • Undergraduate student in Jonsson School – preference given to engineering students;
  • Maintain 3.0 UTD GPA to retain scholarship support;
  • Recipients required to write acknowledgement letter to Regional VP of donor organization
Undergraduate Internships at Texas Analog Center for Excellence Deadline: December 15, 2023

Internships are available to all undergraduates at The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Interested applicants must send their most recent resume to Donna Kuchinski (djk091000@utdallas.edu) and Dr. Bilal Akin (bilal.akin@utdallas.edu).

Criteria: Each resume must include

  • Cumulative GPA
  • Courses taken in Engineering and the corresponding grades
  • Names of two Jonsson School instructors who can serve as references
  • Visa status (e.g., US citizen, permanent resident, F-1)

Visit the website about this undergraduate internships at TXACE.

More Information

Applicants and students who are awarded a UT Dallas competitive scholarship and are classified as non-resident/out-of-state in their admission letter may receive in conjunction with the scholarship a “competitive scholarship waiver.” This waiver allows a student to pay tuition at the resident/in-state rate. The State of Texas strictly limits how many competitive scholarship waivers may be offered, and the awarding of such waivers is at the sole discretion of the University.

External Scholarships

There are additional scholarships available from sources outside of UT Dallas. Click here to find funding opportunities that have been forwarded to our office from external organizations.