Scholarships and Fellowships
| Undergraduate Scholarship | Eligible Students |
|---|---|
| 7x24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter Undergraduate Scholarships | Juniors and seniors |
| Crossvale Software Technology Scholarship | Full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in CS, CE or SE. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. |
| Ericsson Scholarship | Full-time sophomores, juniors and seniors in CS, EE, SE, or telecommunications engineering |
| Jonsson School Academic Success Award | Continuing sophomores and juniors in ECS |
| Krish Prabhu Opportunity Fund | Undergraduate students |
| Mason Brown Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship | Undergraduate students |
| Mustang Technology Scholarship | Full-time freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors |
| Phil Ritter Endowed Scholarships | Full-time undergraduate |
| Raytheon Scholarships | Full-time juniors and seniors and advanced sophomores |
| Rockwell Collins Scholarship | Sophomores and juniors in EE and SE |
| The Linda G. Alvarado Scholarship for Women in Engineering | Full-time female juniors and seniors, all majors |
| Stay Fit In College Scholarship | ANY student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. |
| Graduate Scholarship | Eligible Students |
|---|---|
| Excellence in Education Doctoral Fellowships | Fellowships / Doctoral students; Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident |
| Ericsson Graduate Fellowships | Full-time graduate students |
| Fast-Track Scholarships | Full-time students participating in the fast track program; Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident |
| Fast Track to SEM Scholarship | *** Full-time graduate students with undergraduate degree at UT Dallas |
| Jan P. Van Der Ziel Endowment for Engineering Graduate Studies | Graduate EE students |
| Jonsson Family Graduate Fellowships in Bioengineering | Graduate students in biomedical engineering |
| Jonsson School $1000 Graduate Study Scholarships | Fall 2013 incoming graduate students |
| Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Fellowships | Doctoral students in Mechanical Engineering; Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident |
| Phil Ritter Endowed Scholarships | Graduate students |
| Stay Fit In College Scholarship | ANY student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. |
| TxACE Doctoral Fellowships | Ph.D. students in analog circuit technology |
*** Different scholarship form is required, click on the scholarship name for more details.
For additional scholarships, please see the
UTD Financial Aid Office’s scholarship page.
7x24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter Undergraduate Scholarships
$1,000, multiple awards will be given
Merit-based scholarship for juniors and seniors interested in data center operations and information technology management. Preference will be given to students with 3.2 minimum GPA and record of serving or having served in U.S. armed forces, are willing to volunteer with the 7x24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter, and are enrolled for 12 or more undergraduate credit hours.
Criteria:
- Junior or senior in ECS
- 3.2 minimum GPA
- Enrolled in 12 minimum credit hours
Crossvale Software Technology Scholarship
$2,500, multiple awards will be given
Scholarships available for full-time sophomore, junior, or senior students in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering. Community service, leadership experience and work experience will be considered.
Criteria:
- Full-time sophomore, junior or senior in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering major;
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- 3.1 minimum cumulative GPA
Essay:
In 500 words or less, please answer the following question: Why do you want to pursue a career in computer science, computer engineering or software engineering, and how do you believe software technology will make a difference in our world?
Ericsson Scholarship
$2,500, multiple awards will be given
Merit-based scholarship for full-time sophomore, junior, or senior students in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, or telecommunications engineering. Student must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement with 3.5 minimum GPA and must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Other considerations include community service, leadership, personal statement and work experience.
- Full-time sophomore, junior, or senior in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, or telecommunications engineering;
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Jonsson School Academic Success Award
Up to $2,500
This scholarship is offered to continuing sophomore and junior students when funds are available. These awards of up to $2,500 are made possible by funding from the Excellence in Education Scholarship Endowment, the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Endowed Scholarship, and the Williams Communications Solutions Scholarship Endowment.
Criteria:
- Continuing sophomores and juniors in ECS
- Full time (12 credit hours)
- US citizen or permanent resident
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Krish Prabhu Opportunity Fund
$2,000 for one year ($1,000 per semester), multiple awards will be given
Scholarship for ECS students who participate in UT Dallas's Acadmic Bridge Program.
Criteria:
- Undergraduate student in ECS
- Full time (12 credit hours)
- Academic Bridge Program participant
Mason Brown Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship
$2,000 for one year ($1,000 per semester), multiple awards will be given
Primarily need-based scholarship for full-time undergraduate students in engineering. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need, socio-economic status, and academic potential. This scholarship is not limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so FAFSA is not required. Academic merit may only be considered if choosing between otherwise qualified candidates.
Criteria:
- Financial need;
- Academic potential
Phil Ritter Endowed Scholarship
$1,000, multiple awards will be given
This scholarship was established to honor Mr. Phil Ritter for his leadership in advancing The Jonsson School and UT Dallas in the drive to achieve Tier One research status. Merit-based scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students in ECS with 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA, who also demonstrate interest in research areas with high potential for business, health, and/or social impact. Scholarship is renewable for eligible recipients.
Criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate student in ECS;
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
- Demonstrated interest in research areas with high potential for business, health, and/or social impact.
Essay:
In 250 words or less, please describe your interest in a research area with high potential for business, health, and/or social impact.
Mustang Technology Scholarship
$1,000
Merit-based scholarship for full-time sophomore, junior, or senior in ECS with a 3.0 minimum GPA; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Full-time sophomore, junior, or senior in ECS
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Raytheon Scholarship
$2,500, multiple awards will be given
Merit-based scholarship for full-time sophomore, junior, or senior students in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering majors with 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Community service, leadership experience, and work experience will be considered.
Criteria:
- Full-time juniors and seniors and advanced sophomores in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering major;
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident;
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
Essay:
In 250 words or less, please answer the following question: Why do you want to pursue a career in computer science, electrical engineering or software engineering, and why do you believe that the defense industry would be a good place to start building your career?
Rockwell Collins Scholarship
$2,500, multiple awards will be given
Merit-based scholarship for full-time sophomore or junior students in ECS with 3.2 minimum GPA taking classes appropriate for major. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Criteria:
- Full-time sophomore or junior in ECS;
- 3.2 minimum GPA;
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
The Linda G. Alvarado Scholarship for Women in Engineering
$1,000, multiple awards will be given
Scholarship funded by Lennox International Inc. for full-time junior and senior female students in ECS. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of classes appropriate for ECS major, with a 3.0 minimum GPA to apply or to renew.
Criteria:
- Female junior or senior in ECS;
- Enrolled in 12 minimum credit hours of appropriate classes for major;
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA;
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Ericsson Graduate Fellowships
$5,000, multiple awards will be given
Merit-based fellowship for graduate ECS students. Preference will be given to full-time graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or telecommunications engineering who have a proven record of academic excellence as evidenced by application (including GPA, research and courses completed). This fellowship is open to all qualified graduate students irrespective of citizenship or permanent residency status.
Criteria:
- Full-time graduate student in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or telecommunications engineering
- Proven academic record
Jan P. Van Der Ziel Endowment for Engineering Graduate Studies
$2,500
This endowment was created to memorialize Professor Jan P. Van Der Ziel. $2,500 will be awarded to one student per long semester in our graduate Electrical Engineering program. The award is renewable with a 3.6 minimum GPA if you are making good progress on your EE graduate degree.
Criteria:
- Graduate student in Electrical Engineering
- Must maintain 3.6 minimum GPA to renew
Jonsson Family Graduate Fellowships in Bioengineering
$5,000, multiple awards may be made
Merit-based fellowship for graduate student in biomedical engineering in the Jonsson School.
Criteria:
- Graduate student in Biomedical Engineering with strong academic record
Jonsson School $1000 Graduate Study Scholarships
These $1,000 competitive, merit-based scholarships are awarded to incoming graduate students. Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds and are renewable at the discretion of the academic department in which the recipients are studying.
Criteria:
- All MS students and PhD students entering the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science in Fall 2013 are eligible to apply.
- The application deadline for Fall 2013 scholarships is July 15. Fall 2013 scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis starting February 2013, and students are encouraged to apply early.
- Factsheets and department scholarship applications :
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for biomedical engineering students
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for computer engineering, electrical engineering and telecommunications engineering students
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for computer science students
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for materials science & engineering students
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for mechanical engineering students
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for systems engineering students
- Scholarship fact sheet and application for biomedical engineering students
TxACE Doctoral Fellowships
Fellowship with financial assistance, multiple awards will be given
Merit-based fellowship for full-time graduate students interested in pursuing a PhD in areas related to analog circuits. Includes TxACE Diversity Fellowship for women and minorities and TxACE Doctoral Fellowship.
Criteria:
- Full-time graduate students;
- Interested in pursuing PhD in areas related to analog circuits
More Information
All scholarships are subject to fund availability. 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.
