Graduate Student Funding

Graduate student funding opportunities vary by degree program and academic department. Funding may include fellowships, academic employment, research support, travel awards, non-resident tuition waivers and financial aid. Please note that some funding is only available to doctoral students. Reach out to your graduate program administrator for more information.

Recruitment Awards

Recruitment awards help attract outstanding students to the College of Education and The University of Texas at Austin. Awards are available to newly admitted students and are typically awarded through departmental nomination processes.

Recruitment packages may include:

Full fellowship (monthly stipend, tuition support and health insurance supplement)
One-time fellowship award
Academic employment with tuition support and benefits

University Recruitment Awards

Donald D. Harrington Recruitment Fellowship
Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
Graduate School Mentoring Fellowship
McNair Scholars Graduate School Fellowship
South Texas Graduate School Fellowship
West Texas Graduate School Fellowship
Academic Enrichment Award

Learn More About University Awards

College and Departmental Recruitment Awards

Texas New Scholars Fellowships (full fellowship or one-time payment)
Endowed Fellowships (one-time payment)
Community Influences in Education & Health Research Fellowship ($10,000)
Application required: Admitted students will be invited via email to apply in February.
Non-resident Tuition Waivers: Students who receive qualifying scholarships may be eligible for a Competitive Scholarship Non-Resident Tuition Waiver, allowing non-resident students to pay resident tuition rates.

Continuing Student Awards

Current students may be considered for additional funding opportunities based on academic achievement, research progress and departmental recommendations. Eligible students will be invited to apply by email.

University Awards

Outstanding Graduate Research Fellowship
Graduate Recognition Award
Fall/Spring Dissertation Writing Fellowship
Summer Excellence Fellowship
Professional Development Awards

Learn More About University Awards

College and Departmental Awards

Texas New Scholars Fellowships
Endowed Fellowships
Travel Awards for conference attendance
Graduate Student Research Award (up to $2,000)
Non-resident Tuition Waivers: Students who receive qualifying scholarships may be eligible for a Competitive Scholarship Non-Resident Tuition Waiver, allowing non-resident students to pay resident tuition rates.

Employment

Many graduate students gain professional experience while earning financial support through employment within the college.

Positions may include:

Financial Aid

Graduate students may also be eligible for federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. Financial aid can often be combined with other forms of funding, depending on award requirements and eligibility.

Explore Financial Aid Options