scholarships
Scholarships for continuing students
The School of Architecture Scholarship Committee makes scholarship and tuition waiver award decisions. A scholarship application must be completed and submitted for review to qualify for an award. The Scholarship Committee considers academic performance at The University of Texas, stated financial need or unique hardship, letters of reference from University of Texas professors and the applicant's personal statement in making award decisions. BASED ON THESE CRITERIA, ONLY CONTINUING STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
General Scholarships
Each year, the School of Architecture awards over $100,000 in scholarships from a variety of endowments and discretionary funds. The number of students receiving awards each year ranges from 50 to 100 awards. The award amounts range from $500 to $7500 approximately. Students who are enrolled at The University of Texas School of Architecture are eligible to apply.
Use the online UTSOA Scholarship Application to apply for a general scholarship. The scholarship application deadline for the academic year 2009-2010 is February 2, 2009.
Independent Student Travel Scholarships
The School of Architecture has a number of scholarships available to support independent student research travel. Applications are generally solicited once a year for the academic year, but are also considered on a case-by-case basis, funds permitting. Students are asked to review the Administrative Policy for School of Architecture Independent Student Travel Scholarships and to fill out the Independent Student Travel Scholarship Application [pdf], if they think they might qualify for an award. The deadline for applications for the 2008-09 academic year is Thursday, January 29, 2009. Please submit all applications to the Scholarship Coordinator in the School of Architecture.
Texas Architectural Foundation (TAF) Scholarships
The School of Architecture is allowed to nominate a specific number of students for these awards. The eligibility criteria established by the donors of TAF Scholarships vary widely. The School of Architecture will identify eligible students and ask them to fill out the appropriate application. Students must be enrolled during the entire academic year. Awards are based on both academic achievement and financial need.
Other Resources
Students are strongly encouraged to also pursue funding outside the School of Architecture. Following is a limited number of helpful links:
- Office of Student Financial Services
- Office of Graduate Studies Funding Resources
- Community of Science (COS) Funding Opportunities
- School of Architecture Career Services Center
- National Science Foundation
- Texas Exes Scholarships
- Co-op Goes Scholarships
- Research Fellowships
- The Herb Society of America
- Texas Scholarships
- AAUW (American Association of University Women)
- National Center for Environmental Research
- Faculty of the Future (Schlumberger)
- IFUW Fellowships and Grants
- Sigma Xi
Please note that this list is merely a starting point and is in no way meant to be comprehensive. The School of Architecture is not associated with and does not endorse any of the organizations above.