A variety of Undergraduate Scholarships are available for students enrolled in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
The UTD Financial Aid Office also advertises a variety of scholarship opportunities for UTD students.
ERIK JONSSON SCHOOL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
All freshmen that are admitted to the University for Fall semester are automatically considered for the UTD Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES). Any student who receives a UTD AES award and who enrolls in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science is automatically considered for the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) Academic Excellence Scholarship. This Award is worth $500 per semester with the opportunity to renew for up to eight total semesters.
Important factors in the selection of scholarship recipients include SAT or ACT scores, class rank, grade point average and success in Honors or Advanced Placement course work. In addition, positive weight may be given to the following factors: achievements in work experience, community service, extracurricular activities (leadership), surmounting obstacles to the further pursuit of higher education, socioeconomic background and status as a first generation college student. Recipients may supplement their awards with need-based state or federal aid and/or third party scholarships. Any additional third party scholarships received by the university in the student’s name will be given to the student in the form of a check. Please refer to the Financial Aid Web site for further information.
ERIK JONSSON SCHOOL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
UTD has established a new Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) program for qualified undergraduate transfer students. The scholarships range from $500 to $2000 per year. Any student who receives a UTD Transfer AES award and who enrolls in the Erik Jonsson School is automatically considered for this Transfer Scholarship. This Award is worth $500 per semester for two semesters.
Transfer Students are encouraged to click the links below for more detailed information regarding the criteria for the scholarships and application procedures. (Requires Adobe Reader)
Any student who meets the UTD Transfer AES award criteria should submit their application as indicated on the applications form.
For those students who do not meet the UTD AES criteria, you may still be eligible for the Erik Jonsson School Transfer Scholarship. You are welcome to submit the application form above directly to:
Dr. Simeon Ntafos
Computer Science Program, EC3.1
The University of Texas at Dallas
P.O. Box 0688
Richardson, TX 75083-0688
ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE PHI THETA KAPPA AWARD
A varying number of $1000 scholarships are awarded each semester to transferring Phi Theta Kappa members who are admitted and enroll in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. The candidates must have demonstrated strong scholastic achievements, and must also meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must have earned at least 42 transferable credit hours
- U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
The scholarship is renewable each semester for a total of 4 semesters if a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status (12 or more credit hours) are maintained. Additionally, the recipient must continue to be enrolled and make progress towards an undergraduate degree offered by the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science.
Applications can be submitted through July 1.
TETC-TWD SCHOLARSHIPS
These are scholarships for undergraduate transfer students majoring in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science.
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science in conjunction with the 2005 Texas Technology Workforce Development Grants Program is offering one-year scholarships to EE/TE majors beginning in Fall 2006. The TETC/TWD scholarship award provides up to $2,000 per year for qualified students transferring from Community Colleges or other Universities that expect to start their studies at UTD in Summer or Fall 2006. The scholarships are both need and non-need based. This scholarship can be awarded to students who are already receiving other scholarships or financial aid. Typically, the award amount will be applied to the student’s tuition ($1,000 per semester for two semesters). Applications from students who would enhance the diversity of the student body, especially female, Hispanic and African-American students, are strongly encouraged.
An eligible student must:
- be admitted to UTD for Summer 2007 or Fall 2007.
- maintain full-time enrollment in the UTD Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering bachelor degree program, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.
In addition, students applying for the need-based scholarships must have a demonstrated financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education to be the difference between the institutional Cost of Attendance and the Estimated Family Contribution.
Download an application form or pick one up at the Office of Undergraduate Advising (ECSS 2.502). Students applying for need-based scholarships must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).These applications are also available from the Financial Aid Office on the lower level of McDermott Library (MC1.304).
THE JONSSON SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUCCESS AWARD
The Jonsson School Academic Success Award is being offered for Fall 2006 on a competitive basis to continuing sophomore, junior and senior students. The scholarship provides $2,000 per semester toward student’s tuition and mandatory fees for a maximum of two semesters, or until graduation. Other scholarships will be considered and the award amount may be reduced to meet the tuition and fee limit.
Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of college level credit hours with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
- Must be enrolled full time and matriculating towards a degree at The University of Texas at Dallas in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Important factors in the selection of scholarship recipients include grade point average, especially in courses required by the UTD Engineering and Computer Science majors. In addition, positive weight may be given to the following factors: achievements in work experience, community service, extracurricular activities (leadership), surmounting obstacles to the further pursuit of higher education, socioeconomic background and status as a first generation college student.
As holder of a Jonsson School Academic Success Scholarship, you are eligible for other UT Dallas-provided merit scholarships, but the level of the Jonsson Academic Success Scholarship will be capped at the amount owed for tuition and fees. However, over and above the amounts provided by the Academic Success Scholarship, you may receive support from private third-party scholarships and from the Texas valedictorian scholarship. You are also eligible to receive need-based financial aid, both state and federal.
Non-Texas residents who receive an award from the Academic Success Scholarship Program are considered in-state residents for tuition and fee purposes.
Please visit the Office of Undergraduate Advising for applications.
NSF CSEMS SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Computer Science in conjunction with The National Science Foundation's "Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships (CSEMS)" program is again offering one-year scholarships to CS/SE majors beginning in Fall 2006. The CSEMS scholarship award provides up to $3125 per year for qualified students as well as other substantial benefits. The scholarships are both need and non-need based. This scholarship can be awarded to students who are already receiving other scholarships or financial aid. Applications from students who would enhance the diversity of the student body, especially female, Hispanic and African-American students, are encouraged.
An eligible student must:
- be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee alien at the time of application;
- maintain full-time enrollment in the UTD computer science and/or software engineering bachelor degree program, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.
In addition, students applying for the need-based scholarships must have a demonstrated financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education to be the difference between the institutional Cost of Attendance and the Estimated Family Contribution.
Submitting an application is easy. Download an application form and a recommendation form or pick up forms at the Office of Undergraduate Advising (ECSS 2.502).
Students applying for need-based scholarships must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These applications are also available from the Financial Aid Office on the lower level of McDermott Library (MC1.304).
THIRD PARTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Periodically, local industry partners provide additional scholarship opportunities to continuing students. When available, these scholarships will be announced via email and posted to this site.
Rockwell Collins Scholarship Fact Sheet
Rockwell Collins Application Form
Gil and Frances Lease Scholarship Fact Sheet
