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UTD Financial Aid Office’s scholarship page.

 

7x24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter Undergraduate Scholarships
This $1,000 merit-based scholarship is awarded to juniors or seniors in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science who are interested in data center operations and information technology management. Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 who have a record of serving or having served in the 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.

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7x24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter Graduate Scholarships
This $1,000 merit-based scholarship is awarded to graduate students in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science who are interested in data center operations and information technology management. Preference will be given to entering graduate students with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (or current graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.5) who have a record of serving or having served in the United States armed forces, are willing to volunteer with the 7x24 Exchange Lone Star Chapter and are enrolled for nine or more graduate credit hours.

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Computer Security and Information Assurance Scholarship for Service Program
UT Dallas invites applications for a scholarship for service program, which provides undergrads and graduate students with a full scholarship for two years in exchange of service in the federal government for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship. The program is open to U.S. citizens only. Details at http://cs.utdallas.edu/sfs/.

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Crossvale Software Technology Scholarship
Two $2,500 scholarships are available for the fall 2011/spring 2012 academic year.

The selection criteria are:

1. Full-time sophomore, junior or senior in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
2. Computer science, computer engineering or software engineering major.
3. U.S citizen or permanent resident.
4. Cumulative GPA of 3.1 or better.
5. Other considerations include community service, leadership experience and work experience.
6. Submission of an essay up to 500 words that answers the 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?

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ECS Phi Theta Kappa Award
The Phi Theta Kappa Award at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science is offered on a competitive basis to transferring Phi Theta Kappa members. The scholarship provides $1,000 per semester toward a student’s tuition and mandatory fees for a maximum of four semesters or until graduation.

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Ericsson Graduate Fellowships
This is a $5,000 merit-based fellowship awarded to graduate students in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Preference will be given to students with the following characteristics:

• Full time graduate student in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science in any of the following programs: computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or telecommunications engineering
• Proven record of academic excellence as evidenced by application (including GPA, research and courses completed)
• Open to all qualified graduate students irrespective of citizenship or permanent residency status
• Five $5,000 fellowships available for the 2011-2012 academic year

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Ericsson Scholarship
This scholarship provides 3 undergraduate scholarships of $2,500 for the spring 2012 semester.

Scholarship criteria:

1. Full-time sophomore, junior or senior in any of the following degree programs offered by the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science: computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, and telecommunications engineering.
2. Demonstrate a high level of academic achievement with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Other considerations: community service, leadership, personal statement and work experience.

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Erik Jonsson School Freshman Scholarships
All freshmen who enroll in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science will automatically be considered for an Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) Freshman Scholarship.This award is typically $1,000 per long semester with the opportunity to renew for up to eight total semesters. To be eligible for renewal, award recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA, continue to be ECS majors, and make good progress toward graduation in four years. These awards 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. Merit is the main criterion for selecting recipients, but the guidelines specified by funding sources may give preference to or restrict awards to specific groups (e.g., U.S. citizens/permanent residents). Other support will also be considered.

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Erik Jonsson School Transfer Scholarships
All transfer students who plan to enroll in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) will automatically be considered for an ECS Transfer Scholarship. This award is up to $1,000 per semester and can be renewed for an additional semester. These awards 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.

To be eligible for renewal, ECS transfer award recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA, continue to be ECS majors and make good progress toward graduation. Merit is the main criterion for selecting ECS transfer award recipients, but the guidelines specified by funding sources may give preference to or restrict awards to specific groups (e.g., U.S. citizens/permanent residents). Other support will also be considered.

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Jan P. Van Der Ziel Endowment for Engineering Graduate Studies
This endowment was created to memorialize Professor Jan P. Van Der Ziel. It provides one award per long semester of $2,500 to a student enrolled in the UT Dallas Graduate Electrical Engineering program. The award is renewable if your GPA is at least 3.6 and you are making good progress in your EE degree.

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Jonsson Distinguished Scholars (Get Doc) Program
This program provides bridge support for graduating seniors in ECS majors who plan to continue their studies at the graduate level in the Jonsson School and are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree. Current support levels include a research assistantship ($2,100 per month) and tuition/fee waiver for a full-time graduate load. Applications are typically collected in early October for students graduating in December and in early March for students graduating in May or August. Students interested in this program should start planning for it at least a year before graduation; participation in the Honors in the Major programs and the Fast Track program is strongly encouraged.

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Jonsson Family Graduate Fellowships in Bioengineering
These $5,000 merit-based fellowships are awarded to graduate students in biomedical engineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

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Jonsson School Academic Success Award
Jonsson School Academic Success Awards are offered when funds are available to continuing sophomore and junior students. These awards provide up to $2,500 for the Fall 2011 semester and 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.

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Jonsson School 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. All MS students and PhD students entering the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science in fall 2012 are eligible to apply.

The application deadline for Fall 2012 scholarships is July 15, 2012. Fall 2012 scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis starting February 2012, and students are encouraged to apply early.

• 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

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The Linda G. Alvarado Scholarship for Women in Engineering
Lennox International Inc. is funding two $1,000 scholarships for the fall 2010 semester.

Applicants should:

• Be accepted by the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or better and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better for renewal.
• Be a full-time student (12 hours minimum) and take classes appropriate for the student’s ECS major. (CE, EE, MECH, SE, TE)
• Be a junior or senior.
• Be female.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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Long Production Scholarship
This scholarship is for a onetime award for one student in the amount of $500.
Must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student enrolled in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Other considerations include community service, leadership experience and work experience.

Deadline for applications is November 21, 2011

Return your completed application to ECSS 2.502 or mail to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Attn: Dr. Simeon Ntafos
800 West Campbell Rd., MC- EC 34
Richardson, TX  75083-0688

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Mustang Technology Endowed Scholarship in Engineering and Computer Sciences
One $1,000 scholarship is available to be paid in Spring, 2012 for eligible sophomore, junior or senior.
Selection criteria are:

1. Full-time sophomore, junior or senior in the Jonsson School
2. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
3. U.S. citizens or permanent residents

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Mustang Technology Scholarship
This scholarship provides $2,500 per semester for two semesters.

Scholarship criteria:

1. Full-time freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in the Jonsson School
2. Any computer science or engineering major
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, which must be maintained for scholarship renewal
4. Other considerations: community service, leadership experience and work experience

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Raytheon Scholarships
Two Jonsson School Undergraduate Scholarships are available, each providing $2,500 for the 2012 spring semester.

Scholarship criteria are:

1. Full-time advanced sophomore, Junior or Senior in the Jonsson School
2. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering major
3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
5. Other considerations include community service, leadership experience and work experience
6. An essay of 500 words or less responding to the statement: Please indicate why you want to pursue a career in computer science, electrical engineering, or software engineering, and why you believe that the defense industry would be a good place to start building your career in your chosen field.

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Research In Motion Scholarships
Two awards for $2,500 each.  

Scholarship criteria:

1. Full-time advanced sophomore, junior or senior in the Jonsson School (any ECS major)
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
3. Other considerations: community service, leadership experience and work experience

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Sam and Ellen Chang Scholarship
Sam and Ellen Chang Scholarship fund are funding one $500 scholarship for the fall semester 2011.

Application Requirements:

• Undergraduate engineering students in the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
  
• Demonstrate academic merit and financial need. (Completing a FAFSA with the Financial Aid Office at UTD is required.)
  
• Enroll for at least 6 hours per semester and take classes appropriate for the student’s ECS major.

Turn in your completed application to ECSS 2.502 or send to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Attn: Dr. Simeon Ntafos
800 W Campbell Road, MC EC-34
Richardson, TX  75083-0688

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The Sarah Montgomery Marple Cantrell Memorial Scholarship for Women in Engineering
This scholarship provides support to incoming freshmen who a) seek an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering or telecommunications engineering and b) demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to female students as long as females are underrepresented in engineering fields. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. The scholarship amount is $1,000 per long semester for 2008/09, and it is renewable for up to three additional years, provided recipients remain in good standing.

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St. Jude Medical Graduate Fellowships
This fellowship program supports top graduate students in the Materials Science and Engineering Department who participate in research projects involving sensor interface with human tissue. The fundamental work of this kind pursued in the department concerns the interface between inorganic matter -- such as metal electrodes or electronic materials -- with biological matter -- such as neural tissue, proteins or cells.

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Tektronix Scholarships
Two $2,500 scholarships are available. Scholarship criteria:

1. Full-time junior or senior in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science.
2. Minimum GPA: 3.5.
3. Other considerations: leadership experience, work experience and other support.

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Texas Engineering Scholarship
A limited number of awards of up to $5,000 are available to students meeting the following criteria:

1. Sophomore enrolled in an engineering program (CE, EE, ME, SE or TE)
2. Ranked in top 20 percent of high school graduating class
3. High school GPA of at least 3.5 in math and science classes
4. Maintain overall GPA of at least 3.0 at UTD

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Third Party Scholarships
Local industry partners periodically provide additional scholarship opportunities to continuing students. When available, these scholarships will be announced via e-mail and posted here.

Rockwell Collins Scholarship
Rockwell Collins Scholarship Fact Sheet
Rockwell Collins Application Form

Gil and Frances Lease Scholarship
Gil and Frances Lease Scholarship Fact Sheet
Lease Application Form

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TxACE Doctoral Fellowships
The Texas Analog Center of Excellence (TxACE) at UT Dallas offers two merit-based fellowships to recognize and provide financial assistance to top full-time graduate students who are interested in pursuing a PhD degree in areas related to analog circuits: the TxACE Diversity Fellowship (for Women and Minorities in Engineering) and the TxACE Doctoral Fellowship.

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