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Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards are organized by department. Unless any eligibility restrictions are noted on this page, both undergraduate and graduate students as well as domestic and international students are eligible to apply. 

Read the award description for details about how and when to apply. Most applications will take place through the Financial Aid Scholarships website. Note they are not open year round.

Biological Sciences

Bruce Gnade Undergraduate Student Travel Award

The Bruce Gnade Undergraduate Student Travel Award is designed to encourage undergraduate students to expand the scope of their undergraduate research experience by attending scientific conferences and meetings. Additionally, the award provides research faculty with an opportunity to recognize, through their sponsorship, the rich value in scientific conference/meeting attendance for undergraduate research students.

Sponsoring faculty within the UT Dallas Biological Sciences Department may nominate undergraduate student researchers with whom they have conducted research for a minimum of two semesters. The Bruce Gnade Undergraduate Student Travel Award is assigned on a competitive basis, and recipients receive up to $2,000 in expenses (transportation, room, and board) to attend a conference/meeting in the United States of America.

Daniel L. Harris Biology Scholarship

Applicants must be full-time students majoring in biology, who demonstrate strong academic abilities. Preference will be given to undergraduates and those indicating financial need.

Dean’s Fellowship (dr, us)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It offers a stipend, currently set at $32,000 for the first year in the program, and covers tuition fees. A recipient of this fellowship will be known as “NSM Dean’s Fellow.” No TA duties are required from the Dean’s Fellows during the first year. They are expected to transition to a TA/RA position from the second year. They are also eligible for one year of support on EEF scholarship in their second year, pending sufficient progress toward their degree. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

EEF Scholarship (dr, us)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. This scholarship is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program. This award can be given in addition to a TA/RA award. Its recipient will be known as “NSM Excellence in Education Fellow.” Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

Greater Texas Foundation – Alan G. MacDiarmid Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship (tx, ug, us)

Applicants applying for this scholarship must be full time UT Dallas undergraduate students majoring in science, math or engineering and be either a graduate of the Nano Explorers Program or actively involved in research or programming with the MacDiarmid Nano Tech Institute. Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Institute or a faculty member from math, science or engineering. Preference may be given to those indicating financial need. The committee will weigh such factors as: educational achievement, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities and surmounting obstacles in the pursuit of higher education. The recipient must be a US citizen or permanent resident, or a student who has lived in Texas for at least part of their high school experience.

Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship (dr, ug)

Applicants must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas and majoring in the natural or mathematical sciences and have a minimum of 60 credit hours (from either UT Dallas or be transfers from another accredited institution). The selection of the awardee(s) will be made on the basis of scholastic merit.

Mei Lein Fellowship (gr)

Applicants applying for this fellowship must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in one of the following basic sciences: physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics.

NSM Conference Travel Award (dr)

Applicants for this award must be a doctoral student in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who is currently enrolled, is in good academic standing, has passed doctoral qualifying exams, and is giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster based on their doctoral dissertation at a professional conference in their research field in the United States or abroad. The award offers supplemental financial support of up to $750 (by matching the departmental contribution up to $375) in the form of a reimbursement of expenses incurred. The award is supported by the Excellence in Education Foundation. Fill out the application form.

NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship (ms)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming master’s students for pursuing full-time graduate studies in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The total award amount is $1,000 and it covers the period of one academic year (fall and spring semesters only). For a previous recipient of this award, the award can potentially be renewed for a second time to cover another academic year (fall and spring semesters only) for full-time graduate studies. The award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. Residents of Texas as well as nonresident and international students are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (dr)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based award for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. It offers $2,500 in the first semester to help defray the cost of moving to Richardson area to begin doctoral studies at the university. Both domestic and international students are eligible for this award.

Students are nominated by their department.

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Scholarship (ug)

This award is open to undergraduate students majoring in any degree program being offered in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students with a higher GPA on UT Dallas transcripts. This criterion will not be applied to new students in their first semesters. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students who have received all or part of their preparatory education in the country of Korea or have some other connection to or interest in Korea or who are fluent in the Korean language. Candidates who received the award in prior years are eligible to reapply and must submit their latest credentials and fully completed application for consideration.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dean’s Fellowship (dr, us)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It offers a stipend, currently set at $32,000 for the first year in the program, and covers tuition fees. A recipient of this fellowship will be known as “NSM Dean’s Fellow.” No TA duties are required from the Dean’s Fellows during the first year. They are expected to transition to a TA/RA position from the second year. They are also eligible for one year of support on EEF scholarship in their second year, pending sufficient progress toward their degree. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

EEF Scholarship (dr, us)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. This scholarship is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program. This award can be given in addition to a TA/RA award. Its recipient will be known as “NSM Excellence in Education Fellow.” Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

Eric Moore Chemistry Graduate Student Scholarship (gr, us)


Applicants must be graduate students in the field of chemistry and be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Greater Texas Foundation – Alan G. MacDiarmid Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship (tx, ug, us)

Applicants applying for this scholarship must be full time UT Dallas undergraduate students majoring in science, math or engineering and be either a graduate of the Nano Explorers Program or actively involved in research or programming with the MacDiarmid Nano Tech Institute. Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Institute or a faculty member from math, science or engineering. Preference may be given to those indicating financial need. The committee will weigh such factors as: educational achievement, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities and surmounting obstacles in the pursuit of higher education. The recipient must be a US citizen or permanent resident, or a student who has lived in Texas for at least part of their high school experience.

Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship (dr, ug)


Applicants must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas and majoring in the natural or mathematical sciences and have a minimum of 60 credit hours (from either UT Dallas or be transfers from another accredited institution). The selection of the awardee(s) will be made on the basis of scholastic merit.

Mei Lein Fellowship (gr)

Applicants applying for this fellowship must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in one of the following basic sciences: physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics.

NSM Conference Travel Award (dr)

Applicants for this award must be a doctoral student in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who is currently enrolled, is in good academic standing, has passed doctoral qualifying exams, and is giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster based on their doctoral dissertation at a professional conference in their research field in the United States or abroad. The award offers supplemental financial support of up to $750 (by matching the departmental contribution up to $375) in the form of a reimbursement of expenses incurred. The award is supported by the Excellence in Education Foundation. Fill out the application form.

NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship (ms)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming master’s students for pursuing full-time graduate studies in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The total award amount is $1,000 and it covers the period of one academic year (fall and spring semesters only). For a previous recipient of this award, the award can potentially be renewed for a second time to cover another academic year (fall and spring semesters only) for full-time graduate studies. The award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. Residents of Texas as well as nonresident and international students are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (dr)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based award for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. It offers $2,500 in the first semester to help defray the cost of moving to Richardson area to begin doctoral studies at the university. Both domestic and international students are eligible for this award.

Students are nominated by their department.

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Scholarship (ug)


This award is open to undergraduate students majoring in any degree program being offered in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students with a higher GPA on UT Dallas transcripts. This criterion will not be applied to new students in their first semesters. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students who have received all or part of their preparatory education in the country of Korea or have some other connection to or interest in Korea or who are fluent in the Korean language. Candidates who received the award in prior years are eligible to reapply and must submit their latest credentials and fully completed application for consideration.

Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences

Dr. Matthew A. Brzostowski Scholarship/Fellowship

Applicants must major in sustainable Earth systems sciences and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to those indicating financial need.

James L. Carter Scholarship/Fellowship

Applicants should be in good standing with the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences.

Graduate students that plan to enroll full-time are eligible for the fellowship.

Dallas Gem & Mineral Society Endowed Scholarship Fund

An endowment to fund scholarships for undergraduate and/or graduate students at The University of Texas at Dallas, to be administered by the Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences Program Head. Income earned from the endowment will be used to award scholarships of at least $250 per semester for full-time graduate or undergraduate students in good standing with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Dean’s Fellowship (dr, us)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It offers a stipend, currently set at $32,000 for the first year in the program, and covers tuition fees. A recipient of this fellowship will be known as “NSM Dean’s Fellow.” No TA duties are required from the Dean’s Fellows during the first year. They are expected to transition to a TA/RA position from the second year. They are also eligible for one year of support on EEF scholarship in their second year, pending sufficient progress toward their degree. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

EEF Scholarship (dr, us)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. This scholarship is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program. This award can be given in addition to a TA/RA award. Its recipient will be known as “NSM Excellence in Education Fellow.” Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

Greater Texas Foundation – Alan G. MacDiarmid Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship (tx, ug, us)

Applicants applying for this scholarship must be full time UT Dallas undergraduate students majoring in science, math or engineering and be either a graduate of the Nano Explorers Program or actively involved in research or programming with the MacDiarmid Nano Tech Institute. Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Institute or a faculty member from math, science or engineering. Preference may be given to those indicating financial need. The committee will weigh such factors as: educational achievement, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities and surmounting obstacles in the pursuit of higher education. The recipient must be a US citizen or permanent resident, or a student who has lived in Texas for at least part of their high school experience.

Anton Hales Endowed Fellowship in Geophysics (gr)

This fellowship is awarded annually to a graduate or doctoral student in geophysics. Applicants must be enrolled in at least nine graduate hours as a master’s or higher student in geophysics and be in good standing with the Department of Sustainable Earth System Sciences.

NSM Conference Travel Award (dr)

Applicants for this award must be a doctoral student in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who is currently enrolled, is in good academic standing, has passed doctoral qualifying exams, and is giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster based on their doctoral dissertation at a professional conference in their research field in the United States or abroad. The award offers supplemental financial support of up to $750 (by matching the departmental contribution up to $375) in the form of a reimbursement of expenses incurred. The award is supported by the Excellence in Education Foundation. Fill out the application form.

NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship (ms)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming master’s students for pursuing full-time graduate studies in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The total award amount is $1,000 and it covers the period of one academic year (fall and spring semesters only). For a previous recipient of this award, the award can potentially be renewed for a second time to cover another academic year (fall and spring semesters only) for full-time graduate studies. The award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. Residents of Texas as well as nonresident and international students are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (dr)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based award for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. It offers $2,500 in the first semester to help defray the cost of moving to Richardson area to begin doctoral studies at the university. Both domestic and international students are eligible for this award.

Students are nominated by their department.

George McMechan Graduate Student Support Fund (gr)

This fund supports earth science graduate students, with preference given to students studying Geophysics in the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences. Awards include, but are not limited to, student travel to professional meetings, field trip expenses, and fellowship grants to PhD students who do not qualify for teaching assistant or research assistant support because of the 99 credit hour rule.

Victor Oppenheim Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students and be in good standing with the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis. Preference will be given to those indicating financial need.

Colton William Roberts Scholarship for Geosciences (ug)

Applicants must be current UT Dallas full-time sustainable Earth system sciences undergraduate students demonstrating high academic achievement. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in promoting environmental preservation and sustainability, sustainable use of water resources, or ecosystem health and conservation. This interest will be demonstrated by the completion of UT Dallas coursework, research, field-based work, career aspirations or similar activities as determined by the committee.

Bob and Margie Rutford Fellowship (gr)

Applicants must be incoming or current UT Dallas full-time sustainable Earth system sciences graduate students demonstrating high academic achievement. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis. Preference will be given to those indicating financial need.

Dr. and Mrs. John G. Scales Endowed Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be majoring in Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences and enrolled in either 12 hours undergraduate or 9 graduate hours and be in good standing with the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Kristian Soegaard Memorial Fund

Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students and be in good standing with the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis. Funds from this award shall be used for undergraduate or graduate students for tuition, fees, books, and/or expenses related to student field trips which further the student’s learning and research.

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Scholarship (ug)

This award is open to undergraduate students majoring in any degree program being offered in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students with a higher GPA on UT Dallas transcripts. This criterion will not be applied to new students in their first semesters. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students who have received all or part of their preparatory education in the country of Korea or have some other connection to or interest in Korea or who are fluent in the Korean language. Candidates who received the award in prior years are eligible to reapply and must submit their latest credentials and fully completed application for consideration.

James B. Urban Scholarship

Applicants must be majoring in sustainable Earth systems sciences and enrolled in 12 undergraduate hours or 9 graduate hours and be in good standing with the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences.

Dr. Oscar Wilhelm Memorial Graduate Student Research Fund (gr)

Applicants must be graduate students within the Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences program. The fund will be given through loans or grants in connection with travel expenses, drafting, preparation, reporting and delivering of theses and dissertations and other research papers not covered by tuition which further such students’ learning and research.

Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship (dr, ug)

Applicants must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas and majoring in the natural or mathematical sciences and have a minimum of 60 credit hours (from either UT Dallas or be transfers from another accredited institution). The selection of the awardee(s) will be made on the basis of scholastic merit.

Mathematical Sciences

Ray Allum Math and Physics Undergraduate Scholarship Fund (ug)

Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in either Mathematical Sciences or Physics. Candidates must have earned between 30 credit hours and 45 credit hours and maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average to be considered for this award $1,000 minimum award. 

Dean’s Fellowship (dr, us)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It offers a stipend, currently set at $32,000 for the first year in the program, and covers tuition fees. A recipient of this fellowship will be known as “NSM Dean’s Fellow.” No TA duties are required from the Dean’s Fellows during the first year. They are expected to transition to a TA/RA position from the second year. They are also eligible for one year of support on EEF scholarship in their second year, pending sufficient progress toward their degree. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

EEF Scholarship (dr, us)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. This scholarship is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program. This award can be given in addition to a TA/RA award. Its recipient will be known as “NSM Excellence in Education Fellow.” Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

Greater Texas Foundation – Alan G. MacDiarmid Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship (tx, ug, us)

Applicants applying for this scholarship must be full time UT Dallas undergraduate students majoring in science, math or engineering and be either a graduate of the Nano Explorers Program or actively involved in research or programming with the MacDiarmid Nano Tech Institute. Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Institute or a faculty member from math, science or engineering. Preference may be given to those indicating financial need. The committee will weigh such factors as: educational achievement, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities and surmounting obstacles in the pursuit of higher education. The recipient must be a US citizen or permanent resident, or a student who has lived in Texas for at least part of their high school experience.

Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship (dr, ug)

Applicants must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas and majoring in the natural or mathematical sciences and have a minimum of 60 credit hours (from either UT Dallas or be transfers from another accredited institution). The selection of the awardee(s) will be made on the basis of scholastic merit.

Mei Lein Fellowship (gr)

Applicants applying for this fellowship must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in one of the following basic sciences: physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics.

NSM Conference Travel Award (dr)

Applicants for this award must be a doctoral student in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who is currently enrolled, is in good academic standing, has passed doctoral qualifying exams, and is giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster based on their doctoral dissertation at a professional conference in their research field in the United States or abroad. The award offers supplemental financial support of up to $750 (by matching the departmental contribution up to $375) in the form of a reimbursement of expenses incurred. The award is supported by the Excellence in Education Foundation. Fill out the application form.

NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship (ms)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming master’s students for pursuing full-time graduate studies in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The total award amount is $1,000 and it covers the period of one academic year (fall and spring semesters only). For a previous recipient of this award, the award can potentially be renewed for a second time to cover another academic year (fall and spring semesters only) for full-time graduate studies. The award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. Residents of Texas as well as nonresident and international students are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (dr)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based award for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. It offers $2,500 in the first semester to help defray the cost of moving to Richardson area to begin doctoral studies at the university. Both domestic and international students are eligible for this award.

Students are nominated by their department.

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Scholarship (ug)

This award is open to undergraduate students majoring in any degree program being offered in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students with a higher GPA on UT Dallas transcripts. This criterion will not be applied to new students in their first semesters. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students who have received all or part of their preparatory education in the country of Korea or have some other connection to or interest in Korea or who are fluent in the Korean language. Candidates who received the award in prior years are eligible to reapply and must submit their latest credentials and fully completed application for consideration.

Physics

Dean’s Fellowship (dr, us)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It offers a stipend, currently set at $32,000 for the first year in the program, and covers tuition fees. A recipient of this fellowship will be known as “NSM Dean’s Fellow.” No TA duties are required from the Dean’s Fellows during the first year. They are expected to transition to a TA/RA position from the second year. They are also eligible for one year of support on EEF scholarship in their second year, pending sufficient progress toward their degree. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

EEF Scholarship (dr, us)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. This scholarship is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program. This award can be given in addition to a TA/RA award. Its recipient will be known as “NSM Excellence in Education Fellow.” Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

Greater Texas Foundation – Alan G. MacDiarmid Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship (tx, ug, us)

Applicants applying for this scholarship must be full time UT Dallas undergraduate students majoring in science, math or engineering and be either a graduate of the Nano Explorers Program or actively involved in research or programming with the MacDiarmid Nano Tech Institute. Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Institute or a faculty member from math, science or engineering. Preference may be given to those indicating financial need. The committee will weigh such factors as: educational achievement, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities and surmounting obstacles in the pursuit of higher education. The recipient must be a US citizen or permanent resident, or a student who has lived in Texas for at least part of their high school experience.

Julia Williams Van Ness Merit Scholarship (dr, ug)

Applicants must be enrolled full-time at UT Dallas and majoring in the natural or mathematical sciences and have a minimum of 60 credit hours (from either UT Dallas or be transfers from another accredited institution). The selection of the awardee(s) will be made on the basis of scholastic merit.

Margie Renfrow Graduate Student Support Fund (gr)

Applicants must be graduate students majoring in physics. Awards include, but are not limited to, scholarships, awards for achievement in their program, or other expenses that are related to their studies. Since participating in conferences is essential to the career development of graduate students, a travel award may be made to the student. Only current UT Dallas students or transfers may apply for this award.

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Mei Lein Fellowship (gr)

Applicants applying for this fellowship must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student in the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in one of the following basic sciences: physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics.

NSM Conference Travel Award (dr)

Applicants for this award must be a doctoral student in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who is currently enrolled, is in good academic standing, has passed doctoral qualifying exams, and is giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster based on their doctoral dissertation at a professional conference in their research field in the United States or abroad. The award offers supplemental financial support of up to $750 (by matching the departmental contribution up to $375) in the form of a reimbursement of expenses incurred. The award is supported by the Excellence in Education Foundation. Fill out the application form.

NSM McDermott PhD Admission Fellowship (dr)

This is a one-time, competitive, merit-based award for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. It offers $2,500 in the first semester to help defray the cost of moving to Richardson area to begin doctoral studies at the university. Both domestic and international students are eligible for this award.

Students are nominated by their department.

NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship (ms)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming master’s students for pursuing full-time graduate studies in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The total award amount is $1,000 and it covers the period of one academic year (fall and spring semesters only). For a previous recipient of this award, the award can potentially be renewed for a second time to cover another academic year (fall and spring semesters only) for full-time graduate studies. The award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. Residents of Texas as well as nonresident and international students are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

Ray Allum Math and Physics Undergraduate Scholarship Fund (ug)

Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in either Mathematical Sciences or Physics. Candidates must have earned between 30 credit hours and 45 credit hours and maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average to be considered for this award $1,000 minimum award. 

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Scholarship (ug)

This award is open to undergraduate students majoring in any degree program being offered in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students with a higher GPA on UT Dallas transcripts. This criterion will not be applied to new students in their first semesters. Among equally qualified applicants, a preference may be given to students who have received all or part of their preparatory education in the country of Korea or have some other connection to or interest in Korea or who are fluent in the Korean language. Candidates who received the award in prior years are eligible to reapply and must submit their latest credentials and fully completed application for consideration.

William B. Hanson Graduate Student Support Fund (gr)


This support fund benefits graduate students specifically enrolled in space and atmospheric sciences and related fields affiliated with the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences. Award may include, but is not limited to: student travel to professional meetings, funds for internal laboratory experiments and scholarship grants to PhD students.

Dr. John H. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship (ug)

Applicants must be full-time pursuing an undergraduate degree in physics. Preference given to those with demonstrated financial need.

Science/Mathematics Education & UTeach Dallas

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers (ug)

Consists of $8,000 -$10,000 in annual funding for up to four years, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities, mentorship from sitting public school educators, and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network facilitated by the Charles Butt Foundation.

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EEF Scholarship (ms, us)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. This scholarship is sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation. It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program. This award can be given in addition to a TA/RA award. Its recipient will be known as “NSM Excellence in Education Fellow.” Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship (ms)

This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming master’s students for pursuing full-time graduate studies in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The total award amount is $1,000 and it covers the period of one academic year (fall and spring semesters only). For a previous recipient of this award, the award can potentially be renewed for a second time to cover another academic year (fall and spring semesters only) for full-time graduate studies. The award is sponsored by the Eugene McDermott Graduate Fellow endowment fund. Residents of Texas as well as nonresident and international students are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.

UTeach Dallas Scholarship (ug)

Scholarships for students with a drive to complete the program but are hitting financial obstacles and do not qualify for other Scholarships.

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UTeach Dallas Robert F. Noyce Scholarships (ug, us)

Noyce recipients commit to teaching in a high need public school district. For every semester awarded, recipients must teach one year. If the teaching obligation is not met, the scholarship must be repaid. Noyce Fellows have six years to meet the teaching obligation after completing the Student Teaching semester. Please see further details and apply at UTeach Dallas Noyce Scholarship page.