Fellowships
University fellowships, which are administered through the Graduate School, are awarded to both new and continuing graduate students in most academic areas. Students must be nominated by their graduate advisers for any fellowship administered by the Graduate School, but many award decisions are made at the college or program level. Additional information on University fellowships is published by the Office of Graduate Studies at http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/funding/fellowships/ .
University recruiting fellowships for entering graduate students are awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence and adequate preparation for graduate study in the student’s chosen field, as shown by his or her academic record and letters of recommendation. University fellowships for continuing students are awarded on the basis of the student’s record since entering the Graduate School, including performance in relevant coursework and research or creative activity, letters of recommendation from University faculty members, and the endorsement of the graduate adviser; financial need is also considered. There are additional specific qualifications for many of the competitive fellowships awarded by the University and by graduate programs.
Generally, fellowships require no service from the recipient. Many major fellowships provide for payment of nearly all tuition in addition to the stipend. Recipients of certain graduate fellowships of $10,000 or more per year are eligible to participate in the University's group health insurance plan. Note that access to the plan is provided, but funding may or may not be included depending on the fellowship award.