Graduate Fellowships,Assistantships,and Traineeships

A number of fellowships requiring no duties on the part of the students are available, particularly in the departments offering doctoral work. Amounts vary. Applications should be addressed to the chairperson of the department concerned. The Scholarship section of this handbook should be consulted for listings according to college and department.

Most of the departments participating in graduate programs have graduate teaching assistantships for properly qualified students. Also, research assistantships are available in many departments. Stipends and duties vary in relation to the qualifications of the recipient and the services rendered. Applications should be addressed to the chairperson of the department concerned.

The Graduate School is pleased to offer three nonservice fellowships (administered as scholarships): The Chancellor's Fellowships, the Health and Social Service Fellowships, and the Preston Smith Fellowships. In addition, two scholarships are offered on a competitive research basis: The Junction Summer Awards and the Summer Research Awards. See the Graduate School Website for more information on each, including application forms: <www.ttu.edu/gradschool>.

Graduate School Junction Summer Scholarship

For graduate students who are taking a class taught at the Junction Campus based on merit and need. Amount is $500.

James D. and Mary Hazlewood Memorial Fellowship

For students in any major pursuing a master's or doctoral degree. Amount is up to $3,000 per year.

Established by the estate of James D. Hazlewood.

James D. and Mary Hazlewood Memorial Fellowship

For graduate students pursuing their master's or doctoral degrees. New and currently enrolled students may apply. Amount of each award is up to $3,000 per year.

Administered by the Graduate School. Application forms are available from the School of Art or <www.ttu.edu/~gradsch/fintt.htm>. Application deadline: March 1.

Health and Social Services Fellowship

For students with an interest in working in health and social services related fields who want to work in West Texas. Preference given to bilingual students. Amount is up to $5,000 per year.

DeVitt Jones Fellowship

For future and current graduate students pursuing the Doctoral Program in Fine Arts with a major in Art. Review of the application and receipt of the award is contingent upon completing the Graduate School and School of Art admissions process. Amount is $5,000 for one year.

Administered by the Ph.D. Visual Arts Scholarship Committee. Application forms are available from the School of Art. Application deadline: February 1.

Helen DeVitt Jones
Fellowships in Education

For graduate students who are pursuing their doctoral degree or masters students who have expressed an intent to pursue their doctoral degree. Students who are awarded these fellowships will be expected to participate in community and university partnership projects during their enrollment at Texas Tech.

Established by the Helen DeVitt Jones Foundation.

Helen DeVitt Jones
Graduate Fellowship

For future and current graduate students pursuing their master's or doctoral degrees in any area of art study. Amount is $3,500 for one year.

Administered by the Graduate School. Application forms are available from Dr. Alan Headley or at <www.ttu.edu/~gradsch/fintt.htm>. Application deadline: March 1.

McNair Graduate Fellowship

For McNair Scholars only. Awards are one year for master's students and three years for doctoral students.

Administered by the Graduate School. Application forms are available from the School of Art or <www.ttu.edu/~gradsch/fintt.htm>. Application deadline: March 1.

Southwestern Bell Graduate Chancellor's Fellowships

For graduate students new to Texas Tech. Applicants must be nominated by their academic departments. Awards will be 1 year for master's and 3 years for doctoral students. Amount is $3,000 per year.

Summer Dissertation-Thesis Research Award

For graduate students who are finishing their thesis or dissertation research. Awarded during the summer. Amount is $2,000.

Summer Dissertation-Thesis Research Award

For students who are within twelve months of finishing their thesis or dissertation research. This award program requires the signature of the graduate advisor and two letters of recommendation from the student's primary advisor and graduate advisor or school director. Amount is $2,000 awarded during the summer.

Administered through either the Studio or Ph.D. Graduate Scholarship Committees. Application forms are available from the School of Art or <www.ttu.edu/~gradsch/fintt.htm>. Application deadline: March 1.

Arthur J. Waterman Fellowship

For full-time graduate students who wish to study at Texas Tech and return to Mexico to apply their knowledge. Amount varies from $2,000-$7,000 per year.

Carl B. Gelin Graduate Loan

For graduate students. Two options are available: $500 or $2,500 to be repaid upon graduation at 0 percent interest.