Other Sources of Financial Assistance

This section includes sources of financial assistance which cannot accurately be described in any of the previous sections of this handbook. The programs listed herein do not exhaust the sources from which a student may draw for assistance. In addition to the financial aids described in this handbook, there are many non-university sources available to the students who take the time and exert the effort required to locate them. Some of these sources are civic, social, and professional organizations; Parent-Teacher Associations; employers of parents; and many others.

Clyde and Ouida Black Scholarship

For two incoming freshmen or transfer students with hearing impairments. The candidate must have an implanted listening device or wear an assistive listening device such as an ALD or hearing aids and be able to communicate orally. The final requirement is that the student show financial need by applying for financial aid at Texas Tech.

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Ouida Black in 1996. Administered by the ACCESS TECH Office. Special applications can be picked up in 247 West Hall. Application deadline: August 15.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant

Full-time students with a 2.0 GPA, who can prove at least one-quarter Indian blood, should contact their area Bureau of Indian Affairs Office regarding application for this grant.

Career Center

The Career Center, located in 335 West Hall, assists students in planning and implementing their career goals. Students are encouraged to use the center early in their college years.

The Career Center offers opportunities for all students, from making career choices through the interviewing process. SIGIPLUS, an interactive computerized career guidance system, is a valuable source for students to assist them in matching their skills, interests, and values with various career possibilities. Available to all students is a Career Reference Library containing information on job search strategies, specific careers, and many reference books. The Cooperative Education Program is designed for students to gain practical work experience in their chosen field of study. Co-op students have the opportunity to receive a salary, earn academic credit, and make valuable contacts in the workplace. The professional staff is available to provide assistance and guidance and students are encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by the Career Center.

Georgia Dingus Memorial Scholarship

This award is made annually to undergraduate or graduate students in the departments of History, Political Science, Mass Communications, Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, and the School of Law. Awardees must agree with the philosophical ideals of the United Nations, demonstrate interest in and preparation for a career in some aspect of international activity, and be in financial need. Depending on funding, one or more awards are given annually in amounts of $400 to $2,000. For information, see Dr. Idris R. Traylor Jr. or Ms. Jane Bell, Office of International Affairs, 110 International Cultural Center, Sixth Street and Indiana Ave. Applications received and awards made during the fall semester.

Fulbright-Hayes Program

This program provides full financial support and transportation for graduate students studying in foreign countries. Awards are made on a competitive basis. They are tenable for one year and in some cases are extended to two.

Nationally, the program is administered by the Institute of International Education. Inquiries by Texas Tech students should be directed to the Fulbright Program Advisor on the campus, Jane Bell, Office of International Affairs, International Cultural Center. Applications are available in early summer. Application deadline: October. Award is made for the following academic year. Students may apply as seniors, as long as they will have completed a Bachelor's degree and have been accepted into a graduate program during the award period.

International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS)

Money for the IEFS comes from the $1 International Education Fee which each student pays as a part of their Texas Tech tuition. It is a competitive scholarship and money is awarded to students who are studying abroad on Texas Tech programs. Applicants must use an award to participate in a specific program and credit must be brought back to Texas Tech. The amounts will range from $250-$1,500 for fall and spring and $250-$750 for summer. For more information, see an Overseas Counselor, Office of International Affairs, International Cultural Center. Fall deadlines are normally at the first part of October and are for spring term programs. Spring deadlines are normally in mid-February and are for summer and fall term programs.

Drs. Jung-hui Lee and Chung-hsiung Tsai Scholarship for Asian Pacific Rim Area Studies

For students who minor in Asian studies and maintain a 3.0 GPA and have taken at least 9 hours in the minor program at the time of application. Applications are accepted throughout the year and should be submitted to the Director of Asian Area Studies by including a letter of intention with college transcripts.

Established though an endowed fund donated by Dr. Hung-hui Lee and Dr. Chung-hsiung Tsai of Taiwan.

National Security Exchange Program (NSEP)

This program awards grants to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to study in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Preference will be given to applicants for study in areas deemed critical to national security. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in undertaking serious study in foreign countries as complement to academic and career goals. This should be reflected in the Statement of Purpose. Appropriate and integrated study of a foreign language is required for all study abroad proposals. Awards are for a minimum of one academic term. For juniors and seniors, full academic year programs are preferred and strongly encouraged. All recipients of NSEP awards incur a requirement to enter into an agreement, in order of priority, to work for an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities or to work in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded. For a listing of applicable agencies and offices of the federal government, along with more general information regarding the service obligation, see Sandra L. Crosier, Office of International Affairs, International Cultural Center.

Rhodes Scholarship

Only 32 of these highly prestigious scholarships for study at Oxford University are awarded annually in the United States. Prospective Rhodes Scholars are judged on scholastic achievement, participation and success in sports, leadership, and character, as well as other distinctive traits of character. Full funding includes travel for undergraduate and graduate students. For information, see Sandra L. Crosier, Office of International Affairs, International Cultural Center. Applications available in September. Application deadline: October. Award is made for the following academic school year.

Texas Rehabilitation Commission

Texas Rehabilitation Commission has a wide array of services designed to assist persons with disabilities to obtain or maintain employment. Some of these services may assist in educational endeavors. To determine if you might qualify for assistance from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission or for more detailed information, contact the Texas Rehabilitation Counselor, Box 4440 (Mail Stop 5013 ) West Hall, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-5013; phone (806) 742-1430.

Valedictorian Tuition Waiver

For Texas residents for their first yeara tuition waiver of approximately $600 per semester. Students should submit a copy of the Texas Education Agency's certificate to Student Business Services, 163 Drane Hall, after registering for but prior to the fall semester.

Veterans' Assistance

Educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs are processed by the Veteran Coordinator, 132 West Hall, Box 45015, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-5015.

Veterans eligible for the Hazlewood Act need to contact the Registrar's Office, 114 West Hall, Box 45015, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-5015.