Funding for Graduate Students

Texas Tech University prides itself on providing a high-quality, yet affordable, education to graduate students. There are a variety financial aid options available to graduate students, including scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans (some even interest free!), and work-study.

Graduate & Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships (OGPF) coordinates the application and award of all fellowships available through The Graduate School. Learn More.

Helen DeVitt Jones Fellowship

Learn more about and apply to the Helen DeVitt Jones Fellowship.

Financial Aid

To be considered for all federal, state and institutional need-based and non-need based financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) Learn More.

Assistantships

A graduate student in an institution of higher education employed in support of the research mission of the unit, its director or faculty, in laboratory, field, or computer work, or such other activities as may assist the unit's research effort. Learn More.

Scholarships

Graduate School Scholarships

Deadlines for the 2018-2019 academic year:

• Online application opens: October 2017
• Deadline for applications: January 15th, 2018
• Awards announced: TBD
• Acceptance of award for student deadline: TBD

There is only one application for all student initiated Graduate School Scholarships and Fellowships. Deadlines are in the spring of each year for awards for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Visit the Graduate School website for a complete listing of Graduate School scholarships/fellowships, requirements and award amounts.