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.

Scholarships

College of Education Scholarships (by Department)

• General College Scholarships
• Teacher Education Department (Undergraduate)
• General Graduate Scholarships
• Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling Department
• Curriculum & Instruction Department
• Special Education Department

Graduate School Scholarships

Graduate School General Fellowships

• Applications open November 15 – February 3
• New and continuing students eligible to apply
• Please see the graduate school website for more details, and eligibility criteria.

Apply for Graduate School Scholarships

Visit the Graduate School website for a complete listing of Graduate School scholarships/fellowships, requirements and award amounts.

For questions, please contact the Graduate School at gradfellowships@ttu.edu.

Graduate Student Foundation Scholarships

Graduate students can apply for multiple scholarships funded by foundations and donors via the following link:

Apply for Foundation Scholarships

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 (fafsa.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.