Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowships have been established to encourage graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Applications are encouraged from first-generation college students and low-income students.
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Stipend
Each award of five thousand dollars ($5,000) will supplement half-time graduate support (or fellowship) provided by a Consortium institution.
Duration
The fellowship award is good for one year. Each fellowship may be renewed for a maximum of three years, providing the recipient has spent no more than two of those years as master’s candidates.
Eligibility
Recipients (1) must be citizens of the United States, (2) must be registered for full-time study in a graduate program at a Consortium institution, (3) must be promised financial support at that institution, and (4) must not have exceeded the time limit described under “duration”.
See also, Eligible Institutions
Selection
Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis with consideration of (1) excellence in academics, (2) interest in space, and (3) recommendations from the applicant’s institution.
Application Checklist
- Online application
- One online letter of recommendation
- Transcripts from all universities that you have attended
Deadline
The 2024-2025 Fellowship application is now closed. Applications will reopen Fall 2025.
Questions
For additional information please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at fellowships@tsgc.utexas.edu.