SUBMISSION QUESTIONS
- Do I have to be a US citizen to apply?
- Am I eligible to apply if I currently hold or are planing to hold another federally funded award?
- Why is my university not listed as an eligible institution?
- Is my university a member of TSGC?
- How can my university become a member of TSGC?
- Where do I send my supporting documentation?
- What type of supporting documentation is required?
- Do I have to submit transcripts from every school that I have attended?
- What type of transcripts must I submit?
- How many letter of recommendation do I need?
AWARD QUESTIONS
- When will the awards be announced?
- Am I eligible to receive this award if I have been awarded another federally funded scholarship and/or fellowship?
- What is the profile of the average award recipient?
Fellowship-Specific Questions
- Am I required to have a half-time appointment at my home institution to receive this fellowship?
- What sources of funding qualify as institutional support?
Who do I contact if I have a question that is not answered here?
If you have a question that is not addressed here please contact scholarships@tsgc.utexas.edu or fellowships@tsgc.utexas.edu.
Do I have to be a US citizen to apply?
Yes. Federal law requires that we only give fellowships and scholarships to US citizens.
Am I eligible to apply if I currently hold or are planing to hold another federally funded award?
TSGC awards are funded by the federal government. Yes, you are eligible to apply. No, you cannot receive scholarship or fellowship funds from two federally funding programs at the same time. Federal law prohibits a person from receiving fellowship and/or scholarships though multiple federally funded programs. If you receive an award offer from multiple federally funded sources you must choose which one award you will accept. If you receive another federally funded scholarship and/or fellowship and choose not to accept TSGC’s offer, you will be allowed to keep the TSGC scholarship or fellowship designation but not the funding.
Why is my university not listed as an eligible institution?
There are two possible reasons that your university is not listed as an eligible TSGC institution.
- Your institution is not a member of TSGC. Only students from TSGC member institutions are eligible to participate in this program.
- Your institution is a member of TSGC but not a member in good standing. When a current member of TSGC does not fulfill its membership obligations they lose their privileges of participating in TSGC programs. If the situation is not rectified, they are removed from TSGC membership.
Related questions:
Is my university a member of TSGC?
You can check our membership list to see if your university is a member of our organization.
How can my university become a member of TSGC?
Check our membership guidelines to see how your university can become a member of TSGC.
Where do I send my supporting documentation?
Please email supporting documentation to scholarships@tsgc.utexas.edu or fellowships@tsgc.utexas.edu.
What type of supporting documentation is required?
In support of each application TSGC requires one online letter of recommendation and official transcripts from every university that the applicant has attended.
Do I have to submit transcripts from every school that I have attended?
Yes. Please submit transcripts from each and every university, community college, etc. that you have attended.
What type of transcripts must I submit?
Please submit copies of official transcripts if possible.
How many letters of recommendation do I need?
One. Only one letter of recommendation is allowed per application, due no later than one week after the application deadline. If more than one letter is submitted using our online application program, then the one that was received last will be used to in your application packet.
When will the awards be announced?
Awards will be announced in December. All applicants will be mailed a letter notifying them if they received the award or not. If you do not receive a letter by the end of December, please contact scholarships@tsgc.utexas.edu or fellowships@tsgc.utexas.edu.
Am I eligible to receive this award if I have beeen awarded another federally funded scholarship and/or fellowship?
TSGC awards are funded by the federal government. You are eligible to receive the award designation but not the funding. Federal law prohibits a person from receiving fellowship and/or scholarships though multiple federally funded programs. If you receive an award offer from multiple federally funded sources you must choose which one award you will accept. If you receive another federally funded scholarship and/or fellowship and choose not to accept TSGC’s offer you will be allowed to keep the TSGC scholarship and/or fellowship designation but not the funding.
What is the profile of the average award recipient?
Typical scholarship GPA: 3.7 average – 4.0 high – 2.6 low
Typical fellowship GPA: 3.8 average – 4.0 high – 3.1 low
Typical fellowship GRE: 1300 average – 1500 high – 1000 low
Majors include: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Geophysics, Material Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Physiology and all flavors of Engineering.
Am I required to have a half-time appointment at my home institution to receive this fellowship?
No, but fellowship recipients must have some type of institutional support in the amount of $5000 or greater to match the TSGC award. TSGC awards are designed to serve as supplemental awards to existing support provided by your home institution.
What sources of funding qualify as institutional support?
Any salary appointment provided by your home institution is eligible. These can include but are not limited to: research grants, teaching assistant appointments, departmental appointments, federally funded research grants, and non-federally funded fellowships administered by your institution. Additional support sources include tuition and fee waivers or reductions. The following do not qualify: self-funded students, federal student loans, federal student grants, and federally funded fellowships. If you have any questions concerning the eligibility of your half-time support, please contact us at fellowships@tsgc.utexas.edu.