Financial and Funding Resources
There are many sources of funding and financial aid available for students. Make sure you know what is available to you!
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College of Engineering guide with an overview of campus financial resources available to students.
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- Interview Rooms w/ video setup
- Career Closet
- Register to attend Career Fairs
Scholarships
General
–University Scholarships
–Other scholarship search pages
–Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, and Federal Work Study
University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
SSB 105
801-581-6211
financialaid@utah.edu
College of Engineering
–College of Engineering Scholarships
–Other Engineering Scholarships
–COE Student Loans
–Emergency and Financial Relief Fund
College of Engineering Contact
WEB 1650
801-581-6911
contact@coe.utah.edu
Office of Undergraduate Studies
–LEAP Scholarships
–UROP Scholarships
–Undergrad Research Opportunity Program
Office of Undergraduate Studies Contact
SC 130
info@ugs.utah.edu
801-581-3811
WRC
WRC Scholarships – Although these scholarships are part of the Women’s Resource Center, there are several that are available to students of all gender identities.
Women’s Resource Center
UNION 411
801-581-6402
wrcscholarships@sa.utah.edu
Eccles Alumni House
Alumni Scholarships – For students who had at least one parent or grandparent graduate from the U, or for first-generation college students, or for students from an underrepresented population.
Eccles Alumni House
Cassie Timpson
AH
801-585-9012
cassie.timpson@alumni.utah.edu
Additional Undergraduate Funding Options
Graduate Scholarships
General
–University Scholarships
–Other scholarship search pages
–Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, and Federal Work Study
University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
SSB 105
801-581-6211
financialaid@utah.edu
College of Engineering
–College of Engineering Scholarships
–Other Engineering Scholarships
–Engineering Fellowships
–COE Student Loans
–Emergency and Financial Relief Fund
COE Fellowships Office
Hari Sundar
MEB 3454
801-585-9913
hari@cs.utah.edu
The Graduate School
Fellowships and Scholarships
Awards
The Graduate School – Graduate Fellowships, Awards, and Benefits
Matthew Plooster
PARK 302
801-581-6020
fellowships@gradschool.utah.edu
WRC
WRC Scholarships – Although these scholarships are part of the Women’s Resource Center, there are several that are available to students of all gender identities.
Women’s Resource Center
UNION 411
801-581-6402
wrcscholarships@sa.utah.edu
Eccles Alumni House
Alumni Scholarships – For students who had at least one parent or grandparent graduate from the U, or for first-generation college students, or for students from an underrepresented population.
Eccles Alumni House
Cassie Timpson
AH
801-585-9012
cassie.timpson@alumni.utah.edu
Tuition Benefit
Graduate students that are hired in teaching or research assistant roles can qualify for tuition benefit to cover their primary tuition expenses at the same percentage of work they have been hired for in addition to receiving a stipend for their hourly work.
Please note:
– Students on tuition benefit are required to enroll in a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of 12 credits will be covered. Additional credits will NOT be covered by tuition benefit.
– International students not on Tuition Benefit are required to be enrolled in at least 3 credits the semester they propose or defend their thesis
– Tuition benefit does not cover tuition for undergraduate courses
– Differential tuition is not covered by teaching assistants on tuition benefits, this must still be paid by the student
More about the Tuition Benefit Program (TBP)
Additional Funding Resources
- ASEE SMART Fellowships
- AT&T Fellowships & Internships
- DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF)
- IEEE
- Intel Graduate Fellowship Support
- NASA Stennis Space Center Programs for Colleges and Universities
- National Academies
- National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships
- National Physical Science Consortium Fellowships
- National Science Foundation (NSF) – Graduate Resources
- National Science Foundation (NSF) – Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs)
- National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)
- Research Associateship Programs
- Semiconductor Research Corporation Fellowships and Scholarships
- USA.gov for Science – Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
- Women in Engineering Division – Research Opportunities
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Graduate STEM Fellowship
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Hertz Fellowship
- IBM Ph.D. Fellowship
- Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program
- National Science Foundation (NSF) – Fellowship Program (GRFP)
- UC MEXUS-CONACYT Doctoral Fellowships for Mexican Students
Prepare for your Career
Schedule an appointment to meet with a peer coach for help with career exploration, job searching, and resume or cover letter writing. Have access to many of their free resources such as: interview rooms, free headshots, Career Closet (professional clothing for interviews, job fairs, and internships), and more!
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is temporary employment during an international student’s education (such as alternate work, co-ops, internships) that is an directly related to their major.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides international students an opportunity to gain temporary employment experience within their program of study after they have graduated.
Workshop attendance is mandatory to avoid any confusion in the process and to ask advisors questions.
On-Campus Employment
TA’s are needed for many ECE classes. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.
On-Campus jobs offer convenience and have the flexibility to accommodate student schedules.
Careers & Internships
INTERNSHIPS
Internships and Co-Ops (Cooperative Education Experience) will allow you to apply what you have learned in the classroom to a professional setting. Positions may be paid or unpaid but will allow you to gain skills, in-depth knowledge of a particular industry, and begin networking for your career.
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International students qualify for many on-campus research and job opportunities. Although they are not eligible for Federal Student Aid or merit scholarships administered by the University of Utah Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, there are some scholarships and fellowships specifically intended for international students. International students may also hold some types of jobs and internships, depending on their F-1 or J-1 status. For more information contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS Walk-In Advising Hours
Tuesday, 10AM-1PM – Building 124
Thursday, 1PM-4PM – UNION Building
Need another time? Schedule an appointment
Employment & Internships
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Approval
CPT: Temporary employment during an international student’s education (such as alternate work, co-ops, internships) that is an directly related to their major.
- Attend CPT workshop
- Apply and interview for applicable internship, co-op, or job
- Reach out to Graduate Student Coordinator to have your CPT approved to be enrolled in credits. To be approved you will need the submit the following:
- Copy of the formal company offer letter
- CPT start and end dates
- Expected graduation semester
- Statement explaining how this internship meets an academic objective related to your coursework or research
- Course credits to be registered for (ECE 6950 Special Studies/Project or ECE 7970 PhD Thesis Research)
- Statement from faculty supervisor confirming how this internship meets an academic objective related to your coursework or research and confirmation their supervision of this since they will be providing the grade for the class
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Approval
OPT: Provides international students an opportunity to gain temporary employment experience within their program of study after they have graduated.
- Attend OPT Workshop
- Schedule appointment with ISSS office to discuss paperwork. This must be done 90 days before PhD defense date or end of final MS semester.
Scholarships & Funding
View additional scholarships in the undergraduate/graduate tabs. Some scholarships outside of ISSS may require a FAFSA submission. To complete the FAFSA, you will need a Social Security Number (SSN) which can only be obtained when seeking employment. If you are not/have not been employed you will not have SSN and will not be able to apply for these types of scholarship.