Scholarships and Financial Services

Scholarships for International Students

Certain scholarship opportunities are open to international students who meet eligibility criteria. 

Scholarship applications are open twice a year: once in the Fall for the spring and summer terms and once in the Spring for the upcoming fall term and academic year. Eligibility requirements and additional details are included under each scholarship title. 

• Applications for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 scholarships will be accepted October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026
• Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027

Please review the eligibility and application of each scholarship carefully. Please note that scholarships are one-time awards, and recipients are not guaranteed to receive the scholarship in subsequent years.

When to Apply

Scholarship applications are open twice a year: once in the Fall for the spring and summer term scholarships and once in the Spring for the upcoming fall term and academic year scholarships. Application windows generally follow the below timeline*: 

• Fall/Academic Year Scholarships: February 1st - March 1st
• Spring/Summer Term Scholarships: October 1st - November 1st

*Application deadlines are subject to change. Begin researching scholarships well in advance, and always check the criteria and due dates in the application.

How to Apply 

Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship

The Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship is a $5,000 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate student enrolled in the Cockrell School of Engineering. 

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate student in the Cockrell School of Engineering and enrolled full-time during the award semester.
2. You resided in Mexico immediately prior to enrolling in the Cockrell School of Engineering.
3. You are in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
4. You can demonstrate financial need.
5. You intend to return to Mexico post-graduation. 

Dr. David Nilsson Scholarship

The Dr. David Nilsson Scholarship is a $2,000 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate student who graduated from a high school in Mexico.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate student and enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester.
2. You graduated from a high school in Mexico and intend to return to Mexico after graduation for work.
3. You can demonstrate financial need.
4. You must have completed two academic semesters at UT Austin.
5. You have a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
6. Preference will be given to students who graduated from a high school in Tejupilco or the state of Querétaro.

Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship

The Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship is a $4,500 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes a student with financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is working to help fund their education. 

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are enrolled at the time of application and in the semester the award is granted.
2. You are maintaining satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA for undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA for graduate students).
3. You can demonstrate financial need. 

Preference will be given to students who: 

1. Identify as first-generation.
2. Demonstrate how work experience has helped you fund your education.

General ISSS Financial Aid

The General ISSS Financial Aid scholarship is a *cash scholarship that provides assistance to students who demonstrate financial need. 

*General ISSS Financial Aid is only available for formula-funded courses (Option I) and Option III students are not eligible. View additional information about Option III programs. 

*All cash awards will automatically apply to any outstanding UT debts upon disbursement. Award amounts in excess of debts will be distributed to the student's direct deposit account.

*14% of the scholarship will be withheld for tax purposes per US tax law, unless a tax treaty for scholarships is in effect or the recipient is considered a resident alien for tax purposes. 

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester.
2. You must have completed an entire course of study for two academic semesters at UT Austin.
3. You have a cumulative GPA above 2.0 for undergraduate students and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students.
4. You can demonstrate financial need.

International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS)

The International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) was initially established in 1989 by a student referendum. 

*All cash awards will automatically apply to any outstanding UT debts upon disbursement. Award amounts in excess of debts will be distributed to the student's direct deposit account.

*14% of the scholarship will be withheld for tax purposes per US tax law, unless a tax treaty for scholarships is in effect or the recipient is considered a resident alien for tax purposes. 

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester.
2. You are in good academic standing with the university. 

Society of Iranian-American Women for Education (SIAWE) Scholarship

The Society of Iranian-American Women for Education (SIAWE) Scholarship is a $3,500 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student who has lived in or matriculated from a school in Iran, or has been a dependent of individuals who lived in Iran for the majority of their lives.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester.
2. You must have completed an entire course of study for two academic semesters at UT Austin.
3. You have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduates or 3.75 for graduate students and will maintain the minimum GPA for the duration of the award.
4. You can demonstrate financial need.

Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)

The Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) award provides a waiver of the nonresident portion of a student's tuition bill. The TAMS award is not a cash award. Receiving the TAMS award is not guaranteed as the application is competitive due to the limited number of awards. This scholarship is administered through Texas Global on behalf of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Fall Term and Academic Year Scholarships 

Applications for these scholarships are accepted February 1st - March 1st. 

Familia Cueva Sada Scholarship in Memory of Patricio Sada Muguerza

The Familia Cueva Sada Scholarship in Memory of Patricio Sada Muguerza is a $4,800 tuition award for the fall semester that recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an engineering program from the Cockrell School of Engineering, any degree from Dell Medical School, or any program from the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) with the following CNS programs excluded: 

• Human Development and Family Sciences
• Textiles and Apparel
• Public Health
• Ecology
• Evolution
• Behavior

Eligibility Criteria

1. You must be an undergraduate or graduate student.
2. You must be registered as a full-time student at UT Austin during the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.
3. You must be in good academic standing.
4. Preference shall be given to students who have matriculated from a high school or university in Monterrey, Mexico, or a second preference for students matriculating from high schools or universities in other cities in Mexico.

African Leadership Bridge Endowed Scholarship

The African Leadership Bridge Endowment Scholarship is a $5,000 academic year scholarship with a tuition waiver (of the nonresident portion of a student's tuition bill) for the academic year. This award recognizes an undergraduate student who demonstrates a passion for the continent and an intention to further growth, development, and leadership on the African continent. This award is intended for students with financial need who received all or part of their preparatory education on the African continent. The award will be divided in half, with $2,500 being disbursed in the fall semester and $2,500 disbursed in the spring semester. 

The African Leadership Bridge (ALB) was formed in 2007 and is a registered non-profit corporation. ALB's vision is to help prepare leaders who will create an Africa in which all citizens have an opportunity to realize their potential. ALB champions the next generation of African leaders through sustainable scholarships and a strong support network to provide the tools and experience needed to drive change in the African continent.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled at UT Austin.
2. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
3. You can demonstrate financial need.
4. You received all or part of your preparatory education on the African continent.
5. Preference will be given to an incoming first-year student. 

Iimura Peace Endowed Scholarship

The Iimura Peace Endowed Scholarship is a $5,000 fall scholarship that recognizes a student with intent to promote peace in Asia. This award is intended for undergraduate students who have matriculated from a high school in East Asia or Asia.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an undergraduate student
• You must be registered as a full-time student at UT Austin during the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.
• You have attended school in East Asia or Asia.
• You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• You must be willing to complete a Service Project within one year of receiving the scholarship.

Please note that if awarded, students are required to complete a service project.

Jerry D. Wilcox Community Engagement Scholarship

The Jerry D. Wilcox Community Engagement Scholarship is a $3,500 fall tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership in their undergraduate program through academic achievement; participation in campus and community organizations, particularly in leadership roles, and has made positive contributions to the campus community.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You must be classified as an undergraduate student at UT Austin.
2. You must have completed a full course of study for two academic semesters at UT Austin by the time the award is disbursed. Note: Concurrent enrollment at another school does not count toward full-time hours.
3. Your GPA must be at least 3.25
4. You must demonstrate active participation or leadership in campus/community organizations and activities.
5. You must be attending classes at UT Austin during the period that financial aid is awarded.

Khalid Alhilali Memorial Scholarship

The Khalid Alhilali Memorial Scholarship is a $2,500 fall tuition scholarship recognizing an undergraduate student who received all or part of their preparatory education in the Middle East.

The scholarship is funded by an endowment created by four sisters, including two Longhorn alumnae, in honor of their late father Khalid Abdul Mehdi “Al” Alhilali. Khalid excelled in school from an early age in Baghdad. After completing his undergraduate studies at the Imperial College in London on a full scholarship, he moved to the United States to attend graduate school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Alhilali believed in the significance of education to achieving one’s dreams, and in the importance of supporting others as one achieves success. You can learn more about the Alhilali family and endowment here.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled at UT Austin.
2. You must undertake a full-time course load at UT Austin during the fall semester, during which the scholarship is awarded.
3. You have completed part or all of your preparatory schooling in the Middle East.
4. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
5. You must be able to demonstrate financial need.

General ISSS Financial Aid

The General ISSS Financial Aid award provides a cash scholarship for students who demonstrate financial need. This is a competitive process as the number of awards allotted per semester is limited. Only students who have completed at least 2 semesters at UT by the time the award is disbursed are eligible to apply for this award. 

The general financial aid awarded by ISSS does not provide a waiver of the nonresident portion of a student’s tuition & fee bill.

*All cash awards will be automatically applied to any outstanding UT debts upon disbursement. Award amount in excess of debts will be distributed to the student's direct deposit account.

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester.
2. You must have completed an entire course of study for two academic semesters at UT Austin.
3. You have a cumulative GPA above 2.0 for undergraduate students and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students.
4. You can demonstrate financial need.

International Education Fee Scholarship

The International Education Fee (IEF) Scholarship was initially established in 1989 by a student referendum.

*All cash awards will automatically apply to any outstanding UT debts upon disbursement. Award amounts in excess of debts will be distributed to the student's direct deposit account.

*14% of the scholarship will be withheld for tax purposes per US tax law, unless a tax treaty for scholarships is in effect or the recipient is considered a resident alien for tax purposes. 

Eligibility Criteria

1. You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester.
2. Youre in good academic standing with the university. 

Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)

The Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) award provides a waiver of the nonresident portion of a student's tuition bill. The TAMS award is not a cash award. Receiving the TAMS award is not guaranteed as the application is competitive due to the limited number of awards. This scholarship is administered through Texas Global on behalf of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Good Neighbor Scholarship

The Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) provides an exemption of one year's worth of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to eligible students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere. The exemption provided by the Good Neighbor Scholarship does not pay for any fees or charges on the tuition bill, such as health insurance, late registration fees, ISSS Support Services fee, etc. This scholarship is administered through Texas Global on behalf of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Travel Grants

Viva Travel Grant: Complimentary Flights for Faculty and Students Traveling to Mexico

Strengthening cross-border collaboration and innovation, Texas Global and Viva Aerobus are expanding opportunities for academic engagement between the United States and Mexico through complimentary flights to Mexico for eligible faculty and students.

• View the Viva Travel Grant page to learn more.

UT Austin and Texas Exes Scholarships

Below are scholarships offered through UT Austin or Texas Exes. This is not a comprehensive list of all scholarships offered. We encourage students to contact their departments to see what other scholarships may be available.

Continuing & Transfer Students Scholarship Application

The UT Scholarship Application for Continuing &Transfer Students is available in November of each year and is used to award students for the following academic year. This online application is strictly for continuing students who are eligible to enroll, transfer students who have been officially admitted or have completed an application for transfer admission AND returning UT students who are applying for readmission to UT.

Please visit their website to learn about application criteria and where to apply.

Glenn Maloney Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered through the Office of the Dean of Students and has been made in memory of Glenn W. Maloney.

Glenn served The University of Texas at Austin for 19 years, the last seven as Associate Dean of Students. The Glenn Maloney Memorial Scholarship was established to remember Glenn's countless contributions to UT Austin and to recognize the students he loved. Through this scholarship, Glenn's enduring legacy is to continue helping the students whose lives he enriched.

Please visit their website to learn about application criteria and where to apply.

Melih and Selma Selvili Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Texas Exes and is intended for a Turkish international student, preferably an undergraduate, with outstanding academic credentials. Please visit the Texas Exes website to learn about application criteria and where to apply.

Zekiye and Hilmi Selvili Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Texas Exes and is intended for a Turkish international student, preferably an undergraduate, with outstanding academic credentials. Please visit the Texas Exes website to learn about application criteria and where to apply.

External Scholarships

Listed below are private foundations that offer scholarship or loan opportunities for international students. Most of these opportunities are offered at a nationwide level (they are not specific to UT).

ConTex Doctoral Fellowships

ConTex is a joint initiative of The University of Texas System and Mexico’s Secihti. Established in 2016, ConTex supports bi-national efforts to enhance academic and research collaborations between Texas and Mexico. ConTex offers fellowships for Mexican students pursing doctoral studies at UT Austin and UT System institutions. Find more details at https://contex.utsystem.edu/doctoral-fellowships-2025 or contact contex@utsa.edu for more information.

The International Peace Scholarship

The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. An international scholarship program was initiated by P.E.O. in 1949. The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund was established in 1959. Believing that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding, members of P.E.O. support this program. For more information, please refer to the eligibility requirements and the application calendar.

Leo S. Rowe Pan American Loan Fund

The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund is an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS) that helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans of up to $15,000. For more information and to access the application, please visit the OAS website.

The PART Austin University of Texas at Austin Scholarship

The Pan American Round Table (PART) of Austin awards the PART Austin University of Texas as Austin Scholarship to an outstanding Latin American undergraduate student enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. The scholarship is $2,000. For more information, please see their website.

IEFA Scholarship Search Engine

IEFA's Scholarship Search Engine allows you to search for outside scholarships by country of residence.

Other Financial Services

ISSS can also provide additional financial services and support for international students including third-party billing, limited short-term loans, and CENCOEX letters.

Sponsored Student Billing

Texas Global provides third-party billing services to sponsored students. Texas Global will pay for all or part of a sponsored student’s tuition and required fees prior to the university's payment deadline, and will then invoice the student's sponsor to collect payment according to the billing schedule. The student is responsible for any amount not covered by the sponsor. The university charges a sponsored student fee per student, per semester. The fee is billed directly to the sponsor and will be included on the invoice for services rendered, including billing and individualized advising services.

For more information, please contact Sponsored Student Services: sponsoredstudent@austin.utexas.edu

International Wire

Texas Global can accept international wire transfers to pay tuition for students enrolled at the University. Please see the International Wires page for details.

Once the wire has been initiated, the student must email txglobal-internationalwire@austin.utexas.edu. In the email, please include:

• The name and EID of the student
• The amount of the wired amount
• The date sent

This information will be used to claim the wire on the student’s behalf when it arrives at the University’s account. If this information is not included it will be difficult to identify the wire when it arrives which may create a delay in processing your funds.

Tuition and Emergency Cash Loans

There are two types of institutional loans that international students may access through Texas Global in order to temporarily finance their studies:

• Tuition Loan ($5,000 maximum)
• Emergency Cash Loan ($500 maximum)

Eligibility Requirements for Tuition and Emergency Cash Loans:

• Must be registered for the current semester (emergency cash loans)
• Must be registered for the minimum hours to receive aid (tuition loans)
• Must not have any outstanding financial bars
   

*Note: Accommodations will be made for students enrolled in Dissertation/Thesis/Report, which fall below full-time enrollment.

Special Considerations

• The interest rate for emergency cash loans and tuition loans is 4.00% APR. Interest accrues and is added to the loan every Saturday.
• Tuition Loans are due in 90 days or less. Depending on when in the semester the loan is taken out, this could be as little as 30 days.
• Emergency Cash Loans must be paid back to the University within one month of taking out the loan.
• Repayment of a Tuition or Emergency Cash Loan can be completed online on the What I Owe page.
• Failure to pay back a Tuition Loan or Emergency Cash Loan by the specified due date will result in a financial hold placed on the student’s record. A financial hold will prevent grades/diplomas issuance and registration for classes. The loan will be turned over to a collection agency and a 25% collection fee will be added to the original amount if the loan reaches 4 months past due.
• Extensions for loan repayment cannot be requested
   

How to Apply

Please email intlfinaid@austin.utexas.edu with your UT EID, what loan you are requesting, and the requested amount.