Monthly Archives: February 2022

Teresa Lozano Long Undergraduate Travel Scholarship

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies is now offering a number of travel scholarships to Liberal Arts majors for study abroad in Latin America, both for summer 2022 and for academic year 2022-2023.  For summer 2022, they are offering $2,500 travel scholarships.  Students must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America this coming summer for a summer session and return with at least six hours of college credit.  For academic year 2022-2023, they will award $5,000 travel scholarships for semester-long study abroad in Latin America.  Awardees must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America and return with at least 12 hours of college credit.  These awards are merit-based.

 

Applications and letters of recommendation are due on March 10th, 2022, without exception.  Please follow the link to the scholarship portal: http://bit.ly/WNaeWm

Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi American Students Needed!

Lainey Sevillano, a Doctoral Candidate at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, is looking for students who may be interested in participating in a study that aims to explore how students’ educational experiences and well-being are shaped by their Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi American identities.

Students will be asked to complete a brief survey (15-30 minutes). After completion of the survey, students will be compensated with a $15 Tango eGift Card. This study is part of Sevillano’s dissertation and is in conjunction with the UT Vice Provost for Diversity’s Actions that Promote Community Transformation initiative. Their IRB study number is: STUDY00002058. If you are interested, please scan the QR code or click the link to take the survey.

National Scholarships and Fellowships 101

February 15, 2022 at 2pm via Zoom

This virtual session is an introduction to national post-baccalaureate scholarships and fellowships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman. It will cover the four W’s: What are nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships? Who is eligible to apply? Why you should consider applying? And when do you apply?

This session is most appropriate for academically strong students who do not know, or have limited knowledge, about these opportunities and the Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships (ODPS). Click here to register.

Writing for Competitive Scholarships Workshop

Conducted by UT’s Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships, this workshop will center on all aspects of the application process for competitive scholarships such as the Rhodes and Marshall. Participants will learn how to identify their mission and relate their career goals in clear and persuasive language.

The workshop consists of three sessions over three consecutive weeks, and will be offered at different dates and times across the semester. (All meetings will be on Zoom.) Scheduling options are listed on the application. There is no charge for this workshop, and no need to purchase materials.

To enroll, please fill out this form. Space is limited in each session.  Juniors and Seniors who are preparing to apply during the upcoming cycle will be given priority. 

Academic Improvement Scholarship Opportunity

The Senate of College Councils is offering two to three $500 Academic Improvement Scholarships to current undergraduate students who have shown significant academic improvement during college. Eligible applicants must have had a semester with a GPA lower than 2.75 and improved their GPA by at least 0.5 grade points in the coming semesters.

The application, due by February 13, 2021 at 11:00 p.m., and all information relevant to it can be found at https://tinyurl.com/AIS-Spring2022. If you have questions, please contact the Senate Recruitment and Retention committee at senaterecruitmentandretention@gmail.com.

McNair Scholars | 2022-23 Application Open

McNair, part of the U.S. Department of Education’s funded TRIO programs, guides first-generation and low-income and/or underrepresented students into Ph.D. programs, and provides funding to assist with that process.  Applications are due 11:59PM, Friday, 31 March, but applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as possible.

 

The Longhorn Center for Academic Equity has several info sessions scheduled, all via Zoom. Interested students can find details about these sessions on the flyer above and on the website. Students can also email Dr. Nabeeha Chaudhary, McNair’s Senior Student Program Coordinator, nabeeha.chaudhary@austin.utexas.edu, with questions.