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Office for Honors, Research and International Study

OHRIS is located in room 3.04 in Painter Hall (PAI), just northeast of the tower between the Biological Laboratory (BIO) and Welch Hall (WEL) on 24th Street.

Mailing Address:
The University of Texas at Austin
College of Natural Sciences - Office of the Dean
1 University Station G2550
Austin, TX 78712

Contact

Melissa Knight
International Science Coordinator

Office for Honors, Research and International Study
Email Melissa
(512) 232-9358

Funding Resources

IEFS Scholarship

Every student should apply
International Education Fee Scholarship
Deadline: October 1 and March 1
Competition opens on the first day of class for each long semester
Additional Information: Bi-annual local competition. Competition for study or research overseas. Awards are based both on merit and need. The competition opens on the first day of each long semester

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program

Students must be currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application
Students cannot be studying abroad in Cuba or in a nation currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program
Students must be U.S. citizens
Deadlines: Fall/Academic Year - April 4, Spring - September 19 (no summer awards)
Amount: Up to $5,000 for semester or academic-year study abroad
Additional Information: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. This program enables students who have limited financial means to participate in study abroad opportunities worldwide.
SAO Contact: Rino Pizzi- special assistance given to students in preparing their application, email for an appointment.

NSEP-David Boren Scholarships

Every student studying outside of Europe or Australia should research this grant
UT Campus Deadline for Undergraduates: usually mid January each year
U.S. citizenship required
For additional information speak with a Study Abroad Office Advisor

Dr. Ivy McQuiddy Scholarship

Every student going for the full academic year to a non traditional location should apply
Students must submit an IEFS application to be considered
Deadline: October 1 and March 1
Amount: $1000 (one award given)

Natural Sciences Study Abroad Scholarships

Every NS student studying abroad on an EXCHANGE program should apply.
Three scholarships are available. One of the three will give preference to students in Chemistry or Biochemistry
Amount: $3000 each
Students must participate in a year-long program offered through SAO
Students must study science courses in a language other than English or their native language
Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Among such students, decisions will be made on the basis of financial need
Students must complete an IEFS application to be considered
Deadline: October 1 and March 1

Ex-Students Association - Flying Longhorns Study Abroad Scholarship

All students should apply
Summer, fall and spring programs are eligible
Access through the TexasScholarships.org
Deadline: March 1 of each year (one deadline per year)
One award of $600
For current UT students who are US citizens and have been accepted into an official UT study abroad program. Academic excellence and financial need will be considered. Applicants should email an additional one-page essay to Eleanore Moore describing their study abroad program and reasons why they are studying abroad and why they should be considered for this scholarship.

EUREKA - Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Student going abroad on a program with a major research component should research this grant. Deadlines vary. http://www.utexas.edu/research/eureka/resources/awards/index.php

Sustainability in the Americas Fellowship Program

For students interested in doing independent research or having internships in Brazil, Canada, or Mexico that examine social, economic, or environmental sustainability from a comparative perspective.
These are available for Summer 2008 in Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, and for semester exchanges in Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 in Canada and Mexico.
Deadline: March 15
Contact Jennifer Potter-Andreu at 512.471.8418 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information, application materials, or to make an appointment.
Sponsored by the IC2 Institute and the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies.
Scholarships of up to $3,600 offered.
More information on the programs is also available at this website.

IIE Fulbright

  • Graduating seniors can apply for study or research after graduation from college
  • Graduate students can apply to fund research projects
  • English Teaching assistantships also available
  • http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
  • UT Campus Deadline: Early September
  • Amount: Comprehensive
  • Additional Information can be found here.
  • United States citizenship required
  • For more details contact the Study Abroad Office (512) 471-6490

The Association of American Universities Chinese Scholarship Program

Scholarships will be awarded competitively to graduating undergraduate seniors for one or more years of study at a Chinese university at the Master’s or doctoral level.  Scholarships are available for up to two years of Master’s study, and up to three years of doctoral study for students with a Master’s degree or equivalent.  Students applying for the scholarships must be available to begin their scholarship programs in the fall of 2010.  Before beginning their academic programs, scholarship recipients may be provided one to two years of remedial Chinese language studies in China, depending on the initial language ability of those students.  Student proposals leading to the completion of a degree are encouraged but not required.
The scholarship program will cover tuition and fees, provide dormitory housing and a living allowance.  Scholarship students will be required to meet the cost of travel to and from China.
Applications should be received at AAU by December 21, 2009
Scholarship information, Application and Physical Exam Form
 
College of Natural Sciences