Student Opportunities

Develop your Entrepreneurship Skills – Training Modules

Deadline: Open all semester

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Blackstone LaunchPad students can now develop their entrepreneurial skills through a series of short, 15 minutes, training modules created by TalentLMS.

TalentLMS is an online training platform that offers a series of short, fun, and interactive modules focused on Entrepreneurial Skill Development. From tips on developing an entrepreneurial mindset to advice on building relationships and networking, the modules available through TalentLMS will help you immerse yourself in the world of entrepreneurship - even if you don’t have a business idea or startup! Students who complete all ten modules will receive a certification in recognition of your newly developed skills.

Venture for America

More details at: https://vfa.tfaforms.net/4619708/?tfa_5949=University_Outreach

Do you want to intern for a startup? The Mike Loya Center and Venture for America have something for you. This is your opportunity! Come and learn how and apply today!

Fellows apply for jobs at startups and high-growth companies within our private job portal, learn important startup skills at our summer Training Camp and work as full-time, salaried employees in one of our 13 cities.

In order to be eligible for Venture For America's Class of 2023, you must:

1. Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA holder.
2. Finish your undergraduate degree by June 2023.
3. Have received your undergraduate degree no earlier than Spring 2020, unless you secure an exception from Venture For America's Talent Team.

Bridge to the Doctorate

Deadline: For Spring 2023 acceptance, the application period is November 1 – December2, 2022. For Fall 2023 acceptance, the deadline is June 30, 2023.

More details at: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/lsamp/Bridge%20to%20Doctorate/bridge-to-the-doctorate-application.html

The BD project is open to first-year, STEM doctoral students. This includes senior undergraduate students who will are completing their B.S. degree and who have been accepted into a UTEP STEM Ph.D. program, qualified M.S. students in their last semester of studies with a confirmed STEM Ph.D. acceptance, and qualified STEM Ph.D. students in their first semester of study. Each two-year fellowship includes a $64,000 stipend plus full tuition and fees, including student health insurance.

Program Qualifications are:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must have participated in a Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program as an undergraduate. Program participation/certification will be confirmed with the BS degree-granting institution or must have participated in a federally-funded (NSF, NIH, DoD, DoE, etc.) undergraduate research experience prior to B.S. attainment.
• Must have received a Bachelor's degree from an LSAMP campus in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Must be admitted into a STEM Ph.D. program at UTEP by December 2, 2022 (for Spring 2023 applicants) or June 1, 2023 (for Fall 2023 applicants) and have no more than 18 doctoral credit hours. The NSF definition of STEM fields includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, computer and information sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences – psychology, economics, sociology, and political science.

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/FordFellowships/PGA_047959

Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties. Administered by the Academies since 1979, these programs provide fellowship support at the predoctoral, dissertation and postdoctoral levels. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program who can demonstrate superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. The Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs offer approximately 70 predoctoral awards, 36 awards for dissertation research and 20 postdoctoral awards each year.

National GEM Consortium Fellowships Program

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: http://www.gemfellowship.org/students/gem-fellowship-program/

GEM is a network of leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions that enables qualified students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate education in applied science and engineering.

GEM recruits high quality underrepresented students looking to pursue Master's and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering.

GEM's principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internship.

GEM MS Engineering Fellows receive*:

• $4,000 living stipend per full-time semester up to 4 semesters ($8K per academic year – 3 quarters)
• up to two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member
• full tuition and fees provided by a GEM University Member (UTEP is a member)

Ph.D. Engineering/Science Fellows receive*:

• $16,000 stipend in the first academic year of the GEM Fellowship
• GEM Member University provides a living stipend up to the 5th year of PhD program, equivalent to other funded doctorate students in the department
• a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM Employer Member
• full tuition and fees at a GEM University Member (UTEP is a member)

NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program. This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines. The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals. Awards resulting from this competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities.

NDSEG National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program

Deadline:  Recurring application cycle

More details at: http://ndseg.sysplus.com/

NDSEG Fellowships last for a period of up to three years (based on continued funding), and covers full tuition and mandatory fees. Fellows also receive a monthly stipend ($3,200), and up to $1,200 a year in medical insurance. The NDSEG Fellowship is sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OSD) for Research and Engineering.

NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://ngp.pnnl.gov/

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) is transforming the next generation of nuclear security, nonproliferation policy and technical leaders. The one-year, salaries fellowships offer unmatched opportunities across the NNSA enterprise. Fellows learn about nuclear technology application while shaping nonproliferation policy and decision making. NGFP fellows are highly sought after by employers, including the NNSA and other leading national security partners in laboratories, academia, and industry.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

NDSEG Fellowships last for a period of up to three years (based on continued funding), and covers full tuition and mandatory fees. Fellows also receive a monthly stipend ($3,200), and up to $1,200 a year in medical insurance. The NDSEG Fellowship is sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OSD) for Research and Engineering.

US Department of Energy DOE Scholars Program

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/

As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program, you will gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex.

HACU Internship Program

Deadlines:

Program Overview: Since 1992, HACU has offered one of the best internship programs in the country. Join our 14,000 alumni in gaining invaluable professional experience interning within a federal agency, while getting paid!

More details at: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Apply.asp

Recruiters on Campus

Deadline: These Opportunities Keep Coming Through the University Career Center

Program Overview: Work experience in the form of interns and co-ops are great additions to any resume. Make sure to connect with company recruiters to learn more about organizations you see yourself working with.

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Stay Connected via Job Mine: https://candidate.gradleaders.com/UTEP/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3371

Tutorgigs

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://tutorgigs.io/hacu

Join the fast-growing online tutoring company and teach, tutor, and mentor students nationwide.

With a majority of the student body coming from economically disadvantaged communities, traditionally underserved populations, and communities of color. It is no wonder that they faced the greatest barriers to academic success during COVID-19.

We offer an incredible opportunity for college students to earn while they learn and make an impact in another student's life!

• $20/hr
• Work remotely online
• Flexible hours that align with your schedule
• All college majors welcome
• Subjects: Math, Reading, Science
• Bilingual a plus
• Credit hours towards teaching certification

BRIDGE Program

The BRIDGE program is a multi-institutional research training program (Pitt Bioengineering, Carnegie Mellon Mechanical Engineering, DoD National Laboratories) designed to increase the participation in higher education of individuals historically underrepresented in science and engineering. Barriers often limiting the access of underrepresented students to graduate programs are the lack of hands-on research experience and the lack of information about the professional value of advanced degrees. BRIDGE will dismantle these barriers by providing in-depth research training in topics of relevance to the Department of Defense (DoD): robotics, artificial intelligence, and neural engineering. As a result, the student will not only gain extensive research experience and appreciate the impact of science on real-world applications, but the participant will fulfill enough research hours and courses to earn a Master’s (with a Research Thesis).

BRIDGE training will facilitate the transition between undergraduate and graduate education, which will serve as a critical first step towards pursuing a Ph.D. Students participating in the BRIDGE program will gain the experience, knowledge, and self-confidence to excel at any research university despite previous academic opportunities. Our BRIDGE program will also provide professional development training, including technical writing, oral communication, and ethic, as well as internship experiences with future employers.

Financial Support
Full financial support is provided for qualified applicants including full tuition, monthly stipend, health benefits, travel and supplies.

Admissions Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
• Must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Minimum three letters of recommendation
• Undergraduate transcript

More details at: BRIDGE (PDF)

BUILDing SCHOLARS Program

This is a prestigious research-intensive training program, funded by the National Institutes of Health and reserved for students with a strong motivation to become researchers in biomedical, social, behavioral or health sciences or biomedical engineering. Areas of emphasis include: addiction, cancer, environmental health, health disparities, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative and chronic diseases and translational biomedicine. The BUILDing SCHOLARS program includes a scholarship which is an annual award that includes tuition of 30 credit hours per year and a living stipend of approximately $1,114/month for freshmen/sophomores/juniors/seniors. The BUILDing SCHOLARS Scholarship is renewable for up to three years.

For more information visit: https://buildingscholars.utep.edu/web/index.php.

COURI

The Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) provides undergraduate students with impactful learning experiences through research, scholarly and creative activities, under the mentorship of faculty, and in collaboration with UTEP academic leaders, advisors and other supporting units.

For more information visit: https://www.utep.edu/couri/.

DAAD - Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)

RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering. RISE offers unique opportunities for Bachelor students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 2 to 3 months during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to help cover living expenses, while partner universities & research institutes provide housing assistance.

More details at: https://www.daad.de/rise/en

Idaho National Laboratory Internships

Idaho National Laboratory offers a diverse number of paid internship positions to undergraduate and graduate level students. These internship opportunities enable students to collaborate with experienced engineers in order to develop innovative solutions to challenging, real-world projects.

More details at: https://www.inl.gov/inl-initiatives/education/internships/

MERITUS Program

The MERITUS Program supports highly motivated faculty-student teams for 32 weeks of multidisciplinary, hands-on research. Each team prepares a project proposal packet that includes a project description and mentoring plan. MERITUS students will also receive professional development through workshops spaced throughout the academic year. The aim of the program is to encourage students to gain valuable professional skills through immersion in research projects enabling them to acquire a deeper understanding of their chosen discipline.

Application Period: April 1 - June 15 Annually

For more information visit: https://www.utep.edu/couri/dept/for-ug-researchers/couri-programs/meritus-program.html.

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

REU program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in the study areas funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). REU Sites meaningfully engage groups of about 10 to 12 students in ongoing research programs or in research projects designed for the REU program. Students receive stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Students supported through NSF must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories.

Please visit the following website to complete the REU Common Application: https://etap.nsf.gov/

SURPASS Program

The SURPASS Program supports highly motivated faculty-student teams for 10 weeks of multidisciplinary, hands-on research. Each team prepares a project proposal packet that includes a project description and mentoring plan. SURPASS students will also receive professional development through workshops and social/cultural activities. The aim of the program is to encourage students to gain valuable professional skills through immersion in research projects and cultural exchange, enabling them to acquire a deeper understanding of our global connectedness.

Application Period: February 1 - March 15 Annually

For more information visit: https://www.utep.edu/couri/dept/for-ug-researchers/couri-programs/surpass-program.html

TEXAS ECE Next

ECE Next is an undergraduate to graduate school bridge program aimed at increasing interest in and awareness of graduate studies for talented undergraduate students. The ECE Next program is committed to ensuring more students from historically marginalized groups (HMGs) are represented in the next generation of graduate researchers on their path to becoming leaders and role models in ECE. The program is designed for your juniors and seniors, with a specific focus on increasing and maintaining the number of HMG students in ECE. Attendees typically include Texas ECE and non-UT undergraduate students, especially undergrads from HBCUs and HSIs from partner institutions in or outside Texas. The ECE Next Program offers workshops for junior and senior students that provide the support and self-efficacy tools that students need to move forward from undergraduate to graduate school, while getting involved in summer undergraduate research in the process.

Application Period: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Juniors Workshop is October 14, 2022

This series of Juniors & Seniors workshops and mentoring activities are offered at convenient days/times, while the research opportunities are held over the summer.

For more information visit: https://www.ece.utexas.edu/academics/ece-next

200 Renewable $10,000 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarships Available for Your Students

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://lockheedmartin.com/scholarship

Awards are open to individuals studying eligible engineering or computer science majors, who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities.

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. Citizens
• Be high school seniors, freshman or sophomore undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be willing to consider internship opportunities with Lockheed Martin

The Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship Program

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

The Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed by the Department of Defense upon degree completion.

SMART Scholars will receive:

• A full tuition scholarship while in school
• An annual stipend
• Summer research internships
• A job after graduating in their STEM field at a cutting edge Department of Defense Facility

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age or older
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Be pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 21 specified STEM disciplines

DESK AND DERRICK EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Deadline: April 1, 2023

More details at: theeducationaltrust.org

The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust (ET) was created in 1982 by the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs (ADDC) for the purpose of awarding annual scholarships to students attending accredited colleges and universities offering degrees in geology, chemical and petroleum engineering.

Applicants must:

• Complete at least two years or are currently enrolled in the second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.
• Maintain a grade point average of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Must maintain a full course load each semester
• Demonstrate need for financial assistance in pursuing a college degree
• Be a citizen of the United States or Canada
• Plan a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol
• Complete the fillable PDF.

ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship

Deadline: April 30, 2023

More details at: https://hhf.page.link/JuVh

ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM f ields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Fellowship Components:

• The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person)
• Participation in the ExxonMobil mentee program (on-line)
• Exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportunities
• $1,000 educational grant
• In addition, there exists the possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship.

Fellowship Requirements:

• Open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a 4-year college or university
• Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geoscience, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Applicants with these majors will be considered also: Chemistry, Computer Science Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics.
• Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
• Have a GPA of 3.5 and above
• Be a U.S. citizen, a legal U.S. permanent resident or have the permanent right to work in the U.S. Applicants selected are required to submit documentation for U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or right to work.
• Identify as Hispanic.

Featured Fellowships

Deadline: These Opportunities Come through the Office of Student Fellowships and Awards

More details at: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/student-fellowships-awards/

Program Overview: Get help to identify relevant funding opportunities and provides support for students applying for prestigious national and international fellowships, scholarships and awards.

GMiS Scholarship

Deadline: ~April Annually

More details at: https://greatmindsinstem.org/gmis-scholarship-application/gmis-scholarships/

Overview:
We invite you to apply for the GMiS merit-based scholarships, which range from $500 - $10,000. These scholarships are offered through the generous contributions from leading Fortune 500 companies, national government agencies, and private donors. Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievement, leadership, service and campus/community engagement.

Eligibility:

• Open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students, who;
  
• Are pursuing or intend to pursue a science, technology, engineering, math or health-related field of study;
• Have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (On a 4.0 scale);
• Are of Hispanic descent and/or significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the underserved community; and
• Are enrolled or intend to enroll at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.

HSF Scholar Application

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students

Who is eligible to be an HSF Scholar?

• Graduating high school seniors
• Undergraduate students (all years)
• Community college students transferring to four-year universities
• Graduate students (law school, medical school, MBA, and all other full-time masters or PhD programs)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

Scholar Mine

Deadline: Scholarship Opportunities for Freshmen and Current Students

More details at: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/scholarships/

The UTEP Office of Scholarships has opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. If you need support with your application, visit the Engineering Edge Center in room E-201B.

Scholarships on Campus

Deadline: These Opportunities Keep Coming through the Office of Scholarships

More details at: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/scholarships/

Program Overview: Apply to all UTEP scholarships that you may be eligible for in one place called Scholarmine.

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SHPE Scholarships

Deadline: Recurring application cycle

More details at: https://www.shpe.org/students/scholarshpe

ScholarSHPE provides opportunities for:

• Graduating high school seniors beginning a STEM undergraduate career at a community college or 4-year university.
• Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in STEM at any stage of their undergraduate career. Students must be enrolled full-time at a community college or 4-year university.
• Students or professionals pursuing technical certificates or graduate-level professional education that increase their professional competencies with select institutions.
• Graduate students pursuing a master's or doctoral STEM degree program at an accredited university.

Community Engagement as a Ninjaneer

Deadline: The Opportunities Never End as a Ninjaneer

Ninjaneers are the College of Engineering’s volunteer corps that aims to engage students in the College of Engineering, UTEP and El Paso communities through service and service-learning events and activities.

Sign Up Here

More details at: https://www.utep.edu/edge/edge-experiences/community-engagement-experience.html

Videos

For more informational videos visit the following page:

https://www.utep.edu/engineering/miningyourpathtosuccess/index.html

Available UTEP Graduate School Workshops & Events

For more information visit the following page:

https://www.utep.edu/graduate/PD/workshops-and-events.html