Student Opportunities
As graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Engineering your many talents, great strengths, and big dreams will contribute to the legacy of engagement in the College. The following opportunities are considered high-impact experiences that will increase confidence, enhance personal and professional skills and equip you with a competitive advantage when you graduate and enter the workforce or pursue a graduate degree.
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.
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 for the 2018-2019 academic year. 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.
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.
Stay Connected via Job Mine: https://candidate.gradleaders.
Tutorgigs
Deadline: Recurring application cycle
More details at: https://tutorgigs.io/hacu
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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/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://www.nsfetap.org
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/for-ug-researchers/couri-programs/surpass-program.html
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
Columbia Crew Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: Monday, May 2, 2022
More details at: http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/grants/scholars_announcement.html
Program Overview: Texas Space Grant Consortium and the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have established this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) scholarship program in memory of the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts. These seven men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice to expand the exploration of space and our knowledge of the world that we live in.
STIPEND - $2000
These scholarships are intended to recognize high-quality students and encourage their consideration of graduate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields which will ultimately lead to careers in STEM related fields
All TSGC Scholarship recipients must be:
- Citizens of the United States
- Registered for at least a half-time course load or more at a TSGC member institution in good standing as
- a sophomore at a 2-year institution or
- a sophomore, junior or senior at a 4-year institution or
- a first- or second-year student at a medical school
The Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship Program
Deadline: Recurring application cycle
More details at: smartscholarship.org
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
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: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/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.
Greater Houston TSPE Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: To Be Announced
More details for: Undergraduates
More details for: Graduates
More details for: of ISD schools that fall within the Greater Houston area
The Greater Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers will be awarding 3 scholarships this year. Two scholarships are available to rising Juniors/Seniors that are currently studying engineering and graduated from a Houston area ISD school. One scholarship is for a grad school student in engineering.
HACU Scholarship Program
Deadline: July 1, 2022
More details at: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by our partners to assist in defraying some of your college expenses.
Scholarship opportunities will be added as they become available on our website.
All scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need if required by the scholarship sponsor.
- Must meet specific criteria for the scholarship to which students are applying for.
- Students must currently attend a HACU-Member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarships awards are made. Students transferring schools, the school must also be a HACU-member to be eligible to apply and receive your scholarship funds.
- Scholarships are only for enrolled college students. High School Students are not eligible to apply.
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, for the 2021-2022 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award
Deadline: April 29, 2022
More details at: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Lanzate.asp
This signature program by Southwest Airlines® in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities awards Hispanic students with airline tickets to stay connected with their loved ones and community as they pursue higher education (undergraduate and graduate). Students who are currently enrolled in a two- or four-year university, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, are in good standing, and have direct or parental ties to certain Hispanic countries may be eligible.
Leader-in-Residence Program
Deadline: July 1, 2022
More details at: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Annual_Conference_Student_Track.asp
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications from undergraduate students for its Leader-in-Residence Program. Students selected for the program receive a scholarship to participate in the ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute, which is the student track of the HACU Annual Conference, October 8-10, 2022, at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, California.
The HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute will offer workshops addressing career, educational and leadership topics. Participants will gain insight on employment opportunities and hiring trends in the federal and corporate sectors, while expanding their network and meeting potential employers.
Applicants must be committed to:
- Participating in leadership and career development webinars throughout the academic year
- Working with a faculty or staff advisor to offer an information session on HACU internships and scholarships
- Assisting in student engagement on their campus for HACU advocacy efforts
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Have not received a HACU Conference Scholarship for the 2021 Annual Conference
- Must be enrolled at a college or university in the Fall 2022
- Must be willing to be sponsored by a corporate, federal, or nonprofit sponsor
Pathways to Success in Graduate Engineering: Fast-Track Student Scholarship
Deadline: To Be Announced
More details at: https://engr-scholarship--2021.questionpro.com
The Pathways to Success in Graduate Engineering focuses on supporting students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and have desire to participate in the UTEP Fast-Track program to obtain a Master’s degree in engineering. Up to six semesters of funding at $5K/semester.
Eligibility requirements:
- have a GPA of 3.3 or above;
- have at least 90 earned semester credit hours (undergraduate level);
- be Pell-grant eligible;
- be currently enrolled full-time, in an engineering major;
- be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, national, or refugee
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.
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.
Texas Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowships
Deadline: Monday, May 2, 2022
More details at: http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/grants/fellows_announcement.html
Program Overview: Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowships have been established to encourage graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Applications from women and underrepresented students are encouraged. Interdisciplinar and integrated work experience are emphasized.
STIPEND - $5000
The fellowship award is good for one year. Each fellowship may be renewed for a maximum of three years, providing the recipient has spent no more than two of those years as master’s candidates.
Recipients (1) must be citizens of the United States, (2) must be registered for full-time study in a graduate program at a Consortium institution, (3) must be promised financial support at that institution, and (4) must not have exceeded the time limit described under “duration”.
Watermark Scholarship for Women in STEM
Deadline: To Be Announced
More details at: https://www.watermarkinsights.com/watermark-scholars/
Watermark is offering women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related studies and careers.
Two students will be selected from the pool of applicants, and awardees will each receive $5,000 to help continue their education.
To participate in the Watermark Scholars program, applicants are asked to submit either a written essay, up to 500 words, or a short video on the topic of “Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology, and what do you want to achieve upon graduation?” We’re looking for students who have been inspired by recent events and changes in learning and want to make a difference in their careers!
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.
More details at: https://www.utep.edu/edge/edge-experiences/Community-Engagement.html
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