External Funding
National Science Foundation-Graduate Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. As the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the GRFP has a long history of selecting recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute for International Education, offers diverse opportunities around the world for research, graduate study, teaching abroad, and cultural exchange for U.S. students and recent graduates. Fulbright fellows are immersed in the culture and daily life of the country of their choice. Successful applicants to this program will promote leadership, learning, and mutual understanding between cultures. Award benefits include round-trip transportation to host country, a stipend to cover room, board, and living expenses, and accident and sickness health benefits. Some grants may include additional funding for study and research, including language study and full or partial tuition.
For more information click the link below. To schedule a consultation regarding the institutional application, please email Dr. Aaron Waggoner at jawaggoner@utep.edu, the UTEP U.S. Student Fulbright Adviser. The 2019-20 instituional committee also includes Dr. Zuobao (Eddie) Wei, Dr. Reynaldo Reyes, and Dr. Gail Arnold.
UTEP Institutional Application Deadline: September 6, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Peace Corps
As a Peace Corps Volunteer you will live in a different country, learn about the language and culture, and contribute to sustainable development. Peace Corps Volunteers work with members of their host community to address challenges related to agriculture, environment, education, youth development, community economic development, or health. Most programs last twenty-seven months, but holders of graduate and professional degrees may qualify for shorter, specialized Peace Corps Response initiatives. In addition to life-changing professional and personal experiences, Peace Corps Volunteers receive great benefits, including student loan assistance and advantages in federal employment.
To depart in... |
Apply by... |
| January, February, or March | July 1 (of year prior to departure) |
| April, May, or June | October 1 (of year prior to departure) |
| July, August, or September | January 1 (of same year as departure) |
| October, November, or December | April 1 (of same year as departure) |
For more information click the link below or email peacecorps@utep.edu.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign funding Opportunities Database
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has kindly agreed to allow access to a database containing over 800 graduate student funding opportunities. You can browse by a wide array of relevant categories, or you can search for a particular award by entering a keyword in the "Search Fellowships" field.
We highly encourage you to take a few minutes of your time to research possible funding opportunities available to you.
University of Illinois Funding Database
UCLA Graduate School Funding Opportunities Database
The Graduate Education Division of the University of California-Los Angeles has allowed UTEP students to access its database for graduate student funding opportunities. This page, called GRAPES, lists 625 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards.
CONACyT-Research Stays in Mexico (not for Mexican Nationals)
In addition to a variety of opportunities for Mexican citizens, CONACyT provides funding for non-Mexican nationals who would like to pursue graduate school in Mexico, el Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad del CONACyT – PNPC.
CONACYT Research Stays (Spanish)
