Funding Information

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Scholarships

This application will allow you to be considered for the Graduate Studies Scholarship ($500 per semester)and Endowed Scholarship for Graduate Students.

Scholarship applicants can apply by selecting one of the links below:

Returning or previously accepted students, apply here using university ID and password (Blackboard credentials). NOTE - Islander e‑mail addresses must be entered in the application.

Returning or previously accepted students apply here

Apply here if application status is pending. NOTE - To apply for a scholarship, a university ID is required. University ID's are provided to applicants 2 - 4 business days after submitting an application to a graduate program.

Apply here if application status is pending

Please use this website instead of any paper applications you may have.

Application Deadlines


Note that separate applications may exist for scholarships for the Center for Coastal Studies and the Islander ESL (English as a Second Languange) which are handled outside of our office.


Graduate Scholarship Requirements and Processes

  • Be accepted to a degree seeking program
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Meet minimum enrollment requirements (graduate scholarships require enrollment in at least 6 hours of graduate level courses, however some require full time enrollment)
  • Upon submission, your application will be reviewed by the appropriate committee and ranked based on your GPA, academic record, essay, evidence of leadership,research and/or other accomplishments related to your degree, resume, letters of recommendation (if required) and other criteria.

Note: Scholarships will be awarded based on the grades received by the review date. Number of awards and amounts are subject to availability.

  • You will receive an email notification of your status approximately 2-5 weeks after the scholarship deadline to the email address provided on your application.
  • Most scholarships are awarded for the academic year and not for just one semester. For example, if you are awarded a $1,000 scholarship, you will receive $500 in the fall semester and $500 in the spring semester.
  • You can view any financial aid and scholarships that are offered to you (after you are accepted) in your SAIL account.
  • Scholarship monies are automatically applied to your tuition bill and generally posted the day before tuition is due. Refunds are coordinated through our University's Business Office and processed through the Higher One Easy Refund Card.
Scholarship FAQ

Frequently Asked Question
Information subject to change


Eligible students must at least meet these requirements to be awarded a scholarship:
  • Be accepted to a degree seeking program
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Meet minimum enrollment requirements (graduate scholarships require enrollment in at least 6 hours of graduate level courses, however some require full time enrollment
Your first step in applying for scholarships should be applying for admission to the University. You will not be awarded a scholarship unless you have been admitted. However, you may submit your scholarship application if an admission decision has not been received yet.
Scholarship awards are based on a student's overall scholarship application (i.e., GPA, essay, resume, leadership, etc.) and not just on a single criterion. Read more information here :
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Application Deadlines
You will receive an email notification of your status approximately 2-5 weeks after the scholarship deadline to the email address provided on your application. Also, you can view any financial aid and scholarships that are offered to you (after you are accepted) in your SAIL account
Scholarship applications must be submitted by the end of business day of posted deadline. If additional scholarship funds are made available to any program, prospective applicants will be notified of same.
  • Completing the scholarship application on the Graduate Studies website will allow you to be considered for most donor based scholarships if funding becomes available. However, links for alternate scholarships will be posted on our Home page or the Scholarships website when available.
  • For further information about need based financial assistance programs, please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at: (361) 825-2338.
  • Private or External funding opportunities will be posted on our External Funding opportunities tab on this page LINK or on the Scholarships website. Disclaimer: these links are provided for informational purposes only, and no particular site is endorsed. It is the responsibility of the student to verify the validity of information on each site.

 

Assistantships

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Click here for Graduate Assistant In-State Tuition form

There are three types of graduate assistants at TexasA&M University-Corpus Christi:
  • Graduate Teaching Assistants
  • Graduate Research Assistants
  • Graduate Assistants - Non-Teaching

Graduate Teaching Assistants: Graduate students interesting in becoming Teaching Assistants in the First-Year Seminar Program should contact the Co-Directors of the University Core Curriculum Program for information. Graduate assistants receive an assistantship, which helps them finance their graduate studies.
For more information please contact the department's below:

  • University Core Curriculum Program (361) 825-2150
  • College of Science and Engineering: (361)825-5777
    - Department of Computing Sciences: 825-2474
    - Department of Life Sciences: 825-2754
    - Department of Mathematics & Statistics: 825-2459
    - Department of Physical & Environmental Science: 825-2681

Graduate Research Assistants and Non-Teaching Graduate Assistants: Students interested in serving as graduate assistants should contact the coordinator of their graduate program to check availability.

  • College of Business: (361)825-2655
  • College of Education: (361)825-2662
  • College of Liberal Arts: (361)825-2651
  • College of Science and Engineering: (361)825-5777
    - Department of Computing Sciences: 825-2474
    - Department of Life Sciences: 825-2754
    - Department of Mathematics & Statistics: 825-2459
    - Department of Physical & Environmental Science: 825-2681
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences: (361)825-2648
External Funding Opportunities

Scholarship Name Description Program(s) Deadline Link
Marshal Sherfield Scholarship Program Provides young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Science & Engineering Various deadlines Apply Here
HRSA's Nursing Scholarship Program Provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a service commitment at an eligible health care facility located in a primary care or mental health Health Professional Shortage Area also known as a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF). Nursing 05/08/2012 5pm ET Apply Here
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program Support for women and minorities with graduate level studies in oceanography, marine biology or maritime archaeology. Science & Engineering 3/17/2011 Apply Here
HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities) HACU offers academic scholarships for students and other opportunities to help enrich the educational experience beyond the classroom. Travel awards are also available. Multiple Disciplines Various deadlines Apply Here
NASA Internships and Scholarships Multiple internship, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities for students interested in science, technology, engineering or mathmatics. Science & Engineering Various Deadlines Apply Here
Internship with National Science Foundation (NSF) 10-week summer internships in Washington D.C. for graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Science & Engineering Various Deadlines Apply Here
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Opportunities for Latino students. Multiple disciplines Various Deadlines Apply Here
USA Jobs Official job site of the US Federal Government. Includes local listings in a variety of disciplines. Multiple Disciplines Apply Here
After College/AACN Scholarship Scholarship opportunities for students pursuing professional nursing education programs. Nursing 4/30/2011 and 10/31/2011 Apply Here
National Association of Hispanic Nurses Offers a variety of scholarships for Nursing graduate students. Nursing Various Deadlines Apply Here
Nursing Scholarship Program Selective program of the U.S. Government that helps needy students complete their nurse training. Nursing Not Available for 2011 yet Apply Here
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award Enables students to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited graduate institution in the U.S. Liberal Arts Various Deadlines Apply Here
Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship Program One-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students. Is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD. Science & Engineering Not Available for 2011 yet Apply Here
International Education Financial Aid Helps U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad. Multiple Disciplines Various Deadlines Apply Here
American Fellowships Support women doctoral candidates completing dissetations or scholars seeking funds for porstdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Multiple Disciplines Various Deadlines Apply Here
STARS Scholarship For qualified students who are permanent residents of a South Texas county. Multiple Disciplines Various Deadlines Apply Here
Every Chance Every Texan Contains a List of scholarships and other Financial Aid programs. Multiple disciplines Various deadlines Apply here
Fellowship Office Administers Predoctoral, postdoctoral and senior fellowships on behald of government and private/foundation sponsors Multiple disciplines Various deadlines Apply here
Stephanie's Song for Texas Grant Program Scholarship for female women, ages 35 and older pursuing "helping" careers such as social worker, nurse, etc. Nursing Various deadlines Apply here
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship Awards applicants that pursue a doctoral degree in fifteen engineering disciplines. Various deadlines Science & Engineering Apply here

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