Scholarships
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies offers several scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Each scholarship has specific requirements based on the purpose of the scholarship. The amount of the awards may vary from year-to-year and are awarded by a committee. Please read the criteria and requirements carefully to ensure you meet the qualifications.
You can view estimated costs and develop a financial plan by visiting our Cost of Attendance page at UTD Estimated Costs Calculator
Scholarship applications for the 2024-25 academic year open on February 1.
Other scholarships may be available through the UTD Office of Financial Aid.
Carolyn Galerstein Endowed Scholarship
The Galerstein Endowed Scholarship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Academic potential may be considered. One to two $1,000 tuition and fee awards per year may be given. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students only.
Neila Skinner Petrick and Thomas W. Petrick Endowed Scholarship
The Neila Skinner Petrick and Thomas W. Petrick Endowed Scholarship for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Academic potential may be considered. One $1,000 tuition and fee award per year may be given.
Van Amburgh Endowed Scholarship
The Van Amburgh Scholarship is open to incoming (transfer/high school) or currently enrolled undergraduate students in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll full time (at least 12 credit hours per semester). One to four $1,000 awards will be given. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students only.
Philip Allen Teacher Development Endowed Scholarship
The Philip Allen Teacher Development Scholarship is open to students enrolled at UT Dallas, pursuing certification through the Teacher Development Center, and participating in a clinical/student teaching experience during the semester the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship is intended to ease the burden of the unpaid clinical/student teaching experience. Selection is made on the basis of financial need. One $1,000 tuition and fee scholarship may be awarded per year. This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Contact the Teacher Development Center at 972-883-2730 to apply.
UT Dallas Teaching Scholars Scholarship
UT Dallas Teaching Scholars Program, launched in partnership with the Toyota USA Foundation in 2022, will help address the shortage of STEM teachers in Dallas ISD and underrepresented student STEM inequities. The UT Dallas Teaching Scholars program will address the severe shortage of qualified, diverse STEM teachers in school districts such as Dallas ISD who serve high populations of underrepresented students. Lacking access to strong STEM educators impacts underrepresented students’ opportunities to learn and grow in their knowledge and interest of STEM fields, including future degree and careers. UT Dallas Teaching Scholars will receive up to $10,000 per year for three years (maximum) for their education, allowing them to enter the teaching profession without large debt burdens.