College of Communication College of Communication The University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism School of Journalism

Financial Opportunities for Graduate Students


Graduate students Sophie Chen and Sang Bai listen to Professor Nick Lasorsa discuss theory building during a graduate proseminar course.
Photo/Jennie Trower

Student Loans and Grants

Students are encouraged to visit the Office of Student Financial Services for funding opportunities. The OSFS provides students with varying amounts of support through short- and long-term loans as well as limited grants. For information on applying for financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services site.

Emergency cash loans and tuition loans are available to currently enrolled students through the office of accounting.

University and Privately Funded Fellowships

There is a comprehensive list of fellowship opportunities available through the Office of Graduate Studies for incoming and current students.

School of Journalism Fellowships

Currently enrolled and continuing Journalism Graduate students may apply for the following three departmental fellowships. Only one application and resume is required to apply for the fellowships below. The deadline to submit applications is Feb. 1.

The School of Journalism Ada Frances Miller Fellowship

Award amounts range from $500 to $1,000 for students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and in journalism.

The Nettie Doscher More Fellowship in Journalism

Award amounts range from $500 to $1,000 for students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and in journalism. Nominations are made by the department to the Texas Exes to award the fellowship.

The School of Journalism Pic Wagner Fellowship

Award amounts range from $500 to $1,000 for students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and in journalism.

The Jesse H. Jones Endowed Centennial Fellowship

Currently enrolled graduate students are chosen by the College of Communication for this annual fellowship of approximately $5,600 plus in-state tuition status and paid tuition and fees. For more information and application, refer to the Jones Fellowship page on the College of Communication site.

Teaching Assistantships

Our greatest form of financial assistance through School of Journalism is through Teaching Assistantships.

Other helpful web sites:

• Current Tuition and Fee rates for the University Graduate School

• Comparative salary calculator

• Other opportunities for funding