FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Full-time graduate students have three competitive options for financial assistance through the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Part-time students are not eligible for financial assistance at this time. Students desiring financial assistance are encouraged to apply to our graduate program as early as possible.

The Jonsson School Graduate Study Scholarship is a $1,000, merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming graduate students during the fall semester. Students awarded this scholarship also become eligible for in-state tuition. All students entering MS or PhD studies in Mechanical Engineering are eligible to apply. The Jonsson School Graduate Study Scholarship Application can be found on the Jonsson School Scholarship page.

Teaching Assistants (TAs) are selected and supported by the Department of Mechanical Engineering based on students’ academic merit and prior research experience. After admission, students may be considered by the department’s selection committee for teaching assistantships by submitting a TA application. TA applications can be completed through the electronic application (pdf), and must be submitted to the Department of Mechanical Engineering office.

Research Assistants (RAs) are supported by individual mechanical engineering faculty through faculty members’ research grants. Prospective students may contact faculty members directly to discuss their research interests and possible RA support. After admission, student files are circulated to faculty for funding consideration.

Funding opportunities are competitive, merit-based and can range from a small stipend to a full assistantship with tuition assistance depending upon available funding.