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At UNT, graduate students use multiple funding sources to support their education, including employment-based opportunities and competitive awards. Funding options may include assistantships, scholarships, travel awards and stipends, with some opportunities offering additional benefits such as health coverage or tuition waivers.

Graduate students are encouraged to explore funding options within their academic department, across the university and through external sources to maximize financial support.

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Assistantships, Scholarships & Awards

Assistantships are available on a limited basis in most graduate programs. These positions provide funds for many master’s and doctoral students. Each department or program has its own requirements and expectations for their assistants and fellows. Most require 20 hours of work per week and many assistantship positions include health insurance eligibility. To inquire about or to apply for assistantships, contact your department or your academic graduate advisor.

Extramural Funding

External funding and nationally competitive scholarships can support your educational costs. UNT’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides students with resources and information regarding searching for external scholarships. UNT’s Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships and Research and Innovation's Funding Your Research guide graduate students in identifying and pursuing externally funded research and study opportunities. 

Extramural Funding

Scholarships

UNT offers a variety of fellowships, scholarships, grants and awards. Some academic departments offer nationally competitive scholarships. Additionally, UNT competitive scholarships of $1,000 or more per academic year may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver, when meeting state requirements.

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Graduate Student Travel Award
The Graduate Student Travel Award is a competitive award that provides funding to support graduate students' travel for presentation of research or creative activity.
Texas Leadership Research Scholars (TLRS)
The THECB Texas Leadership Scholars (TLRS) program is a prestigious scholarship initiative supporting outstanding doctoral students at Texas public research universities.
Betty Berkeley Award
The Dr. Betty Berkeley Graduate Award in Interdisciplinary Studies is awarded to students seeking a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
R.B. Toulouse Fellowship
The R. B. Toulouse Scholarship is awarded to new and continuing graduate students.
Externally Funded Graduate Award
The Division of Research Externally Funded Graduate Award is awarded to the graduate students pursuing any major at University of North Texas
Dissertation Research & Creative Works Award
Funded by the Division of Research and Innovation, the Dissertation Research Award supports UNT graduate students developing innovative and original dissertation proposals across all fields of study.

Additional Funding Options

Veterans and their families can apply for VA and Hazlewood education benefits and request enrollment certification with the help of our team in the Student Veteran Services suite.