International Education Fee (IEFS) Scholarships In the USA
The International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) was initially established in 1989 by a student referendum. This scholarship is a one-time $5,000 cash scholarship for the Spring 2024 semester. Students who received the IEFS scholarship for Fall 2023 will have to reapply to be considered for the Spring 2024 scholarship. Current and newly admitted undergraduate and graduate international students are eligible to apply. Additional criteria information can be found below.
*All cash awards will automatically apply to any outstanding UT debts upon disbursement. Award amounts in excess of debts will be distributed to the student's direct deposit account.
*14% of the scholarship will be withheld for tax purposes per US tax law, unless a tax treaty for scholarships is in effect or the recipient is considered a resident alien for tax purposes.
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Application Requirements
This application will be available from October 1 - November 1, 2023 for the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 semesters. Eligibility criteria:
- You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at UT Austin during the award semester (Spring 2024).
- You are on a non-immigrant visa and classified as an international student at UT Austin.
- Are in good academic standing with the university.
Preference will be given to students who:
- Have faced significant barriers in accessing education in their home country.
- Demonstrate financial need.
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Application Steps
For first-time incoming undergraduate UT international students.
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intlfinaid@austin.utexas.edu.