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Updated on - Sep 20, 2026

University of Texas, Tyler offers over 25 scholarships, of which 5 named awards are accessible to Indian applicants.

The Competitive Scholarship Waiver stacks with any award of USD 1,000 or more. It drops non-resident tuition to the in-state rate for the full study duration.

Standard UG out-of-state tuition: USD 22,680 per year (INR 21.43 Lakhs)
With Competitive Scholarship Waiver: tuition falls to roughly USD 8,700 per year (INR 8.22 Lakhs)
With Honors Scholars plus the waiver: net first-year UG tuition can approach zero
Next Indian applicant deadline: 31 October 2026 for Spring 2027 intake

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 USD = INR 94.5 as of September 2026. In-state tuition refers to the reduced rate Texas residents pay, roughly 60 percent below non-resident tuition.

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University of Texas, Tyler Scholarships for UG Students
University of Texas, Tyler Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
India-Specific Scholarships at University of Texas, Tyler
University of Texas, Tyler PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships for University of Texas, Tyler
University of Texas, Tyler Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Texas, Tyler Scholarships for UG Students

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility	Renewal
Honors Scholars Scholarship	USD 10,000 per year (INR 9.45 Lakhs)	3.75+ HS GPA, Honors College admission	4 years, maintain 3.5 GPA at UT Tyler
Patriot Scholarship	USD 1,000 to 5,000 per year (up to INR 4.73 Lakhs)	3.5+ HS GPA, first-time freshman	Renewable up to 4 years
Academic Excellence Scholarship	USD 2,000 per year (INR 1.89 Lakhs)	3.5+ GPA, international undergraduate	Renewable each year with GPA maintained
Transfer Presidential Scholarship	USD 2,000 per year (INR 1.89 Lakhs)	30 transfer credits with 3.0+ GPA	Up to 2 additional years
Competitive Scholarship Waiver	Waives non-resident tuition (savings approx. USD 14,000 or INR 13.23 Lakhs per year)	Any Competitive Scholarship of USD 1,000 or more	Auto-renewed while award is held

All five awards trigger through the single Freshman Scholarship Application on the UT Tyler admissions portal.

Indian applicants submit official transcripts and English test scores by 31 May for Fall and 31 October for Spring intake.

The Competitive Scholarship Waiver is the single biggest cost lever for Indian undergraduates. It converts out-of-state tuition to in-state rates once any qualifying award is confirmed.

Reddit Insight: Indian applicants on r/IntltoUSA flag the Competitive Scholarship Waiver as the fastest cost-cut, since the waiver alone saves more per year than most named awards actually pay out.

Explore More: UT Tyler Admissions | UT Tyler Overview

University of Texas, Tyler Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

Master’s students at UT Tyler are primarily funded through Graduate Assistantships and departmental awards.

Award	Value	Eligibility	Deadline
Graduate Teaching / Research Assistantship	Monthly stipend plus tuition remission (typical value USD 15,000 to 22,000 per year or INR 14.18 to 20.79 Lakhs)	Admitted master’s or PhD student with faculty match	Program-specific; most decide by 15 April for Fall intake
Academic Excellence Scholarship (Graduate)	USD 2,000 per year (INR 1.89 Lakhs)	3.5+ GPA in prior degree, international status	Applied with admissions file
Competitive Scholarship Waiver	Non-resident tuition waived (savings approx. USD 8,700 or INR 8.22 Lakhs per year)	Holds a qualifying scholarship of USD 1,000 or higher	Auto once qualifying award confirmed
Departmental Scholarships (Nursing, Business, Engineering)	Varies: USD 500 to 5,000 per year (INR 47,250 to INR 4.73 Lakhs)	Program-specific criteria; contact department chair	Varies by department

Graduate tuition for out-of-state master’s applicants is USD 15,778 per year (INR 14.91 Lakhs) before aid.

An assistantship plus the waiver can bring net master’s cost of attendance below USD 20,000 per year (INR 18.90 Lakhs) including living costs.

Reddit Insight: Master’s applicants on r/gradadmissions note that UT Tyler assistantships firm up in April for Fall starts, so applicants who email their department chair in January get first-look interviews.

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India-Specific Scholarships at University of Texas, Tyler

UT Tyler does not run any exclusively-India scholarship in 2026-27.

Indian students access the same merit pool as other international applicants. The three routes below are the highest-yield entry points for Indian passport holders.

Award	Value	Why It Fits Indian Applicants
Academic Excellence Scholarship	USD 2,000 per year (INR 1.89 Lakhs)	Ring-fenced for international students; 3.5 GPA maps cleanly to CBSE 85 percent, ICSE 82 percent, or CGPA 8.0 on 10.
Competitive Scholarship Waiver	Non-resident tuition waived (approx. USD 14,000 UG or USD 8,700 PG saving per year)	Triggered by any qualifying award of USD 1,000 or higher, including departmental awards common in Nursing and Engineering.
Global Village Housing Scholarship	Housing discount up to USD 1,500 per year (INR 1.42 Lakhs)	Available to internationals living in the Global Village residence hall.

Indian applicants do not need a separate application for these awards. The admissions file is the source document for merit review.

The University Charter also lets a single USD 1,000 external scholarship trigger the reduced tuition benefit for the entire study duration.

Explore More: UT Tyler Scholarship Page | Study in USA Guide

University of Texas, Tyler PhD Scholarships

UT Tyler funds most doctoral students through assistantships that combine a stipend with full tuition remission.

PhD in Nursing: Fully funded through Graduate Assistantships and clinical faculty grants
PhD in Human Resource Development: Doctoral Research Assistantships available on rolling basis
EdD in School Improvement: Doctoral Teaching Assistantships in Education
PhD in Engineering tracks: Grant-funded Research Assistantships common

Award	Value	Eligibility	Deadline
Doctoral Teaching Assistantship	USD 18,000 to 24,000 per year stipend (INR 17.01 to 22.68 Lakhs) plus tuition remission	Admitted PhD student with faculty sponsor	15 January 2027 for Fall 2027 intake
Doctoral Research Assistantship	USD 20,000 to 28,000 per year stipend (INR 18.90 to 26.46 Lakhs), grant-funded	PI-approved match with an active research grant	Ongoing; align with grant cycle
Graduate School Fellowship	USD 5,000 top-up per year (INR 4.73 Lakhs)	Top-ranked doctoral admits nominated by department	1 February 2027 for Fall 2027 intake
Competitive Scholarship Waiver (PhD)	Waives non-resident PhD tuition (approx. USD 8,700 or INR 8.22 Lakhs per year saving)	Assistantship or external award of USD 1,000+	Auto once award confirmed

A PhD offer at UT Tyler almost always bundles an assistantship, so out-of-pocket tuition for admitted Indian doctoral students is close to zero.

Stipends of USD 18,000 to 28,000 per year comfortably cover Tyler living costs of roughly USD 14,000 (INR 13.23 Lakhs) annually.

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External Government Scholarships for University of Texas, Tyler

Indian students at UT Tyler are eligible for every major India-outbound US master’s and doctoral scholarship.

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility	Deadline
Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship (USIEF)	Full tuition, living stipend, health cover, air travel (approx. USD 60,000 total or INR 56.70 Lakhs)	Indian citizen, 3+ years work experience, 55 percent in bachelor’s	Tentative 15 May 2027 for Fall 2028 intake (annual cycle)
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to USD 100,000 (INR 94.50 Lakhs) across the full programme	Indian citizen under 30 with a first-class bachelor’s	Tentative 31 March 2027 (annual cycle)
JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	INR 1 to 10 Lakhs as a loan scholarship	Indian passport, first-class in bachelor’s degree, admission letter	Tentative 25 March 2027 (annual cycle)
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	50 percent grant plus 50 percent loan of total study cost	Indian applicant from a developing country with exceptional academics	Tentative 31 March 2027 (annual cycle)
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Loan Scholarship	Up to INR 20 Lakhs interest-free loan	Indian national, first-class bachelor’s, PG applicant	Tentative 15 April 2027 (annual cycle)

Fulbright-Nehru is the highest-value external option and covers full UT Tyler master’s cost of attendance.

JN Tata and Narotam Sekhsaria loans stack with UT Tyler assistantships without breaching F-1 visa work rules.

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University of Texas, Tyler Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can secure at University of Texas, Tyler?

Ans. An Indian undergraduate with a 3.75+ GPA can stack the Honors Scholars award of USD 10,000 (INR 9.45 Lakhs) with the Competitive Scholarship Waiver. The waiver saves another USD 14,000 (INR 13.23 Lakhs) per year. The combined value is roughly USD 24,000 per year (INR 22.68 Lakhs), which fully offsets UG tuition of USD 22,680.

Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for University of Texas, Tyler scholarships?

Ans. Apply with the main admissions file. The priority deadline is 31 May for Fall 2027 intake and 31 October 2026 for Spring 2027 intake. All merit awards are decided from the admissions record, so a strong early application matters more than a separate essay.

Ques. Do I need a separate scholarship application at University of Texas, Tyler?

Ans. No separate application is required for the five listed named awards. The Freshman Scholarship Application on the UT Tyler admissions portal auto-populates from the ApplyTexas common application. Departmental scholarships and assistantships are the only exceptions and need direct faculty contact.

Ques. What GPA does an Indian applicant need for full merit consideration at University of Texas, Tyler?

Ans. The floor is a 3.5 GPA equivalent, which maps to CBSE 85 percent, ICSE 82 percent, or CGPA 8.0 on 10. Honors Scholars needs 3.75 GPA. Above 3.9 puts an applicant in the top slice for the higher Patriot band.

Ques. What does the University of Texas, Tyler Honors Scholars Scholarship include?

Ans. Honors Scholars pays USD 10,000 per year (INR 9.45 Lakhs) for four years. It requires a 3.75+ HS GPA and Honors College admission. Recipients get priority research funding, honors housing preference and paid academic conference travel. It renews annually with a 3.5 GPA maintained at UT Tyler.

Ques. Will living costs in Tyler be covered by a University of Texas, Tyler scholarship?

Ans. Tyler living costs run about USD 14,000 per year (INR 13.23 Lakhs). UG named scholarships cover tuition but not living costs, so most Indian undergraduates use family funds or on-campus work for rent and food. PhD assistantship stipends of USD 18,000 to 24,000 do cover living costs comfortably.