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The University of Texas at Austin

Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs

Fellowships and Financial Aid

The LBJ School is committed to making a quality education affordable. In addition to having one of the most affordable tuition and fee structures among comparable public policy schools in the country, the LBJ School awards more than $1 million each year in fellowships to its entering class. Moreover, the University of Texas at Austin offers a variety of need-based financial aid packages.

Within each entering class, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs seeks to achieve a critical mass of traditionally underrepresented populations, including those of different cultural, ethnic, gender, and geographic backgrounds. The School believes that a meaningful representation of a broad range of diverse interests and experiences is essential to a public affairs education both inside and outside the classroom. The School annually awards fellowships on the basis of merit and the desire for a broadly diverse student body among those applying to the master's or doctoral programs. Consistent with the criteria set out in the University of Texas at Austin Graduate School's admission policy, selection for these fellowships are based on a complete and thorough review of the student's file. Fellowships are awarded based on merit and take into consideration:

All LBJ School applicants are automatically reviewed on a competitive basis for merit-based fellowships during the admissions review process. No additional application is required. Those receiving competitive fellowships will be notified of their award in their official LBJ School admissions letter. Fellowship recipients and non-fellowship recipients are strongly encouraged to explore their eligibility for need-based financial assistance.

For more information, please visit the Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions.

Internship Fellowships

Additional fellowships are available to support summer internships.  These competitive fellowships are designated for internships in particular policy areas or employment sectors.  Application packets require an essay relating the proposed internship with the fellowship, a resume and a transcript/grade report to be submitted to the Internship Coordinator by April 15th.

The Summer Internship Fellowships include:

UT Austin/External Academic Fellowships

In addition to fellowships awarded by the LBJ School, prospective students are encouraged to apply for a number of other financial aid fellowships and scholarships offered through the University of Texas at Austin or through a number of external organizations and agencies. More information for fellowships for UT students can be found at:

University of Texas Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
Texas Exes Scholarships