SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences offers several scholarships for undergraduate students. Each scholarship has specific requirements based on the purpose of the scholarship. Please read the criteria and requirements carefully to ensure you meet the qualifications. Other scholarships may be available through the UTD Office of Financial Aid.
Awards to support undergraduate research and professional conference attendance are also available. These awards also have specific requirements, are competitive, and are based on the availability of funds.
Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Helen Small Scholarship — Application Deadline: May 1, 2019 
The Helen Small Scholarship was established in honor of UT Dallas alumna Helen Small (BA ’07, MS ’10) by her sons, Dr. Neal Small, Dr. Joel Small and Dr. Stuart Small on the occasion of her 95th birthday. This award supports the education of students who were not able to complete their undergraduate degree immediately following high school or who experienced an interruption in completion of their undergraduate degree.
A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded annually.
Criteria:
- Full-time or part-time undergraduate student pursuing degree in BBS
- Student returning to college after delay following high school graduation or interruption of college education
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- FAFSA must be submitted to UTD Financial Aid Office
Diane Milot Tucker Scholarship — Application Deadline: May 1, 2019
The Diane Milot Tucker Scholarship has been established by alumna Nicole J. Tucker (BA ’04) in memory of her mother. Diane Milot Tucker believed strongly in the value of education, and demonstrated this by her persistence in completing her degree despite financial obstacles. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded annually. READ MORE
Criteria:
- Full-time or part-time undergraduate student pursuing degree in BBS
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- FAFSA must be submitted to UTD Financial Aid Office
Undergraduate Student Awards
Duane and Linda Buhrmester Undergraduate Research Award — Application Deadline: April 1, 2019
The Duane and Linda Buhrmester Undergraduate Research Award supports student research activities for students who have demonstrated a commitment to research and will be conducting research during the summer semester. The award was established in memory of Dr. Duane Buhrmester and his wife, Linda. Dr. Buhrmester served as BBS Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education from 1997 — 2010, and spent countless hours mentoring students and developing programs to provide BBS students with strong research skills. Students receiving this competitive award will receive $500 deposited directly into their student accounts to apply toward research supplies and education costs.
Criteria:
- Research must be conducted in a laboratory of a BBS primary-affiliate faculty member during the upcoming summer semester
- Students graduating in the current spring semester are not eligible
Santrock Conference Travel Award — Application Deadline: October 15, 2019
Students presenting at or attending a national psychology conference may apply for funds to cover travel expenses. Dr. John Santrock established this award to support students’ attendance of conferences such as
Criteria:
- Must attend the same conference as faculty mentor
- Must be enrolled at UT Dallas at the time of travel
- Priority to students with authorship on presentations
- Priority to students focused on studying developmental psychology
Larry Cauller Undergraduate Research Travel Award — Application Deadline: Accepting Applications
The neuroscience travel award supports undergraduate neuroscience or graduate applied cognition and neuroscience students who are the first and presenting author on a presentation at a scientific conference. The individual requesting travel must be currently enrolled and must be in good academic standing. A completed application includes:
Criteria
- Completed Larry Cauller Undergraduate Research Travel Award Application
- Research Advisor Form, completed by the student’s research advisor, identifying the specific contributions made by the student to the project
- Resume or CV — including education, work experience, honors/awards, publications (abstracts and manuscripts), etc.
- Proof of acceptance of research submission
Graduate Fellowships
Bio-Behavioral Sciences Research Award — Application Deadline: June 12, 2019
The Bio-Behavioral Sciences Research Award provides financial support for students conducting research in the bio-behavioral sciences. This endowed award was established in memory of Dr. Mary Fredrickson. This research award is $3,500.
Criteria:
- Be classified as a full- or part-time student at UT Dallas
- Be conducting research in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences under the supervision of a faculty member
James C. Bartlett, PhD Fellowship — Application Deadline: June 12, 2019
The James C. Bartlett Fellowship supports doctoral students in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Among equally qualified applicants, preference is given to applicants studying autism spectrum disorders or related research topics. This fellowship is $2,000.
Criteria:
- Be an incoming or current UT Dallas student pursuing a doctoral degree in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
- Be classified as a full-time student
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or international student
Matthew S. Perry Fellowship — Application Deadline: June 12, 2019
The Matthew S. Perry Fellowship in Cognition and Neuroscience supports graduate students pursuing degrees in Neuroscience and/or Cognition in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Fellowship recipients may apply for additional years of funding, provided they are in good academic standing with UT Dallas and continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Recipients seeking additional funding must reapply through the fellowship committee. This fellowship is $1,250.
Criteria:
- Be an incoming or current UT Dallas student pursuing a graduate degree in Neuroscience and/or Cognition in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
- Be classified as a full- or part-time student
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or international student
Carol L. and Maynard S. Redeker Fellowship — Application Deadline: June 12, 2019
The Carol L. and Maynard S. Redeker Fellowship supports graduate students in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the following or related research areas: Development of Social Cognition Laboratory; Face Perception and Research Laboratory; Infant Learning Project Laboratory; Family Research Laboratory; The Schizophrenia and Social Cognition Laboratory; Speech Perception Laboratory. Fellowship recipients may compete for an additional year(s) of funding. Recipients must reapply through the fellowship committee and be considered with applicants who are past recipients. This fellowship is $5,000.
Criteria:
- Be classified as a part-time or full-time student
- Be pursuing a doctoral degree in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences under the supervision of a faculty member
- Work in one of the following or related research areas: Development of Social Cognition Laboratory; Face Perception and Research Laboratory; Infant Learning Project Laboratory; Family Research Laboratory; The Schizophrenia and Social Cognition Laboratory; Speech Perception Laboratory
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrate financial need by completing either a FAFSA or financial statement