Scholarships Awarded by the Herff College of Engineering
When financial barriers prevent a talented individual from expanding or completing his or her education, it is a loss for society. At the Herff College of Engineering, we measure our success in the differences we make in students' lives. Thanks to the Dean's vision and generous donors, we are able to offer competitive scholarships.
Freshman Scholarships:
The Herff College of Engineering offers a robust scholarship program available to first-time freshmen.
This scholarship program offers three opportunities for incoming freshmen. The amounts and requirements are below:
Herff Merit Scholarship
$5,000 / year (max 4 years)
32 ACT comp or 1450 SAT (ERW+M) and
32 ACT Math or 750 SAT (M) and
3.5 GPA
$3,000 / year (max 4 years)
30 ACT comp or 1390 SAT (ERW+M) and
3.5 GPA
To apply for the above scholarship, fill out this form online or offline.
Engineering Success Scholarship
$3,000/ year (max 4 years)
26 ACT Math or equivalent
3.5 GPA
Evidence of Financial Need (Pell Eligibility, unmet financial need from FAFSA, etc.)
The engineering success scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
Continuing Student Scholarships:
The University handles most of the continuing student scholarships through the Tiger Scholarship Management program. You can access the TSM portal through your mymemphis account.
University of Memphis Scholarships:
Click here to learn more about University scholarships
Herff Graduate Fellowships:
Herff Fellowship
Application Deadline is March 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION: The Herff Fellowship provides financial support to outstanding graduate students in the Herff College of Engineering to support their studies toward the MS or PhD degree. MS students are supported for a maximum of 3 semesters, and PhD students for a maximum of 5 semesters (excluding summers). The typical stipend is $8,500 per semester and is usually augmented by a tuition waiver and summer support. Applications are reviewed by a committee consisting of the graduate coordinators from the eligible departments within the college. Awards are granted to highly qualified applicants consistent with Herff College goals.
>Download Graduate Herff Fellowship Instructions
>Download Graduate Herff Fellowship Application
DEADLINE: Applications and letters of recommendation are to be emailed to herffgradfellowapps@memphis.edu or mailed to the Director of Graduate Programs, Herff College of Engineering, Engineering Administration 201, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 and received no later than March 1, 2020, to be considered for the following academic year. The notification process will begin in April or earlier.
EXPECTATIONS: Candidates should define their research interests and identify their potential faculty advisor when applying for a Fellowship. International recipients must be present on campus two weeks before the start of classes to finalize the award. Domestic recipients must be present on campus one week before the start of classes to finalize the award. Recipients who miss these deadlines may forfeit the award for that semester and possibly the academic year. Specific duties of the student will be assigned by the Department Chairs in consultation with Herff College Administration and may include tutoring engineering students or laboratory instruction.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include: Bachelors degree graduates intending to pursue graduate studies, Masters degree graduates (or candidates), and current PhD candidates from accredited engineering programs.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two or more letters of recommendation are to be submitted using the following email herffgradfellowapps@memphis.edu. Students who have already applied for admission may use the same letters they submitted for admission.
CRITERIA FOR AWARDING FELLOWSHIPS
The successful candidate must:
- Be admitted to a master's or doctoral graduate program in the Herff College of Engineering;
- Identify a faculty advisor and research interest for their graduate studies at The University of Memphis;
- Possess appropriate oral and written communication skills as evidenced by test scores and publications;
- Demonstrate potential for success in the graduate program and the engineering profession through past honors/awards, test scores, leadership roles, publications, and professional experience.
Frances Marie Dean Fellowship
Not accepting applications at this time.
DESCRIPTION: This fellowship is awarded to deserving and qualified graduate students in the Herff College of Engineering, with those pursuing doctoral degrees given preference. Recipients may receive the award, in the amount up to $10,000/year, for a maximum of three years.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be admitted as full-time MS or PhD graduate students in the Herff College of Engineering. Under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
CRITERIA FOR AWARDING FELLOWSHIPS
The candidate must:
- Meet all requirements for admission into the Herff College of Engineering
- Have and maintain a GPA of no less than 3.25
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Post-Doctoral Fellowships
DEADLINE: Not accepting applications at this time.
JOB SUMMARY: Will perform post-doctoral research related to areas in civil, electrical, or mechanical
engineering. Applicant should have a faculty sponsor in the Herff College of Engineering
with whom he/she plans to work.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Should have the capabilities to design and perform experimental plans, to understand statistical analysis procedures, to analyze and interpret data, to oversee lab procedures and lab personnel/students, to prepare data, write reports/articles for technical publications and to assist in proposal development. Should have sufficient interpersonal skills in dealing with students (graduate and undergraduate), co-workers, alumni, clients, university personnel, and other related groups. Should have excellent computer skills.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Position is funded for one year with possible extension for an additional year. Applicant should have a faculty sponsor in the Herff College of Engineering with whom he/she plans to work. The sponsor will be required to summarize the proposed research plans and attach that to the application.
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience, up to $42,000/year.
Screening of applicants for the two postdoctoral positions will begin on TBD and may continue until the position is filled. Starting date for these positions is TBD. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.