Graduate Funding Resources
Moody College of Communication Fellowships and Scholarships
The Moody College of Communication offers a range of fellowship opportunities for both incoming and current graduate students, including college-funded and University of Texas Graduate School fellowships.
Funding opportunities vary by program and student status, with options such as merit, research, and travel fellowships available to eligible students. Incoming students are automatically considered based on their application for admission, while current students may apply for select opportunities.
Learn More https://moody.utexas.edu/graduate-fellowships
RTF Department Scholarships for Production & Screenwriting MFA Students
The Department of Radio-Television-Film awards several scholarships for Fall 2026 for MFA students made possible by endowments created by alumni and friends of the department.
Departmental Funding
PhD, concentrating in Media Studies
PhD students are fully funded for four years through a mixture of Fellowships and TA appointments
MFA in Film and Media Production
There is a Moody Innovation Award granted to MFAs for both their Pre-Thesis and Thesis films.
MFA in Screenwriting
Students admitted to the MFA in Screenwriting program are awarded the UT Screenwriting Fellowship. This is typically a two year fellowship.
Academic Employment Opportunties There are guaranteed opportunities for advanced MFA and PhD students to work as Teaching Assistants, with occasional TA opportunities available (but not guaranteed) for MAs. There are also some limited opportunities for PhD students to work as Assistant Instructors. Refer questions to the Graduate Coordinator. There may also be Graduate Research Assistant opportunities to work on special projects.
Financial Aid, Loans, and Grants
For information about financial loans, state and federal grants, and the procedures required to obtain them, consult the Office of Student Financial Services.
International Students should see Texas Global, the International Student Services office for rules about funding and VISA requirements.
Funding Database sponsored by the UT Libraries is a great way to search for funding for your specific topic of research; it includes funding from all over the world.
Employment Opportunities at UT and Beyond
The Sanger Center for Teaching and Learning is always looking and offers help to Teaching Assistants and Assistant Instructors.
The Undergraduate Writing Center is always hiring writing tutors.
Moody College Writing Center also hires writing tutors.
Bevo Video hires student filmmakers.
Check in with the Eastin Center for Career Readiness for coaching and guidance.
The Graduate School employment web page has information about employment options for students.
Sign up for 12twenty for up to date information about off-campus employment options, internships, and career-related events.
Travel Funding
The Radio-Television-Film Department offers funds for Professional Development that are meant to help fund travel to conferences or film festivals. Please reach out to the RTF Graduate Coordinator with questions.
Other Helpful Info
Tax, Tuition Assistance and Education Tax Credit Information