Departmental Scholarship Authorizations

Educational grants with no requirement of any substantial services from the recipient, to enable him/her to pursue studies or research. Such funding is used to primarily further the student’s education and training and provided by the University for such purpose does not represent compensation or payment for services. Such amounts are treated as scholarships, which are not subject to tax withholdings, but are reported as scholarships on IRS Form 1098T.

Departmental scholarships supported by donated funds in program 17A accounts that must have an object code of 08 to disburse through the financial aid system. University departments manage departmental scholarships. The responsible department ensures that the scholarship is appropriately authorized. Within the Establishment of Fund, the department also sets scholarship priorities and determines the amount of each scholarship.