San Jacinto Community College - automotive technicianOther (Graduate Fellowship & Assistantship)
Posted July 29, 2026
About this opportunity
San Jacinto Community College offers graduate funding for students pursuing automotive technician programs. The funding comes as a graduate assistantship, fellowship, or stipend, depending on the applicant's admission status and the department's available resources. These awards are reported under US higher education department funding guidelines, meaning they follow standard federal and institutional rules for how financial support is distributed to graduate students. The automotive technician track at San Jacinto prepares students for hands-on work diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Graduate-level funding in this field typically supports students who plan to teach the trade, conduct research on automotive technology, or take on advanced technical roles. The assistantship component usually involves working alongside faculty, helping with lab instruction, or supporting departmental projects in exchange for the funding. San Jacinto Community College is a public community college system based in Houston, Texas. It operates multiple campuses across the greater Houston area and serves one of the largest community college student populations in the state. The college is known for its workforce training programs, particularly in technical fields like automotive technology, welding, and industrial maintenance. Its partnerships with local employers give students direct pipelines into the region's job market. Houston offers a relatively low cost of living compared to other major US cities. Housing, food, and transportation are all affordable, especially for graduate students on a stipend. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Texas has no state income tax, which means more of your stipend stays in your pocket. International students will need to work with the college's international office to secure the appropriate visa status for graduate study and assistantship work.
Benefits
- Graduate assistantship funding that covers tuition costs
- Fellowship funding awarded based on academic merit and admission status
- Stipend payments to support living expenses during the program
- Hands-on training in automotive diagnostics and repair
- Access to San Jacinto's automotive labs and equipment
- Faculty mentorship through the assistantship component
Eligibility
- Must apply and be admitted to a graduate program at San Jacinto Community College
- Must be pursuing the automotive technician track
- Funding decisions based on admission status and departmental review
- Must meet US higher education department funding guidelines
- International applicants must secure appropriate visa status
Required Documents
- Graduate school application to San Jacinto Community College
- Proof of admission status
- Documentation required under US higher education department funding guidelines
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to the automotive technician graduate program at San Jacinto Community College.
- Submit any additional materials required for funding consideration through the college's financial aid office.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in United States to San Jacinto Community College's strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.

