The Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships (ODPS) team is available to meet with UT Austin students and alumni from any discipline. Appointments can be scheduled online or by email.
For any questions or concerns, please email odps@austin.utexas.edu.
Office Address
Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships
University of Texas at Austin
18C Carothers Building
Austin, Texas 78712-1508
ODPS Team
Professor Douglas Bruster
Professor Douglas Bruster is the director of the Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University and teaches in the Department of English. He is available to advise on all scholarship applications.
Please email in advance to confirm an appointment.
Tina Thomas, Ph.D.
Tina Thomas is the assistant director of the Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships. She received her B.A. from Michigan State University, M.A. from Central Michigan University, and Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University. She recruits and advises undergraduate and alumni applicants for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships.