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Engaged Scholarship and Learning

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ESTAC 3.106 and BINAB 1.105
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Email: engaged@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3461 Edinburg
Phone Alt: (956) 882-4300 Brownsville

 

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Upcoming Events

Fall 2025 — ESAA Event Schedule

Register at utrgv.edu/engaged

Program overview

The Engaged Scholar & Artist Awards (ESAA) provides undergraduate students the opportunity to fund original research, creative works, and community projects.

Spring 2026 application window

  • Opens: August 11, 2025
  • Closes: September 28, 2025

Grant amounts

  • $2,000–$4,000 for materials, wages, and travel

Events & workshops

  • August 11, 2025 — ESAA Spring 2026 Application Opens
  • Sep 08, 2025 — Learn how to get funding for Undergraduate Research (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Sep 09, 2025 — Learn how to get funding for Creative Works Projects (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Sep 10, 2025 — Learn how to get funding for Community Engagement Projects (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Sep 11, 2025 — Find a Mentor Workshop (for Spring 2026 applicants) (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Sep 12, 2025 — Prep Your Proposal Workshop (for Spring 2026 applicants) (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Sep 28, 2025 — ESAA Spring 2026 Application Closes
  • Oct 28, 2025 — Learn how to get funding for Undergraduate Research (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Oct 29, 2025 — Learn how to get funding for Community Engagement Projects (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Oct 30, 2025 — Learn how to get funding for Creative Works Projects (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • Nov 05, 2025 — Find a Mentor Workshop (for Summer 2026 applicants) (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
  • December 22, 2025 — ESAA Summer 2026 Application Opens

Contact

Questions? Email engaged@utrgv.edu.