Scholarship Opportunities
Most students at UTRGV receive some form of financial aid to help offset the cost of their education. This usually consists of some combination of scholarships, grants, loans, possible work-study and other institutional aid programs. Since financial assistance is an important part of the admissions process, it’s essential that you be aware of what aid is available and the application process. Below are some helpful links for you to explore your financial options.
Scholarships from Local or national Organizations
- UTRGV - Paying for College - UTRGV Strategic Enrollment - U Central - Paying for College. Financial aid resources and links for UTRGV students.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid for Hispanic Students to Attend School - Accredited Schools Online - Scholarships for Latino, First Generation, Migrant & Undocumented Students.
- Stars Scholarship Fund (STARS) www.starsscholarship.org
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net
- Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarship (VAMOS) www.vamosscholars.org
- Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities (HACU) www.hacu.net
- Scholarship America www.scholarshipamerica.org
- Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Search (Paying for College) www.salliemae.com
- College for all Texas www.collegeforalltexans.com
The Costa Rica International Scholarship is intended to support two college/university students who will have completed at least two-years of university work prior to May 26, 2022 in pursuit of a degree in a field directly related to one of the Rotary Foundation’s Areas of Focus (i.e., Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention; Disease Prevention & Treatment; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy; Community Economic Development; and Environment. Scholarship recipients will spend from May 26-June 8, 2022 in Costa Rica working under the supervision of health professionals as volunteer members of a medical brigade responsible for providing medical assistance to individuals in need.
The Military Veterans Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to honorably discharged veterans from the United States military to help them pursue undergraduate studies, graduate studies, or a degree/certificate program from a recognized accredited college/university.
The Rotary District Global Grant Scholarship is intended to help a qualified graduate student earn a master’s degree at a university located in a country other than the country of his or her citizenship. The degree must be in an area directly connected to one of The Rotary Foundation’s Areas of Focus. The Rotary Foundation’s Areas of Focus are: Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention; Disease Prevention and Treatment; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy; and Community Economic Development. The award for the global grant scholarship will be $30,000-$40,000.
Complete information regarding these scholarships, scholarship applications, contact information for District 5930 Rotary club presidents, and an explanation of Rotary’s Areas of focus can be found at https://www.rotary5930.org/page/district-scholarships.
Deadline for endorsement by a Rotary Club President is no later than October 17, 2021
Application deadline for all scholarships is October 31, 2021
Applicant interviews for all scholarships will be conducted on November 13, 2021 through the Zoom Videoconferencing system. Applicants will be notified of their interview time in advance.
Watermark Scholars Scholarship Opportunity
The application period is now open for the Watermark Scholars program!
Watermark is offering women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related studies and careers.
Two students will be selected from the pool of applicants, and awardees will each receive $5,000 to help continue their education.
To participate in the Watermark Scholars program, applicants are asked to submit either a written essay, up to 500 words, or a short video on the topic of “Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology, and what do you want to achieve upon graduation?” We’re looking for students who have been inspired by recent events and changes in learning and want to make a difference in their careers!
We’re asking you to help us share this opportunity with your students by posting this link on your institution’s website and sharing it with the appropriate internal resources: https://www.watermarkinsights.com/watermark-scholars/.
The deadline to submit entries is July 15, 2021, and awardees will be notified in August
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - I. Dean Spradling Graduate Research Grant
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Education and Research Fund invites applications for the I. Dean Spradling Graduate Research Grant. Deadline for applications to be submitted is April 1st. The winner is awarded $3000 to support graduate school research investigation. The applicant must be a member of ASCLS and accepted to or presently enrolled in an accredited Master’s or Doctoral program in or related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. For more details about eligibility and requirements, visit the ASCLS website here.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Calling all women in STEM!
You can apply for The Science Ambassador Scholarship, a full ride for women studying science, technology, engineering, or math.
How to Apply
Film a three–minute video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. Your video should be:
- A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something.
- A demonstration of your passion for the subject. Your video doesn't need to be fancy or high–tech. Production value is not a factor in judging.
- Scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite sources you use to research your topic.
- Clear and creative. People who aren't science experts, like students or non–scientist adults, should be able to understand your video.
- About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study.
- Three minutes or less in length. Please upload your video to YouTube marked ‘public.’
Apply this Fall at ScienceAmbassadorScholarship.org
Affordable Colleges Online
This guide provides information about 70 scholarships for women from a variety of areas, including business, education and engineering. There’s a wealth of advice about how to find other sources of funding, with various financial aid websites to check out as well as details of numerous women’s organizations, which often offer their own scholarships.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers:
- Scholarship support
- Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
- Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.
Read more about the NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program here: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp