Students - Online Application

Instructions

In addition to the information provided here, please also submit a resume (including relevant research experience, academic achievements, a letter of recommendation, and transcripts). These can be emailed to utrgvhighscholars@utrgv.edu, or mailed to:

APPLICATION HAS BEEN CLOSED

Mr. Armando Montes
Mathematics and Science Academy
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 West University Dr.
Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999

Name: In August, I will beName of School: Permanent Address: City: State: Zip Code: Permanent Phone: Birth Date: Email: Cell Phone: Grades Based on GPA: when A=4.00: Number of College credits earned: Class Rank: Total Students in Class: SAT Score: ACT: Please list awards, honors, and scholarships received at school Expected Graduation Date(Year): What are your plans after graduation?

Indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for an area of research. Every attempt will be made to best match the mentors with your 1st choice. The broad areas of research include Biology, Biology/Clinical Lab, Biomedical Sciences, Bio-Medicine, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Criminal Justice, Economics, Genetics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, Physics, SEEMS, and SMSS.

1st Choice:2nd Choice:3rd Choice:Preferred Campus

Write a (1-2 page) personal statement essay describing your interest in participating in the UTRGV High Scholars Program. The personal statement essay should include the following: (1) Why you are applying to the High Scholars Program at UTRGV, (2) What you hope to gain from this program, (3) How this program is relevant to your academic career goals, and (4) have you done laboratory or field research before; if so, what type of research. The statement should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman) with 1" page margins and upload below.

**Updated information: You may submit a video. Signature Date