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Scholarships and Enrollment Communication
ESSBL 3.104
Phone: (956) 665-2935
Phone Alt: (956) 882-4026
Email: scholarships@utrgv.edu

UTRGV is committed to providing scholarships and funding to outstanding undergraduate students. Review the information below for the different scholarship opportunities available to you.

Due to the generous contributions these scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, and other various criteria. Recipients are selected on a competitive basis and awarded annually, divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.

These scholarships are open to all classifications (undergraduate and graduate), and most are available to all majors. Scholarships do not renew automatically, and students must reapply each year.



Learn More About Policies that Effect a Student Scholarship

It is a federal financial aid policy not to award students in excess of their needs or overall cost of attendance (COA). Students who have received aid (including institutional, state, federal, and private sources) in excess of their need or COA will have any UTRGV institutional scholarship(s) reduced or canceled. In addition, the Scholarship and Enrollment Communications Office may substitute a scholarship if a more favorable funding source is identified.

A person is NOT eligible for a scholarship awarded by an institution if the person is related within the third degree of consanguinity to a current member of the governing board of the institution or system (i.e., "Regent") administering or originating the scholarship. For additional information visit www.collegeforalltexans.com.

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Scholarship Timeline

October

September

    • Begin your own scholarship search during the fall by accessing free online scholarship search engines.

February 1st

    • UTRGV Excellence Scholarship application deadline for current students.

June 1st

    • Deadline for scholarship recipients to enroll for the upcoming fall semester.

July 1st

August 15th

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Current Students Scholarships Available

Men and women from the Rio Grande Valley serve as heroes in the U.S. armed forces all over the world. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley honors the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of our service men and women who paid the ultimate price in preserving democracy.

To honor the fallen Valley heroes who served our country in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom UTRGV has established the Valley Heroes Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to selected veteran students who have honorably served our country in active duty.

The fallen Valley heroes are an inspiration to generations of Americans, who through their dedication and sacrifice secure freedom and democracy for all.


Criteria

  • Be an undergraduate student
  • 3.0+ GPA (if returning or transfer student)
  • Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours)
  • Honorably served a minimum of 6 months of active duty
  • 20+ ACT or 930 SAT (if Entering Freshmen)

How to Apply

  • Log in to www.utrgv.edu/applyscholarships with your UTRGV Student Credentials
  • You will be matched to UTRGV and External Scholarships as you answer questions in the Questions tab.
  • Review UTRGV and External Scholarships available in the Scholarships tab.
  • Complete any Scholarship Applications available under the Applications tab.
  • You can use the search feature to look for Valley Heroes Memorial Scholarship.

Award Amount

$1000 ($500 for fall and $500 for spring) for one year


Application Deadline

August 15

Due to the generous contributions of corporations, foundations, organizations, and individual donations, these scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, and other various criteria.

How to Apply

Additional Opportunities Available

UTRGV Departmental Scholarships

These are usually one-time scholarships that require students to submit their applications online or to the corresponding department offering the scholarship.

- UTRGV Endowed/Departmental Scholarships

Outside Scholarships

UTRGV is committed to providing as many scholarship opportunities as possible for students. As organizations send us information pertaining to their scholarship opportunities, we make them available for your review and to take advantage of those opportunities.

State Programs

State Scholarships and Exemptions provide financial aid that does not require repayment. UTRGV participates in the following state scholarships and exemptions offered by the Texas Higher Coordinating Board.

- Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship
- License Plate Scholarship
- Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
- Good Neighbor Program

Scholarship Competitive Waiver

Students who receive a competitive scholarship may be eligible to pay the Resident Tuition and Mandatory Fee Rate.

- Non-residents of Texas
- Citizens of another country (International Students)

Student Emergency Fund

Provide limited, last resort, financial assistance to currently enrolled students who are experiencing a sudden emergency, accident, or an unforeseen event.

UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program

Current UTRGV full-time employees can take advantage of this program to assist with tuition assistance for up to nine credit hours per academic, fiscal year.

Need Help?

Contact Us

Scholarships and Enrollment Communication
ESSBL 3.104
Phone: (956) 665-2935
Phone Alt: (956) 882-4026
Email: scholarships@utrgv.edu


Scholarships and Enrollment Communication - Related Links
Entering Freshman Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
Housing and Residence Life
Outside Scholarships
Paying for College
Study Abroad Programs
Transfer Scholarships
U Central
UTRGV Departmental Scholarships
UTRGV Scholarships Application