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Phone Edinburg: (956) 665-2935
Phone Brownsville: (956) 882-4026
Email: scholarships@utrgv.edu
Scholarships are an excellent way to help support your undergraduate or graduate education at The University of Rio Grande Valley. They are a form of financial assistance that does not require repayment or employment and are awarded based on merit, need, or a combination of the two. Scholarships are highly competitive and have specific eligibility criteria such as GPA, type of major, entrance exam scores, etc. They are available from federal, state, institutional, and private sources such as corporations, foundations, and organizations. Some Scholarships have their own separate application and deadlines, usually reflecting the values and purpose of the donor or program.
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.
Scholarship Timeline
October
- Scholarship Application becomes available.
- VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship Application becomes available to entering freshmen.
December 1st
- UTRGV Excellence Scholarship application deadline for Entering Freshmen.
February 15th
- VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship application deadline.
April
- This is a critical month for High School seniors as they start receiving award letters from different Universities. Make sure to review them carefully and compare the different options to determine what fits your budget. Take into account loan amounts needed to be borrowed and expenses incurred when staying at a local University vs out of the area.
June 1st
- Deadline for scholarship recipients to enroll for the upcoming fall semester.
- Deadline for entering freshmen awarded to submit a "Thank You" letter.
- Housing Scholarship recipients - deadline to submit a Housing Application.
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| UTRGV Scholarships Application |
Entering Freshman Scholarships
Merit Based Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and do NOT require the submission of a scholarship application.
- UTRGV Scholars Program
- MSA Scholarship
- UTRGV Housing Scholarship
- Gateway Scholarship
- Top 10% Scholarship
To be considered, students must be admitted to UTRGV by December 1st.
UTRGV Luminary Scholars
The UTRGV Luminary Scholarship program offers the brightest undergraduate students from all disciplines a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in an unparalleled learning environment. By sharing unique skills and perspectives with the greater RGV community, each Luminary Scholar can enhance the experience of a fellow student or community member at any point along the academic journey.
VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship
The UTRGV Foundation and the Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS), have partnered to create the VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship Program. To be considered, students must be admitted to UTRGV and have applied for the scholarship by February 15th.
Endowment Scholarships
Due to the generous contributions of corporations, foundations, organizations, and individual donations, these scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, and other various criteria.
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 |
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| Graduate Scholarships |
| Transfer Scholarships |
| UTRGV Scholarships |
| Undergraduate Continuing Scholarships |
| Outside Scholarships |
| Paying for College |
| Study Abroad Programs |
| U Central |
| UTRGV Scholarships Application |