UTRGV is committed to providing scholarships and funding to outstanding graduate students. Review the information below for the different scholarship opportunities available to you.
UTRGV Scholarship Applications
UTRGV and Departmental Scholarships are usually one-time scholarships which require students to submit a scholarship application online or to the corresponding department that is offering the scholarship.
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.
Scholarship Competitive Waiver
Non-residents of Texas, including citizens of another country who receive a competitive scholarship, may be eligible to pay the Resident Tuition and Mandatory Fee Rate.
UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship
The UTRGV Select Scholarship is a one-time award available for newly admitted graduate students for both traditional and accelerated online programs, who have not previously been awarded this scholarship or the former Graduate Dean's Scholarship.
Accelerated Retention Scholarship
The AOP Retention Scholarship is available for graduate continuing students enrolled and have an outstanding balance for the active application term. The application becomes available few days before the tuition due date. Applying does not guarantee an award as funding is limited.
UTRGV $2,000 Grad Bonus
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we do more than just offer graduate programs that give you skills to advance your career. We offer a student experience centered around fearless unity. Whether you’re just beginning to add new skills to your repertoire or halfway through your educational journey, you will find us there cheering you on and ensuring you have everything to succeed
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.
