Graduate Scholarships
UTRGV is committed to providing scholarships and funding to outstanding graduate students. Review the information below for the different scholarship opportunities available to you.
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 Scholar Award-Traditional
The UTRGV Graduate Scholar Award is a one-time award available for newly admitted graduate students and returning graduate students, who have not previously been awarded this scholarship or the former Graduate Dean's Scholarship. Applying does not guarantee an award as funding is limited, and students are selected using holistic criteria.
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 Graduate Scholar Award-Accelerated
The UTRGV Graduate Scholar Award is a one-time award available for newly admitted graduate students and returning graduate students, who have not previously been awarded this scholarship or the former Graduate Dean's Scholarship. Applying does not guarantee an award as funding is limited, and students are selected using holistic criteria.