QUALIFICATIONS
Academic Achievement
Applicant must demonstrate strong academic ability, as evidenced by high school course rigor, class rank, GPA, and SAT/ACT score.
*Graduate and/or earn a high school diploma from an accredited high school or homeschool, and enroll as a UTRGV Freshman the fall immediately following high school graduation.
Leadership Experience
Applicant must demonstrate responsibility and leadership via extracurricular involvement, work, or volunteer participation while in high school.
Community Involvement
Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to community involvement while in high school.
Citizenship and Residency
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or meet Texas residency requirements.
College Admission
Applicant must submit the ApplyTexas U.S. Freshman Admission Application, and be admitted to UTRGV by December 1.
On-Campus Residency
Applicant must complete the University Housing Application and commit to live on campus for the first two academic years. Second-year students will serve as mentors to first-year recipients.
Rio Grande Valley Employment Commitment
Selected scholars must pledge to work in the Rio Grande Valley for each year beyond their undergraduate education that is funded. For example, a three-year graduate or professional program would require a three-year commitment to working in the Rio Grande Valley post-graduation.