UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship
The UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship offers graduate students from all disciplines a great opportunity to help fund their studies at UTRGV. The award consists of a one-time, up to $1,000 scholarship for one academic year. Two consecutive semesters may be awarded: up to $500 per semester, for a total of $1,000.
Graduate students must be enrolled a minimum of 6 hours (or 3 hours per module) for the award semester. Applicants will be selected based on a competitive assessment of admissions information and scholarship applications and will be reviewed in accordance with the university's mission, identifying those with intellectual, creative, and leadership potential who wish to earn a Master's or Doctoral degree from UTRGV.
Eligibility
The scholarship will be available to newly admitted (accelerated online and traditional) graduate students who have not previously been awarded this scholarship or the former Graduate Dean's Scholarship. Priority will be given to students who do not receive other UTRGV institutional scholarships or graduate assistantships.
Selection Process:
Scholarship selection will be based on a holistic review of admissions information and scholarship applications taking the factors listed below into consideration:
Academics
- Holistic GPA Review
- 3.5 GPA in the undergraduate degree for admission to the Master’s program.
- Or 3.5 GPA in the undergraduate degree for direct admission to Doctoral programs (when applicable).
- Or 3.5 or higher GPA in Masters-level studies for admission to Doctoral programs.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be enrolled at least 6 hours (or 3 hours per module), for each awarded semester/module in hours leading to the completion of a masters or doctoral degree.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 Institutional GPA to maintain eligibility for their subsequent awarded semester/module.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Graduate students meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to support their research, and professional development. Submit a completed scholarship application to be considered for this scholarship opportunity.
- Create an account or log in at utrgv.edu/applyscholarships
- Click on Create/Modify Application
- Complete and Save your student profile
- Click on Scholarship Match
- Answer the additional question for the Graduate Select Scholarship (short essay)
- Click Save to submit your completed application
AWARD AMOUNT
The one-time award amount is for up to $1,000. Students will be awarded for 2 consecutive semesters only: up to $500 per semester for a total award of $1,000.
Scholarship funds are not transferable to subsequent semesters or academic year if a student fails to enroll in the number of hours required for the awarded semester, or does not receive the full award. This scholarship terminates upon graduation, transfer to another institution, or upon non-enrollment at UTRGV.
For questions about the Graduate Select Scholarship, please contact scholarships@utrgv.edu.
Note: Recipients who are international or non-resident may be eligible to pay Texas resident tuition during the terms of the scholarship.
Additional Information:
- We recommend students apply for financial aid at the same time as the UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship application. The selection process is competitive, and there are still other opportunities to be awarded grants as a graduate student. It's a good idea to have an application on file should funds be available. Once the application is on file, students can also explore our UTRGV General Scholarships. Find scholarship information HERE.
- You do not need to apply for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to apply or accept the Graduate Select Scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions:
No, you must have clear admittance into your academic program to qualify for the Graduate Select Scholarship.
No, this scholarship may not be combined with any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships such as the Sustainability Fellows or the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Yes, UTRGV employees can apply and receive this scholarship as long as they are not receiving any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships such as the Sustainability Fellows or the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Students selected to receive this award must accept their award as instructed on their award letter. The accepted award amounts will be applied to the student’s tuition and fee bill as long as they are meeting eligibility and enrollment requirements.
Yes. If you meet the eligibility and enrollment requirements any credit created due to an out-of-pocket payment will be refunded to you.
Yes, as long as you are a newly admitted doctoral student and are not receiving any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships.
No, this is a one-time scholarship awarded to newly admitted graduate students and returning graduate students.
No, the Graduate Select Scholarship is for graduate students who have not previously been awarded this scholarship or the former Graduate Dean’s Scholarship.
No, this award is only for graduate students seeking a Master’s or Doctoral degree.
No, a financial aid application is not required.
Visit the graduate application deadlines page to find the deadline for your program.