Distinguished Scholarship
Award
$40,000 total out-of-state
Renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate studies or until graduation (whichever comes first)
| Presidential Scholarship | Distinguished Scholarship | Meritorious Scholarship |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Valued up to $32,000 | For out-of-area students only. Valued up to $40,000. With a 2-year housing component. | Valued up to $20,000 |
Eligibility: Merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and do _NOT_ require submitting a scholarship application. **Students must be admitted to UTRGV by December 1st to be considered for merit-based scholarships.**.
Priority consideration is given to the following factors during the review process:
* Academic Rigor of High School Courses
* Class Rank
* College Entrance Exams – SAT or ACT
* Dual Credit\*
* Credit by Exam – AP, IB, etc
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer", "must be enrolled for the fall semester by June 1st"]
Gateway Scholarship - one-time
Award
$3,000 one-time in-state
$3,000 one-time out-of-state
One-time award valued up to $3,000
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer"]
Graduate Gateway - one-time
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
The UTRGV Graduate Gateway 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.
Eligibility: Newly admitted (accelerated online and traditional) graduate students will be eligible for this scholarship. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per term (or 3 hours per module) for the first semester. This scholarship may not be combined with any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships...
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "must be admitted by the priority application deadline", "enroll a minimum of 6 hours per term for the first semester"]
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Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
Renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate studies or until graduation (whichever comes first)
| Presidential Scholarship | Distinguished Scholarship | Meritorious Scholarship |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Valued up to $32,000 | For out-of-area students only. Valued up to $40,000. With a 2-year housing component. | Valued up to $20,000 |
Eligibility: Merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and do _NOT_ require submitting a scholarship application. **Students must be admitted to UTRGV by December 1st to be considered for merit-based scholarships.**.
Priority consideration is given to the following factors during the review process:
* Academic Rigor of High School Courses
* Class Rank
* College Entrance Exams – SAT or ACT
* Dual Credit\*
* Credit by Exam – AP, IB, etc
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer", "must be enrolled for the fall semester by June 1st"]
MSA Scholarship - Fall & Spring
A Fall and Spring semester scholarship covering full tuition and fees, $500 per semester for books and double occupancy housing not covered by other federal, state, institutional grant, scholarship, or other gift-aid programs (s).
Eligibility: Renewable up to 2 years of undergraduate studies or until graduation (whichever comes first).
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer", "must be enrolled for the fall semester by June 1st"]
Palo Alto College Presidential Scholarship - 2-year
Award
$37,400 total in-state
$37,400 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
The scholarship is a 2-year renewable scholarship valued at up to $37,400 (2-year total). (includes tuition and mandatory fees for fall, spring, and summer semesters and an annual room and board scholarship for fall and spring.)
Eligibility: **Eligibility Requirements:**
* Transfer from Palo Alto College
* Transfer with 30 hours or more
* Transfer with a 3.25 GPA.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll each fall and spring semester in a minimum of 12 hours"]
Award
$32,000 total in-state
$32,000 total out-of-state
Renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate studies or until graduation (whichever comes first)
| Presidential Scholarship | Distinguished Scholarship | Meritorious Scholarship |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Valued up to $32,000 | For out-of-area students only. Valued up to $40,000. With a 2-year housing component. | Valued up to $20,000 |
Eligibility: Merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and do _NOT_ require submitting a scholarship application. **Students must be admitted to UTRGV by December 1st to be considered for merit-based scholarships.**.
Priority consideration is given to the following factors during the review process:
* Academic Rigor of High School Courses
* Class Rank
* College Entrance Exams – SAT or ACT
* Dual Credit\*
* Credit by Exam – AP, IB, etc
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer", "must be enrolled for the fall semester by June 1st"]
Top 10% Scholarship - one-time
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
A one-time scholarship of $1,000 awarded to students graduating in the top 10% of their high school class. School must be within the Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr, or Zapata counties. Students must not already have a UTRGV Institutional scholarship of at least $1,000. Upon receiving the award, students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 hours per semester at UTRGV.
Eligibility: A one-time scholarship of $1,000 awarded to students graduating in the top 10% of their high school class. School must be within the Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr, or Zapata counties.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours per semester at UTRGV"]
Transfer Scholars - 3.0-3.49 Transfer GPA
Award
$4,000 total in-state
$4,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The scholarship is a 2-year renewable scholarship valued up to $6,000 ($1500 per fall/spring semester) (3.5-4.0 Transfer GPA) up to $4,000 ($1,000 per fall/spring semester) (3.0-3.49 Transfer GPA).
Eligibility: Transfer in with a 3.0 GPA.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll each fall and spring semester in a minimum of 6 hours"]
Transfer Scholars - 3.5-4.0 Transfer GPA
Award
$6,000 total in-state
$6,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
The scholarship is a 2-year renewable scholarship valued up to $6,000 ($1500 per fall/spring semester) (3.5-4.0 Transfer GPA) up to $4,000 ($1,000 per fall/spring semester) (3.0-3.49 Transfer GPA).
Eligibility: Transfer in with a 3.0 GPA.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll each fall and spring semester in a minimum of 6 hours"]
UTRGV Housing Scholarship
Award
$16,000 total in-state
$16,000 total out-of-state
Renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate studies or until graduation (whichever comes first). The scholarship is valued up to $16,000.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "accept scholarship within 30 days of offer", "must be enrolled for the fall semester by June 1st", "completed a UTRGV Housing Application by June 1st"]