UTRGV offers scholarship programs to recognize students for their exceptional academic achievements.
Scholarships and Enrollment Communication is a department dedicated to helping students finance their education by providing information about scholarship programs, the application process, and other related questions.
Scholarships are financial aids that do not require repayment and are based on various prerequisites.
Source of UTRGV scholarships
They are made possible through the generosity of businesses, organizations, individuals, and University endowed funds.
UTRGV offers scholarships to entering freshmen, transfer students, graduate students, and undergraduate students based on merit, need, and achievement in academics, athletics, the arts, or other scholarly areas.
It is important to note that federal financial aid policies prohibit awarding students in excess of their need or overall cost of attendance.
Therefore, students who have received aid in excess of their need or COA may have their UTRGV institutional scholarship(s) reduced or canceled.
In addition, if a better funding source is found, the Scholarship and Enrollment Communications Office may substitute a scholarship.
UTRGV Scholarships Eligibility
Furthermore, eligibility for UTRGV scholarships is limited to students who are not related within the third degree of consanguinity to a current member of the governing board of the institution or system administering or originating the scholarship.
UTRGV Scholarship deadlines
The Scholarship Application becomes available in October and students are encouraged to apply by the following deadlines:
December 1st for Entering Freshmen Scholarship Application,
February 1st for Current UTRGV, Transfer, and Graduate Students Scholarship Application
February 15th for Entering Freshmen VAMOS/UTRGV Scholarship Application.
For students who receive scholarships, it is important to remember the deadline for enrollment for the upcoming fall semester is June 1st.
Additionally, entering freshmen who have been awarded scholarships are required to submit a “Thank You” letter by the same deadline.
For students seeking more information or guidance on scholarships, they can contact Scholarships and Enrollment Communication at ESSBL 3.104, email scholarships@utrgv.edu, or call (956) 665-2935 or (956) 882-4026.
Quick links to various scholarship programs and resources are also available on the UTRGV website, including Paying for College, U Central, Housing and Residence Life, and Study Abroad Programs.
Table with breakdowns
| Scholarship Deadlines | Description |
|---|---|
| October | Scholarship Application becomes available |
| November 1st | The TheDream.US scholarship application becomes available |
| December 1st | Entering Freshmen Scholarship Application deadline |
| Students must be admitted prior to December 1st to be considered for scholarships | |
| February 1st | Current UTRGV, Transfer, and Graduate student’s Scholarship Application deadline |
| February 15th | Entering Freshmen VAMOS/UTRGV Scholarship Application deadline |
| June 1st | Deadline for scholarship recipients to enroll for the upcoming fall semester |
| Deadline for entering freshmen awarded to submit a “Thank You” letter |
UTRGV Scholarship Contact Information
| Department | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships and Enrollment Communication | ESSBL 3.104 | scholarships@utrgv.edu | (956) 665-2935 |
| Scholarships and Enrollment Communication | ESSBL 3.104 | scholarships@utrgv.edu | (956) 882-4026 (Alt) |
UTRGV Scholarship Application Deadlines
| Scholarship Type | Application Availability | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Entering Freshmen Scholarship Application | October 1 | December 1st |
| Transfer & Graduate Scholarship Application | October 1 | February 1st |
| Entering Freshmen VAMOS/UTRGV Scholarship Application | October 1 | February 15th |
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