Merit Based Scholarships

Merit Based Scholarships


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

Students in Dual Enrollment are required to submit their college transcript prior to the deadline to be considered for these scholarships. All documents must be on file with the Admissions Office before the deadline to be considered. Awards are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Apply early!

Students opting to participate in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) are not eligible for UTRGV's general and merit-based academic scholarships administered through the Scholarship and Enrollment Communications Office.

** USE THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE ELIGIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED @ UTRGV

https://www.utrgv.edu/scholarships/freshman-scholarships/merit-based-scholarships/index.htm

Follow the steps below to apply for more UTRGV scholarships today!!


How to Apply

  1. Log in with your UTRGV Student Credentials at 

    www.utrgv.edu/

    applyscholarships

  2. You will be matched to UTRGV and External Scholarships as you answer questions in the 

    Questions tab.

  3. Review UTRGV and External Scholarships available in the 

    Scholarships tab.

  4. Complete any Scholarship Applications available under the 

    Applications tab.

  5. The scholarship application requires admission into a degree-seeking program.


Scholarship Timeline 


 October

  • Scholarship Application becomes available.

  • VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship Application becomes available to entering freshmen.

 December 1st

  • UTRGV Excellence Scholarship application deadline for Entering Freshmen.

 February 15th

  • VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship application deadline.

 April

  • This is a critical month for High School seniors as they start receiving award letters from different Universities. Make sure to review them carefully and compare the different options to determine what fits your budget. Take into account loan amounts needed to be borrowed and expenses incurred when staying at a local University vs out of the area.

 June 1st

  • Deadline for scholarship recipients to enroll for the upcoming fall semester.

  • Deadline for entering freshmen awarded to submit a "Thank You" letter.

  • Housing Scholarship recipients - deadline to submit a 

    Housing Application

    .