1. Scholarships for Graduate Students at UTPA

2. Table of Contents UTPA Excellence and Departmental Scholarships Grants and Contracts Outside Scholarships

3. UTPA Excellence and Departmental Scholarships Over 200 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students Scholarship list http://www.utpa.edu/scholarshipbrochure Gift Agreement

4. when applying… 1.Completed online Excellence application 2.Verify one letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or counselor has been submitted 3.Have completed the 250-word essay, optional www.utpa.edu/excellence Starting September 1 NOTE: Some majors may require additional information.

5. If selected … You will be notified by – BRONC EMAIL – US Mail – ASSIST Read carefully and note all deadlines

6. STEM Success Scholarship Criteria: Hispanic US Citizen Full-time graduate student Studying in one of the eligible fields of study New student in the graduate program Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a bachelor’s degree Coordinated by the Office of Graduate Studies. Eligible fields: Science, Technology (Computer and Information Sciences), Engineering, Math, Psychology (Non-clinical), Psychology (Clinical-Thesis track), Sociology, Economics

7. Grants and Contracts A portion of a Grant or Contract is allocated for scholarship purposes.

8. in the works… Principle Investigator (PI) determines which students qualify for their grant account. To award, PI complete a Recipient Form and forwards it to the Scholarship Office for processing. Scholarship Office receives Recipient Form (RF) and pre- processes the form. Then, it is sent to G&C for approval based on funds availability. Grants and Contract (G&C) receives faxed RF. RF is reviewed for funds approval and compliance with grant. Once completed, G&C faxes back to the Scholarship Office. Scholarship Office receives the RF. If approved, we proceed to award students. If not, we will notify the PI and department.

9. Grants and Contracts cont. For more information on scholarships and grants that are available in your area of study, please contact your program department.

10. Outside Scholarships South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) at www.southtexasstars.org Criteria: US Citizen or legal permanent resident, 2.7 GPA and seeking a Master’s, Law or Doctorate degree, full-time student

11. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) at www.hsf.net Criteria: 3.0 GPA, US Citizen or legal permanent resident, 1 st GR, FAFSA and Full-Time SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

12. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities http://www.hacu.net

13. where to? Scholarship checks given to students by either local or national organization must be mailed to: The University of Texas-Pan American Scholarship Office SSBL 1.169 Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999

14. The Scholarship Application Essay Include: – What hardships have you overcome? – What organizations do you belong to? – What Community Service have you done? – Have you worked while going to school? – What leadership roles have you had? – What awards have you won?

15. Don’t Forget… Excellence Application September 1 Contact your Department for available grants Check out the Graduate Office Blog Apply for STARS Scholarship – January 2013 Apply for HACU Scholarship – Spring 2013 Apply for HSF Scholarship - September 1

16. Questions? Scholarship Office 956-665-2935 www.utpa.edu/scholarships

17. Thank you for your time!