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Available Scholarships for 2009-2010:

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Presidential Scholarship
Dean's Scholarship
The Emily Zachry Ansley Endowed Scholarship
The Joseph J. Gdovin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Harold G. Longbotham Endowed Scholarship
The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The North Loop 410 Association, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
The Bernard P. Sagik Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. B. Thyagarajan Endowed Scholarship
The USAA Foundation Scholarship

If applying for multiple scholarships, please submit one common application and copies of any other supplemental documents.

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The College of Sciences Presidential Scholarship

The College of Sciences Presidential Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours/semester for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours/semester for graduate).
Declared major in the College of Sciences.
SAT score of 1090 and/or ACT score of 24 and cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for incoming freshmen.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for current students.

Application (PDF)
Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF)
Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader
Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST
Submit to:
College of Sciences
Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
BSE 2.110

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The College of Sciences Dean’s Scholarship

This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. This scholarship is not to be used in conjunction with other College of Sciences Dean’s Scholarship funds.

Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours).
Declared major in the College of Sciences.*
12 credit hours or less taken by Fall 2009. Credits earned by examination are not counted in the 12-hour limit.
High school GPA of 3.0 or above and 3.0 average in all college courses taken.
SAT score of 1000 or above with a score of 560 or above on the mathematics section, or ACT score of 24 or above with a score of 25 or above on the mathematics section.
Four or more years of mathematics (through precalculus or trigonometry) and three or more years of science in high school.
Top 20% in high school graduating class.

*Majors in the College of Sciences: Multidisciplinary Science, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Clinical Laboratory Science.

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The Emily Zachry Ansley Endowed Scholarship

The Emily Zachry Ansley Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours).
Declared major in the College of Sciences.
30+ credit hours with GPA of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Texas resident and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid.

Application Requirements:

Application form
Two (2) recommendation forms from UTSA faculty members
Written essay of 600 words or less on one of the following topics:

A research or other activity related to the student’s major in which he or she participated.
An activity or experience which motivated the student’s choice of major.
An issue or problem in the student’s field of study.

Selection Criteria:

Academic abilities
Motivation
Evidence of creativity
Potential for a successful career in the sciences
Financial need
Grade point averages, clarity of the essays, and strengths of the recommendations will each play an essential role in the selection process.

Application (PDF)
Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF)
Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader
Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST
Submit to:
College of Sciences
Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
BSE 2.110

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The Joseph J. Gdovin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Joseph J. Gdovin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are declared majors in biology or other related life sciences. This scholarship is renewable on a semester by semester basis if all criteria are met. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours).
Declared major in biology or other related life sciences at the sophomore level or above.GPA of 2.8 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid.
Recognizable academic merit as determined by the selection committee.

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The Dr. Harold G. Longbotham Endowed Scholarship

The Harold G. Longbotham Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majors in mathematics, statistics or engineering. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours for graduate).
Major in mathematics, physics, statistics or engineering.
GPA of 3.2 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Junior with 60+ hours completed for undergraduate students.

Application Requirements:

Application form
Two (2) recommendation from UTSA faculty members
Written essay of 600 words or less on one of the following topics:
- A research or other activity related to the student’s major in which he or she participated.
- An activity or experience which motivated the student's choice of major.
- An issue or problem in the student's field of study.

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The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who are majors in mathematics, statistics or engineering. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding.

The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in the Fall of 1994, and named after a native San Antonio engineer with a long record of professional and community achievement. Mr. Madrid was involved in establishing the Engineering Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours) or incoming freshman for Fall 2009.
Major in: biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geology, mathematics, multidisciplinary science, or physics.
United States citizen.
Graduated from a San Antonio area high school.
B-average in high school for incoming freshmen.
GPA 3.0 or above for current students.
Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid.

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The North Loop 410 Association, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majors in the College of Sciences. The amount of award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. This scholarship is renewable on a competitive basis if all eligibility criteria are met.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours).
Major in the College of Sciences
30+ semester credit hours.
GPA of 3.2 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Texas resident.

Application Requirements:

Application form
Two (2) recommendation from UTSA faculty members
Written statement about the student’s most distinctive honor (300 words or less)

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The Bernard P. Sagik Memorial Scholarship

The Bernard P. Sagik Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. This scholarship is renewable on a yearly basis up to four years if all eligibility criteria are met.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours).
Major in the College of Sciences.
24+ credit hours at UTSA.
GPA of 2.8 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Preference to students of the first generation to attend or graduate from an institution of higher education.

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The Dr. B. Thyagarajan Endowed Scholarship

The Dr. B. Thyagarajan Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majors in chemistry, geology or physics. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours).
Freshman or sophomore student.
SAT score of 860 or above and/or ACT score of 18 or above and rank in the top 50% of high school graduating class for incoming freshmen.
GPA of 2.6 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for current students.
Major in chemistry, geology or physics.
Preference to students with financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid.
Preference to students who are taking or have taken Organic Chemistry for chemistry majors.

Recipients will be required to write a two-page essay on the life of one of the following:

United Farm Workers leader, Cesar Chavez
India’s freedom movement leader, Mahatma Gandhi

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The USAA Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are majors in the College of Sciences. Each recipient of this scholarship will receive $2000 for the 2009-2010 academic year disbursed equally in the fall and spring semesters, provided the funds remain available and the recipients meet the minimum selection criteria stated below.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full-time student (12+ credit hours for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours for graduate) or incoming freshman or transfer student for the Fall 2009 semester.
Declared majors in the College of Sciences.
GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) and SAT score of 1090 or above (without the writing score) or ACT score of 24 or above for incoming freshman.
GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for current students.
Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid

Recipients must be full-time students (12+ credit hours for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours for graduate).

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	COS Scholarships Available Scholarships for 2009-2010: NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Presidential Scholarship Dean's Scholarship The Emily Zachry Ansley Endowed Scholarship The Joseph J. Gdovin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Dr. Harold G. Longbotham Endowed Scholarship The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship The North Loop 410 Association, Inc. Endowed Scholarship The Bernard P. Sagik Memorial Scholarship The Dr. B. Thyagarajan Endowed Scholarship The USAA Foundation Scholarship If applying for multiple scholarships, please submit one common application and copies of any other supplemental documents. ___________________________________________________ The College of Sciences Presidential Scholarship The College of Sciences Presidential Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours/semester for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours/semester for graduate). Declared major in the College of Sciences. SAT score of 1090 and/or ACT score of 24 and cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for incoming freshmen. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for current students. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The College of Sciences Dean’s Scholarship This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. This scholarship is not to be used in conjunction with other College of Sciences Dean’s Scholarship funds. Eligibility Requirements: Full-time student (12+ credit hours). Declared major in the College of Sciences.* 12 credit hours or less taken by Fall 2009. Credits earned by examination are not counted in the 12-hour limit. High school GPA of 3.0 or above and 3.0 average in all college courses taken. SAT score of 1000 or above with a score of 560 or above on the mathematics section, or ACT score of 24 or above with a score of 25 or above on the mathematics section. Four or more years of mathematics (through precalculus or trigonometry) and three or more years of science in high school. Top 20% in high school graduating class. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 Majors in the College of Sciences: Multidisciplinary Science, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Clinical Laboratory Science. ________________________________________________Top The Emily Zachry Ansley Endowed Scholarship* The Emily Zachry Ansley Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours). Declared major in the College of Sciences. 30+ credit hours with GPA of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Texas resident and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Application Requirements: Application form Two (2) recommendation forms from UTSA faculty members Written essay of 600 words or less on one of the following topics: A research or other activity related to the student’s major in which he or she participated. An activity or experience which motivated the student’s choice of major. An issue or problem in the student’s field of study. Selection Criteria: Academic abilities Motivation Evidence of creativity Potential for a successful career in the sciences Financial need Grade point averages, clarity of the essays, and strengths of the recommendations will each play an essential role in the selection process. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The Joseph J. Gdovin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Joseph J. Gdovin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are declared majors in biology or other related life sciences. This scholarship is renewable on a semester by semester basis if all criteria are met. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours). Declared major in biology or other related life sciences at the sophomore level or above.GPA of 2.8 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Recognizable academic merit as determined by the selection committee. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The Dr. Harold G. Longbotham Endowed Scholarship The Harold G. Longbotham Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majors in mathematics, statistics or engineering. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours for graduate). Major in mathematics, physics, statistics or engineering. GPA of 3.2 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Junior with 60+ hours completed for undergraduate students. Application Requirements: Application form Two (2) recommendation from UTSA faculty members Written essay of 600 words or less on one of the following topics: A research or other activity related to the student’s major in which he or she participated. An activity or experience which motivated the student's choice of major. An issue or problem in the student's field of study. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who are majors in mathematics, statistics or engineering. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. The Sam Madrid, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in the Fall of 1994, and named after a native San Antonio engineer with a long record of professional and community achievement. Mr. Madrid was involved in establishing the Engineering Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours) or incoming freshman for Fall 2009. Major in: biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geology, mathematics, multidisciplinary science, or physics. United States citizen. Graduated from a San Antonio area high school. B-average in high school for incoming freshmen. GPA 3.0 or above for current students. Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The North Loop 410 Association, Inc. Endowed Scholarship This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majors in the College of Sciences. The amount of award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. This scholarship is renewable on a competitive basis if all eligibility criteria are met. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours). Major in the College of Sciences 30+ semester credit hours. GPA of 3.2 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Texas resident. Application Requirements: Application form Two (2) recommendation from UTSA faculty members Written statement about the student’s most distinctive honor (300 words or less) Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The Bernard P. Sagik Memorial Scholarship The Bernard P. Sagik Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are declared majors in the College of Sciences. The amount of the award will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. This scholarship is renewable on a yearly basis up to four years if all eligibility criteria are met. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours). Major in the College of Sciences. 24+ credit hours at UTSA. GPA of 2.8 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Preference to students of the first generation to attend or graduate from an institution of higher education. Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The Dr. B. Thyagarajan Endowed Scholarship The Dr. B. Thyagarajan Endowed Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are majors in chemistry, geology or physics. The number and amount of awards will be contingent upon the availability of scholarship funding. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours). Freshman or sophomore student. SAT score of 860 or above and/or ACT score of 18 or above and rank in the top 50% of high school graduating class for incoming freshmen. GPA of 2.6 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for current students. Major in chemistry, geology or physics. Preference to students with financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Preference to students who are taking or have taken Organic Chemistry for chemistry majors. Recipients will be required to write a two-page essay on the life of one of the following: United Farm Workers leader, Cesar Chavez India’s freedom movement leader, Mahatma Gandhi Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top The USAA Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are majors in the College of Sciences. Each recipient of this scholarship will receive $2000 for the 2009-2010 academic year disbursed equally in the fall and spring semesters, provided the funds remain available and the recipients meet the minimum selection criteria stated below. Eligibility Criteria: Full-time student (12+ credit hours for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours for graduate) or incoming freshman or transfer student for the Fall 2009 semester. Declared majors in the College of Sciences. GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) and SAT score of 1090 or above (without the writing score) or ACT score of 24 or above for incoming freshman. GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for current students. Financial need as determined by Office of Student Financial Aid Recipients must be full-time students (12+ credit hours for undergraduate; 9+ credit hours for graduate). Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF) Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:00 PM CST Submit to: College of Sciences Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs BSE 2.110 ________________________________________________Top	Related Links COS Scholarships UTSA Scholarships The Graduate School Undergraduate Admission Student Research & Seminar Opportunities Resources Adobe Reader Required. Get Adobe Reader Application (PDF) Full Scholarship Descriptions (PDF)


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