2008-2009 UTSA General Scholarship Application

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2008

Application instructions

• Type or print legibly all requested information.
• All information must be supplied. If any question does not pertain to you, type or write N/A.
• If application is incomplete or received without required attachments, the application will not be considered.
• Staple attachments and essay on back of application. Name and student ID must appear on the top of all attachments and essay.
• All signatures must be provided where indicated on the application.
• Please do not include any photos or transcripts with your application.
• Mail this scholarship application to the UTSA Scholarship Office at the 1604 Campus; do not mail it along with your admissions application or housing documents.

Scholarships are based on

• academics only
• need and academics
• special eligibility requirements

Special eligibility scholarships that require a separate application:

• Betty Murray Halff
• El Patronato De La Cultura HispanoAmericana
• UTSA Joint Admission Agreement (formerly Two + Two)
• Ken and Ada Muller
• Alpha Lambda Tau
• Rising Roadrunner (obtain from New Student Admissions Office)
• Phi Theta Kappa (obtain from New Student Admissions Office)

NOTE: If you want to be considered for other general scholarships in addition to the above, you must complete a General Scholarship Application.

Graduate Students

Graduate students are encouraged to contact the Office of Graduate Studies and their academic departments for information on graduate fellowships, internships, research and teaching assistantships.

Departmental Scholarships

All departments and colleges offer a variety of scholarships. While most departments have a February 15 deadline, there are others with varying deadlines. Contact your college or department for details and application procedures

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required for all need-based scholarships. A majority of General Scholarships are based on a combination of academics and need. In order to determine financial need a FAFSA is required to be completed by the priority deadline of March 31. The FAFSA can be filed electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov