Department Scholarships

Check out the following applications offered by the Department of Computer Science.

To apply for the scholarships below, please visit the UTSA Scholarship Hub.

Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA)

The Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association scholarship supports students pursing a cybersecurity or information assurance-related concentration or minor.

Award: $2500-$5000

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester) or
Graduate, enrolled full-time (9+ credit hours/semester)
*exceptions for those who do not need to be full-time to graduate
Major: Computer Science with cybersecurity or information assurance concentration
GPA: Freshmen, Sophomores - cumulative 2.8+ (4.0 scale); Juniors, Seniors - 3.0+ (4.0 scale); Graduates - 3.2+ (4.0 scale)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preference given to students who are members of a UTSA team participating in an cybersecurity-related collegiate competitions (applicants must provide a letter from the team advisor as proof)
Preference given to students enrolled in ROTC (non-scholarship cadets), active duty, veterans, or their family members (applicants must provide a letter verifying their status as proof)
Preference given to students who are AFCEA members

Allen N. Martinese Endowed Scholarship Fund in Computer Science

Mrs. Anna Martinese endowed the Allen N. Martinese Scholarship in memory of her son, a member of the UTSA class of 1983.

Award: Amounts vary

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester)
Completed 30+ semester credit hours
Major: Computer Science
Recipients may receive the award for more than one year provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale), continue to be enrolled on a full-time basis, and remain in good standing at the university. Recipients may receive the award for up to three years.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit 2 Letters of Recommendation completed by UTSA faculty members
Submit an essay (600 words or less) on one of the following topics:
- A research project or other activity related to computer science in which the student participated.
- An activity or experience which motivated the student to major in computer science.
- An issue or problem in computer science.

CNF Cyber Security Annual Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible through a gift from CNF Technologies Corporation.

Award: Amounts vary

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester)
Completed 30+ semester credit hours
Major: Computer Science
GPA: cumulative 2.5+ (4.0 scale)
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident from the South Texas area, excluding Austin
Must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA on file with the UTSA Office of Student Financial Aid
Preference given to first-generation students and transfer students from Alamo Colleges

Digital Defense, Inc. Endowed Scholarship for Undergraduates in Computer Science

Digital Defense, Inc., a leader in vulnerability management and threat assessment, established the financial endowment in the Department of Computer Science at UTSA to provide scholarships and support to students on the path to a software engineering or cybersecurity career. In addition, it will support UTSA and its efforts to further enhance what is already one of the most highly regarded cybersecurity programs in the nation.

Award: Amounts vary

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Undergraduate(s), enrolled at least part-time (6+ credit hours/semester)
Major: any in the Department of Computer Science with a declared concentration in cybersecurity and/or software engineering

Edward Engates Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science

This scholarship was established in loving memory of Edward Engates by his son, John Engates (1994) and daughter-in-law, Dr. Karen Engates (2010). This scholarship is awarded to upperclassmen pursuing a degree in computer science.

Award: Amounts vary

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester)
*exceptions for those who do not need to be full-time to graduate
Completed 60+ semester credit hours at UTSA
Major: Computer Science
GPA: cumulative 3.0+ (4.0 scale)
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Preference given to applicants who attended a high school in the San Antonio Metropolitan area who demonstrate financial need and are the first generation of their family to attend or graduate from college; within this preference, academic merit and financial need may be considered

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit Letters of Recommendation from two computer science faculty members
Submit 1-2 page essay describing yourself, your specific professional goals, and how you plan to pursue you goals during and after college

Enterprise Architecture Endowed Scholarship

Jacob Paul Peters endowed the Enterprise Architecture Scholarship to support undergraduate and graduate students with a declared major in the College of Sciences with an interest in the field of Enterprise Architecture.

Award: Amounts vary

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester) or
Graduate, enrolled full-time (9+ credit hours/semester)
Major: any in the College of Sciences
GPA: cumulative 3.0+ (4.0 scale)
Preference given to residents of Bexar county
Preference given to students who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA on file with the UTSA Office of Student Financial Aid

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Recipients should have an interest in the field of Enterprise Architecture and are expected to participate in networking event(s) with the San Antonio Enterprise Architecture Forum

Jessie Mann Endowed Computer Science Scholarship in Honor of Hugh Maynard

This scholarship is a permanent endowment to be used for the benefit of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Sciences.

Award: Amounts vary

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester)
*case-by-case exceptions for those who do not need to be full-time to graduate but are enrolled in least 6 credit hours
Major: Computer Science
Completed 4+ courses in Computer Science at UTSA with a GPA of 3.4+ (4.0 scale) in those courses
Automatically renewed for up to three years if all eligibility criteria are met

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit a copy of your academic transcript verifiying the completion of at least 4 Computer Science courses

Jessie Mann Endowed Computer Science Scholarship in Honor of Hugh Robert Young

This scholarship is a permanent endowment to be used for the benefit of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Sciences.

Award: Amount varies

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester)
*case-by-case exceptions for those who do not need to be full-time to graduate but are enrolled in least 6 credit hours
Major: Computer Science
Completed 4+ courses in Computer Science at UTSA with a GPA of 3.4+ (4.0 scale) in those courses
Automatically renewed for up to three years if all eligibility criteria are met

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit a copy of your academic transcript verifiying the completion of at least 4 Computer Science courses

Joey Mukherjee Endowed Scholarship for CS Majors Who Don't Run Good

Joey Mukherjee was never a fast runner, finishing most marathons between five and six hours, but having the goal was the best part of the journey. He hopes this inspires you to run a race required for the scholarship, as well as continue running for the future if the recipient finds it as enjoyable as he did.

Award: $1200

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester)
Major: Computer Science
Must have participated in a 5K or greater distance run, or similar event, within the past twelve months
Preference may be given to students who have financial need as determined by the UTSA Office of Student Financial Aid

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit proof of run participation, such as, but not limited to, copy of bib number, finishing time, or other item to show participation

Michael Maltrud Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is a permanent endowment to be used for the benefit of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Sciences.

Award: Amount varies

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester) or
Graduate, enrolled full-time (9+ credit hours/semester)
*case-by-case exceptions for those who do not need to be full-time to graduate but are enrolled in least 6 credit hours
Major: any in the College of Sciences
GPA: cumulative 3.0+ (4.0 scale)
Should be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Primary preference given to applicants who have completed 60 credit hours and are pursuing a degree in Computer Science or, if one becomes available, a teaching certificate specializing in Computer Science
Among equally qualified applicants, preference given to graduates of San Antonio's John Marshall High School
Additional preference given to students who have financial need as determined by the UTSA Office of Student Financial Aid

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit a 1-page essay describing yourself and your goals

NSF Scholarship for Service (SFS)

See specific details.

Richard L. Murphy and Mary W. Bancroft Computer Science Annual Scholarship

This scholarship supports students pursuing computer science.

Award: Amount varies

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Transfer student from a community college
Major: Computer Science
GPA: 3.0+ (4.0 scale)
Must be enrolled in one or both of the following courses, or successors, at time of award:
- Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures
Preference given to students who have financial need as determined by the UTSA Office of Student Financial Aid

Will Winsborough Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Computer Science

This is an academic based scholarship in honor of Dr. William Winsborough, UTSA professor of Computer Science. Dr. Winsborough's research was in programming languages until the late 1990s, when he started working in computer and information security and privacy. His wide range of international collaborators contributed to a thriving research program at UTSA.

Award: Amount varies

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Current Undergraduate junior or senior, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours/semester) or
Graduate, enrolled full-time (9+ credit hours/semester)
*case-by-case exceptions for those who do not need to be full-time to graduate but are enrolled in least 6 credit hours
Major: Computer Science
Open to non-resident/foreign students and Texas residents
Preference given to students engaged in research topics related to the interests of Professor Will Winsborough, such as computer and information security, programming languages, and logic programming
Preference given to graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ (4.0 scale)

Additional Support for Graduate Students

The Department of Computer Science fully supports Ph.D. students, paying tuition and fees and offering scholarships and teaching and research assistantships with a generous compensation. Teaching assistantships (TA) and research assistantships (RA) are also available for qualified Master's students.

The TA/RA financial package includes a stipend in the amount of $22,800, tuition and fees (to be paid directly on your behalf) in the amount of about $11,332, and paid health insurance up to about $3,053 per year. Together, this represents a total financial package of about $37,185 annually. This level of support is based on full-time enrollment in the graduate program and is provided to students without outside employment.