Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values of the donor. Scholarships can be based on merit, need, demographics, degree program, athletic ability, etc. They do not need to be repaid.
Review and Submit Optional Forms :
STEP 4
Contact Financial Aid for any needed forms and worksheets. All Financial Aid forms must be on file and reflect correct information no later than the last class day of the term for which you are applying. You cannot receive payment if you are not currently enrolled.
Required documentation for your file should be completed by the priority deadline to ensure award determination by the appropriate term. Applications completed after the dates listed below will be processed on a "first completed, first awarded" basis. If the priority deadline is not met, other arrangements must be made for the payment of your initial fees. To view payment options offered visit Student Billing, select payment options, then select Payment Plans.
Priority Deadlines
Meeting the priority deadline ensures your file is reviewed as quickly as possible for upcoming semesters. Applications are processed on a first-completed, first-awarded basis. Students should check myUHV and UHV email regularly for status updates.
- Fall - March 15
- Spring - October 15
- Summer - March 15
Scholarships
UHV only requires ONE scholarship application to qualify. There are currently more than 50 scholarships available with varying requirements.
View the complete list of scholarships.
Scholarships for Freshmen
Commitment Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Alkek Scholarship
M. G. Lillie A. Johnson Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for Transfers
Transfer Scholarship
$1000 High-Achieving Transfer Scholarship
Cullen Leadership Scholarship
Achieve Your Dreams Endowed Scholarship
International Students
Before exploring the list of international scholarships, it's important to note that international students are individuals in the U.S. under non-immigrant F and J visas. If you hold other non-immigrant visa statuses (such as A visa, H, L, and others), you may qualify for TAFSA aid if you meet the minimum requirements. However, students with refugee or asylee status are not classified as international students.
International students on non-immigrant visa statuses are not eligible to apply for Federal Financial Aid. Instead, students with F and J visas can seek opportunities through the International Program Scholarships.
Scholarships for International
International Merit Scholarship
International Cultural Scholarship
Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Gunasekera International Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships for First Gen
Achieve Your Dreams Scholarship
Agess LLC Endowed Scholarship
A.E. & Myrtle Gunn York Scholarship
President Students Come First Endowment Scholarship
Scholarships for Adults
Alkek Scholarship
Johnson Foundation Scholarship
Margin of Excellence Scholarship
Transfer Scholarship
Federal Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships
To learn more about applying for financial aid, types of financial aid, and keeping your financial aid, please watch our Financial Aid Orientation video.