Honors College Scholarships

UTSA Terry Scholarship

Award: Up to the cost of attendance including tuition, fees, books and living expenses on campus (renewable)

Must be a high school senior attending a Texas high school or be a home schooled Texas resident
Must demonstrate a record of leadership and service
Must have strong academic ability as evidenced by grades and standardized test scores
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Must be unmarried and childless
Must apply for admission to UTSA by February 1
Must apply for financial aid, using the FAFSA, by March 1
Must apply for on-campus housing by March 1

Application requirements: Terry Scholarship application (available at www.utsa.edu/terryscholars, including two essays and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 1

Presidential Honors Scholarship

Award: 80 awards of $1,500 a year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Fall incoming transfer students must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

Peter T. Flawn Presidential Honors Endowed Scholarship

Award: Six awards of $2,500 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be pursuing a major in the College of Engineering or the College of Sciences
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors Course work each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors students: No additional application required

Alpha Building Corporation Endowed Honors Scholarship in Construction Science and Management

Award: One award of $500 per year (renewable)

Must be majoring in construction science and management in the College of Architecture
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

Ardow Ameduri, M.D. Honors College Scholarship

Award: One award of $400 to $600 per year (renewable)

Must have successfully completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of study at UTSA
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for current Honors students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

AT&T Inc. Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $400 to $600 per year (renewable)

Must demonstrate a spirit of volunteerism as demonstrated in resume
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

The Benjamin Dean Holt III/Holt Companies Scholarship

Award: One award of $500 to $1,200 per year (renewable)

Must be majoring in mechanical engineering
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Transfer students must have a GPA of 3.2 or above
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Maintaining minimum CUM GPA of 3.0 meets renewal criteria

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

The Catto Endowed Scholarship Fund

Award: One award of $2,500 to $3,500 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 10% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 21
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

Debbie and John T. Montford Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $$400 to $600 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

Dr. Ruskin C. Norman and Mrs. Karen Norman Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $400 to $600 per year (renewable)

Must be pursuing a major in the College of Sciences
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required.

Great Conversation Scholarship

Award: Up to 60 awards of $500 to $3,000 per year (nonrenewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Additional consideration may be given to students with 3.5 or better, multiple Honors courses, and pursuing Highest Honors

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

The Greehey Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship for First Generation Students

Award: Up to five (5) four-year awards of $2500 per year

Must be a first-generation college student
Must be an entering freshman
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be a resident and have graduated from a high school in designated counties in South Texas
Must demonstrate financial need as determined by UTSA’s Office of Student Financial Aid
Must have graduated in the top 50%, and preferably in the top 25% of their class and have a minimum SAT score of 900 or ACT score of 19
Must demonstrate leadership and community service
Must enroll in a Learning Communities course in fall of their freshman year
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

H-E-B Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $500 to $800 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

The Hixon Family Endowed Scholarship

Award: Up to two awards of $500 to $1000 per year (renewable)

Must be majoring in the College of Business
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1140 or ACT score of 25
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Transfer students must have a GPA of 3.2 or above
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Maintaining minimum CUM GPA of 3.0 meets renewal criteria

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

India Asia Association of San Antonio Endowed Scholarship Fund

Award: One award of $500 to $600 per year (renewable)

Must be a citizen or permanent resident alien of the U.S. or foreign student from India
Must submit an essay demonstrating interest in Indian culture and philosophy
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 25% of their high school class
Must be a freshman or sophomore student enrolled in the Honors College
Current must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above and maintain a class attendance rate of 95% or above
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Recipient must demonstrate academic progress toward an undergraduate degree in four years

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors students: No additional application required

Jacqueline Beretta Scholarship Fund

Award: Up to two awards of $500 to $1,250 per year (renewable)

Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the University’s Office of Financial Aid
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 10% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1175 or ACT score of 26
Transfer students must have a GPA of 3.5 or above
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Must maintain a GPA of 3.25 to be eligible for renewal

Application requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors students: No additional application required

The James W. Wagener Endowed Presidential Scholarship

Award: Up to three awards of $3,000 per year (renewable)

Must apply as a graduating senior
Must have received a bachelor’s degree from UTSA
Must plan to enroll in a UTSA graduate program as a full-time student (9 hours)
Must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better
Recipient must maintain a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0

Application requirement: Applicants must submit an application, essay, and two letters of recommendation

Application

Deadline: May 1

Jeffrey S. Peterson Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $500 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Preference will be given to students from traditionally underserved populations or who are first generation college students and are pursuing a degree in the technology fields

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. Endowed Honors Scholarship in Construction Science and Management

Award: One to two awards of $1000 to $2500 per year (renewable)

Must be majoring in construction science and management in the College of Architecture
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

Reverend Eddy and Mary Hall Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $400 to $600 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

Robert W. Flynn Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $500 to $1000 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% percent of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current and transfer Honors students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

The Sam and Ann Barshop Scholarship

Award: Up to three awards of $1,000 to $1500 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 10% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
Current students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25
Among equally qualified candidates, preference shall be given to African-American students

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

Samuel A. and Pamela R. Kirkpatrick Endowed Presdidential Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $1,000 to $1,500 per year (renewable)

Must have a record of community service and leadership, as described in a resume
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

San Antonio Federal Credit Union Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $500 to $600 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

South Texas Money Management, Ltd. Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $1,000 per year

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Additional consideration will be given to students from Mexico among equally qualified candidates

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: No additional application required

Steven and Jean Lee Endowed Scholarship

Award: One award of $1000 to $2000 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

Wells Fargo Endowed Honors Scholarship

Award: One award of $400 to $600 per year (renewable)

Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester

Application requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15

William and Salome Scanlan Endowed Scholarship

Award: Four to six awards of $5000 to $7500 per year

Must demonstrate financial need as determined by UTSA’s Office of Student Financial Aid
Must be enrolled in at least 15 hours
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors students: No additional application required

William G. and Loyce Collenback Endowed Scholarship

Award: Up to two awards of $500 to $1,250 a year (renewable)

Must have remaining financial need or not qualify for need based aid
Fall incoming freshmen must be in the top 20% of their high school class or have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Current and transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Must complete a minimum of 3 hours of Honors coursework each semester
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours)

Application requirements for incoming freshmen: Honors College application, essay and two letters of recommendation

Deadline: Feb. 15

Application requirements for current Honors and transfer students: Honors College Scholarship application, essay, resume

Deadline: May 15 and December 15