Apply for UTSA staff scholarships through Feb. 15

By Cynthia Orth
Director of Define Administrative Services

(Jan. 8, 2008)--Applications for the UTSA Staff Council Scholarships will be accepted through Feb. 15. Classified and administrative and professional employees who meet the scholarship criteria are encouraged to apply.

Scholarships of $250 will be awarded for Fall 2008 to one undergraduate and one graduate student. The council raises scholarship funds by selling bottled water at May commencement ceremonies and other events. These and other fundraising events will ensure the continuation of the scholarships.

Pick up an application at the Scholarship Office at John Peace Library Building Room 1.01.20, 1604 Campus, or download an application at the UTSA Staff Council Web site.

The download includes the scholarship criteria and application. Read more at the Staff Council Web site. Applicants must complete the application, write a biographical essay and submit them to the Scholarship Office by Feb. 15.