UT-Pan American Excellence and Departmental scholarships are awarded to students who have completed a UTPA Scholarship Application by the proper deadline date and who have met the criteria required by the donor.

Excellence Scholarships

The UTPA Excellence Scholarships are funded through a variety of memorials and endowments. While the criteria for receiving these scholarships and the amounts of the awards vary, all eligible students are encouraged to apply.

The University scholarship committee selects the recipients on a competitive basis, and funds are administered though the Student Financial Services Office. Scholarships are not renewable and students must apply every year.

The criteria for these scholarships are as follows:

• Most are available to all majors, min. GPA 2.5, full time enrollment
• Available to Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Most require US citizenship or Permanent Resident status. International students may also apply.
• Awards range from $500 to $3,200 annually
• Recipients are selected on a competitive basis.

Departmental Scholarships

The various departments on campus also offer scholarships based on a specific major. Scholarships are available to undergraduates and graduates and vary according to department. For a list of departmental scholarships and how to apply, check out the UTPA 2005/2006 Scholarship Guide .