Office of Financial Assistance

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Scholarship Topics
 
Grants Performing Arts Scholarships Nursing Scholarships
McCracken Alumni Referral Scholarship (MARS) International Students & Study Abroad Optometry Scholarships
Merit Scholarships Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Pharmacy Scholarships
Academic Scholarships Undergrad. Scholarships & Fellowships Support UIW Scholarship Programs
Athletic Scholarships

Graduate Scholarships & Fellowships

 
     
 
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Grants

Grants are a type of "gift-aid."  These are financial aid funds awarded to you because UIW determined you met specific eligibility requirements.  These funds do not have to be repaid and the amount you receive is based on a combination of your financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Grant funding is limited, and we encourage you to complete and submit your FAFSA and UIW Student Information Form (SIF) as early as possible each year in order to apply for these funds.

The following grants are accepted by UIW for undergraduate students:

Students seeking a second Bachelor’s degree and graduate students are not eligible for Federal grants but may be eligible for State grants if they demonstrate need and meet specific requirements.

ADCaP and Virtual students may be eligible for Pell grants, but not state grants due to their reduced tuition. With the exception of the Federal Pell Grant, students must be registered full-time to receive grant assistance.

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Merit Scholarships

UIW is committed to rewarding the academic accomplishments of first-time freshmen and transfer students. Academic scholarships and grants are merit-based forms of financial aid. You must meet the criteria indicated below to be eligible for an academic scholarship or grant at UIW. Your transcripts and ACT and/or SAT scores will be evaluated to determine eligibility. No additional scholarship application is needed. As these scholarships and grants are merit-based, financial need is not a criterion.

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Undergraduate Academic Scholarships

Award amounts listed are per year. Students must maintain full-time enrollment to receive funds. Failure to maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 will result in permanent termination of academic scholarships and merit awards.

Second-degree seeking, non-degree seeking, re-admit, part-time students, students transferring from UIW evening or online courses, and graduate/professional students are not eligible for these awards. Merit awards are subject to change. These awards do not include room, board, laptop, books or other fees. For additional information, please contact the Admissions Office at 210-829-6005.

Freshman Awards - A freshman applicant is defined as a first-time freshman or transfer student with fewer than 24 hours of college credit. High school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores are used to determine merit awards.  The general qualifications for a freshman award are,

Transfer Awards - A transfer applicant is defined as a student who has completed 24 or more hours of college credit is considered a transfer applicant. Cumulative college GPA is used to determine merit awards. SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for applicants out of high school for more than two years.

These funds are awarded to you by the UIW Admissions Office at the time of your acceptance, and current policy states you must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (gpa) in order to renew these funds each year.  The university will maintain the renewal for all students meeting the 3.0 gpa requirement; and in addition, renewals will also be open to students that complete 75% of all coursework attempted with a 2.0 cumulative gpa.

       

The expansion in the renewal requirement ensures that students will not drop courses in order to maintain the 3.0 gpa, and will encourage students to take and complete the most challenging coursework they can.  It is a priority that students be making academic progress towards graduation, and not making scheduling or enrollment decisions around considerations towards renewing their Academic Scholarship or Award. Renewal requirements for state grants and federal grants have not been altered.  For more information, check out the UIW scholarship estimator at www.uiw.edu/admissions/scholestimators.html.

 

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McCracken Alumni Referral Scholarship (MARS)

For first-time freshman and transfer students who are nominated by a graduate of UIW.  The MARS is awarded for $1,000 for first-year only.  Interested alumni should complete the nomination form and forward it to the Alumni Office.  The deadline for nominations is February 1 of each year.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa members from accredited 2-year institutions are eligible to automatically receive the scholarship, pending membership verification and acceptance to the university.  Recipients must provide all college transcripts showing 12+ hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale and maintain continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment status at UIW for the duration of the award period. The award is renewable (up to 4 years) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

This scholarship is in addition to the generous merit awards and scholarships currently available at UIW for transfer students.  Part-time students, ADCaP, online and students with a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship.

For further information, contact the Office of Admissions at 210-829-6005.

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Athletic Scholarships

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, UIW offers athletic scholarships in a number of men's and women's sports. UIW adheres to NCAA eligibility guidelines and scholarship offers are given at the discretion of the head coach. If you are interested in the UIW athletic program, contact the Athletic Office at (210) 829-6050.

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Performing Arts Scholarships

UIW has a long tradition in the performing arts and recognizes students with extraordinary talents in the areas of art, dance, music, and theatre. Scholarships of varying amounts are available on a limited basis. Students must contact the designated department for information on audition dates.

Department

Contact

Phone

Art

Ms. Kathy Vargas

(210) 829-3853

Theatre

Dr. Robert Ball

(210) 829-3804

Music

Mr. Kevin McCollom

(210) 829-3855

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Nursing Scholarships

The UIW Nursing Department tracks a variety of nursing scholarships.  Information on these programs is posted on the Nursing Scholarships website hosted by that department.

The Baptist Health Foundation has partnered with the School of Nursing at UIW to provide six $2,500 scholarships for financially needy Master's-level nursing students who have demonstrated academic promise and are interested in pursuing a teaching career in nursing.  To apply for the 2009-10 scholarship, download the application and submit the form plus all accompanying documentation to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance.  The deadline for this application is July 15.

The FSDS Nursing Scholarship is open to students in the School of Nursing at UIW.  The program provides funding to students who demonstrate extreme financial need.  All students, including independent students (regardless of age), will have to supply their parent(s)' tax information for 2008 in order to prove eligibility.  To apply for the 2009-10 scholarship, download the application and submit the form and all accompanying documentation the UIW Office of Financial Assistance.  The deadline for this application is August 15.

The Texas Professional Nursing Scholarship is a need-based scholarship program open to students in the UWI nursing program that are Texas residencts and have demonstrated financial need.  Eligibility for this scholarship is based on the 2009-10 FAFSA and proof of Texas residency.  The 2009-10 application is not yet available.  We hope to have the application by July 15.  Once it is in, complete and submit this form and all required documentation (FAFSA and proof of residency) to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance.  The deadline for application is August 15.

 

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 Individual Development Accounts (College Savings Plans)

The City of San Antonio (COSA) is partnering with students to create Individual Development Accounts (IDA) that help students save for education and other expenses.  Eligible students who participate in the IDA can receive matching funds from COSA (invest $1 and COSA contributes $4 more) and use these funds for their education  Income and time limits apply.Visit the COSA website for more information.

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Free Online Scholarship & Fellowship Resources

The Office of Financial Assistance offers a comprehensive resource center for students to research alternative financial aid opportunities.  The resource center is equipped with computer hardware and software that allows students to transmit their FAFSA via the Internet, look for scholarships via the Internet or research specific loan information.  The resource center also allows students access to financial aid applications, scholarship applications, loan applications and other information regarding financial aid.

We also offer online workshops to help you refine your scholarship search and prepare for the application process.  (See our online workshop listings for more information.)

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Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduates 

Please note, the majority of these scholarships are also indexed in free scholarship search engines such as Fast! Web or Scholarships.Com.  We encourage all students to explore the free search engines to maximize their potential of finding a scholarship match.  If you have questions regarding any of the scholarships listed here, please contact the sponsor directly.

Note:  Items marked ** are outside scholarships (scholarships provided by sponsors other than UIW).  If you are interested in an outside scholarship, please contact the scholarship sponsor directly.

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Graduate Scholarships & Fellowships

Please note, the majority of these scholarships are also indexed in free scholarship search engines such as Fast! Web or Scholarships.Com.  We encourage all students to explore the free search engines to maximize their potential of finding a scholarship match.  If you have questions regarding any of the scholarships listed here, please contact the sponsor directly.

Note:  Items marked ** are outside scholarships (scholarships provided by sponsors other than UIW).  If you are interested in an outside scholarship, please contact the scholarship sponsor directly.

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Scholarships for Optometry Students

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Scholarships for Pharmacy Students

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Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad & International Students

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Last update 03/04/2009.