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:

Pell Grants: Eligibility is based on the FAFSA and is determined by the U.S. Department of Education, students attending full-time (12-18 hours) or half-time (6-11 hours) are eligible.
Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): The SEOG is available on a limited basis to full-time (12-18 hours) students with exceptional financial need. Eligibility is based on the FAFSA, students that are Pell eligible are given funding priority
State Grants (TEG): State grants are available to assist full-time undergraduate students who have financial need. Eligibility is based on the FAFSA. Student must be a bonafide Texas resident, may not be receiving an athletic scholarship and may not be in a religious-degree seeking program.
UIW Grants: UIW grants are funded by the university and are awarded based on need. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis.

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.

Endowed Scholarships – (Deadline 03/29/2013) To be eligible for consideration in the 2013-2014 Endowed Scholarship Program, an applicant must either be a returning UIW student that has earned a minimum 3.6 GPA or a high school student that meets the Academic scholarship criteria established by the Admissions Office. Scholarships are renewable provided continued full-time enrollment and a cumulative 3.0 GPA is maintained. Award varies based on eligibility and availability of endowed funds. All applications should be submitted to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance. Download application. Contact UIW Office of Financial Assistance at 210-829-6008 or finaid@uiwtx.edu if you have questions.
Global Experience Travel Award - (Awarded first come, first serve until funds depleted) The 2013-14 Global Experience Travel Award program offers 50 awards to students for study abroad at the Heidelberg campus, 35 awards for a semester at a UIW Sister School campus and 10 for UIW Faculty led trips. To apply, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, 75% completion rate, complete a 2013-14 FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Download application. Contact UIW Office of Financial Assistance at 210-829-6008 or finaid@uiwtx.edu if you have questions.
Kemper Scholars Program - (Deadline 03/18/2013) The 2013-14 Kemper Scholars Program is now accepting applications. The Kemper Scholarship Program encourages first year students’ appreciation of the liberal arts while providing experiences, contacts, and training that may lead to careers in administration or business. Scholars will receive scholarship grants from $2,000-$6,000 per year for their second, third and fourth years of college. Scholars will also receive summer project grants following their sophomore and junior years of college. Applicants should have a commitment to the liberal arts and be open to exploring careers in organizational leadership and management in business or the nonprofit sector. This scholarship is normally awarded to liberal arts, business, mathematics, performing arts or similar majors. Download information sheet, Part I Application anda Part II Application (Essay). Contact Dean Sandy McMakin at 210-805-3005 if you have questions.
Lo Bello of San Antonio Scholarship - For undergraduate women with financial need. Preference given to single parents. All applications should be submitted to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance. Applications for 2013-14 are not yet available.
Pat & Dorothy Legan Scholarship - For undergraduate students whom demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. All applications should be submitted to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance. Applications for 2013-14 are not yet available.

Udall Scholarship - The merit-based Udall Scholarship is available to eligible UIW students who are insterested int he environment, tribal policy or Native American health care. Eligible students include UIW sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better who are pursuing full-time study. Applicants must be US Citizens, US nationals or permanent US residents. Please note, only Native Americans and Alaska Natives are eligible to apply in tribal public policy or Native American health care. Native American students studying tribal public policy or Native health do not need to demonstrate committment to the environment. Students pursuing environmentally related careers do not need to be Native American nor do they have to demonstrate a commitment to tribal public policy or Native health. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Jean Loden at 210-832-3211 or jloden@uiwtx.edu.
SALE Scholarship - Each year the University of the Incarnate Word recognizes 10 undergraduate students as San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholars. These students are selected according to the criteria set by the SALE program (please view application for requirements). All applications should be submitted to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance. Applications for 2013-14 are not yet available.

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UIW Scholarships & Merit-Based Awards, 2011-12

The University of the Incarnate Word recognizes the academic achievement of freshman and transfer applicants by offering merit-based aid. Academic transcripts and ACT and/or SAT scores are evaluated during the admissions process, at which time eligibility for merit aid is determined.

Freshman Awards - A freshman applicant is defined as a first-time freshman or transfer student with fewer than 24 hours of college credit. The awards listed below provide information about the funds available for our merit-based programs, as well as additional funds secured through the FAFSA .

Presidential Scholarship -- $12, 000 + (per year) - The average profile of a presidential scholar consists of a high school GPA of 3.88 with an ACT average of 26 or SAT average of 1214. Presidential scholarship recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this scholarship) up to $22,000.
Deans Scholarship -- $10,000 (per year) -The average profile of a deans' scholar consists of a high school GPA of 3.73 with an ACT average of 23 or SAT average of 1082. Dean scholarship recipiens who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this scholarship) up to $21,000.
Distinguished Scholar Award -- $8,000 (per year) - The average profile of a distinguished scholar consists of a high school GPA of 3.55 with an ACT average of 20 or SAT average of 956. Distinguished scholar award recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this award) up to $20,000.
Achievement Award -- $5,000 (per year) - The average profile of an achievement award recipient consists of a high school GPA of 3.27 with an ACT average of 18 or SAT average of 879. Achievement award recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this award) up to $15,000.
Awards for Graduates of Catholic High Schools
- Students classified as first-time freshmen and who have graduated from Incarnate Word High School (San Antonio) or St. Anthony’s High School (San Antonio) are eligible for the Archbishop Gomez Scholarship, worth $3,000 per year ($12,000 over four years). This is in addition to an academic scholarship or award.
- Students classified as first-time freshmen and who have graduated from Pope John Paul II High School (Corpus Christi) are eligible for the Bishop Carmody Scholarship, worth $3000 per year ($12,000 over four years). This is in addition to an academic scholarship or award.
- Students classified as first-time freshmen and who have graduated from a Catholic high school other than Incarnate Word High School (San Antonio), St. Anthony’s High School (San Antonio), or Pope John Paul II High School (Corpus Christi) are eligible for the Archbishop Gomez Scholarship, worth $2,000 per year ($8,,000 over four years). This is in addition to an academic scholarship or award.

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.

Presidential Scholarship -- $8,000 (per year) - Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or greater are eligible for the Presidential Transfer Scholarship. Presidential scholarship recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including scholarships) up to $15,000.
Deans Scholarship -- $7,000 (per year) - Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 2.90 - 3.49 are eligible for the Dean's Scholarship. Dean scholarship recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this scholarship) up to $14,000.
Distinguished Scholar Award -- $6,000 (per year) - Transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 - 2.89 are eligible for the Distinguished Scholar Award. Distinguished scholar award recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this scholarship) up to $12,000.
Achievement Award -- $2,000 (per year) - Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 2.74 and below are eligible for the Achievement Award. Achievement award recipients who filed a FAFSA and demonstrated need received total gift aid (including this scholarship) up to $11,000.
Phi Theta Kappa - Each Phi theta Kappa member from an accredited 2-year institution will be awarded $2,000. Recipients must be current member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.45 or higher. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 210-829-6005.

Academic scholarship funds for incoming freshmen and transfer students are awarded to you by the UIW Admissions Office at the time of your acceptance and may be used to offset the costs of tuition only. 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.

Upgrade Your Aid Scholarship - The UIW Upgrade Your Aid program is available to main campus, undergraduate students who have at least a 3.2 GPA and were enrolled full time (12 hours fall/12 hours spring) in the prior year. The value of the Upgrade Your Aid Scholarship is $1,000 per year; and will be awarded automatically to students who meet the GPA/enrollment qualifications at the end of the spring term.

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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/Fine 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	E-Mail
Fine Arts	Ms. Kathy Vargas	(210) 829-3853	vargask@uiwtx.edu
Theatre	Dr. Robert Ball	(210) 829-3804	ball@uiwtx.edu
Music	Mr. William Gokelman	(210) 829-3848	gokelamn@uiwtx.edu
Marching Band	Mr. Ferd Vollmar	(210) 829-6066	vollmar@uiwtx.edu

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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 Cortez 63 Nursing Scholarship is open students who have been accepted into the BSN, MSN or DNP program in the Ila Fay Miller School of Nursing. Eligible applicants must be Texas residents of Mexican descent; must have a completed 2012-13 FAFSA on file and demonstrate financial need. The deadline for applying for the 2012-13 academic year is November 15, 2012. (this program is now closed).

The Baptist Health Foundation has partnered with the School of Nursing at UIW to provide scholarships for financially needy students in both the Master's and DNP nursing programs who have demonstrated academic promise and are interested in pursuing a teaching career in nursing. The deadline for applying for the 2012-13 academic year is August 1, 2012. (this program is now closed)

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Veterans Scholarships

Admiral Mike Boorda Loan Program: No-interest loans range from $500 to $3,000 per academic year for students enrolled in either the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) or Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP).

AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships: The scholarships require students to have some connection to the U.S. Armed Forces, either as an active-duty, veteran, spouse or dependent. Many of AFCEA’s 146 chapters also provide scholarships, grants and tuition assistance for aspiring engineers, technicians, programmers, military personnel and government officials. Financial assistance is made available for students living or attending school within each chapter's local community. http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/military/

Air Force Aid Society General H. H. Arnold Education grant Program: Provides $2000 grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel for their undergraduate studies.

AMVETS Scholarships and Tuition Discounts: AMVETS annually awards scholarships to veterans/active military, their sons, daughters or grandchildren. A son, daughter or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students and veterans pursuing a higher education. http://amvets.org/programs/scholarships

Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Program: Scholarship programs for dependent children of soldiers on federal active duty, retired, or deceased whie inactive or retired status, spouses of active duty soldiers assigned to and living in overseas commands, and need-based education assistance for spouses of active duty and retired Army soldiers, and widows(ers) of Army soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status and who are residing in the United States.

Army Women’s Foundation: The Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship program recognizes the importance of education and helping recipients to achieve their educational goals. The Legacy Scholarship program offers financial support toward community college coursework and undergraduate degrees to Army women and their lineal descendants. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service and need. www.awfdn.org/programs/legacyscholarships

Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship The Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance and recognition to an active duty Air Force full time guard or reserve (officer or enlisted) person who is pursuing a Master's degree in a non-technical field.

Coast Guard Exchange System: Recognizing the value of education and the benefits it brings to the Coast Guard Family, the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program was established to provide additional financial resources to dependent children of Coast Guard personnel embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. Annually a $1,500 scholarship is awarded to the outstanding applicant, $750 to the first runner-up, and $500 to the second runner-up. Scholarships are awarded on a one-time basis. www.uscg.mil/mwr/hqrec/CGESScholarshipProgram.asp

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Education (CGMA): Provides essential financial aid to the entire Coast Guard family, primarily through interest-free loans, grants and financial counseling.

Freedom Alliance Scholarships: Students are eligible if they are the dependent child (under the age of 26 at the time of application) of an active duty service member who was killed or permanently disabled (100% VA rating) as the result of an operational mission or training accident, or who is currently certified as POW or MIA. The applicant must also be a senior in high school, a high school graduate or currently enrolled full time in an institution of higher learning, including colleges, universities, or vocational schools.

Lt Col Romeo and Josephine Bass Ferretti Scholarship This scholarship is made possible by a bequest from the estate of Lt Col Romeo and Josephine Bass Ferretti and was established for minor dependents of Air Force active duty, Reserve or Air National Guard enlisted airmen pursuing an undergraduate degree in the area of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The recipients will be selected based upon high academic standards, good character and financial need.

Marine Corps Scholarship Scholarship Foundation: Open to sons or daughters of: active duty, reserve or veteran U.S. Marines; U.S. Marines who served at least 90 days and received an Honorable discharge, Medical Discharge or were killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsmen who are currently attached to a Marine Unit or were attached to a Marine Unit; or U.S. Navy Corpsmen who were attached to a Marine unite and have received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or were killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Scholarshis are limited to undergraduate studies and income limits do apply.

Michael Wilson Scholarship This scholarship program was created by the Air Force Association, in partnership with Brian Wilson, to fund the Michael Wilson Scholarship. Two (2) scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each will be awarded to highly qualified AFROTC cadets, entering into their junior or senior year

Military.com Scholarship Finder: http://aid.military.com/scholarship/search-for-scholarships.do

Military Spouse Career Advancement (MyCAA) Program: Spouses may qualify for tuition assistance through the Military Spouse Career Advancement (MyCAA) Program.

National Military Family Association - Military Spouse Scholarships : Scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to military spouses to obtain professional certification or training, complete a two- or four-year degree, or attend graduate school.

National Resource Directory: Get information on government and private sector tuition assistance, scholarships and financial aid for Service Members, Veterans and their family members.

NMCRS Gold Star Scholarship Programs: Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500 per academic year for a child (under age of 23) of a Sailor or Marine who died while serving on active duty or an unremarried spouse of a Navy or Marine Corps service member who died while serving on active duty.

Samsung American Legion Scholarship: Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996, meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War. http://legion.org/scholarships/samsung

Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy Centennial Scholarship Program: Administered by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), these scholarships are designated for combat wounded or injured veterans who have chosen to serve their country again by entering the teaching profession.

Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP): A need-based, no-interest loan, available ot Navy and Marine Corps spouses residing with their active duty service member sponsor, while stationed outside the fifty United States. STAP no interest loans are available for part-time and full-time undergraduate and graduate studies.

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: The American Legion wants to ensure higher education is a possibility for children whose parents have been killed while serving our country. http://legion.org/scholarships/legacy

Tillman Military Scholars Program: Open to veteran and active servicemembers of both pre- and post-9/11 service who wish to further their education, including dependents of servicemembers (children under the age of 30 or spouses).

Travers Loan Program: Provides need-based financial assistance for full-time undergraduate students who are children of active duty sailers and Marines (including Reservists while on active dty over 90 days), children of retired sailors and Marines, and spouses of active duty sailors and Marines residing within the 50 United States.

Veterans of America Internship Support Program: Provides student veterans with a monthly stipend to offset the financial burden of an unpaid internship. Students must: be committed to an internship for at least one semester; desire to explore career opportunities in their major/field of interest; maintain a high level of academic excellence; be a post 9/11 student veteran; possess a GPA of 3.3 or higher; and have at least one semester left prior ot graduation.

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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. Contact information was provided by the sponsor and is current as of 11/03/2010.

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.)

American Dietetic Association Scholarships (for students in Nutrition, Food Science or Dietetics)
Cafe College
Careers and Colleges
College Net
Disability Resources
Fast! Web
Findtuition.Com
Free College Scholarships
Grants Net
High Five Scholarships
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Latino College Dollars
Military.Com Scholarship Finder (scholarship search engine for military/veterans)
Nursing Scholarships*US (scholarship resources for nurses)
New Futuro (for Hispanic Students)
Scholarships.Com
Scholarship America
The College Board

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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). Contact information was provided by the sponsor and is current as of 11/03/2010. If you are interested in an outside scholarship, please contact the scholarship sponsor directly.

No Deadline Specified (contact program sponsor for details)

Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund** (college juniors pursuing a degree in a business-related field)
Alamo City Republican Women** ( political science, government, history, media, journalism or elementary education)
Army Emergency Relief** (scholarships for the spouse/dependent children of soldiers)
Executive Women International ASIST Scholarship** (return form to UIW OFA)
Lackland AFD African American Heritage Committee (call 210-671-2511)
Lackland Officers' Spouses' Club** (for high school seniors and military spouses)
Les Dames d'Escoffier** (women studying nutrition/food science, wine, agriculture or hospitality)
Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship** (call 210-828-9921)
San Antonio Youth Education Scholarships** (SA YES)
Southwest Airlines** (Free Air Travel for College Students)
Tall Club International** (for women over 5'10" and men over 6'2", must be 21 or younger, contact San Antonio Chapter)
Texas Association of Broadcasters** (broadcast journalism)
Women Professionals in Government** (undergraduate students from Houston area)
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Scholarships**
Air Force Commissaries Scholarships for Military Children Program**
Akademos/TextbookX.com Essay Scholarship**
American Architectural Foundation Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program** (undergraduates in NAAB accredited architecture programs)
American Association of Critical Care Nurses**
American Association of University Women** (scholarships for women)
American Chemical Society** (students in chemical sciences)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants** (students in accounting programs)
American Meteorological Society**
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting**
Atlas Shrugged Scholarship** (Ayn Rand Institute)
Big Sun Athletics** (student athletes)
BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center** (migrant workers and their children)
Brown Foundation Scholarship Program for Educational Quality and Excellence** (minority students with junior standing)
Career Fitters** (general, requires 2.5 GPA)
Chevrolet Excellence in Education** (hispanic students)
Coca-Cola Scholarships**
Congressional Hispanic Caucus** (hispanic students)
Cosmo Magazine Girl of the Year Scholarship** (for women up to age 25)
Critical Language Scholarships** (National Security Languge Initiative)
DAR National Society** (students enrolled in history, political science, economics, government or nursing)
Davis-Putter Scholarships** (students who are active participants in the struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues)
Elder and Leemauer University Writing Scholarship**
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Prize in Ethics**
Elks National Foundation** (full-time, students under age 23)
Ford Motor Company/HENAAC Scholars Program** (hispanic students majoring in computer science)
Fridell Memorial Scholarship**
Fund for Veterans' Education** (Scholarships for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan)
Gates Millennium Scholars**
GFOA Scholarships for Accounting & Finance**
HACU scholarships**
Haltom Educational Fund** (students pursuing careers in information or records management)
Harvest of Hope** (children of migrant workers)
Independent Women's Forum Essay Scholarship** (full-time, female students)
Indian Health Service Scholarships** (for American Indians and Alaskan natives enrolling in pre-nursing and pre-pharmacy)
Institute for Humane Studies** (scholarships, fellowships and internships for students pursuing research supportive of a freer society)
JP Morgan Launching Leaders Scholarshp Program** (minority sophomores studying finance)
Lagrant Foundation** (minority students in advertising, marketing or public relations)
Lilly's Focus on Your Possibilities Scholarship** (for adults with ADHD)
Mas Family Scholarships** (students of Cuban descent)
NASA MUST Scholarship**
National Association of Hispanic Journalists** (for Latino students enrolled in journalism programs)
National Association of Hispanic Nurses** (Hispanic students in nursing)
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program**
National Hispanic Press Foundation** (for Latino students enrolled in journalism programs)
NextGen Network, Ink.** (African American students preparing for leadership rolls in corporate America)
New York Diamond Sutra Recitation Group/KSCPP Essay Scholarship**
Olive W. Garvey Fellowship**
Oncology Nursing Society**
Orphan Foundation of America** (foster care/adopted students)
Ozarka Every Drop Counts Scholarship**
Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship** (students who seek experience in HIV-related public policy and government affairs)
Point Foundation, The** (National LGBT Scholarships)
Ronald McDonald House Scholarship** (undergraduate students)
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship** (applicants should be sophomores or juniors)
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Sigma Iota Alpha ExcellenSIA in Education Scholarship**
Sodexho Scholarship** (for hispanic students)
Soros Fellowships for New Americans** (students who are "new" Americans)
Surety Association of America** (full-time enrolled, minority students majoring in accounting, business, finance, insurance or risk management)
Target Scholarships**
Tafford Uniforms Co.** (nursing scholarships)
Texas Music Coalition Scholarships**
Truman Scholarship Foundation** (students preparing for careers in government)
Tylenol Scholarships** (for healthcare students... use TYLN as the access code)
Udall Foundation** (scholarships/internships/fellowships for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives with interests in conserving ecology)
United Negro College Fund**
Univision** (bilingual, hispanic students)
VA Mortgage Center Scholarship** (open to current and prospective ROTC program students, active-duty military personnel who plan to attend college, and honorably discharged veterans of the United States military)
Wal-Mart Scholarships**
Wayne V. Black Scholarship** (students working towards a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, project management, law, political science or telecommunications)
Xerox Corporation Minority Scholarship Fund** (minority students)
Corporation for National & Community Service**
Community Service**
Learn and Serve America**

Rolling Deadlines (various application periods throughout the year)

AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Schoalrships for UIW Nursing Students** (nursing)
Army ROTC** (must be in UIW ROTC, contact LTC. dakins at 210-832-3210 or 210-463-3415)
Air Force ROTC** (must be in UIW ROTC, contact Maj. Anthony Blevins at 210-458-5620)
Communities Foundation of Texas** (requirements and deadlines vary by program)
Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Scholarships** (nursing only, requirements and deadlines vary by program)
Hispanic College Fund (Latino students)
Hispanic Heritage Foundation (Latino undergraduates)
Hispanic Scholarship Consortium** (Hispanic students in higher education)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund**
San Antonio Area Foundation** (requirements and deadlines vary by program)
Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarships** (requirements and deadlines vary by program)
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships** (requirements and deadlines vary by program)
Texas Department of Rural Affairs** (Health Service Schoalrships and Loan Repayment Programs, deadlines vary by program)

January Deadlines

n/a

February Deadlines

Bivins Foundation Scholarships** 02/10 (for students preparing to work in Christian ministry)
Gridiron Scholarship** 02/11 (students in journalism)
Lorelle Scholarship Fund** 02/20 (for high school juniors/seniors in Harris and Fort Bend Counties)
Assistance League of San Antonio** 02/27(college juniors and seniors only)
Buick Achievers Scholarship** (02/29) (for high school seniors and college undergraduates planning to major in engineering/technology or select design and business related programs)

March Deadlines

UIW NSF Mathematics Scholars Program 03/01 ( For incoming math majors and current UIW students who have declared mathematics as a major as of the Fall 2009. Must meet all admissions requirements, have a 2.7 GPA for all college work or an average of 82% for high school work, must submit a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.)
San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame** 03/15 (open to female residents of Bexar County)
UIW Endowed Scholarships 03/16 (To be eligible for consideration in the 2009-2010 Endowed Scholarship Program, an applicant must either be a returning UIW student that has earned a minimum 3.6 GPA or a high school student that meets the Academic scholarship criteria established by the Admissions Office. Scholarships are renewable provided continued full-time enrollment and a cumulative 3.0 GPA is maintained. Award varies based on eligibility and availability of endowed funds.)
Helen Pearson Scholarship** 03/16 (Sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha and the March of Dimes-for students pursuing programs in perinatal healthcare)
UIW McGowan Scholarship 03/21 (For more information, contact Dianne Wetsel at (210) 829-3181 or wetsel@uiwtx.edu. Requirements to be awarded the scholarship include: Business major, Junior or senior standing, Full time student, Recommended by a HEB School of Business and Administration faculty member, Minimum GPA of 3.0, Completion of the application form, Submission of 2 essays. Student may not have, nor subsequently accept, any other scholarship or award that, when combined with the McGowan award, will provide a benefit greater than one year’s tuition, This award is for the 2008-09 academic year only, This award is forfeited if the student transfers to another major field or another institution.)
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas** 03/31 (for prior girl scouts)
Rey Feo Scholarship, Inc.**03/31

April Deadlines

iModules Educational Scholarship Program** 04/15
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas** (San Antonio Chapter)** 04/24 (Hispanic women who are high school seniors and will be entering college in the upcoming Fall term or Hispanic women already enrolled in college)
SellUsedBooks.Com Essay Contest** 04/30

May Deadlines

Hispanic Women of North Texas** (05/06) Hispanic women from Bexar County
Wootan Grant** 05/22 (students with financial need)

June Deadlines

NCLR/Best Buy Children's Foundation Ermerging Latino Leaders Scholarship** 06/01 (open to graduating, Hispanic high school seniors throughout the U.S.)
Chi Rho's Fr. Tito Sammut Scholarship** 06/14 (must be active in the Catholic faith and meet other requirements)
Catholic Health Association of Texas** 06/26 (scholarships for students in health career programs)
CableTV Scholarship** 06/30 (essay context open to new and enrolled students)
ASCO Numatics ** 06/30 (scholarships for students in engineering)

July Deadlines

American Council of the Blind of Texas** 07/02 (scholarships for the blind or visually impaired)
Texas Association of Developing Colleges/Urban Scholarship Fund** 07/07
Japan-American Society of San Antonio** 07/15 (for students interested in Japanese studies; may be used for study abroad to Japan)
San Antonio Personnel Management Association Scholarship** 07/31(sophomores, juniors and seniors)

August Deadlines

September Deadlines

Texas Parks and Wildlife Association/SALE Scholarship** 09/30 (must be first year freshman majoring in natural resources or related field)

October Deadlines

Texas Garden Clubs Scholarship** 10/01 (must be at least a college junior majoring in horticulture or a related field)
AES Scholarships** 10/06
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship** 10/10 (women education majors)
Texas Music Coalition** 10/28 (music studies)

November Deadlines

Rankin Foundation Scholarships for Women ** application period opens 11/01, deadline unspecified
Sol Schwarz and Associates Accounting Scholarship** 11/15 (must be college junior or senior in accounting program)
Women in Transportation/Sharon Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships** 11/08 (may be extended based on number of applicants, contact sponsor for details) (undergraduate students pursuing degrees that would allow them to work in a transportation-related field, such as transportation, engineering, planning, fnance or logistics)

December Deadlines

NILRR/Applegate/Jackson Parks Scholarship for Future Educators**12/15 (educators)
NILRR/Wm. Ruggles Scholarship** 12/15 (journalism)

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Graduate Scholarships & Fellowships

AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Schoalrships for UIW Nursing Students** (rotating deadlines)
American Association of University Women** (scholarships for women)
American Education Research Association** (research grants and doctoral fellowships)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants** (students in accounting programs)
American Meteorological Society** (scholarships and graduate fellowships)
American Philosophical Foundation** (research grants and fellowships)
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting** (master's level students)
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio 08/01 (open to graduate students in nutrition; graduate nursing students, both MSN and DNP; PharmD, OD; and DPT)
Career Fitters** (general, requires 2.5 GPA)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus** (hispanic students)
Cosmo Magazine Girl of the Year Scholarship** (for women up to age 25)
Critical Language Scholarships** (National Security Languge Initiative)
Dan David Prize** (doctoral and postdoctoral students with proven academic excellence in the areas of the humanities, arts, sciences, public services and business)
Davis-Putter Scholarships** (students who are active participants in the struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues)
Department of Energy (research grants and fellowships)
Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship (students in a 5th year program pursuing coursework for CPA certification... application must be returned to UIW Office of Financial Assistance and funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis). Please completed all of the following and submit this information, along with a copy of the verification of registration for the CPA exam you received from the Texas State Board of Public Accounting to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance (a) application (b) proof of Texas residency (c) FAFSA. The application deadline is 09/30/2011. All materials must be submitted together in order for application to be considered..
Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities** (pre-doctoral, dissertation, and post-doctoral fellowships for minority students demonstrating promise for future achievement as scholars, resarchers and teachers in institutions of higher education)
Ford Motor Company/HENAAC Scholars Program** (hispanic students majoring in computer science)
Fund for Veterans' Education** (Scholarships for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan)
GFOA Scholarships for Accounting & Finance**
HACU scholarships**
Haltom Educational Fund** (students pursuing careers in information or records management)
Hispanic College Fund** (Latino students)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund**
Institute for Humane Studies** (scholarships, fellowships and internships for students pursuing research supportive of a freer society)
Institute of Management Accountants** (students in finance and accounting)
Javits Fellowship Program** (for graduate students undertaking the MFA or doctoral study in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences)
La Unidad Latina Foundation, Inc.** (for Latino students)
Lagrant Foundation** (minority students in advertising, marketing or public relations)
Lilly's Focus on Your Possibilities Scholarship** (for adults with ADHD)
Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation** (students pursuing teacher ceritification who are planning to teach American history, government or social studies at the secondary level)
Mas Family Scholarships** (students of Cuban descent)
Msgr. Larry Droll Scholarship** (for theology or religious studies)
NABA National Scholarship** (minority students in accounting, finance or business)
National Association of Hispanic Journalists** (for first year graduate students enrolled in journalism programs)
National Association of Hispanic Nurses** (Hispanic students in nursing)
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program**
National Hispanic Press Foundation** (for Latino students enrolled in journalism programs)
National Science Foundation** (research grants and fellowships)
NextGen Network, Ink.** (African American students preparing for leadership rolls in corporate America)
New York Diamond Sutra Recitation Group/KSCPP Essay Scholarship**
NILRR/Wm. Ruggles Scholarship** (journalism)
Olive W. Garvey Fellowship**
Oncology Nursing Society** (scholarships and research grants/fellowships)
Orphan Foundation of America** (foster care/adopted students)
Ozarka Every Drop Counts Scholarship**
Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship** (students who seek experience in HIV-related public policy and government affairss
Research for the Future** (doctoral dissertation fellowships)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation** (research grants and fellowships)
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities**
Sigma Iota Alpha ExcellenSIA in Education Scholarship**
Sloan Foundation** (graduate research grants and fellowships
Sol Schwarz and Associates Accounting Scholarship**
Soros Fellowships for New Americans** (students who are "new" Americans)
Spencer Foundation** (research grants and fellowships)
Target Scholarships**
Tafford Uniforms Co.** (nursing scholarships)
Texas Music Coalition Scholarships**
Truman Scholarship Foundation* (students preparing for careers in government)
Tylenol Scholarships** (for healthcare students... use TYLN as the access code)
Udall Foundation** (scholarships/internships/fellowships for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives with interests in conserving ecology)
United Negro College Fund**
Wal-Mart Scholarships**
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation** (dissertation fellowships for students working on original and significant research about women or on a study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences)
Xerox Corporation Minority Scholarship Fund**

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Scholarships for Optometry Students

American Academy of Optometry** (scholarships and fellowships for optometry students)
American Optometric Association Foundation Scholarships** (must be 3rd year student member of AOSA)
Association of Seventh-Day Adventist Optometrists** (optometric student scholarship for 3rd year students)
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio 08/01 (open to graduate students in nutrition; graduate nursing students, both MSN and DNP; PharmD, OD; and DPT)
Indian Health Service Scholarships** (scholarships for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives enrolled in pre-optometry or optometry)
Transitions Healthy Sight for Life Scholarship** (project-based, must be focused on patient care)
Varilux Student Grant** (3rd and 4th year optometry students, e-mail company for details)

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Scholarships for Pharmacy Students

Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation** (female doctoral students)
AFPE Scholarships and Fellowships**
American Federation for Aging Research**
American Institute for the History of Pharmacy**
American Pharmacists Association Foundation**
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio 08/01 (open to graduate students in nutrition; graduate nursing students, both MSN and DNP; PharmD, OD; and DPT).
Costco Pharmacy Scholarships**
Epilepsy Foundation** (pre-doctoral research fellowships)
Garden Club of America** (Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany and GCA Award in Tropical Botany)
Indian Health Service Scholarship** (for American Indian or Alaskan natives enrolling in pre-pharmacy)
International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons (2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students) - to apply, send a SASE along with a letter stating the field of study and present level, to the Director at the following address: Fred Cannon, Box 1310, Brookhaven MS 3960.2
National Community Pharmacist Association (NACPA) Foundation - to apply contact: Beverly Martin, Foundation Administrative Assistant, NACPA, PO Box 25334, Alexandria VA 22313.
National Research Council**
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation**
Texas Pharmacy Foundation**
U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) Fellowship Program**
Walgreen's Educational Assistance Programs**

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Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad & International Students

Carlos Alvarez Scholarship for UIW Students Studying Abroad (Applicants must have declared a major or minor in International Studies, have a good academic record and submit an essay. Visit the UIW Study Abroad Office or the UIW Center for International Studies (Amb. James Creagan) for an application and other details.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan**
Canadian Studies Program** (funding for graduate students to pursue research in Canada)
Center for Medical Tourism Research Travel Abroad Scholarship (funding for UIW students to pursue study in in Heidelberg, Germany)
DAAD Grants & Scholarships for Study in Germany**
Global Experience Travel Award - (Awarded first come, first serve until funds depleted) The 2013-14 Global Experience Travel Award program offers 50 awards to students for study abroad at the Heidelberg campus, 35 awards for a semester at a UIW Sister School campus and 10 for UIW Faculty led trips. To apply, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, 75% completion rate, complete a 2013-14 FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Download application. Contact UIW Office of Financial Assistance at 210-829-6008 or finaid@uiwtx.edu if you have quesitons.
Gillman International Scholarship for Study Abroad**
International Student Scholarship Info**
Japan-American Society of San Antonio** (for students interested in Japanese studies; may be used for study abroad to Japan)
Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship**
Rotary Club Ambassadorial Scholarships**

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