New Student Scholarships and Aid Opportunities
UIW is committed to providing educational opportunities to students from all backgrounds—regardless of financial means. There are thousands of grants and scholarships available to students of all majors.
- 99% of our full-time, first-time in college students receive some type of grant/scholarship aid, with an average amount awarded of $24,651.
- About $212 million is awarded from all sources in Fall 2022.
For a full list of scholarship opportunities at UIW, visit the Scholarship Resources page.
Freshman Scholarships
First-time freshman students are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application. These scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA.
Freshman Academic Scholarships range between $7,000 - $20,000 per year effective the upcoming fall, and are renewable for up to four years.
| Scholarship | Amount |
|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | $20,000 per year |
| Provost Scholarship | $15,000 per year |
| Dean's Scholarship | $12,000 per year |
| Distinguished Scholarship | $10,000 per year |
| UIW Achievement Award | $7,000 per year |
UIW offers an additional $2,000 per year scholarship for any student graduating from a Catholic high school. There is no separate application for this award. Accepted students from Catholic high schools will automatically receive the scholarship.
The valedictorian from St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) is eligible to receive a full tuition four-year scholarship to attend UIW. To receive the scholarship, the valedictorian must enroll at UIW the fall semester immediately following graduation from SACHS.
Eligibility Terms and Conditions
Eligibility and renewal of the UIW SACHS Valedictorian Scholarship requires full-time UIW main campus (Broadway) enrollment. The scholarship is valid for a maximum of eight total semesters, comprised of four fall semesters and four spring semesters. This scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment. The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading to a first-time bachelor’s degree only. Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon the student remaining in good standing and meeting satisfactory academic progress, defined as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each fall and spring semester and continuous fall/spring enrollment is required.
The scholarship is for tuition only and does not include an award for university fees. The scholarship may be reduced or discontinued if the student receives other aid that results in exceeding the full tuition rate or fails to meet eligibility requirements. This scholarship may not be stacked with other UIW institutional aid. The student remains eligible to receive non-UIW scholarships, which may be applied to other expenses, such as student housing. Any unused portion of this award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW. UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year.
Scholarship Awarding
The scholarship will be posted to the student’s financial aid award once the student’s final high school transcript is received evidencing the valedictorian status and shall be renewed annually so long as the student continues to meet eligibility factors.
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer students who are completing their first undergraduate degree and who have completed at least 24 credit hours at an accredited university are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application. These scholarships are awarded based on GPA. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate coursework. Transfer students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Transfer Academic scholarships, effective for the Fall 2024 semester, range between $13,000 - $17,000 per year, and are renewable for up to four years.
| Scholarship | Dollar Amount | GPA Range |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | $17,000 | 3.5+ |
| Dean's Scholarship | $15,000 | 2.9 - 3.49 |
| Distinguished Scholarship | $13,000 | 2.5 - 2.89 |
Each Phi Theta Kappa member from an accredited 2-year institution will be awarded $2,000 per year. The recipient must be a current member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Recipients will need to present their certificate to be awarded. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
The University of the Incarnate Word has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2024 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor's degree, with their most recent 24 credit hours from Alamo Colleges and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, will be awarded $2,000 per year in addition to other transfer academic scholarships awarded. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Students graduating from Healy Murphy who have earned an associate degree from an Alamo Community College and are admissible to UIW are offered the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at UIW and have all unmet tuition expenses covered after the application of all available state, federal and institutional awards.
Eligibility Terms and Conditions
To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must be admissible to UIW and submit a FAFSA. Eligibility and renewal of covered tuition requires full-time UIW main campus (Broadway) enrollment. The scholarship is valid for a maximum of eight total semesters comprising four fall semesters and four spring semesters. The scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment. The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading up to a first-time bachelor's degree only. Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon the student annually submitting the FAFSA, remaining in good standing, and meeting satisfactory academic progress, defined as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each fall and spring semester and continuous fall/spring enrollment is required.
The scholarship is for tuition only and does not include an award for university fees. The scholarship may be reduced or discontinued if the student receives other aid that results in exceeding the full tuition rate or fails to meet eligibility requirements. The student remains eligible to receive non-UIW scholarships, which may be applied to other expenses, such as student housing. Any unused portion of this award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW. UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year.
Scholarship Awarding
The scholarship will be posted to the student’s financial aid award once the student’s official transcripts are received evidencing the Healy Murphy diploma and completion of the associate degree. The scholarship shall be renewed annually so long as the student continues to meet eligibility factors.
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
Eligibility and renewal of all freshman and transfer scholarships require full-time main campus (Broadway) UIW enrollment. The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading to a first-time bachelor’s degree only. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress and that the student maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at the end of each semester. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each semester. The scholarship will not be increased, but may be reduced, canceled, or discontinued if the student receives other aid that interferes with the award, does not enroll full-time, transfers institutions, or moves to a non-main campus UIW degree program. Any unused portion of this merit award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW. Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program. UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive these scholarships.
Graduate Scholarships
New Broadway Campus Graduate MBA applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
UIW offers a discount to families with multiple dependent siblings from the same household attending UIW. Only siblings who are simultaneously enrolled as full-time undergraduate students on the Main Campus may apply.
- Deadline: Aug. 22, 2022 to be considered for Fall 2022/Spring 2023 or Jan. 9, 2023 to be considered for Spring 2023 only.
Students interested in ROTC scholarships should visit the Army ROTC or the Air Force ROTC websites for more information on the programs, scholarships and requirements.
Students interested in performing and fine arts scholarships should contact the designated department for information on auditions and performance dates.
| Department | Contact Person | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Miguel Cortinas | 210-829-3861 | View Art scholarships |
| Marching Band | Brett Richardson | 210-829-3855 | View Band scholarships |
| Music | Bill Gokelman | 210-829-3855 | View Music scholarships |
| Theatre | Mark Stringham | 210-829-3805 | View Theatre scholarships |
UIW will compete in the Western Athletic Conference for the 2022-23 academic year. Scholarships are available and awarded by the coaches of each sport. For information on athletic scholarships, contact the Athletic Office at (210) 829-2722 or visit the Athletics Homepage.
Program Overview
The Cardinal Chemistry Scholars (C2S) Program includes scholarship money and support systems to help students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry complete their degree and then either find a job or get into a chemistry or biochemistry graduate program (master's or doctorate). Participating students will receive up to $10,000 a year in scholarship money and enroll in a 1-credit seminar course each semester until they graduate. The seminar course will include peer mentoring, career development, academic support, and activities such as visits to companies and scientific conferences.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 per year in scholarship support
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Personalized mentoring from peers and faculty
- Travel to scientific conferences
- Assistance obtaining research opportunities, admission to graduate programs, and employment
- Reserved registration for select chemistry courses
Freshman and transfer students are both encouraged to apply for external scholarships in addition to any UIW awards they receive. Many organizations offer scholarships, and there are many free search engines that students can use to find these opportunities. See a list of these search engines, as well as some currently available scholarships.
Additional Financial Aid
For additional opportunities for financial aid, consult the Office of Financial Assistance website.