The University of Houston has a long and proud tradition of academic excellence, and our Academic Excellence Scholarship is designed to reward students who have demonstrated a commitment to academic achievement.
The scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time at the University of Houston. To be eligible, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is a competitive scholarship, and the amount of the award varies depending on the student’s financial need. The average scholarship award is $5,000, and the maximum award is $10,000.
Benefits of the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship
The UH Academic Excellence Scholarship provides a number of benefits to students, including:
- Financial assistance: The scholarship can help students offset the cost of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
- Recognition: The scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes students for their academic achievements.
- Opportunities: The scholarship can help students access opportunities such as research experiences, internships, and study abroad programs.
How to Apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship
To apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship, students must submit the following materials:
- Online application: The online application is available on the University of Houston website.
- Official transcripts: Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended must be submitted.
- Personal statement: The personal statement should describe the student’s academic goals and aspirations, and explain how the scholarship would help the student achieve those goals.
- Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other individuals who can attest to the student’s academic achievements and character must be submitted.
Deadline: The deadline to apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship is March 1.
Selection Process
The UH Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded by a committee of faculty and staff members. The committee reviews all applications and selects the recipients based on the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
Questions and Answers
- Who is eligible for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship?
To be eligible for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship, students must:
- Be enrolled full-time at the University of Houston
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
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Have completed at least 30 credit hours
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How much is the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship?
The amount of the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship varies depending on the student’s financial need. The average scholarship award is $5,000, and the maximum award is $10,000.
- When is the deadline to apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship?
The deadline to apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship is March 1.
- How are the recipients of the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship selected?
The recipients of the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship are selected by a committee of faculty and staff members based on the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Personal statement
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Letters of recommendation
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What are the benefits of the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship?
The UH Academic Excellence Scholarship provides a number of benefits to students, including:
- Financial assistance
- Recognition
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Opportunities
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How can I apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship?
To apply for the UH Academic Excellence Scholarship, students must submit the following materials:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
