Paying for college, one scholarship at a time

As you embark on your college career, which is probably one of the most expensive journeys you will take on in your life, I want to tell you that there are plenty of resources available through the University of Houston to make it more affordable. UH offers many scholarships and has them broken down into nine different categories. So, let us dive into to these categories:

State-funded scholarships
These are scholarships funded by the state of Texas, as the title so eloquently states. This type of scholarship usually requires applicants to be Texas residents, have a certain GPA or be in a specific degree program. However, there are a few exceptions where applicants can be from other countries or be enrolled in any academic program.

University-funded merit scholarships
These scholarships are awarded exclusively to incoming freshmen. Most of these scholarships are given based off GPA, test scores or class rank. Most of these scholarships don’t require an additional application, meaning you are automatically considered if you meet the qualifications, deadlines and academic merit requirements.

University-endowed and privately funded scholarships
These two types of scholarships are similar, but they have their own categories. These scholarships are created when generous individuals or organizations give the University of Houston money to be given to be awarde to students who meet the requirements. Since these scholarships are funded by different people, the requisites vary for each scholarship.

Undergraduate research scholarships
These scholarships are designed to encourage students to participate in undergraduate research. They require students to be involved in a research project with a member of UH faculty and also to be at least a sophomore.

Learning abroad scholarships
These scholarships are offered for any student who is planning on taking courses in a different country. The office of Leaning Abroad is there to help you plan your trip and make it as affordable as possible. Pay them a visit if you are thinking of studying abroad!

College-specific scholarships
Most of the colleges in UH offer specific scholarships to their students. Since each college is different, they all have different requirements and eligibility specifications. To apply, visit the website of the college you are part of.

Scholarships for transfers
These scholarships are exclusively for transfer students who meet specific requirements at the time of transferring to UH.

International student scholarships
These scholarships are offered to…come on, I’ll give you three guesses. You guessed it, international students! This means you do not have to be a U.S. or Texas resident to apply!

Outside scholarships
If you are granted any scholarship outside of UH, make sure to follow the proper protocol to ensure you receive it. 

While many of these scholarships are offered through or in partnership with the University, there are so many more scholarships available to students. Usually these can be found with a quick search on the internet or through websites like scholarships.com. 

For more information on these scholarships, visit the UH scholarships website.