Applications are accepted year-round. For priority consideration, apply 60 days before the start of the fall/spring semester. High school applicants are encouraged to apply as early as their junior year.  The application for Scholars Academy is available below:

General Scholarship Requirements

• Minimum unweighted overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Minimum score of 450 on SAT math and verbal exam sections; or equivalency on other standardized exams
• Credit for at least Pre-Calculus in high school preferred
• Be enrolled at UHD as a full-time student and a member of the Scholars Academy
• Declare your major within one of the following departments at UHD: Computer and Mathematical Sciences (CMS); Engineering Technology; or Natural Sciences
• Most scholarships require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; however, internationals are still invited to apply
  

Applications

Complete Scholars Academy Application

Individual Recommendation Forms

Acceptance for UHD Admissions will be required upon acceptance into the Scholars Academy. To apply for UHD admissions, go to www.applytexas.org and create an "ApplyTexas" account. After completion, you will receive a letter from the UHD Office of Admissions within 4-7 business days regarding the status of your application.

Applying at the University of Houston-Downtown

Financial Aid

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