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Departmental Scholarships

Once you have been awarded a UHD scholarship it will be available for credit toward your tuition and fee bill. If you are awarded funds in excess of your tuition and fee bill, you will have a balance check mailed to your home address by the UHD Student Accounting Office.

However, it is necessary that student(s) make other payment arrangements with the Student Accounting Office; if your award has not posted to your account before tuition payment is due. Unreported changes from the student in the number of semester hours enrolled, at the time of posting, can also delay processing of scholarship awards.

 

SSEM Scholarships
Contact the Student Activities and Sports & Fitness
 
Teresa Tapp Scholarship
Award
$500 per academic year - $250 per semester
Eligibility
Student Working in Dept. of Sports & Fitness
Minimum 6 hours/semester
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Must submit an essay on the benefits of health and fitness opportunities on a college campus
Contact
Phone 713-221-8225
 
Hamill Veteran's Scholarship
Award
$2000 per academic year - $1,000 per semester
Eligibility
Must be a student enrolling for the Spring 2012 term,
Must be accepted as a student through the Office of Admissions prior to scholarship application deadline,
Official transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions to be considered,
Must demonstrate financial need by providing a copy of financial aid award letter,
Must have a cumulative college/university GPA of 3.0 or better,
Must enroll at UHD in (9) or more hours each semester (Spring 2012 and Fall 2012
semesters), and
UHD students currently enrolled must have earned a total of (30) cumulative college credit hours with a minimum of (12) hours earned at UHD.
Transfer students must have earned at least (60) cumulative college credit hours.
Must have received an other than dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces
  *Renewal awards are contingent upon successful completion of (9) hours per semester with at least a 3.0 GPA at the end of each semester. This scholarship may be renewable up to two semesters.
Contact
Deadline February 3, 2012
Application
 
Academic Affairs & Provost
 
Office of Community Engagement Scholarship
Award
Spring, 2011 - $1000
Eligibility
Sophomore standing
GPA of 2.7
Full or part-time student
Evidence of community volunteerism
Application Verification of credit hours and GPA
Reflection Essay (500 words) describing volunteer activities
Two letters of reference from community volunteer agencies
Contact Submit electronically to Dr. Jean DeWitt dewittj@uhd.edu.
Deadline November 10, 2010
Notification December 1, 2010
 
College of Science and Technology Scholarships
 
June P. Wood Memorial Scholarship Award
Award
$500 Fall and Spring semester
Eligibility
Be a declared major in Applied Mathematics
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or grater
Have completed at least 60 credit hours toward the degree
Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours in the semester scholarship is received
Contact
Phone 713-221-8012
 
Scholars Academy Scholarships
Award
150+ Scholarships of up to $5,000 per academic year
Eligibility
For high school senior applicants:
 
Minimum unweighted overall 3.0 GPA overall (on a 4.0 scale)
 
Minimum score of 450 on SAT math and verbal sections; or equivalency on other standardized exams.
 
Credit for at least pre-calculus in high school preferred
For transfer applicants or current UHD students:
 
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in college within last 4-5 years
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; internationals are still invited to apply
Contact
Phone 713-222-5344
 
Welch Foundation Scholarships
Award From $1400 Full time to $700 Part time
Eligibility
Be a declared Chemistry major or minor
Have a 2.25 minimum GPA
Have an interest in completing chemistry or biochemistry research with a science faculty mentor.
Registration for 3300 Research is recommended
You can receive this scholarship in addition to other scholarships for the same semester, depending upon your financial need.
Contact Department of Natural Sciences, N813
Phone 713-221-8015
Email natsci@uhd.edu

Application

 
Cohen Premedical Studies Scholarship
Award $500 Full time
Eligibility
Degree-seeking student at UHD
Completed 16 UHD credit hours
Be registered with the UHD Health Professions Advisory Committee as a premedical student.
Must have 60 semester hours of college level credit.
Have a 3.25 minimum GPA
Register for 12 hours
Students are eligible to reapply for this scholarship in future semesters as long as they continue to meet the stated criteria for the scholarship.
Contact Department of Natural Sciences, N813
Phone 713-221-8015
Email natsci@uhd.edu
 
UHD Noyce Mathematics Teacher Scholarship
Award Fall 2012
The scholarship amount is $12,000 per year
Eligibility
UHD student majoring in mathematics and obtaining secondary teaching certification
Junior or senior status
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
U.S. citizen or national, or permanent resident alien
**Students earning scholarship funding will be required to teach mathematics in a "high needs" school district for two years for each year of funding after graduation.
Application Completed application packets will include the application, two letters of recommendation (one from a faculty member in Science or Mathematics), a personal essay, and transcripts.

The application will be available online beginning December 2011 at
http://cms.uhd.edu/noyce/
Contact Dr. Judith Quander (quanderr@uhd.edu) or 713-226-5281
Deadline Friday, March 16, 2012
 
College of Public Service Scholarships
Criminal Justice / Urban Education / Security Management
Commerce Building
 
100 Club Scholarship Fund
Award
Full Scholarship, including tuition, fees, parking and books.
Eligibility
A certified peace officer currently employed by a 100 Club member agency
Recommended as in good standing by your agency chief.
Completed 60 semester hours that apply to the UHD CJ degree.
Overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Approval by 100 Club.
Contact
Phone 713-221-2722
 
Clarence Kendall/100 Club Endowment Scholarship Fund
Award
Awarded every 4 years, covers a student entirely for the 4 year period
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include juniors and seniors in high school. Preference will be given to students at the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
Scholarship applicant must have at least a B average upon graduation from high school.
Scholarship applicant must major in Criminal Justice at the University of Houston-Downtown.
Scholarship applicant’s intent must be to become a TCLEOSE certified Law Enforcement Officer in the greater Houston area.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8194
Deadline Application for next award, August 15, 2013
Application
 
ASIS Scholarship
Award
The MSME Program will establish standard funding for each scholarship in the amount of $3,000 for the term of one calendar year. Should sufficient funding be available, the scholarship awards my be increased to a maximum of $6,000 each.
Eligibility
Texas Resident
Formal admittance to the MSME Program
Good academic/professional standing.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8194
Deadline August 15th
 
Gordan & Mary Cain Student Future Teacher Academic Merit Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Officially admitted into the Urban Education Program
Enrolled in 9 or more credit hours per semester
Minimum overall GPA of 2.7
Availability Date:
Deadline

Spring Semester....First Friday of November at 5pm

Fall Semester.........First Friday of April at 5pm

Phone 713-221-8906
 
Robert S. Browne Memorial Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Urban Education and Criminal Justice majors.
A letter of application stating your academic standing, professional and academic plans, and need will be submitted.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8194
 
Tenneco Teacher Education Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Must have graduated from Jeff Davis High School in Houston, Texas.
Must be a declared Major in the department of Urban Education.
  Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be enrolled for a minimum of 9 semester credit ours at UHD.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8194
 
Dr. Yung-Fa Chang Endowment for Student Grants-in-Aid Award
Award
Each eligible student will receive $4000 per year - (4-two year students and 4-four year students). Awards are based on available funds and should not be expected as a matter of course.
Eligibility
  • Formal admittance to UHD – Open to all students
  • Enrollment in 12 or more credit hours per semester
  • Demonstrate significant financial need through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
  • Submit an application for the Dr. Yung-Fa Chang Student Grants-in-Aid Award, including a brief essay that describes student need and any special qualifying circumstances.
  • Include references from two teachers or UHD faculty who have personal knowledge of the student and his/her application for assistance.
  • Be in pursuit of a first baccalaureate degree or a Master's degree as a full-time student, Maintain a grade point average of at least 2.75.
  • Interview with members of the UHD Yung-Fa Chang Student Grants-in-Aid Committee.
  • Participate in a home visit by representatives of the Student Grants-in-Aid Committee.
Contact
Phone 713-221-2746
Application Click here to apply
 
College of Humanities & Social Sciences Scholarships
 
Alicia Spencer Castillo Memorial Scholarship
Award
$500 per academic semester
Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduate declared majors in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applicant submits a letter of application, explaining why he or she is interested in pursuing the major selected in the college.
Enrolled in a minimum 12 semester credit hours each semester of award.
3.0 GPA;
Recipient may accept other scholarships and grants
Contact
Phone 713-221-8009
 
Christy Drennan Memorial Scholarship
Award
$500 per academic semester
Eligibility
Applicant must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in print, electronic, or online journalism.
  Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate certificate- or degree- seeking student in good standing at UHD.
Applicant submits a letter of application, explaining his or her interest in a career in journalism.
Recipient may accept other scholarships and grants.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8009
 
Donald R. Engstrom Memorial Scholarship
Award
$500 per academic semester
Eligibility
Enrolled in programs in English or Arts and Humanities
In good standing at the University
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Contact
Phone 713-221-8009
Application
 
Ann Trask Art Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Emphasis should be placed on selecting a prospect(s) interested in pursuing a career in Fine Arts;
Incoming student (transfer and freshman)
Degree seeking student;
Minimum 12 hours each semester of award;
3.0 GPA;
Award will be $250 per academic semester (matched by UHD).
A review of status for current scholarship recipient is required in order to fund the second semester scholarship award.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8104
 
Rockwell Drama Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Should have completed 6hrs of drama either at UHD or another 2-yr or 4-yr school
2.0 overall GPA with a 3.0 overall in drama
Theater arts students
Contact
Phone 713-221-8104
 
Saunders Drama Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Should have completed 6 hrs of drama either at UHD or another 2-yr or 4-yr school;
2.0 overall GPA with a 3.0 overall in drama courses;
Be enrolled or remain enrolled in at least 6 hrs of coursework in the semester that the scholarship is awarded;
If asked, should be willing and able to become involved in the play being presented during the semester that the scholarship is awarded;
Must be available during the day as well as the evening in case your services are needed to assist with various tasks and responsibilities;
Depending on circumstances, there may be a semester when the scholarship is not awarded;
while the Dir. of Theatre may seek the input and advise of others regarding who should receive a scholarship, the final decision rests with him/her;
If for some reason a scholarship recipient is unwilling or unable to complete the responsibilities assigned during the semester, steps need to be taken to return in full or part of the awarded monies;
Exceptions to and/or interpretation of these requirements will be made by the Dir. of Theatre working in consultation with the chair of the Dept. of Arts and Humanities and/or the Dean of the college.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8104
 
Shipnes Art Scholarship
Award
Varies
Eligibility
Current Students
Enrollment in at least one studio course each semester for the duration of the scholarship.
Contact
Phone 713-221-8104
 
College of Business Scholarships
For Applications contact COB Dean's Office, Room B400
 
Jay Anderson Memorial Scholarship in CIS
Award


Eligibility

Scholarship prospect exhibits qualities of an entrepreneur as determined by the College of Business Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship applicant should be a declared major in the College of Business

Scholarship applicant must be certified full-time undergraduate or graduate certificate or degree-seeking student in good standing at the University of Houston-Downtown.

Scholarship recipient may accept other scholarships and grants in conjunction with the Charles Saunders Sr. Memorial Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship recipient may accept other scholarships and grants in conjunction with the Charles Saunders Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurship.

Funds may be used to cover expenses for tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies for the coming academic semester. Any expenses of a recipient in excess of the amount deposited must be borne by the student.

 
Lasso Scholarship
Award

$1,000 per year with $500 awarded for the fall and spring semesters.

Eligibility

All College of Business majors are eligible.

Must have a 3.0 GPA or above.

Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at UHD, and a maximum of 96 credit hours.

Must be currently enrolled in at least 9 hours.

Must be registered during term of award.

Must have a minimum of 1 semester of course work remaining after receipt of scholarship.

 
Larry G. Jones Scholarship
The Deloitte Foundation
Award


Eligibility

Are enrolled in UHD full-time

Demonstrate financial need

Pursue the study of an Accounting Major or

Are working towards a professional certification in Accounting

Maintain a minimum of 3.25 GPA

Application must be filled out, two reference letters, biographical statement, including financial need, and returned to FACIS department located in Shea Street Building B410.
Scholarships are renewable and shall be awarded annually to provide financial aid and assistance to undergraduate students who fulfill the criteria.
Deadline January 21, 2011
 
Insurance & Risk Management Scholarship
Award


Eligibility

Must be a declared IRM major or minor

Must be enrolled in IRM courses

Must have a UHD GPA of at least 2.8

Application:

No application is required
Following the last day to drop courses with a refund, any student meeting the eligibility requirements will be considered for a scholarship award on the following basis:

 

UHD GPA

Major Minor
  2.8 - 3.0
$500 $250
  3.01 - 3.5 $750 $375
  3.51 - 4.0 $1,000 $500
By acceptance of the scholarship, recipient warrants they will remain enrolled in IRM courses through the end of the semester.
Withdrawal from an IRM course without prior written approval of the IRM Center Director disqualifies recipient from future scholarship awards.
IRM scholarships may be received in conjunction with other scholarships.
 
Charles Saunders, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurship Endowment
Award
Eligibility
Must have a minimum of 1 semester of course work remaining after receipt of scholarship.
Must be a declared CIS major with degree plan on file.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in CIS courses. t have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
Must have a minimum of 12 hours of completed CIS courses.
Must have a minimum of 30 hours at UHD.
Must have at least 60 hours of courses.
Must be currently enrolled in at least 9 hours.
Must be registered during term of award.
 
IACCGH-Gopal Savjani Scholarship/University of Houston Downtown
Award

$1000 Annual Scholarship Awarded Fall ($500 in Fall, and $500 in Spring)

Eligibility

GPA 3.5 or higher

At least 30 hours of coursework earned at UHD

Pursuing a business degree at UHD

Junior/Senior standing

At least one academic year(two long semesters) needed to complete before anticipated graduation

Major or minor in the following disciplines:

  • Administrative Management
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • International Business
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management
  • Accounting
Currently receiving no scholarships from the College of Business
 

Recipients will be provided contact information in order to express their thanks and appreciation to the scholarship sponsor, the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston.

 
American Women's Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship
Award
Will award two scholarships of $1,000 each.
Eligibility
Be a United States Citizen;
Be a declared accounting student at UHD;
Have completed 20 hours towards a degree;
Have completed 12 hours of accounting.
  Candidates will be evaluated based on their academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities and achievements, community involvement, and professional recommendations. Scholarship Letter
  Candidates should return a completed application. Only those applications postmarked by May 15, 2009 will be considered. Official transcripts and recommendation letters must be received no later than May 29, 2009. Please include your e-mail and phone number on the application. If you have any questions, call 713-520-1903. Scholarship Application
 
Financial Executives International
Award

The Financial Executives International Scholarship Foundation provides an annual scholarship for full-time college students in the fields of accounting or finance from Southeast Texas area accredited colleges and universities. For 2011, the amount to be awarded is $3,000.  It is intended that this award will assist the student in completing remaining semester(s) of their degree program.

Eligibility
  • Nominee will have achieved at least a junior status.
  • Enrolled in the School of Business, majoring in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.5/4.0 in their major course of study and a 3.5/4.0 grade point average or better overall.
  • Active participant in campus and community service work.
  • Deserving students without significant other scholarships that can demonstrate financial need.
  • Student is a U.S. citizen.
  • A graduation date beyond May 2011.
  • Attendance at the Scholarship Award Ceremony in February 2011.

 

To be considered for nomination for this year’s scholarship from Financial Executives International, candidate will need to be approved by the School's Development Office and will need to complete the Nomination Form and to return it no later than November 19, 2010 to:

Mark Vise
2200 West Loop South Ste. 200
Houston, Texas 77024 
Ref: FEI Scholarship

Or send package electronically to mark.vise@intertek.com

Awards will be non-discriminatory; students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin will be considered. The FEI Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charity. The successful applicant will be notified by email, within 30 days of receipt of all nominating information by the committee.

Please make sure that page 3 is properly signed by the student.


 
Houston CPA Society
Award
Eligibility
The student demonstrates an intent to become a Texas Certified Public Accountant and enter the accounting profession upon graduation.
The student has a GPA of at least 3.25 in accounting and 3.0 overall and preference should be given to students entering their 5th year in the accounting program.
The student has taken a minimum of 12 hours in accounting courses.
The student has declared accounting as his or her major
The student is considered a full-time student (at least 12 hours per semester if an undergraduate and 9 hours per semester if a graduate student).
If a student is not full-time and is taking a reduced course load, the student may still qualify, if during the semester that eligibility is determined, the student is in an internship program of at least 20 hours per week doing accounting related work.
Students who have demonstrated financial need, superior ethics, citizenship, and high scholastic achievement on campus based on the judgment of accounting faculty at each participating university.
Complete the Application Form and to return it no later than March 10, 2010.
 
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Award
Eligibility
  The Accounting Education Foundation of the Texas Society of CPAs will provide accounting scholarships of $1,500 each to college seniors who are majoring in accounting and plan to become Texas CPAs. Each scholarship will be renewable for one additional year if certain minimum requirements are met. The Foundation Trustees feel that this program will lend support to attracting and retaining the best students to the accounting profession in Texas.
  A committee of Foundation Trustees will select recipients. You must have your Department Chair or Dean sign your application, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
  Fill and complete the Application Form and to return it no later than March 10, 2010.
 
Transportation Club of Houston
Award
Eligibility
Completed Application
Certified copy of transcripts
Written essay
Active participant in community service.
TCH scholarships may be awarded on an annual basis.
TCH scholarships will be awarded to students in transportation and related fields such as warehousing, supply chain logistics and international business and logistics.
Students are eligible at the start of the second semester level of their freshman year.
 
BMC Scholarship
Award
$1000 per academic year - $500 per semester
Eligibility
Minimum 3.5 GPA;
Be pursuing a degree at UHD;
Junior/Senior standing;
At least one academic year remaining;
Major or minor in the following disciplines: Administrative Management, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Supply Chain Mgmt., Management, Accounting
 

Donald Bonham Memorial Scholarship

Award

Two scholarships at $1,000 per year with $500 awarded for the Fall and Spring semesters.

Eligibility
Be a Learners' Community student or a former Learners' Community student
Have a 2.75 GPA or above
Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at UHD and a maximum of 96 credit hours
Have completed 9 credit hours from the following list of 6 courses: MATH 1305, MATH 1306, ACCT 2301, ACCT 2302, ECON 2301, and ECON 2302
Be enrolled in or have completed BA 3300
Agree to be co-advised in the Learners' Community and the College of Business
 
Esther Kam Engel Scholarship
Award
One scholarship at $3,000 per year with $1,500 awarded for Fall and Spring semesters
Eligibility
The award will be designed to “encourage and foster students seeking to change their lives through education”
The award will be given to a junior student each year.  There should be an assurance that the student will be enrolled for at least one additional academic year.
All College of Business majors are eligible for the scholarship.
Have a 3.00 GPA or above
Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at UHD and a maximum of 96 credit hours
Have completed 9 credit hours from the following list of 6 courses: MATH 1305, MATH 1306, ACCT 2301, ACCT 2302, ECON 2301, and ECON 2302
Be enrolled in or have completed BA 3300
 
Dr. Asghar Nazemzadeh Memorial Scholarship
Award
One scholarship at $1,000 per year with $500 awarded for the Fall and Spring semesters
Eligibility
An undergraduate in the Department of Finance, Accounting and Computer Information Systems
Enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester credit hours at UHD
GPA of 3.5 at UHD
Must demonstrate financial need
May receive the scholarship more than once and may also accept other scholarships and grants.
 
The COB scholarships will be awarded in accordance with all UHD regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination. The COB Scholarship Selection Committee will select scholarship recipients. Students with application questions should direct questions solely to the staff in the COB Dean's office. Recipients will be provided contact information in order to express their thanks and appreciation to the appropriate scholarship sponsor.
 
Financial Executives International - Houston Chapter Scholarship
Award
One scholarship at $2,000 per year
Eligibility
Nominee will have achieved at least a junior status.
A major in either accounting or finance
GPA of 3.75 in their major course of study and a 3.0 GPA or better overall.
Active participant in community service.
Deserving students without significant other scholarships that can demonstrate financial need.
A graduation date beyond May 2010
Required attendance at the Scholarship Award Ceremony in February 2010
Deadline
November 2009
Application
 
Wells Fargo Scholarship
Award
$1,000 Annual Scholarship per academic year.
Eligibility
Must be a declared major in any field of study in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.
Must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours at UHD
in the COB.
Must be a continuing full-time degree seeking student in each
of the two long semesters for which the scholarship was received.
Active participant in community service.
Must be a student in good standing with GPA between 2.75 and 3.50 for: (1) all course work attempted and (2) all course work attempted at UHD.
Must provide leadership potential through occupying a current leadership position or past leadership accomplishment that is verifiable.
Must provide a letter of support for leadership potential or accomplishments.
Please place your completed application AND required supporting material in one large envelope, and submit to Dean's Office, B-400
Deadline
July 31, 2009
Application
 
 
 
Scholarships awarded by organizations outside UHD will be disbursed according to guidelines provided by the donor organization.
 

 

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