Scholarships

• Scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of the State of Texas.
• Scholarship applicants must exhibit leadership qualities as determined by the scholarship selection committee.
• Scholarship applicant should be (1) an undergraduate majoring in Computer Science, (2) a graduate in MSDA, or (3) a graduate pursuing a graduate certificate in Data Analytics.
• Scholarship recipient must maintain a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA.
• Scholarship recipients may accept other scholarships and grants in conjunction with the Carmen and Antonio Marin Scholarship.
• Funds can be used to cover expenses for tuition, books, fees, and/ or supplies for the coming academic semester. Any recipient expenses in excess of the amount deposited must be borne by the student.
• Scholarship award is non-renewable. Scholarship applicants must apply each year.

• Personal essay
• Current UHD unofficial transcript
• Two names of recommenders, with at least one from a CS faculty member who is familiar with your academic work.

Carmen and Antonio Marin Scholarship - Apply Now

The 1st Monday of March

• Minimum 2.5 GPA overall in college (minimum 3.0 GPA for High School)
• Completion of a college-preparatory high school curriculum
• U.S citizen or permanent resident status

• Apply and be accepted into Scholar's Academy.
• Complete the Scholar's Academy Application Guidelines form and E-Application.
• One-page typed statement of your academic and professional goals.
• Copy of your official high school and/or college transcript(s).
• Copy of current SAT/ACT scores (high school students only).
• Two sealed recommendation forms and/or letters from current counselors, Math/Science/English instructors.
• Completed FAFSA and UHD Financial Aid forms.

• Be a declared major in Computer Science.
• Have completed at least 30 credit hours toward the degree, made a B or better in CS 1410, including at least 30 or more hours from UHD.
• Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is received.
• Minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in college

Applicants should be prepared to submit the following when completing the application:

• A personal essay that describes your educational goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals
• Provide two names of recommenders from faculty, at least one from a College of Sciences and Technology faculty member familiar with your academic work.
• Current UHD unofficial transcript

Ongard Sirisaengtaksin Scholarship - Apply Now

The 1st Monday of March

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Scholarship applicants must be pursuing a B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Certification, or a B.S. in Applied Statistics with Secondary Teacher Certification.
• Preference is given to scholarship applicants who demonstrate financial need.
• Scholarship applicants must enroll for 12 or more credit hours each semester of the award.
• Applicants should submit an essay or personal statement as part of the application process.

• The Application form should contain up-to-date personal information (name, major, address, phone #, email), and list any other scholarships/honors received.
• Personal essay that explains why you should receive a scholarship and how it would benefit your academic career. Some scholarships emphasize specific criteria, make sure to address them.
  • The essay is free-style. You may share your background, achievements, future plans, why you deserve the scholarship and how you intend to use it. Present specifics that help you to make your case, including awards/distinctions, research/scholarly work you participated in, conference presentations, publications, if any, internships, related skills, training, work experience, volunteer work, etc.
• Copies of current UHD transcript and of transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial submission).
• One letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic/research work should be submitted directly by the letter writer. You may request more than one letter if it helps your case.
  • Writers typically address how they know you and in what capacity, your academic/research potential, work ethic, etc. Let your writers know which qualities are emphasized by the scholarships you are applying for, if any.

Dr. Nancy A. & Dr. Jacques P. Leveille Mathematics Education Endowment - Apply Now

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a declared major in Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Analytics (B.A., B.S., or M.S.)
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Have completed at least 45 credit hours toward the degree, at least 30 or more are from UHD
• Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is received.
• The scholarship may be received for up to 2 academic years.

For MSDA Students:

• Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or greater
• Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is received.

• The Application form should contain up-to-date personal information (name, major, address, phone #, email), and list any other scholarships/honors received.
• Personal essay that explains why you should receive a scholarship and how it would benefit your academic career. Some scholarships emphasize specific criteria, make sure to address them.
  • The essay is free-style. You may share your background, achievements, future plans, why you deserve the scholarship and how you intend to use it. Present specifics that help you to make your case, including awards/distinctions, research/scholarly work you participated in, conference presentations, publications, if any, internships, related skills, training, work experience, volunteer work, etc.
• Copies of current UHD transcript and of transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial submission).
• One letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic/research work should be submitted directly by the letter writer. You may request more than one letter if it helps your case.
  • Writers typically address how they know you and in what capacity, your academic/research potential, work ethic, etc. Let your writers know which qualities are emphasized by the scholarships you are applying for, if any.

Edwin and Justine Hodgess Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now

In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a declared major in Mathematics (B.S., B.A., or B.A. with Secondary Teacher Certification)
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Have completed at least 60 credit hours toward the degree
• Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours in the semester scholarship is received.

• The Application form should contain up-to-date personal information (name, major, address, phone #, email), and list any other scholarships/honors received.
• Personal essay that explains why you should receive a scholarship and how it would benefit your academic career. Some scholarships emphasize specific criteria, make sure to address them.
  • The essay is free-style. You may share your background, achievements, future plans, why you deserve the scholarship and how you intend to use it. Present specifics that help you to make your case, including awards/distinctions, research/scholarly work you participated in, conference presentations, publications, if any, internships, related skills, training, work experience, volunteer work, etc.
• Copies of current UHD transcript and of transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial submission).
• One letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic/research work should be submitted directly by the letter writer. You may request more than one letter if it helps your case.
  • Writers typically address how they know you and in what capacity, your academic/research potential, work ethic, etc. Let your writers know which qualities are emphasized by the scholarships you are applying for, if any.

June P. Wood Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now

• Must be a declared major in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics
• A certified full-time undergraduate
• An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Completed 60 credit hours toward the degree
• Must demonstrate financial need

Applicants should be prepared to submit the following when completing the application:

• A personal essay that describes your educational goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
• Provide two names of recommenders from faculty, at least one from a College of Sciences and Technology faculty member familiar with your academic work.
• Current UHD unofficial transcript

Marianne de Korvin Scholarship - Apply Now

The 1st Monday of March

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a declared major in Mathematics (either B.A. or B.S.), with preference given to math majors transferring from Lone Star College.
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is received.

• The Application form should contain up-to-date personal information (name, major, address, phone #, email), and list any other scholarships/honors received.
• Personal essay that explains why you should receive a scholarship and how it would benefit your academic career. Some scholarships emphasize specific criteria, make sure to address them.
  • The essay is free-style. You may share your background, achievements, future plans, why you deserve the scholarship and how you intend to use it. Present specifics that help you to make your case, including awards/distinctions, research/scholarly work you participated in, conference presentations, publications, if any, internships, related skills, training, work experience, volunteer work, etc.
• Copies of current UHD transcript and of transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial submission).
• One letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic/research work should be submitted directly by the letter writer. You may request more than one letter if it helps your case.
  • Writers typically address how they know you and in what capacity, your academic/research potential, work ethic, etc. Let your writers know which qualities are emphasized by the scholarships you are applying for, if any.

M. Elizabeth Steen Scholarship - Apply Now

• The Application form should contain up-to-date personal information (name, major, address, phone #, email), and list any other scholarships/honors received.
• Personal essay that explains why you should receive a scholarship and how it would benefit your academic career. Some scholarships emphasize specific criteria, make sure to address them.
  • The essay is free-style. You may share your background, achievements, future plans, why you deserve the scholarship and how you intend to use it. Present specifics that help you to make your case, including awards/distinctions, research/scholarly work you participated in, conference presentations, publications, if any, internships, related skills, training, work experience, volunteer work, etc.
• Copies of current UHD transcript and of transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial submission).
• One letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic/research work should be submitted directly by the letter writer. You may request more than one letter if it helps your case.
  • Writers typically address how they know you and in what capacity, your academic/research potential, work ethic, etc. Let your writers know which qualities are emphasized by the scholarships you are applying for, if any.

Miriam Morales Scholarship - Apply Now

• UHD degree-seeking premedical student
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Completed 24 UHD credit hours
• Must be declared as a Pre-Health Professions student (Health Professions include degrees awarded by Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc., schools).
• Must have at least 60 credit hours of college-level credit
• Have a 3.50 minimum GPA
• Registered for 12 credit hours at UHD during the semester that the application is submitted

Note: Students are eligible to reapply for this scholarship in future semesters as long as they continue to meet the stated criteria for the scholarship. Students receiving scholarships from other programs may also apply for this scholarship provided they meet the stated criteria.

Requires 2 letters of recommendation

Fall Semester: 4:00 p.m. on the third Thursday in October

Spring Semester: 4:00 p.m. on the third Thursday in March

All applications should be turned in to the Department of Natural Sciences, Rm. N813.

• Must have completed at least 24 hours of college work at UHD
• Must have completed General Microbiology or equivalent
• Must be a certified full-time undergraduate or graduate
• Must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA
• Scholarship recipient must commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week of research in the lab in which they will work.
• Must be a member of the UHD Leeuwenhoek Society

College applicants must satisfy:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall in college
• Admission into the University of Houston-Downtown
• Major in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or data science
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarship recipients must maintain the minimum GPA each semester and be declared as a computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering major to be eligible for renewal each semester.

• Apply and be accepted into Scholar's Academy.
• Complete the Scholar's Academy Application Guidelines form and E-Application.
• One-page typed statement of your academic and professional goals.
• Copy of your official high school and/or college transcript(s).
• Copy of current SAT/ACT/TSI scores (high school students only).
• Two e-recommendation forms from Math/Science instructors
• Completed FAFSA (or TASFA) and UHD Financial Aid forms (demonstrating financial need)

• Be a declared major in the NS department.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Your research is in one of the disciplines within the NS Department with an NS faculty.
• Registration or credit for 3300 research
• UHD Registration is required
• Complete the scholarship application form.
• Obtain the signature of a recommending faculty member on the application form.
• Attach a one-page research statement to the application form describing why you are interested in research, your previous research experience, if any, and how you plan to balance research, classes, and other commitments this semester.

Note: You can receive this scholarship in addition to other scholarships for the same semester, depending upon your financial need.

Friday, February 2 by 5:00 pm

Email application to Department of NS

Current High School Seniors

• Have a 3.0 overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Minimum SAT score of 1,000 (500 each on mathematics and critical reading sections) or equivalency on other standardized exams
• Credit for at least pre-calculus in high school (minimally preferred)
• Be enrolled as a full-time student and member of the Scholars Academy.

Automatic Acceptance Pathway for Freshmen into Scholars Academy

• Be offered and accept a UHD Merit Scholarship Renewable (4 years at $6,000/yr; minimum GPA of 3.5) must complete UHD Admissions application by Dec. 1st
• Be offered and accept a UHD Non-Renewable Scholarship (1 year up to $5,000; minimum GPA of 3.5)
• Submit SA applications following the scholarship award.

Current Transfer applicants

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in college within the last 4-5 years
• Be enrolled as a full-time student and member of the Scholars Academy.
• Be offered and accept a UHD Transfer Merit Scholarship: automatic acceptance into Scholars

Note: Most scholarships require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; international students are still invited to apply. New students entering UHD as freshmen or transfers (fewer than 75 college credit hours) are the priority. 

• Apply and be accepted into Scholar's Academy.
• To apply complete the Scholar's Academy Application Guidelines form and E-Application.
• One-page typed statement of your academic and professional goals.
• Copy of your official high school and/or college transcript(s).
• Copy of current SAT/ACT scores (high school students only).
• Two sealed recommendation forms and/or letters from current counselors, Math/Science/English instructors.
• Completed FAFSA and UHD Financial Aid forms.
• Apply Online

• Current member of the UHD Scholars Academy (SA) and a declared major in the Chemistry field
• Overall GPA of 3.25 or greater
• Graduating no sooner than the next Fall semester
• Nominations are accepted in the Fall semester (self-nominations are accepted)
• Awards will be announced at the annual Student Research Conference (SRC)
• The awardee will receive the Barry Garrett Scholarship as their SA scholarship ($2000 per semester) for the upcoming spring semester of the current academic year. Thus, the awardee must be an active SA member and enrolled full-time in UHD courses that lead to finishing their chemistry degree in the semester awarded.
• The selected recipient's name will also be engraved on the perpetual plaque outside the SA office.

College applicants must satisfy:

• Declared major in Data Analytics at UHD
• Minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in graduate studies in the MSDA at UHD
• Have completed at least 9 credit hours towards the degree upon applying for the scholarship
• Be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is received.

Applicants should be prepared to submit the following when completing the application:

• A personal essay that describes your experience at UHD as a graduate student, your educational goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals
• Provide the name of one recommender from an MSDA faculty member in the College of Sciences and Technology familiar with your academic work
• Current UHD unofficial transcript

Myrtle C. & James L. Watts Scholarship - Apply Now

The 1st Monday of March

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Completed at least 18 graduate hours in either the MS in Data Analytics or the MS in Artificial Intelligence program
• UHD MSDA or MSAI Graduate GPA 3.75 or better.
• Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in at least 9 semester credit hours in the terms awarded.
• Two UHD faculty recommendations:
  • If you are MSDA, then you need one from a Computer Science Faculty and one from a Statistics Faculty.
  • If you are MSAI, then you need two recommendations both from Computer Science Faculty.

CST Graduate Second Year Excellence Scholarship - Apply Now

Fall Semester: 2nd Monday of July

Spring Semester: 1st Monday of January