Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements for the UHD Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program
Application Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, a student must:
- Be a graduate of a Designated Texas Early College High School in good academic standing
- Have a minimum of 30 college credit hours earned with a C or better
- Be classified as a Texas resident for tuition purposes
- Apply and be accepted to the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)
- Plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)
- Apply for federal, state, and institutional financial aid (grants/scholarships) through FAFSA or TASFA
Award Requirements:
A student who is awarded the UHD GTF Scholarship is eligible to receive $2000 per year for up to three years. To receive this scholarship a student must:
- Complete 30 hours of college work each academic calendar year (Fall through Summer)
- Maintain good academic standing
- Continue full-time progression through fall-spring or fall-spring-summer semesters
- Meet all semester requirements for attendance, participation, and completion of program assignments
- Comply with the advice of the Program Manager
Application Process
All of the materials listed are required for a complete registration packet. Incomplete applications will not be considered; late applications will be reviewed if program openings remain available. UHD GTF Scholars are chosen based on a holistic review of the candidate's application submissions, financial aid package, and will include a personal interview with the UHD's GTF Scholars Committee. Recipients will be notified by email.
Applications for the GTF Scholars Program for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year are currently being accepted and timely submissions are encouraged, but will be considered accordingly as long as program vacancies permit.
For questions or for additional information, please contact:
UHD Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program
Gator Success Institute
One Main Street, Suite N320
713-221-8237