Office of Financial Assistance

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Grants Merit Scholarships Academic Scholarships
McCracken Alumni Referral Scholarship (MARS) Athletic Scholarships Performing Arts Scholarships
Nursing Scholarships Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Outside Scholarships & Fellowships
Pharmacy Scholarships

Inernational Students & Study Abroad

 Graduate Scholarships & Fellowships
Support UIW Scholarship Programs    

 

Grants

Grants are a type of "gift-aid."  These are financial aid funds awarded to you because UIW determined you met specific eligibility requirements.  These funds do not have to be repaid and the amount you receive is based on a combination of your financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Grant funding is limited, and we encourage you to complete and submit your FAFSA and UIW Student Information Form (SIF) as early as possible each year in order to apply for these funds.

The following grants are accepted by UIW for undergraduate students:

Students seeking a second Bachelor’s degree and graduate students are not eligible for Federal grants but may be eligible for State grants if they demonstrate need and meet specific requirements.

ADCaP and Virtual students may be eligible for Pell grants, but not state grants due to their reduced tuition. With the exception of the Federal Pell Grant, students must be registered full-time to receive grant assistance.

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Merit Scholarships

UIW is committed to rewarding the academic accomplishments of first-time freshmen and transfer students. Academic scholarships and grants are merit-based forms of financial aid. You must meet the criteria indicated below to be eligible for an academic scholarship or grant at UIW. Your transcripts and ACT and/or SAT scores will be evaluated to determine eligibility. No additional scholarship application is needed. As these scholarships and grants are merit-based, financial need is not a criterion.

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Academic Scholarships

Award amounts listed are per year. Students must maintain full-time enrollment to receive funds. Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 will result in permanent termination of academic scholarships and merit awards.

Second-degree seeking, non-degree seeking, re-admit, and part-time students, as well as students transferring from UIW evening or online courses are not eligible for these awards. Merit awards are subject to change. These awards do not include room, board, laptop, books or other fees. For additional information, please contact the Admissions Office at 210-829-6005.

Freshman Awards - A freshman applicant is defined as a first-time freshman or transfer student with fewer than 24 hours of college credit. High school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores are used to determine merit awards.  The general qualifications for a freshman award are,

Transfer Awards - A transfer applicant is defined as a student who has completed 24 or more hours of college credit is considered a transfer applicant. Cumulative college GPA is used to determine merit awards. SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for applicants out of high school for more than two years.

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McCracken Alumni Referral Scholarship (MARS)

For first-time freshman and transfer students who are nominated by a graduate of UIW.  The MARS is awarded for $1,000 for first-year only.  Interested alumni should complete the nomination form and forward it to the Alumni Office.  The deadline for nominations is February 1 of each year.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa members from accredited 2-year institutions are eligible to automatically receive the scholarship, pending membership verification and acceptance to the university.  Recipients must provide all college transcripts showing 12+ hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale and maintain continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment status at UIW for the duration of the award period. The award is renewable (up to 4 years) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

This scholarship is in addition to the generous merit awards and scholarships currently available at UIW for transfer students.  Part-time students, ADCaP, online and students with a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship.

For further information, contact the Office of Admissions at 210-829-6005.

 

Athletic Scholarships

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, UIW offers athletic scholarships in a number of men's and women's sports. UIW adheres to NCAA eligibility guidelines and scholarship offers are given at the discretion of the head coach. If you are interested in the UIW athletic program, contact the Athletic Office at (210) 829-6050.

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Performing Arts Scholarships

UIW has a long tradition in the performing arts and recognizes students with extraordinary talents in the areas of art, dance, music, and theatre. Scholarships of varying amounts are available on a limited basis. Students must contact the designated department for information on audition dates.

Department

Contact

Phone

Art

Ms. Kathy Vargas

(210) 829-3853

Theatre

Ms. Bryn Jameson

(210) 829-3805

Music

Mr. Ken Metz

(210) 829-3850

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Nursing Scholarships

The UIW Nursing Department tracks a variety of nursing scholarships.  Information on these programs is posted on the Nursing Scholarships website hosted by that department.

The Baptist Health Foundation has partnered with the School of Nursing at UIW to provide six $2,500 scholarships for financially needy Master's-level nursing students who have demonstrated academic promise and are interested in pursuing a teaching career in nursing.  To apply for this scholarship, download the application and submit the form plus all accompanying documentation to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance.  The deadline for this application is July 15.

The FSDS Nursing Scholarship is open to students in the School of Nursing at UIW.  The program provides funding to students who demonstrate extreme financial need.  All students, including independent students (regardless of age), will have to supply their parent(s)' tax information for 2007 in order to prove eligibility.  To apply for this scholarship, download the application and submit the form and all accompanying documentation the UIW Office of Financial Assistance.  The deadline for this application is July 15.

The Texas Professional Nursing Scholarship is a need-based scholarship program open to students in the UWI nursing program that are Texas residencts and have demonstrated financial need.  Eligibility for this scholarship is based on the 2008-09 FAFSA and proof of Texas residency.  To apply for this scholarship, download the application and submit this form and all required documentation (FAFSA and proof of residency) to the UIW Office of Financial Assistance.  The deadlnie for application is August 1.

 

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 Individual Development Accounts (College Savings Plans)

The City of San Antonio (COSA) is partnering with students to create Individual Development Accounts (IDA) that help students save for education and other expenses.  Eligible students who participate in the IDA can receive matching funds from COSA (invest $1 and COSA contributes $4 more) and use these funds for their education  Income and time limits apply.Visit the COSA website for more information.

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Outside Scholarships & Fellowships

The Office of Financial Assistance offers a comprehensive resource center for students to research alternative financial aid opportunities.  The resource center is equipped with computer hardware and software that allows students to transmit their FAFSA via the Internet, look for scholarships via the Internet or research specific loan information.  The resource center also allows students access to financial aid applications, scholarship applications, loan applications and other information regarding financial aid.

We also offer online workshops to help you refine your scholarship search and prepare for the application process.  (See our online workshop listings for more information.)

Free, Online Scholarship & Fellowship Resources

Local/Regional/State Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduates

National Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduates

Community Involvement Scholarships

Graduate Scholarships & Fellowships

Scholarships for Pharmacy Students

Scholarship Opportunities for Study Abroad & International Students

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Last update 11/26/2007.