Ella Margaret Hawes Women in Transition Scholarship

Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  Not currently accepting applications
Women who are faculty or professional staff members, wives or daughters of the same, or retired members may apply for this $1000 scholarship. An applicant must be enrolled in a university-approved degree program. The scholarship will be awarded to the woman “in transition” based on merit, motivation and need. Applications are available in the M.D. Anderson Library Administration Office, room 220 (second floor). Submitted applications must be postmarked by April 30. For further information contact Joan Linsley at 713-661-8801 or joantex@aol.com, or Evelyn Brass at 713-743-9686 or ebrass@uh.edu.

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Delphian Foundation Scholarship

Amount:  $4,000 per year (renewable)
Deadline:  Not currently accepting applications
The Delphian scholarship is based upon scholarship, merit, character and financial need. It is only available for the fall and spring semesters, up to 8 semesters or graduation, whichever comes first. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, religion, race or ethnic origin, but must be a woman and citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Qualifying applicants must be classified as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all colleges attended as well as maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours) each semester. Additionally, applicants must submit an official University of Houston transcript and/or transcripts from any previously attended university or college with the application. Interviews will not be scheduled until all information is received by the Delphian office.

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Barnes and Noble Textbook Scholarship

Amount:  $800 per year ($400 per semester), renewable for up to 2 years
Deadline:  Not currently accepting applications
Barnes and Noble is pleased to be a member of the University of Houston (UH) community and seeks to support student Success and Access at UH by providing textbook scholarships to UH students that have been admitted to undergraduate programs. Qualifying applicants who meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements are invited to apply. Any funds not used each semester will be returned to the Barnes & Noble Textbook Scholarship account. Eligibility requirements: Academic Excellence Scholar with an SAT score ranging between 1100-1190 or ACT score ranging between 24-26, Dean's list student with a 3.5 GPA or above, or a Transfer Excellence Scholar with a 3.0 GPA or above.

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Alief Achievement Fund Scholarship

Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
The Alief Achievement Scholarship Fund Scholarship will be used to award Alief Independent School District High School seniors who exhibit leadership skills and will attend the University of Houston Main Campus. Scholarship applicant must also demonstrate financial need. To apply, applicant must submit résumé, two letters of recommendation and a 500-word narrative outlining why applicant wants to attend the University of Houston and how this scholarship will enable him/her to meet his/her goals. All scholarship documents should be submitted to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. If selected, scholarship recipient must maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA and remain a full-time student (a minimum of 12 hours per semester) at the University of Houston Main Campus.  Scholarship award is renewable for a maximum of 4 years (or 8 semesters) provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

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Privately Funded Scholarships

Each year, a number of foundations, corporations, and individuals provide funding for UH scholarships. Some of these privately funded scholarships are designed to support students in a particular discipline or from a specific heritage or geographic region; others are open to students of any major or background. Offerings change often according to availability of funds and the time of the school year.

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Privately Funded Scholarships

Each year, a number of foundations, corporations, and individuals provide funding for UH scholarships. Some of these privately funded scholarships are designed to support students in a particular discipline or from a specific heritage or geographic region; others are open to students of any major or background. Offerings change often according to availability of funds and the time of the school year.

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College-Specific Scholarships

Most colleges at the University of Houston offer scholarships specifically for students in those colleges.

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