Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship

Amount:  $1,200 ($600 per semester), not renewable
Deadline:  April 1 (Fall) & December 1 (Spring)
For Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society members who are transfer students and intend to pursue their first baccalaureate degree at the University of Houston.  For inquiries regarding applications and deadlines, please contact the Office of Admissions at 713-743-1010, option 4.  

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Scholarships for Transfers

Thinking of transferring to UH? If you show promise through academics, leadership, and/or community involvement, you may qualify for one of these scholarships

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's educational program is a significant part of the Show's mission — benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Because college is only a dream for so many students, the Show has made an extraordinary impact on the lives of countless young men and women in its quest to benefit the youth of Texas and support them through education.

Qualifications:  For graduates from a Texas high school or home school who demonstrate financial need, a record of leadership in school and community, and strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades and SAT scores.

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Rodeo Scholarships

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's educational program is a significant part of the Show's mission — benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Because college is only a dream for so many students, the Show has made an extraordinary impact on the lives of countless young men and women in its quest to benefit the youth of Texas and support them through education.

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Meal Plan Scholarship

Amount:  Two Lifestyle 21 Meal Plans per year (One Lifestyle 21 Meal Plan per semester), not renewable
Deadline:  Not currently accepting applications
UH Dining Services (UHDS) is pleased to be a member of the University of Houston community and seeks to support student Success and Access at UH by providing Meal Plan 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. 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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Mary Hoffman Harding Scholarship

Amount:  $1,000
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
Children or grandchildren of full-time current or retired employees of the UH System (any campus) are eligible for the Mary Harding Hoffman $1000.00 scholarship. Students may apply if they are, or will be, full-time students for the next school year at the UH Central Campus as entering freshmen, or undergraduate or graduate in good standing. The scholarship will be  awarded on the basis of scholarship achievement with leadership qualities as secondary consideration. There is no financial disclosure requirement. A previous winner may not reapply because it is awarded on a one-time basis. 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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Mark & Judith Cook Foundation Scholarship

Amount:  Full-ride
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
The Mark and Judith Cook Foundation are pleased to award a full-ride scholarship to students who have been accepted to the University of Houston main campus. Applicant must be a Texas resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a permanent address in the Tamina community located within zip code 77385. Scholarship applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Applicant must submit a résumé, two letters of recommendation and a 250-word narrative outlining why applicant wants to attend the University of Houston and how this scholarship will enable him/her to meet this goal. All scholarship documents should be submitted by to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. If selected, recipient must live on the UH campus a minimum of the first two years of his/her college career. 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 provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements. Scholarship award covers up to 8 semesters (or up to 10 semesters if student is enrolled in a 5-year program) including tuition and fees; on-campus room and board or the equivalent; books and University of Houston sponsored student health insurance.

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