Scholarships

• $8,000 – $32,000 divided over four years.
• Open to US and international students in their high school senior year.
• Apply by January 31 before high school graduation.

Recipients of this award have different backgrounds and experiences, but they all demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. The high school GPA and ranking are also part of the scoring, so it's important for your transcript to be received by the Office of Admissions. SAT and ACT scores are not required nor considered.

Recipients of the Excellence Scholarship are expected to enroll full-time and graduate within four years, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholars are also engaged in service activities at UTEP. 

Out-of-state recipients of the Excellence Scholarship may also qualify for a tuition waiver to pay the in-state tuition rate. 

• Covers the student's full cost of attendance after other grants and scholarships.
• Includes living on campus at no cost.
• Open to US and international students in their high school senior year.
• Apply by January 31 before high school graduation.

Presidential Scholars have the top scores in academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. SAT and ACT scores are not required nor considered. Recipients of this scholarship are expected to enroll full-time and graduate within four years, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholars are also encouraged to live on campus and are fully engaged in service activities at UTEP. 

• Covers the student's full cost of attendance after other grants and scholarships.
• Includes living on campus at no cost and opportunities for paid study abroad.
• Open to US citizens and permanent residents who are also Texas residents and in their high school senior year.
• Apply by January 11 before high school graduation.

The Terry Foundation® Scholarship is a Houston-based scholarship program founded to provide scholarships to outstanding Texas High school graduates for attendance at public colleges and universities within the state. Established in 1986 by Houston philanthropists Howard & Nancy Terry, the Foundation has assisted hundreds of Terry Scholars® in meeting the Founders' goal of helping young people to help themselves.

The Terry Foundation® Scholarship program provides scholarships for up to eight semesters to outstanding Texas high school graduates who show promise for being future leaders of Texas. The Foundation has assisted hundreds of Terry Scholars® in meeting the founders' goal of helping young people to help themselves. The scholarship values academic excellence, leadership, and prioritizes students with financial need, demonstrated by completing a FAFSA. SAT and ACT scores are not required nor considered.

In addition to the ScholarMine application, the Terry Scholarship requires a letter of recommnedation (see the application for instructions) and an interview process. Top applicants may advance to the interview stage but must have completed the admission process and submitted their FAFSA.

• Covers the student's full cost of attendance plus a monthly stipend for additional expenses.
• Includes living on campus at no cost and opportunities for paid study abroad.
• Bonus of up to $30,000 for students graduating UTEP with honors.
• Open to US citizens and permanent residents who are also Texas residents and in their high school senior year.
• Apply by January 31 before high school graduation.

The Miguel A. Loya Scholarship was funded by a generous donation by Miguel Loya to the college that now bears his name. Applicants pursuing an engineering degree and show the highest level of academic excellence and potential to impact the community are encouraged to apply. SAT and ACT scores are not required, but can increase the overall score for this opportunity.

In addition to the ScholarMine application, an interview process is required. Top applicants may advance to the interview stage but must have completed the admission process.

• $8,000 – $32,000 divided over four years.
• Includes housing support for students living on campus.
• Open to US and international students in their high school senior year who wish to major in Mining Engineering.
• Apply by January 31 before high school graduation.

Future Mining Engineers who receive this award demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. The high school GPA and ranking are also part of the scoring, so it's important for your transcript to be received by the Office of Admissions. SAT and ACT scores are not required nor considered.

Scholars are expected to enroll full-time and graduate within four years, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholars are also engaged in service activities at UTEP. 

Out-of-state recipients of the Mining Engineering Scholarship may also qualify for a tuition waiver to pay the in-state tuition rate.

New, continuing, and transfer students who apply through ScholarMine are considered for over six hundred different donor-funded scholarships with different eligibility criteria, like college, field of study, GPA, etc. Undergraduate, graduate, US and international students are all encouraged to apply. These scholarships also have different amounts, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, depending on donor wishes, funds available, and applicant score. These scholarships can be stacked, and students may receive a combination of funds, up to their cost of attendance.

Many of these scholarships are renewable, so you should submit an application every year. Recipients of these scholarships are expected to write a letter thanking their donor. Writing a thank you letter for a stranger may be awkward at first, but it is a valuable skill. Read our guide for tips on how to write a thank you letter to your donor.

The state of Texas also offers scholarships:

• The Texas Leadership Scholars Program, for top performing students with demonstrated financial need, leadership in their high school community, and academic success. You may be eligible if you:
  • are a high school student graduating from an accredited Texas high school,
  • you are graduating in the top 10% of your class or are nominated by a high school staff member,
  • submit a FAFSA or TASFA demonstrating financial need,
  • you are eligible for the TEXAS Grant,
  • have evidence of leadership and service within your high school and community,
  • are accepted to UTEP,
  • and complete an application process.
•  If you are planning to become a member of the armed forces, you may qualify for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship program.

If you are a graduate student at UTEP, you should apply for scholarships through ScholarMine. 

If you're a doctoral student, you may also qualify for the Texas Leadership Research Scholars program if you meet the following:

• You graduated from a Texas public high school or an institution of higher education in Texas (public, private, or independent).
• When you were an undergraduate student, you received either a Pell Grant, a TEXAS or TEG Grant, or a Leadership Scholarship.
• You are enrolled full-time in a research doctoral degree program at UTEP.
• You apply for financial aid.
• You are nominated by the Graduate School based on merit and leadership potential.
• More information is available at the program website.

You may also qualify for fellowships through the Graduate School.

El Paso early college high school students who earn their associate's degree before they graduate from high school can continue their college education at UTEP with an accelerated student scholarship that covers 100% of their tuition and fees for up to three semesters (summer, fall, and spring before high school graduation). To qualify, students must:

• Have earned their associate's degree from El Paso Community College prior to graduating from a Region 19 early college high school.
• Plan to continue their education at UTEP, and complete an admission application through ApplyTexas.
• Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements.
• Cover the $10 student general deposit fee upon admission, as well as indirect costs as needed (books, supplies, transportation, etc.)

This scholarship is funded by the Greater Texas Foundation, a statewide education grant based in Bryan, Texas, and designed to support traditional ECHS students in their transition from high school and community college to UTEP. The scholarship program has a strong focus on financial literacy and degree completion, and includes many benefits:

• A scholarship worth up to $2,000 per year for two years (up to six semesters).
• Dedicated advising through UTEP's ECHS Academic Success Center.
• Participation in a summer bridge program, the ECHSelsior Academy.
• Sense of belonging through participation in UTEP Edge and high-impact practices.
• Support to minimize debt.
• Financial literacy workshops to minimize loans and overall student debt.
• Mentorship opportunities to strengthen professional development.
• Relationship-building with faculty advisors.
• Community and service learning opportunities.

Visit ScholarMine to apply.

Student athletes may be eligible to receive a scholarship from UTEP Athletics to cover tuition and fees or other educational expenses. If you are awarded an athletic scholarship, it will be incorporated into your financial aid award offer. For more information, visit the financial aid and scholarships for student athletes compliance page.

In addition to UTEP scholarships, there are many external opportunities you can explore using a search engine, such as:

• fastweb.com
• finaid.org
• hsf.net
• Scholly Scholarships by Sallie

If you are an admitted student, explore our external scholarships bulletin board and events site, where you can find up-to-date information about external scholarship opportunities, application deadlines, workshops, and more.

If you are interested in becoming a donor for the University or one of our students, follow this link for more information.