Meritorious Scholarship - UTRGV

Who can apply

• Entering undergraduate student admitted to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by December 1, 2026; all required admission documents must be on file by the deadline.
• Selection is competitive and may consider high school class rank, dual/AP/IB college credits, course difficulty and ACT/SAT scores. Tests are optional for admission; submit available academic credentials for full consideration.
• Dual-enrollment students must submit their college transcript before the deadline. Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) participants are not eligible for these general and merit-based academic scholarships.
• No separate scholarship application is required. Awards are offered while funding remains; accept an offer within 30 days and enroll for fall by June 1.
• Renewal requires enrollment in at least 15 hours in each fall and spring term, completion of at least 12 of those hours each term and 30 UTRGV hours per academic year, and a 3.0 cumulative institutional GPA.
• Support may continue for four undergraduate years or until graduation, whichever comes first. Transfer to another institution or non-enrollment normally terminates the award.

About the scholarship

The Meritorious Scholarship at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley recognizes academic merit among entering undergraduates. The university lists a maximum award value of $20,000. No separate scholarship application is required. Continued support depends on enrollment, completed UTRGV credits and a 3.0 institutional GPA; awards can be retained for four undergraduate years or until graduation, whichever comes first.