University of Houston, TX
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
60%
Tuition
$10,710 in-state
$25,410 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#192 in National Universities
Scholarships
Highest Ranking High School Graduate Exemption
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The highest ranking graduate of each accredited high school in Texas is exempt from tuition only at public colleges in Texas for two semesters of the first regular session following graduation from high school.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000 to $8,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
24-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who have a competitive academic profile. To remain eligible, students must maintain a full-time enrollment status (12 credit hours per semester), complete 30 credit hours annually (credit hours must be completed at the University of Houston - main campus), and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 GPA.
Alonzo Cantu Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Alonzo Cantu Scholarship is for incoming freshmen who graduated from any high school in Hidalgo County, Texas. Scholarship applicants must be ranked in the top 25 percent of their graduating class, demonstrate financial need and be Pell Grant-eligible. Students will be evaluated based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
Army Reserves Officers' Training Corps (arotc) Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Army Reserves Officers' Training Corps (AROTC) Scholarship is awarded for academic and personal achievement and pays annually an amount determined by the U.S. Army. The scholarship includes funding for tuition, a flat rate for textbooks, equipment, and supplies, and a subsistence allowance. Recipients must enroll and fully participate in Army ROTC. Four-year AROTC scholarships are applied for during the latter part of the junior or the early part of the senior year of high school. Two- and three-year AROTC scholarships are applied for during the sophomore and freshman years, respectively, through the Department of Military Science.
Astronaut/space Studies Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Astronaut/Space Studies scholarship is for students interested in becoming an astronaut or pursuing a career in the nation?s space program. Scholarship applicant must be a certified full-time degree-seeking student, maintain a 3.0 GPA and provide notice to the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid of summer work with NASA or another space related organization. Scholarship prospect?s studies must demonstrate some area of preparation for a career in the space program. Eligible programs of study: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Master of Science in Space Architecture, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering or a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering. Scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters.
Bauer College Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
All currently enrolled students in the Bauer College of Business, as well as incoming and transfer students who have been accepted to the College, are eligible to apply for Bauer College scholarships.
College Of Education Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The College of Education is committed to supporting the educational pursuits of our students and encourage all to apply for our scholarships
College Of Natural Sciences And Mathematics (nsm) Departmental Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Additional scholarship/funding opportunities may be available at the departmental level of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM).
George Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
George Family Scholarship
The George Family Scholarship is open to any degree-seeking undergraduate student that has graduated from the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. To qualify, the student must have graduated high school with a 2.75 GPA or higher and be enrolled full time (12 hours or more) and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition for one year
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Good Neighbor Scholarship Program was established to encourage academically talented students from the countries of the Western (American) hemisphere to pursue higher education in the State of Texas; thus, establishing a beneficial link between the State of Texas and their home countries.
Greater Texas Foundation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000-4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The University of Houston is a recipient of the Greater Texas Foundation Scholars program where scholarships are made available to qualified early college high school students entering UH beginning fall 2012. The Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program provides students who have earned 50 hours of college credit while in high school the opportunity to compete for a $1,000-4,000 Greater Texas Foundation Scholarship at the University of Houston. The program issues scholarships to only 25 selected first year students for a limited number of years.
Hilton College Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Undergraduate and graduate students at Hilton College have a number of options for scholarships and financial assistance. Scholarships are granted based on academic achievement, student leadership, participation in student organizations, honors and awards received, work experience, references, accuracy and timeliness in the application process.
Mark And Judith Cook Foundation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
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 r?sum?, 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.
New Hawk Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000-Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1170
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 490-570
SAT Critical Reading - 470-580
SAT Writing - 440-550
Description
Rank in top 15% of high school graduating class; or
Have a SAT Score of 1170 (or 1100 if using the old SAT score); or
Have an ACT Score of 24; and
Be Texas Resident; and
Be graduating from high school in the 2017-2018 academic year
NSM Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
16
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
NSM has several scholarships available for incoming students and continuing undergraduate and graduate students. You only need to apply once each year to be considered for all NSM scholarships for which you qualify. Scholarship awards are contingent on availability of funds
Otis E. Ellis Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Resource One Credit Union awards scholarships annually in the amount of $7,500 to five graduating high school students selected from applicants within their field of membership who meet the eligibility requirements
Terry Foundation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Terry Foundation is a Houston-based philanthropic organization that provides scholarships for outstanding Texas students to attend in-state public colleges and universities, including the University of Houston. For Freshmen students, the Terry Foundation Traditional scholarship amount is based on the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, room and board, and miscellaneous expenses), is adjusted individually based on additional sources of financial support, and is renewable for four years of undergraduate study.
Tier One Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Tier One Scholars Program grew out of these endowments. The program recruits and engages high-caliber students who can pursue academic excellence without financial limitations. Each scholarship provides four full years of tuition and two years of on campus living. In addition, students are given stipends to pursue research and to study abroad.
Valley Alliance Of Mentors For Opportunities And Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The VAMOS scholarship is for incoming freshmen who graduated from any high school in Hidalgo County, Texas. Scholarship applicants must be ranked in the top 25 percent of their graduating class, demonstrate financial need and be Pell Grant-eligible. Students will be evaluated based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full Ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 540-640
SAT Critical Reading: 510-610
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The University of Houston will automatically award scholarship support to National Merit Scholarship finalists who select the University of Houston as their first-choice institution in accordance with the rules and deadlines established by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
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