Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Are scholarships given for financial need only?

Most of the scholarships are awarded based on one or more of the following criteria: Financial need, academic achievement, involvement in nursing organizations, involvement in community services projects, and/or a program in which enrolled (i.e. BSN, RN, MSN, DNP or PhD). Some are based on gender, marital status (e.g. single parent with children), place of employment, and/or county residence (e.g. Fort Bend County).
The School of Nursing Scholarship Committee encourages all students to complete a Scholarship Application form.

Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?

Students enrolled in the School of Nursing and in good academic standing (minimum of 2.0 for BSN students, minimum of 3.0 for MSN, DNP, or PhD and “Pass” for PhD students.)
Students must be enrolled at least half-time:
- BSN level Fall/spring: 6 semester hrs Summer: 5 semester hrs
- Graduates level Fall/Spring: 5 semester hrs Summer: 3 semester hrs

What scholarships am I eligible to receive?

The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston Scholarships and Traineeships page lists the eligibility requirements and amounts. The scholarship committee determines which applicant will be eligible for specific scholarships.
More scholarship information can be found on The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Financial Services Grants and Scholarships page.
The application will only be valid for School of Nursing scholarships.

Where do I get a scholarship application?

Download the Scholarship Application Form:
NOTE: For admitted and currently enrolled students only.
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
Application forms are also available in the Student Affairs Office (rm. 220) between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Student Affairs Bookshelf.

What do I need in order to complete the application process?

A Scholarship application (see above) and information from the Program Cost Sheets — Estimated Student Expenses (also available in the Student Affairs Office bookshelf)

Whom do I contact if I need assistance in filling out the application?

Anne Sturm (713-500-2181) from 9-6 Mon-Fri, or email at Anne.N.Sturm@uth.tmc.edu.

What are the deadlines for submitting scholarship applications?

Applications are taken year round, kept on file until June 15th of each year, and reviewed as scholarship monies become available.
All applicants must renew their applications each year by June 15th. (The renewal period begins April 15th and ends June 15th each year).

How much money is associated with those scholarships?

Each scholarship has different amounts to be awarded. Please refer to The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston Scholarships and Traineeships page for amounts awarded.

How do I know if I am chosen to receive a scholarship?

What about outside scholarships?

When the Student Affairs Office (SAO) receives information about an outside scholarship, an email will be sent out to the students regarding its availability, criteria, amount, deadline, and contact information. Copies of the application, if available, will be placed in the bookshelf located in the SAO. It will be up to the applicant to mail the information to the address provided on the scholarship form. Outside scholarship applications are not to be turned in to the SAO office.

When will I get my scholarship money?

Once notified, scholarship recipients will be able to obtain their scholarship checks from the Bursar's Office, located in the University Center Tower (UCT) on the 22nd floor. (A release from the Financial Aid Office, also located on the 22nd floor of UCT, must accompany the award money pick up from the Bursar’s Office.)
If the SAO receives monies for a student who is the recipient for an outside scholarship, the student will be notified and able to obtain the check through Bursar’s Office, 22nd floor UCT.
The scholarship committee meets in August, January and May to review applications and award monies for fall, spring, and summer semesters.