Scholarships

This scholarship is for Vietnamese students at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Two short essays are required: In 250 words or less, please express how your Asian origin has helped or hindered your life so far; and what your aspirations are following graduation. Second, please share with us your participation regarding the following activities including degree of involvement.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for students in the Travis or Williamson County Area to attend the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Two short essays are required: In 500 words or less, write a statement describing your community and campus involvement or leadership roles, and how these activities have shaped your future career plans. Second, write a statement describing how a scholarship would assist you.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for Hispanic Students enrolled in the College of Nursing at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Pre-licensure student (no RN-BSN or MSN students who have the RN license). Students are eligible during any year of the BSN program.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Financial need, as determined by FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or comparable determination utilized by the nursing program and/or school.
• Scholarship Donor prefers awardees with the intention to work in Texas for a minimum of one year post-graduation.
• Is of Hispanic/Latino origin, which according to the US Census Bureau, can be viewed as the heritage, nationality, lineage, or country of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors before arriving in the United States. People who identify as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be any race.
• Recipient agrees to: a) complete a student information form, with picture; b) sign a verification form; and c) write a letter of thanks and appreciation to Dr. Roberto J. Bayardo, MD and his successors.
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: TBD

This scholarship is for outstanding African-American Students at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: Please explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational and career goals
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an active member and initiate of the Kappa Alpha Psi chapter and enrolled at Bauer College at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In one page, tell us a bit about yourself, your goals, what you do for work, and how do you plan to enhance your commitment to the objective of the Eta Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an active member of the Spirit of Houston at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In one page, please tell us how your involvement in the Spirit of Houston has helped to improve your relationship with the University of Houston community and how it has affected your personal and career growth.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for a student enrolled at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• US Citizen or permanent resident status
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Two letters of recommendation (One academic and one other) 
• Two short essays are required: In one page, please tell us how will this scholarship assist you in fulfilling your major and career goals and inspire other students at the University of Houston? Second, submit a one-page biographical paper about yourself.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for a volunteer for Fiesta at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for students in the Dallas Fort Worth Area enrolled at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Two short essays are required: In 500 words or less, write a statement describing your community and campus involvement or leadership roles, and how these activities have shaped your future career plans. Second, write a statement describing how a scholarship would assist you.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an African American Male at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application HERE
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing

This scholarship is for a diverse student studying Engineering at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is ONLY for freshmen students who graduated from an accredited Fort Bend County TX high school and are attending UH-Central Campus starting the fall semester following their high school graduation.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale) in fall semester to receive spring installment
• One short essay is required: In 100 to 500 words, please explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational and career goals.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for GCSW students enrolled at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• One (1) $3000 Scholarship will be awarded
• Be a part-time or full-time student
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Students must have completed at least 25 semester credit hours for full program students or 14 semester credit hours for advanced standing students
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for GCSW students enrolled at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• One (1) $3000 Scholarship will be awarded
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Students must have completed at least 25 semester credit hours for full program students or 14 semester credit hours for advanced standing students
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for a CT. Bauer College of Business Student at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: Tell us how this scholarship will help you further your career and personal goals
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for outstanding Hispanic American students at the University of Houston main campus.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• DACA, Undocumented, and International students are eligible to apply!
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Two short essays are required: In one page, please detail your academic and career goals, and explain how receiving the UH Hispanic Alumni Association Scholarship will support your journey. How do you envision making a meaningful contribution to the Hispanic community in the future. Second, Reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education and the workforce. Provide examples of how you’ve promoted diversity and inclusion in your personal or professional life. How do you plan to continue this advocacy in the future?
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for Alpha Chi Omega members at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In one page, please explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational and career goals
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an LGBTQ Student enrolled at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• One merit-based and two need-based scholarships
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In 250 words or less, explain how this scholarship will help you overcome any financial barriers you or your family might be facing, or how this scholarship will benefit your education, research, and/or internship goals.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

 This scholarship is for a student that has faced a significant life challenge such as a loss of sibling, parent, guardian, victim/survivor of drunk/drugged driving, critical illness, disability or similar life changing event.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Recipient must be a graduate of Fort Bend High School
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In 500 words or less, tell us about how you faced a significant challenge in your life such as loss of sibling, parent, guardian, victim/survivor of drunk/drugged driving, critical illness, disability or similar life changing event. Also discuss what receiving this scholarship would mean to you.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

• Mark Andrew Tartaglio was a kind soul who shined a light on all who knew him. He was a loving son, caring brother and loyal friend who would go out of his way to give a helping hand. His great sense of humor made you laugh. He had the ability to turn a simple act into a fun game, to appreciate the little things in life and experience the joy in them. Spending time with family and friends was important to him. Mark Andrew enjoyed playing golf, competitive travel ice hockey, snowboarding and movies. After graduating from Stephen F Austin High School (Sugar Land, TX) in 2014 he enrolled in the University of Houston where he was majoring in Construction Management and became a member of the KA Fraternity. He was a 20-year-old sophomore at the University when his life was tragically cut short in April of 2016. Mark Andrew and his girlfriend were walking home on the sidewalk when a drunk driver went out of control, jumped the curb, and hit them. Mark Andrew’s last act was to push her out of the way and he is remembered as a hero for saving her life. The Mark Andrew Tartaglio Scholarship Endowment has been established in his memory.

This scholarship is for a diverse student studying Geosciences at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In 250 words or less, why did you choose to pursue your studies at the University of Houston and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and what are your aspirations after graduation. Include your major and why you chose it.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an African American student enrolled at the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or College of Optometry at the
University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours, with 12 credit hours completed
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: How will this scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals?
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class, in partnership with iHeartMedia. Money Making Conversations Master Class shares career tips, marketing tips, and the “secrets to success” with its listening audience through interviews with successful celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. The podcast’s staggering reach, boasting approximately 1.3 million downloads monthly, underscores McDonald’s prowess as a master storyteller and brand architect. Each episode pierces through the noise of the digital era to offer clear and actionable insights. This is not about celebrating celebrities, entrepreneurs, and non-profits, but about distilling the essence of success into tangible, achievable steps for the listener.

The Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast builds on these connections. You’re not just following an individual, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates success, embraces learning, and inspires action. It’s a community where the stories shared, the successes celebrated, and the knowledge imparted are designed to motivate you to lead with your gift, to navigate the path to your dreams, and to create your own success story one inspired step at a time. To put the Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast’s popularity in perspective, less than 10% of podcast titles at iHeartMedia exceed 1 million downloads monthly.

3815 Media, Inc. – a company that Rushion McDonald founded together with his wife, Dr. Cicelly Mitchell-McDonald -, is an MBE certified company that recently completed a nationwide “Secrets to Success” interview tour of small businesses for Walmart Business+.  They are a trusted brand, producing and voicing commercials for PayPal Debit Card, Amazon Ads, Dell, Freddie Mac, Apple Card, Oscar Mayer Bacon, and 2025 Infiniti QX80. 3815 Media, Inc. also represents iHeartMedia for all media buys specifically for a minority agency. 3815 Media, Inc.’s in-house marketing can target their client’s audience through radio, podcast, social media, and newsletter in addition to producing live activations, creating graphic designs, and producing audio and video content. Finally, in 2023, the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council honored 3815 Media, Inc. with the 2023 Spirit of Alliance Award for Supplier of the Year Class I.  

These accolades, while impressive, merely scratch the surface of the creators of the Rushion and Cicely McDonald Scholarship.  They want to make an impact on the academic and cultural landscape at the University of Houston. Rushion McDonald is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and graduated from the College of Natural Science and Mathematics with a Degree in Mathematics and a Minor in Sociology.  Dr. Cicely Mitchell-McDonald graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas.  Their daughter, Christiana McDonald, graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media. 

This scholarship is for an active member in good standing of the Eta Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: In one page, please describe yourself, your goals, whether you work outside of school, whether you are receiving parental or family financial support, and/or if you’re receiving additional financial aid.
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for a Spirit of Houston Member at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must be in 4th or 5th year with the band (54 credit hours earned)
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: How will this scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals?
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for a student enrolled at the Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• US citizen or permanent Texas Resident
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th

This scholarship is for an enrolled upperclassman student at the University of Houston.

• Complete online application
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours, and have completed 60 credit hours
• Graduates must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours
• Students must be in good academic standing
• One short essay is required: How will this scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals?
• Deadline to Apply: April 15th