International Student Merit Scholarships at University of Houston-Victoria 2024

International Student Merit Scholarships are open to all F-1 and J-1 VISA students studying at the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV). The scholarship provides a waiver in tuition fees, which would decrease the tuition fee which equals resident tuition. Other costs are not included in the scholarship. 

Eligibility for International Student Merit Scholarships:

• Applicants of International Student Merit Scholarships must be enrolled full-time i.e. minimum of 12 credits for undergraduates and a minimum of 9 credits for the graduate.
• Students must apply for the scholarship before getting admitted to the University.
• Spring semester scholarship recipients receive awards only for Spring and Summer semesters and must reapply for the fall.
• have an F-1 or a J-1 status.
• Transfer students must have good academic and immigration status.
• Students must demonstrate academic achievement.
• Applicants must arrive 5 days before orientation.
• Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduate students throughout the scholarship.
• Candidates must contribute 10 volunteer hours every semester (fall and spring) to the UHV, Victoria community, showcasing/sharing their culture. 
• Applicants for International Student Merit Scholarships must pay all outstanding university bills on or before the due dates.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful applicants of the International Student Merit Scholarships will receive a tuition fee reduction for the academic year.

Deadline:

Completed applications need to be submitted by the deadline: June 15th, 2024