Who we are
UTSA’s Office of Nationally Competitive Awards supports students throughout their undergraduate and graduate university careers, helping students develop not only as strong candidates but as well-rounded people so that they can pursue amazing academic and career opportunities worldwide.
What are National Awards?
National awards are funded independently of UTSA. They are awards that help students fund study abroad, conduct research, do service learning projects, or fund graduate study. Many awards are located internationally, presenting great opportunities for students to explore their place in the world and how they can play a role in our global community.
While many awards are prestigious and require students to demonstrate significant leadership in their community, there are many entry-level awards that anyone can apply to without a letter of recommendation, even in their first year at UTSA. From small international travel grants to fully-funded graduate fellowships, the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards envisions these awards as a series of pathways that guide students toward great achievements.
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Information Sessions and Workshop Schedules
| Scholarship | Date |
|---|---|
| Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad |
Info Sessions: September 5, 4 PM: Zoom September 18, 12:30 PM: COLFA Student Success Center September 23, 1 PM: Zoom Writing Workshop: September 26, 12 PM: Honors College Experiential Learning Lab |
| Goldwater Scholarship |
September 3, 11 AM: Zoom |
| National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship |
Info Session: September 4, 2 PM: Zoom Writing Workshop: September 19, 12 PM: Honors College Experiential Learning Lab |
| Department of Defense SMART Award |
Info Session: October 15, 11 AM: Zoom |
| Truman Scholarship |
Info Session: October 2, 2 PM: Zoom |
| Critical Language Scholarship/Boren Scholarship |
Info Session: October 14, 2 PM: Zoom Boren Scholarship Campus Visit: November 6 at 12:00 PM: Honors College Experiential Learning Lab |
| National Science Founation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) |
Monday, November 11, 2PM: Zoom |
How do we help students?
We empower students of all backgrounds to step out into the national arena and apply for prestigious awards such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Fulbright, and NSF awards, which facilitate graduate study across disciplines. We also work with undergraduate students at the earliest stages in their academic careers to secure national scholarships that help fund their undergraduate tuition, study abroad opportunities, and summer research initiatives.
The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards provides services such as:
- Information sessions on different awards
- Workshops on writing compelling application essays
- Application review
- Organizing mock interviews
- Providing an endorsement for awards that require campus nomination
Where are we located?
Housed in the Honors College, we serve all UTSA undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Our office is located on the first floor of the Graduate School and Research Building in the Honors College.
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September 26, 2024
UTSA named Fulbright HSI Leader for third straight yearPublished by UTSA Academic Affairs
UTSA has been named a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Leader for the third consecutive year, recognizing the university's significant engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.
September 26, 2024
UTSA Honors alumnus to travel to Cambodia on FulbrightPublished by UTSA Today
Recent UTSA graduate Kane Sandoval ’23 has been named a finalist by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and will be travelling to Cambodia to serve as a Fulbright English teaching assistant. He is one of three Roadrunners who will participate in programs in Cambodia, Estonia, and Spain.
July 3, 2024
NSF fellowships to help seven Roadrunners advance their educationPublished by UTSA Today
Seven UTSA students and alumni have been awarded prestigious Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation to advance their graduate research education. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.
Featured Award: Fulbright Student program
Fulbright funds 2000+ students each year to study in graduate programs, do research, or teach English abroad in any of 140+ countries.
Featured Award: Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship provides Pell Grant recipients up to $5000 to study abroad. 26 UTSA students were awarded Gilman Scholarships in 2023
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- Email: honors@utsa.edu