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UTRGV Merit Aid
Strong candidates with community roots and diverse backgrounds find multiple pathways to recognition at UTRGV.
Verified Jun 2026today· HX-AUTO
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Last verifiedJun 2026Analyst HX-AUTO
Who this school is for
Students who are deeply connected to the Rio Grande Valley community, or those with a track record of leadership and service, should explore these endowed scholarship opportunities.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $25,441 for 2026-2027. Source
Lesser-known scholarships at UTRGV
Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityMichael A. Gorena & Maria Lozano-Gorena Endowed Scholarship is for Honors College students pursuing Pre-Med who maintain a 3.5 UTRGV GPA and meet the listed residency, first-generation, and Honors College admission criteria.
Amount$1,000EligibilityJ.M. Haggar Sr. Scholarship award size is $1,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment required.
Amount$500–$1,500EligibilityRafael and Carmen Guerra Scholarships award sizes typically range from $500 to $1,500.
Amount$500–$1,500EligibilityJesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarships award sizes range from $500 to $1,500 and may be used for tuition, fees, and books.
Amount$1,000EligibilityR.C. and M.G. Fish Scholarship award size is $1,000 for full-time freshmen.
Amount$400EligibilityMeadows Endowment for Honors Scholarship / Alumni award size is $400 and requires a 3.5 GPA.
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