Scholars Academy Application

Promoting STEM Student Success

• Natural Science
• Computer Science and Engineering Technology
• Mathematics
• Datascience
• Cybersecurity

Academy Benefits

• 25 years of experience in developing and graduating professionals and leaders in STEM
• Small learning community groups promoting and supporting STEM majors' success
• Discipline-based STEM peer and PhD faculty mentors providing guidance to all Academy members
• Access to free tutoring in lower and upper division courses in math, natural sciences, engineering, data science & computer science
• Connection to career soft skills training (CV/resume, personal statement) & career broadening activities (field trips and seminars)
• Support in entrance to university-level mentored research with PhD researcher program; some stipends available
• Free GRE and other graduate entrance exam workshops, and travel support to national conferences
• Opportunities for external summer research, internships, and graduate research programs and national laboratories across US
• Bi-annual full SA organization orientations and other special events for Academy members

High School Seniors, Transfer Students, and Current UHD Students are invited each year to compete for nearly 180 scholarships worth approximately $1500 - $3,000 per academic year (fall/spring semesters) from UHD and Scholars Academy grant funding. View the Tuition and Mandatory Fees page for more information regarding fees for the academic year. This is not just a scholarship, but entrance into a competitive program of excellence for STEM majors.

First Time Applicants (FTIC & Transfers)

SA e-Application

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Automatic Entrance for Freshmen & Transfers through UHD Merit Scholarship Awards

• Be offered and accept a UHD Distinguished or Merit Scholarship (Renewable 2-4 years w/ minimum GPA of 3.5). Consideration requires UHD Admissions application completed by Dec. 1; SAT scores (1040 minimally); Top 10% graduating class w/TSIA2 of >945/5 Eng.; >950/6 Math
• Be enrolled as a UHD full-time university student (12-15 credit-bearing hours) and enter as a member of the Scholars Academy
• Complete an SA E-Application
• Register for Freshman Seminar (1303) or University Seminar (2303) or Workshop linked to SA

Entrance for High Performing Freshmen

• Minimum unweighted overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) (competitive) UHD Admissions application completed by Dec. 1; SAT scores (1040 minimally); Top 10% graduating class w/TSIA2 of >945/5 Eng.; >950/6 Math;
• Credit for at least pre-calculus in high school preferred; be enrolled as UHD full-time student
• Complete an SA E-Application & submit all required items listed
• Upon acceptance into SA, register for Freshman Seminar (1303) or NS 2190 course linked to SA (advisors determine course)

Entrance for Non-Merit Transfers or Current UHD students

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in college within last 4-5 years; 75 hours of college coursework; Be a postbacc
• Be enrolled as a full-time student (12-15 credit hours minimum) at UHD
• Complete an SA E-Application (see link below) & submit all required items listed
• Upon acceptance into SA, register for University Seminar (2303) and/or workshop linked to SA

Application Requirements

• Acceptance into the Scholars Academy also requires UHD admission. Go to Apply Texas and create an account to apply for UHD admissions and complete the application payment.
• One-page typed statement of your academic and professional goals (during and after college). Upload to SA Application
• A 1-2 page resume or curriculum vita, upload to SA Application
• Two electronic recommendations from current Math/Science/English instructors or counselors. [Only Merit/Distinguished recipients do not need to complete]
• Completion of FAFSA/TASFA application for UHD is recommended (do not send copies to the Scholars Academy)

Forms

SA e-Application Form

SA e-Recommendation Form