Unveiling UIW Presidential Scholarship Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is dedicated to offering educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds, irrespective of their financial status. UIW encourages students to explore additional scholarship options through community organizations and foundations. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the UIW Presidential Scholarship and other financial aid opportunities available at UIW, including eligibility criteria, application processes, and renewal requirements.

UIW's Commitment to Accessible Education

UIW is committed to providing educational opportunities to students from all backgrounds, regardless of financial means. The institution recognizes the importance of financial aid in making higher education accessible and strives to offer a variety of scholarship programs to support its students.

Presidential Scholarships

Distinguished Presidential Scholarship at UT San Antonio

While not directly a UIW scholarship, it's important to understand similar programs in the region. UT San Antonio offers a Distinguished Presidential Scholarship to non-resident and international students, which includes a non-resident tuition waiver if eligibility is maintained.

Eligibility and Award

Qualified fall freshmen admitted by January 15 are automatically considered based on academic merit.
The scholarship is valued at up to $24,000 for up to four years if renewal eligibility is maintained.
The award is disbursed evenly between the fall and spring semesters.
Students must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students with a minimum of 12 UT San Antonio credit hours each fall and spring semester.

Renewal Requirements

Students must be continuously enrolled at UT San Antonio.
A Scholarship Maintenance Plan is in place for students who do not fully meet the renewal requirements (30 UT San Antonio credits in one academic year and a 2.5 cumulative GPA).
For every consecutive year the renewal requirements are not met, the percentage of the scholarship awarded will be reduced.

Addressing Deficiencies

Students can enroll in UT San Antonio summer session courses to complete additional credit hours or increase their GPA.
If renewal criteria are not met after summer courses, an appeal cannot be filed.

Deferment and Appeals

Students can submit a deferment letter to hold their scholarship for up to 2 years if they need a break in enrollment and are in good standing.
Students who have lost their scholarship due to not meeting the requirements can submit a scholarship appeal letter.
A hardship appeal can be submitted for medical, family, or academic reasons. If approved, the student will be evaluated based only on the number of hours completed at UT San Antonio.

UIW Academic Scholarships

Automatic Consideration

First-time freshman students are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application. Transfer students who are completing their first undergraduate degree and who have completed at least 24 credit hours at an accredited university are also automatically considered for academic scholarships based on GPA. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate coursework.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

UIW offers an additional $2,000 per year scholarship for any student graduating from a Catholic high school, with no separate application required.

UIW SACHS Valedictorian Scholarship

The valedictorian from St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) is eligible to receive a full tuition four-year scholarship to attend UIW.

Eligibility and Renewal

Requires full-time UIW main campus (Broadway) enrollment.
Valid for a maximum of eight total semesters (four fall and four spring).
Not valid for summer enrollment.
Valid for enrollment leading to a first-time bachelor’s degree only.
Scholarship renewal is dependent upon the student remaining in good standing and meeting satisfactory academic progress, defined as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

Scholarship Details

The scholarship is for tuition only and does not include an award for university fees.
The scholarship may be reduced or discontinued if the student receives other aid that results in exceeding the full tuition rate or fails to meet eligibility requirements.
The student remains eligible to receive non-UIW scholarships, which may be applied to other expenses, such as student housing.
Any unused portion of this award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW.

Transfer Student Scholarships

Each Phi Theta Kappa member from an accredited 2-year institution will be awarded $2,000 per year. The recipient must be a current member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Recipients will need to present their certificate to be awarded.

Students pursuing their first bachelor's degree, with their most recent 24 credit hours from Alamo Colleges and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, will be awarded $2,000 per year in addition to other transfer academic scholarships awarded.

Eligibility and Renewal (Transfer Students)

To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must be admissible to UIW and submit a FAFSA.
Eligibility and renewal of covered tuition requires full-time UIW main campus (Broadway) enrollment.
The scholarship is valid for a maximum of eight total semesters comprising four fall semesters and four spring semesters.
The scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment.
The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading up to a first-time bachelor's degree only.
Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program.
Scholarship renewal is dependent upon the student annually submitting the FAFSA, remaining in good standing, and meeting satisfactory academic progress, defined as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
The scholarship is for tuition only and does not include an award for university fees.
The scholarship may be reduced or discontinued if the student receives other aid that results in exceeding the full tuition rate or fails to meet eligibility requirements.
The student remains eligible to receive non-UIW scholarships, which may be applied to other expenses, such as student housing.
Any unused portion of this award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW.
The scholarship will be posted to the student’s financial aid award once the student’s official transcripts are received evidencing the Healy Murphy diploma and completion of the associate degree.

General Renewal Requirements (Freshman and Transfer)

Eligibility and renewal of all freshman and transfer scholarships require full-time main campus (Broadway) UIW enrollment.
The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading to a first-time bachelor's degree only.
Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress and that the student maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at the end of each semester.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each semester.
The scholarship will not be increased, but may be reduced, canceled, or discontinued if the student receives other aid that interferes with the award, does not enroll full-time, transfers institutions, or moves to a non-main campus UIW degree program.
Any unused portion of this merit award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW.
Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program.
UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year.

Endowed Scholarships

Through the UIW Endowed Scholarship Program, UIW can offer a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to students of high academic and/or artistic ability. These endowments are made possible by the generosity and commitment of UIW's alumni and friends.

Program-Specific Scholarships

Fashion Management Scholarship

The Juren Sullivan Center for Fashion Management awards several scholarships in the spring, ranging from $500 to $1,500. The scholarships are announced at the Red Dress Fashion Show.

Fifth-Year Accounting Scholarship

Open to Texas residents who demonstrate financial need determined by the FAFSA and need 30 or fewer hours to complete the 150 semester hours education requirement to take the CPA examination in Texas.

Cardinal Chemistry Scholars (C2S) Program

The Cardinal Chemistry Scholars (C2S) Program includes scholarship money and support systems to help students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry complete their degree and then either find a job or get into a chemistry or biochemistry graduate program (master's or doctorate). Participating students will receive up to $10,000 a year in scholarship money and enroll in a 1-credit seminar course each semester until they graduate. Note: These scholarships are for first-time freshman, transfer, first bachelor's degree, main campus, and full-time students only.

UIW MBA Merit Scholarship

The UIW MBA Merit Scholarship is an academic scholarship available to qualified Broadway Campus Graduate MBA students. Qualified students will receive a scholarship award that will total $8,000, split over four semesters, excluding summer semesters.

Eligibility and Requirements

This scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment.
Continuous fall and spring enrollment must be maintained; summer enrollment is not required.
The first fall and spring semesters of the scholarship will require a minimum of 9 credit hours of continuous enrollment to qualify to receive the scholarship.
The final fall and spring semesters will require a minimum of 6 credit hours of continuous enrollment to qualify.
Students enrolled in MBA programs outside of the Broadway Campus, such as in the School of Professional Studies, do not qualify for this scholarship.
This scholarship may not be stacked with other tuition programs, such as a Graduate Assistantship.
Recipients must maintain a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher to remain qualified to continue to receive the scholarship.

Scholarships for Specific Groups

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

Open to Pell-eligible students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer.

Health Professions Scholarships with Service Commitments

Several scholarship programs provide health professional students with financial support in exchange for a commitment to serve medically underserved areas. Most Health Resource and Service Administration scholarships have service requirements. If the service requirements are not met, the scholarship funds will revert to a loan(s).

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides nursing students with financial support in exchange for a commitment to serve at least two years in a qualifying Nurse Corps site. As a condition of acceptance into this program, you must work at a Critical Shortage Facility upon graduation.

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program pays tuition, fees and other educational costs and provides a stipend in exchange for a commitment to work for two years at an approved NHSC site.

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP)

The NHHSP provides scholarships to Native Hawaiians pursuing careers in primary and behavioral health disciplines. The program pays tuition, provides a monthly stipend and covers related school costs.

Scholarships for International Students

The University of the Incarnate Word offers a number of scholarships to international undergraduate students seeking their first degree.

Students from Latin America or the Caribbean can find a listing of scholarships, grants, fellowships and loans, collected by the Rowe Fund program of the Organization of American States (OAS).

STARS Scholarship

Citizens or permanent residents whose permanent address is in one of the STARS scholarship counties and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale and must have attended an accredited college or university before applying for the scholarship (including dual credit or AP credits).

HACU Scholarship Program

Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, have completed their first semester of college at a HACU-member institution, intend to enroll at a HACU-member institution in the spring or fall (varies by scholarship), and demonstrate financial need (if required by the scholarship sponsor).

Additional Financial Aid Opportunities

Military Discounts and Veterans Education Benefits

Qualified military students and dependents may be eligible for tuition discounts. The UIW Military and Veteran Center can assist students using educational benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Assistance Programs.

Family Discount

UIW offers a discount to families with multiple dependent siblings from the same household attending UIW.

Athletic Scholarships

UIW competes in the NCAA Division I Southland Conference and the Western Athletic Conference. Scholarships are available and awarded by the coaches of each sport.

General Admission Requirements for Freshmen and Transfers

Freshman Admission

The primary factor for admission is the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required for unconditional admission. Applications are accepted throughout the year for all academic terms. To be considered for admission, students need to submit an official high school transcript.

Transfer Admission

The primary factor for transfer admissions is the student's cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). A minimum of a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required for unconditional admission. However, a 2.5 GPA does not guarantee admission into all UIW programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year for all academic terms. To get an admissions decision, students need to submit transcripts from each institution attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Students with fewer than 24 college credit hours are also required to submit a high school transcript or GED scores.

Assistance for Transfer Students

UIW has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for its strong commitment to supporting transfer students.

Transferology is a tool for students to see how their college-level courses transfer to the University of the Incarnate Word. It is free and easy to use.

UIW ACCESS Textbook Program

UIW ACCESS is a textbook program that provides undergraduate and graduate students with e-books or printed textbooks for their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from UIW schools on the Broadway campus.

How to Apply

To apply for scholarships, students should first apply for admission to UIW. First-time freshman students are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application. Transfer students are also automatically considered based on their GPA. Some scholarships may require a separate application, such as the Endowed Scholarships or program-specific scholarships. Students should carefully review the eligibility criteria and application instructions for each scholarship they are interested in.

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