Honors College Research & Internship Opportunity

Research Requirements

We offer this scholarship to students interested in conducting dedicated research, to support living costs while conducting research. *Due to limited funding, there are limited awards. Students will need to provide a short abstract of the research they intend to complete, timeline with at least 75 dedicated hours and two summer meetings (virtual meetings acceptable), provide the name and contact information of a faculty member who has agreed to mentor the research. Research activity must meet criteria for an Honors College Experience and once completed, be applied to the student’s Experiences. Students must also be enrolled in at least one credit hour for the summer and commit to present at the Fall ELF. If any requirements are not met following award, student is responsible for those funds. Applications due by June 1st.

Unpaid Internship Requirements

We offer this $2000.00 scholarship to students completing unpaid summer internships, to support living costs while interning. *Due to limited funding, there are limited awards. Students will need to provide a letter from the sponsoring organization (public, private, or non-profit) indicating their approval of the internship of at least 75 hours during the summer and the name and contact information of the internship supervisor. The internship must meet criteria for an Honors College Experience and once completed, be applied to the student’s Experiences. Students must be enrolled in at least one credit hour for summer and commit to present at the Fall ELF. If any requirements are not met following award, student is responsible for the funds. Applications due by June 1st.

Requirements*
Must be an Honors college student.
Must be in good standing
Must have a unpaid internship secured for the summer 2025 term
Scholarship Amount Varies up to $2,000

Student must submit a copy of their excepted unpaid internship in their post acceptance before award is applied to their MyUTSA account**

Overview

Total Awards offered will be 20 Honors College student for this Scholarship Opportunity.

Award
$0.00
College/Department
Honors College
Deadline
06/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. If awarded, student must present their experience at the Experiential Learning Fair (ELF). Will you commit to doing this?
  2. Please provide evidence ( a letter from sponsoring employer including name and contact of supervisor) of unpaid internship program.
  3. How does this research apply and enhance designated major or course work?
  4. Provide an abstract of research you plan to do.
  5. Provide the name and contact information of a faculty member who has agreed to mentor your research (2 meeting minimum, virtual accepted).