TRIO Student Support Services Scholarship

Current TRIO Student Support Services students are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Application requirements are as follows:

  • Applicants must be active members of the TRIO SSS program by completing their 3-2-1 requirements for the Spring 2025 semester.
  • Applicants must be Pell Grant eligible and be able to demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA above 2.0) with priority given to students with GPA of 2.5 and above.

Applicants must also complete 3 short answer essays and 2 financial literacy assignments in Pathful Explore (look in the TRIO SSS Groupme for how to access Pathful Explore if needed!).

**If you would like to apply to join the TRIO SSS program you can go to https://www.utsa.edu/studentsuccess/advising/trio-sss.html to access our application. Now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester!

Award
Varies
College/Department
TRIO Student Support Services
Deadline
04/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Were you 3-2-1 complete for the Fall 2024 semester?
  2. This section is short answer essays. Please thoughtfully answer each question with at least 200 words.
    • Describe a challenge you have faced and how you worked through it.
    • If you are awarded this scholarship, how will it contribute to your success as a student?
    • Please describe what you have gained from your experience with the TRIO Student Support Services program.
  3. Applicants must complete 2 of the financial literacy assignments in Pathful Explore. There are several assigned to everyone and you can choose whichever 2 you find most interesting/helpful for you. If you are unsure how to access Pathful Explore please look in the TRIO SSS Canvas page or the pinned message in the TRIO SSS Groupme.
    • Have you completed the required assignments?
    • Please upload a screen shot of confirmation that you've completed one of the assignments.
    • Please upload a screen shot of confirmation that you've completed the second assignment.