Fall 2026 – Spring 2027* Scholarship for students whose families hold membership in the UTSA Family Association. For details on free membership to the Family Association, visit: utsa.edu/family/join.
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled on a full-time basis who are actively pursuing a degree at the University.
Recipients must demonstrate financial need, as defined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Preference will be given to those whose families hold membership in the UTSA Family Association.
The number of these scholarships will vary according to the availability of funds.
Award
Varies
College/Department
Student Affairs
Deadline
03/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
Is someone in your family a member of the UTSA Family Association?
Please provide a resume documenting your leadership, community service, and involvement, on or off campus.
Essay: Write a brief essay (500 words minimum/1500 words maximum) answering one of the following questions:
UTSA Family Association defines family as the people who care for each other deeply, support one another through challenges, and celebrate together when they succeed. This means that family can be parents and siblings, friends from the neighborhood, or teachers and mentors from school.
Reflect on a moment during your time at UTSA when someone in your family, or someone you consider family, inspired you to keep moving forward. How did that inspiration shape your goals, your sense of purpose, or the way you approached your academic journey? Share specific examples that demonstrate how this influence helped you grow as a student and as a member of the UTSA community.
Or
Think about a value or lesson your family instilled in you long before you came to UTSA. Tell us how you put that lesson into action as a UTSA student. Whether through academics, leadership, community involvement, or navigating a difficult moment, show how this family value has shaped your progress and achievements.
