Border Patrol Agent Ricardo Salinas Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship

Selection Criteria:

  • Must be in good standing with UTSA.
  • Must be an undergraduate student classified as a junior or senior.
  • Must have declared Criminal Justice as major.
  • Must be enrolled on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 hours) as an undergraduate actively pursuing a degree at
    UTSA.
  • Must not have been placed on academic suspension, probation, or dismissal during the last 24 months.
  • Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Must submit a typed personal statement (250-500 words double spaced) to identify personal and/or professional goals, the role of the scholarship in the attainment of these goals, contributions to UTSA, extracurricular activities, community involvement and any other information that may help the committee make a scholarship decision.
  • Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Must not have been found guilty of a felony criminal conviction under sate of federal law.
  • Must be a resident of Texas.
  • Optional recommendation form may be submitted by the faculty member to the department offices.

Award
Varies
College/Department
College for Health, Community & Policy
Deadline
04/01/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. How many semester credit hours do you plan to enroll in for Fall 2024?
  2. How many hours do you plan to enroll in for Spring 2025?
  3. When is your expected graduation date?
  4. Please write a biographical essay (no more than 500 words) describing obstacles or challenges faced in obtaining a higher education. Include personal and/or professional goals and the role of the scholarship in obtaining these goals. Also include any contributions made to UTSA and other information that will help the committee make an informed decision.
  5. Have you ever been found guilty of a felony criminal conviction under state or federal law?
  6. Have you been placed on academic suspension, probation or dismissal during the last 24 months?
  7. Please upload the optional recommendation form.
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