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.