Amount: $10,000

Description: Each year, the Foundation salutes and celebrates courage in the face of adversity and discrimination by awarding individual grants to: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two Spirit, Queer and Questioning activists who have transformed their experiences with bigotry and discrimination into opportunities to inspire others by taking action, rallying support, building community, and working to change the systems and institutions that impact their lives.

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Amount: $150-$1,500

Description: The Society of Toxicology provides numerous awards for undergraduate students to assist in the financial support of research and travel expenses that are inherent to each project. A portion of the awards are even geared toward minority researchers.

Amount: $600-$1,500

Description: The Wetland Foundation provides 5 different grants/awards for undergraduate/graduate students who are actively conducting research or presenting at conferences, provided the subject matter pertains to Wetland areas. Many of the awards are available for students who have limited travel funding and have difficulty attending conferences or financially supporting the research they are conducting. Awards vary in size, ranging from $600 to $1,500 in funding opportunities.

Eligibility: Applicants must submit resume, transcripts, letters of support, a budget for how the funds will be spent, among other documentation.

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Amount: $5,000-$25,000

Description: DEBUT is for undergraduates only. Graduate-led teams should apply to VentureWell's BMEidea. Senior biomedical engineering students are encouraged to join. Multidisciplinary teams welcome, including undergrads from various fields. Inter-institutional collaborations are encouraged with a faculty advisor from each. Each team must have at least one Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering student. See full eligibility rules for NIBIB and VentureWell prizes.

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Amount: $250-$3,000

Description: The Society for Applied Anthropology provides numerous funding opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students alike in order to support research in anthropology and related disciplines. Funding may include travel to conferences.

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Amount: $2,500

Description: The American Academy of Audiology offers research grants for undergraduate students conducting studies related to the development of knowledge regarding hearing and balance. A stipend of $2500 will be available for selected undergraduate students.

Eligibility: Open to Undergraduate students interested in pursuing a research doctorate in audiology or hearing science OR Graduate students who are either currently enrolled in a research doctoral program in audiology or hearing science or enrolled in an AuD program with plans to pursue a research doctorate degree in audiology or hearing science. Must commit to work full time in the mentor's lab for a minimum of ten weeks, uninterrupted (longer placements are certainly encouraged if they can be accommodated by both the grant recipient and the mentor).

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Amount: $3,000

Description: Earth Island Institute established The Brower Youth Award for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower, who was quoted as saying “I love to see what young people can do, before someone old tells them it’s impossible.” It is with this spirit that we recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people who are working for the protection of our shared planet.

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CUR Biology Division Student Travel

Amount: $250

Eligibility: Student must be an undergraduate at either a two- or four-year institution. If the student is a graduating senior, travel must be completed within three months of graduation. Student’s mentor must be a CUR member, or the student’s home institution must be a CUR institutional member. Student’s home institution must provide at least a 50% match to support travel.

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Amount: $500-$5,000

Description: The Explorer's Club offers grants averaging $1500 per student selected to assist in coverage of research and travel expenses. The grant is issued primarily to fund research in fields including but not limited to climate change, geoscience, paleoclimate, marine science, marine biology, marine life, anthropology/archeology, plants and molds, animals, and conservation science.

Eligibility: Applicants must provide the following: One page description of your project with attention to scientific objectives. Description of qualifications of your project associates and the specific sites of your proposed research. One paragraph description of your career objectives and aspirations and how this project fits into that plan. Letter of recommendation from your supervisor. Copy of a current student ID. Budget outline.

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Amount: $1,500

Description: The award is named for David Caul, MD, the fourth president of ISSTD in 1987, (then known as the International Society for the Study of Multiple Personality &; Dissociation) a dedicated and beloved leader in the field of dissociation. This grant is designed to support research that is primarily concerned with dissociation or closely related topics. Graduate students and undergraduate honors students are eligible to apply for grants up to $1500. Please note that grants for projects less than $1500 are also encouraged.

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Amount: $5,000 - $15,000

Description: Since 2005, the National Associate of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) with support from the Ford Foundation has provided grants for the creation, development, presentation, and sustainability of artistic excellence and to also provide opportunities for professional growth.

Eligibility: Open to US and Puerto Rico-based Latino working artists, ensembles, and Latino art organizations in any discipline that demonstrate artistic excellence in pursuit of social justice through the arts.

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Amount: $300-$3,500

Description: The Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, offers several undergraduate research awards, grants, and scholarships which may be used for conference travel, tuition, software purchases, research materials, etc.

Eligibility: Must be member of Psi Chi. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Amount: $1,000 (max)

Description: Since 1922, the Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has provided hands-on educational experiences for undergraduates and graduates. Grants, up to $1,000, support students in various sciences and engineering. Special funds allow for larger grants in astronomy ($5,000) and vision-related research ($2,500). While Sigma Xi membership isn't required, most funds are reserved for members or students with Sigma Xi-affiliated advisors. Eligibility extends globally.

Eligibility: Must be member of Sigma Xi. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Amount: Varies

Description: Funds used to support stipends for students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degrees. Students will receive a stipend for activities including, but not limited to research, teaching, and laboratory assistance.

Contact the Office of Scholarship & Recruitment for additional details and application.
Phone: (956-665-2935
scholarships@utrgv.edu

Eligibility: Preference given to students with associate’s degree who wish to continue studies at UTRGV with minimum GPA of 3.0. Must enroll at least 15 hours during fall and spring semesters and 6 hours if they enroll in May and Summer sessions. Student cannot have second employment. Preference given to Texas residents or student who have lived in Texas for part of their high school experience.

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Amount: Varies

Description: The Special Travel Fund (STF) supports travel to events that directly benefit students and student groups by enhancing their educational and professional experience at UTRGV, while also benefiting the reputation of the university at large. The travel funds encourage and support students to represent the university on a state and national level.

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Amount: $4,000

Description: The UTRGV NSF-LSAMP program offers STEM undergraduates a two-month Summer Research Academy, pairing them with faculty for research. Participants present at the UT System LSAMP Conference. Apply via the "Apply Now" tab. Academy participants may conduct research abroad the following summer.

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate STEM majors with 30 completed semester hours and a minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale. U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

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Amount: $10-$12 Hourly Paid

Description: The goal of the RISE Undergraduate Research program is to target sophomores and train them as cohorts as they matriculate through their undergraduate education preparing them for graduate school. Students will participate in a series of activities designed to increase their scientific knowledge, strengthen their research experience and prepare them to matriculate into graduate school. Collectively, this program will help increase the number of underrepresented students obtain PhDs in the biomedical and behavioral science fields. To apply, contact Isabel Nicasio (isabel.nicasio@utrgv.edu).

Eligibility: Must be full time student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.. Must submit UTRGV academic transcript, a personal statement (limit one page), and application.

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These scholarships are open to all classifications (undergraduate and graduate), and most are available to all majors. Scholarships do not renew automatically, and students must reapply each year.

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Amount: $10,000 (max)

Description: UTRGV's S-STEM Scholarship, funded by NSF, recruits academically talented high school students for BS programs in Physical Science, Physics, or Chemistry. Aims to promote STEM careers and provide support for timely degree completion.

Eligibility: US citizen, permanent resident, national, or refugee with financial need. Entering freshman/sophomore at UTPA with GPA 3.25+ in math and science and SAT >1100 or ACT >24. Must pursue BS in Physical Science, Physics, or Chemistry at UTRGV and enroll full-time.

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Description: STEP 2 USDA Research Success is a program designed to provide hands-on mentored research experiences for South Texas students interested in careers in the biological and agricultural sciences. Funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the United States Department of Agriculture, the STEP 2 program is a collaborative effort between UTRGV, Texas A&M Kingsville, Texas State Technical College, and South Texas College designed to provide students with the tools to successfully complete B.S. and M.S. degrees. These experiences will allow students to progress to doctoral research programs in the biological and agricultural sciences as a means to enter the scientific and USDA workforce. To apply, contact Dr. Michael Persans (michael.persans@utrgv.edu).

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Description: UTRGV, the Citrus Center, the Texas citrus industry, Texas A&M and the USDA-ARS-Cattle fever tick lab all join efforts in training the next generation of future agricultural scientists to cope with food security and climate change challenges. You’ll receive training in how to solve important local challenges in food security and climate change that have a national and worldwide impact. All you need is initiative and enthusiasm to be part of the solution to these problems! To apply, send a one page statement indicating your interest in this program and a copy of your transcripts (minimum GPA 3.0) to: Dr. Teresa Feria (teresa.feriaarroyo@utrgv.edu) or Ruby de la Garza (Ruby.DeLaGarza@osec.usda.gov).

Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Amount: $500-$10,000

Description: The Women Divers Hall of Fame™ (WDHOF) is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to honoring and promoting the achievements of remarkable women divers. WDHOF offers scholarships and training grants to support individuals of all ages, particularly those pursuing careers involving diving. These opportunities cover various fields such as dive medicine, marine conservation, and marine biology, among others. Scholarships fund independent research or internships at accredited universities, while training grants cover diver training and, in some cases, scuba equipment. Financial support is provided directly to recipients or training facilities/vendors upon invoice receipt.

Eligibility: The scholarships will be awarded to qualified women of any age who are enrolled in accredited graduate or undergraduate academic or research programs. Limit of one award per year.

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