SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT OPPORTUNITES

Purpose 

The purpose of the COLFA Student Success Center Experiential Learning Scholarship is to support undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) seeking to professionally develop outside of the classroom in relation to your major.  The funds for this scholarship are used to support: 

• Research projects related to your field of study or academic interests
• Study abroad/study away and global engagement programs 
• Internships, both for-credit and non-credit (minimum 10hrs per week for at least 5 weeks) 
• Training or professional certification programs that are related to your field of study
• Conference and seminar registration related to your field of study
• Community engagement projects related to your field of study
• Exhibits, competitions, and performances related to your field of study, beyond what is required for your degree.

This scholarship is in alignment with the UTSA Classroom to Career Initiative.

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a major in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts department or school at the time of the proposed experience.
• Must be a student in good standing.
• If awarded, the proposed experience must take place in the applicable term of the awarded scholarship (Fall, Spring, Summer).
• A student may not be awarded more than one COLFA Experiential Learning Scholarship in one academic year.
• Must be eligible, accepted, and approved for experience before funds are distributed.

Amount

Recipients of the COLFA Student Success Center Experiential Learning Scholarship will receive up to $500 toward the cost of the approved learning experience. Recipients can only receive one award in an academic year.

Application Requirements

COLFA students that are interested in this opportunity must apply on UTSA’s Scholarship Hub.

The application will request:

• Detailed information on the proposed experience
• A 400 – 500 word description of your proposed experience and how it will connect with your professional and academic goals.
• An itemized budget (up to $500) for the proposed experience (EXAMPLE: Conference registration fee: $90; hotel 2 nights (double occupancy): $150; gas: $50; meals during travel days: $40; hotel parking: $30. TOTAL= $360). Not allowed are costs to purchase a computer and/or other equipment, including internet service fees.

Deadline

The deadline for Summer 2023 is May 1st

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a committee in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. This committee will rank applications based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to your field of study and impact of the experience on your professional development.
• Priority will be given to COLFA Student Success Center Experiential Learning first-time recipients

Contact

For questions about this scholarship, contact COLFA Student Success Center at colfassc@utsa.edu

 

Apply on UTSA’s Scholarship Hub

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