EXCITE Scholarship

About the Scholarship

You've got big plans for your future. So do we.

The PPOHA Exploring Careers in Teaching (EXCITE) Scholarship offers tuition funds for Hispanic and/or low-income students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) programs. Funding for the EXCITE Program was provided by the Department of Education: Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans grant division.

Scholarship awards vary from $1,000 to $5,000 per semester, up to a maximum for four semesters.

Criteria for Scholarships

• Must be admitted to UHCL's MAT program or the EDCI program.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Have a GPA greater than or equal to 2.75
• To continue receiving the scholarship, must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in 6 credit hours each fall, summer, and spring semester. Eligibility is reviewed each semester.
• Apply by the scholarship deadlines
  • MAT: March 15 (Extended)
  • EDCI: May 15 (Extended)

 Miscellaneous Information

• Scholarship recipients may accept other scholarships and grants in conjunction with this scholarship.
• Recipients of the EXCITE Scholarship will be determined by the PPOHA EXCITE Scholar Selection Committee.
• Funds can be used to cover tuition, books, fees and/or supplies for the coming academic semester. You are responsible for any expenses beyond what is covered by the scholarship.
• Financial Aid will notify students when funds are made available.
• Eligibility is reviewed each semester. Notification about eligibility is communicated as final grades are posted.
• The EXCITE Scholarship does not need to be repaid.
• If you believe you are eligible for the EXCITE Scholarship but it does not appear in your E-Services, please contact EXCITE@uhcl.edu.

If you have any general questions about scholarships, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at uhcl_fao@uhcl.edu or 281-283-2480.