Scholarships

The Student Financial Services department of South Texas College administers several scholarship funds. With one standard application, you can be considered for multiple scholarships at once.

South Texas College Scholarship Application

2023-2024 Application

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Common Application Scholarships
Scholarship Name	Amount	Status
Alumni & Friends Scholarship	Varies	Closed Alumni & Friends Scholarship Details: Maintain a 3.0 overall GPA Must not receive financial aid Must have received an Associate degree from South Texas College
Constancia Oliva Scholarship	$250 Fall & $250 Spring	Closed Constancia Oliva Scholarship Details: Must be pursuing a certificate, associate or baccalaureate degree at South Texas College Must be mothers who are first time in college students who graduated high school 5 years ago or earlier OR a mother who started college and then stopped attending for five years or more Must be a resident of Donna, TX or Hidalgo County Must apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress Must have a cumulative 67% passing rate Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours per semester This scholarship has been established by the Oliva family to honor a woman that they consider a quiet hero for her educational perseverance and exemplary and model life. Namely, this scholarship honors Constancia G. Oliva for: Her passion for education and a commitment to make the dream of a college education for herself a reality. This inspired her children with the desire for educational success in school and prompted many of them to pursue their own college or postsecondary success. The spirit of generosity with which she lives her life. Throughout her life, she has given emotionally, financially, spiritually, and in many other ways not only to her children but to her church and other members of her community; and Serving as a role model for other mothers who aspire to go to college. Some might have thought their own college dream was forever gone after having children. Constancia Oliva’s story is proof that it is never too late to go to college. With personal drive and the support of family and friends, women can go to college and be successful after having a family.
David L. Lopez Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Arts and Architectural Design	Varies	Open David L. Lopez Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Arts and Architectural Design Details: Must be enrolled in a Culinary Arts or Architectural Design program at South Texas College Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA Must be meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Must be a resident of Starr County Must remain enrolled and not withdraw from school or will lose eligibility for future funding Students are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid, but are not required
Experience Exceptional Scholarship	Varies	Closed Experience Exceptional Scholarship Details: Must be on-track for graduation Must be enrolled at South Texas College Students may be required to meet with financial aid and/or the SPIRIT office to develop financing plan for student rest of their education
Gene Haas Scholarship	Varies	Closed Gene Haas Scholarship Details: Must be enrolled at South Texas College Must have earned their high school diploma on or before June Must be majoring in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Precision Manufacturing Technology Certificate Mechatronics Technology Specialist Certificate Precision Manufacturing Technology Associate of Applied Science Must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 grade point average (GPA) Must be meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Gloria Fitch Scholarship	$250 Fall & $250 Spring	Closed Gloria Fitch Scholarship Details: Must have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average (GPA) Must be in good standing in accordance with the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Applicants are not required to apply for financial aid; however, students that have submitted a FAFSA must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 3000 or above. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Good Neighbor Scholarship	Varies	Closed Good Neighbor Scholarship Details: Must be enrolled at South Texas College during the 2023-2024 academic year Must be a bona fide native-born citizen and resident of an eligible country other than the U.S. or Cuba Must have resided in the Western (American) Hemisphere for at least 5 years Must not be a member of the Communist Party If male, must have a statement on file indicating they are registered with Selective Service or be exempt from Selective Service registration under federal law Must be in good standing in accordance with the South Texas College Satisfactory Academic Progress policy
IME Becas Scholarship Program	$500	Closed IME Becas Scholarship Program Details: Mexican national or student of Mexican origin residing in the US Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours Students not receiving any federal/state financial aid or scholarships will be prioritized
Jesse Treviño 2nd Chance Scholarship	Up to $500	Closed Jesse Treviño 2nd Chance Scholarship Details: Must be on-track for graduation Must be returning to South Texas College Student may be required to meet with financial aid and/or the SPIRIT office to develop financing plan for student rest of their education – (prior GPA verification)
Kent M. Biel Automotive Technology Memorial Scholarship	$500	Open Kent M. Biel Automotive Technology Memorial Scholarship Details: Must have completed the Automotive Technology Certificate Program Must commit to complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree in AutomotiveTechnology Must apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine financial need Must maintain a cumulative 67% passing rate Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at all times Must be enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours per semester Must remain enrolled and not withdraw from South Texas College until the degree is completed or will lose eligibility
Maudie Mary Finney Memorial Scholarship	Varies	Closed Maudie Mary Finney Memorial Scholarship Details: Must be admitted into the LVN or RN Program and must remain enrolled Students must apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Must complete at least 67% of all courses attempted Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours per semester Maudie Mary Finney was born in Seneth, Missouri. She passed away April 6, 2009 in McAllen, Texas. Maudie grew up on her family’s farm in Hornersville, Missouri, helping with the chores and working in the fields. She really did walk three miles to school in the snow. After high school, she attended the Baptist School of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee, where she received her Registered Nurse degree. She began her nursing career in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It was there that she met her future husband. They moved to McAllen in 1937. Maudie worked as a Public Health nurse serving the rural areas of Hidalgo County. She continued her nursing profession at McAllen Municipal Hospital serving as Assistant Director of Nurses and then Director of Nurses, combining her administrative duties while maintaining patient contact and nursing care. Her goal each day was to visit all of the patients in the hospital. She was instrumental in starting the LVN program at the McAllen Municipal Hospital. Maudie moved into school nursing with McAllen Independent School District. She ended her career as the District’s Director of Health Services and retired in 1977. This synopsis does not even scratch the surface of Maudie’s dedication to nursing, her experiences in nursing or her dedication to the education of others in the profession of nursing.
Mesteño Scholarship	Varies	Open Mesteño Scholarship Details: Must be a resident of Starr County Must apply for FAFSA to determine financial need but financial need shall not be a requirement for the scholarship Meet the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress policy Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA Must maintain a cumulative 67% progression rate Must remain enrolled and not withdraw from school or will lose eligibility
Physical Science & Engineering Department Scholarship	$250	Closed Physical Science & Engineering Department Scholarship Details: Must be majoring in Physics Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Must be enrolled as a regular (non-dual enrollment) Full-time student (12+credit hours)
RGV Quilt Guild Scholarship	$500	Closed RGV Quilt Guild Scholarship Details: Must be enrolled as a student exclusively at the STC Mid-Valley Campus for the semester in which the student is applying for the scholarship Must not receive financial aid
Veterans Memorial Scholarship	$250 Fall	Closed Veterans Memorial Scholarship Details: Must be a US citizen. Must be a veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces who received an Honorable Discharge or Other than Honorable Discharge (General) Must be eligible to receive Hazlewood benefits and must not be eligible for the GI Bill. Must be in Good Standing with South Texas College and Financial Aid. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 or above. Must be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in an undergraduate program of study, vocational, and/or technical field of study at South Texas College. Must not have a student loan on default.
Victoria Quintanilla Scholarship	$250 Fall & $250 Spring	Closed Victoria Quintanilla Scholarship Details: Must be pursuing a certificate, associates or baccalaureate degree at South Texas College Must be a high school graduate from Donna Must apply for Financial Aid by completed the FAFSA Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress Must have a cumulative 67% passing rate Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours per semester

The following scholarships will still require a separate application. You will need to apply for each of these individually and submit the required documents.

Individual Application Scholarships
Scholarship Name	Amount	Status
AAWCC Scholarship	$250 to $500	Open AAWCC Scholarship Details: AAWCC Scholarship Application
B2BMED Scholarship	Varies	Open B2BMED Scholarship Details: B2BMED Scholarship
Cambria Changing Lives	$400	Closed Cambria Changing Lives Details: Must be enrolled at South Texas College Must be majoring in Precision Manufacturing Technology Must apply for Financial Aid by completing a FAFSA Must have a minimum cumulative 2.8 grade point average (GPA)
Charles Robinson History Major Scholarship	$800	Open Charles Robinson History Major Scholarship Details: Minimum 2.75 GPA Student must be a current STC-declared History major At least one successfully completed HIST course with a grade of B or higher A recommendation from at least one STC history instructor (form provided rather than a letter) A submitted paper explaining the financial need and academic, professional, personal interests/goals for a History degree. A current resume or CV Open Scholarship Link
CHOC Scholarship	$250	Closed CHOC Scholarship Details: Must be majoring in any health field of study within the Division of Nursing and Allied Health at South Texas College Must demonstrate a financial burden that impinges schooling and learning Must agree to the community service requirement Application
College Success for Healthcare Scholarship	$250	Closed College Success for Healthcare Scholarship Details: Must have received a grade of “A” or a “B” in the course “College Success for Healthcare” (CSFH0101) at South Texas College. Must be taking courses offered at South Texas College that are on a degree plan leading to an AAS degree or Certificate in a healthcare field or have been admitted to a healthcare program at the time the scholarship is awarded Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and be passing all coursework in the healthcare field of study with a “C” or better Must be enrolled and attending in a Nursing and Allied Health division healthcare program. CSHS Application
College Success Scholarship	$500 Fall & $500 Spring	Closed College Success Scholarship Details: Must have taken College Success and received an A Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA Must be enrolled full-time at STC for the semester awarded Must complete the FAFSA application for financial aid and meet Financial Aid SAP requirements
Criminal Justice Department Scholarship	$400 to $800	Closed Criminal Justice Department Scholarship Details: The Criminal Justice Department Scholarship was established to honor and support distinguished South Texas College (STC) students majoring in the criminal justice field. Be enrolled for a minimum 6 credit hours during the next fall semester Must have a declared major in Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Must have completed at least two criminal justice courses (6 hours credit) Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in both your field of study (criminal justice) and overall grade point average. Please read carefully criteria and guidelines specified in the scholarship application and make sure to submit all required documents along with PDF application. Application Deadline: April 27^th, 2021 Criminal Justice Department Scholarship
Dr. Garza Early Childhood Child Development Scholarship	$500	Closed Dr. Garza Early Childhood Child Development Scholarship Details: Must be in the Child Development Program Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Must be meeting the financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Dr. John F. Carroll Drama Scholarship	$500 Fall & $500 Spring	Closed Dr. John F. Carroll Drama Scholarship Details: Must be enrolled at least 6 credit hours Must be pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Drama from South Texas College Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) Must be meeting the financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Hidalgo County Dependent Competitive Tuition Scholarship	$500 Fall & $500 Spring	Closed Hidalgo County Dependent Competitive Tuition Scholarship Details: Must be a dependent of a regular, full-time Hidalgo County staff member who has been employed for a minimum of one continuous year. Eligible dependents are defined as a legal spouse or an unmarried dependent (step, adoptive, foster children included), 24 years of age or younger, who resides with the employee Must have at least a 3.0 GPA Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Hidalgo County Employee Competitive Tuition Scholarship	$500 Fall & $500 Spring	Closed Hidalgo County Employee Competitive Tuition Scholarship Details: Must be a regular, full-time Hidalgo County staff member who has been employed for a minimum of one continuous year Must have at least a 2.5 GPA Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Horatio Alger Association	Varies	Open Horatio Alger Association Details: Through its many scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Association supports students pursuing career and technical certificates and degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate studies. Horatio Alger Association Website
ISPP&I Administrative Professionals Scholarship	$250	Closed ISPP&I Administrative Professionals Scholarship Details: Must have a 3.0 GPA or better Must be signed up for at least 6 hours for the semester Must have at least 30 accredited hours in the field Must not qualify for any other type of financial assistance
Jeremy McLeaish Scholarship	$250	Closed Jeremy McLeaish Scholarship Details: Must be on good standing with South Texas College (STC) and Financial Aid Must have at least 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours per semester in the Traditional Track Level 3 and remain enrolled during the term of the scholarship Fall application is open from October 1^st - November 30^th Spring application is open from May 1^st - June 30^th More information at (956)-872-3182.
Karen Wilson Scholarship	$250	Closed Karen Wilson Scholarship Details: Must be on good standing with South Texas College (STC) and Financial Aid Must have at least 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours per semester in the Traditional Track Level 1, Traditional Track Level 2, Traditional Track Level 4, and Paramedic to RN track and remain enrolled during the term of the scholarship Fall application is open from October 1^st - November 30^th Spring application is open from May 1^st - June 30^th More information at (956)-872-3182.
Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship	$1,000 Spring	Closed Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship Details: Must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) Must apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA or TASFA Must be enrolled in at least 9 hours for the Spring 2023 semester as of February 16, 2023 Must be enrolled in courses in one of the following programs: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Architectural & Engineering Design Technology Automotive Technology Construction Supervision Diesel Technology Electrician Technology Fire Science Heating, Ventilation, A/C, & Refrigeration Police Academy Welding Deadline date: February 16, 2023 2022-2023 Kenedy Scholarship Application
MEDA Scholarship	Varies	Open MEDA Scholarship Details: Must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident Must be a permanent resident of Mission, Texas Must have a High School Diploma or GED Must have earned 6 credit hours at South Texas College prior to applying (including dual enrollment credits) and have a 2.5 cumulative GPA Must enroll at least part-time (6 credit hours) at South Texas College Advised to complete the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2022-2023 MEDA scholarship is now open for the Fall 2022 semester. MEDA Scholarship
Political Science Department Scholarship	Varies	Closed Political Science Department Scholarship Details: Must be majoring in Political Science at South Texas College Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA Must have completed at least 6 LHEs of academic (non-developmental) coursework Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Must have a high school diploma or GED Must be meeting the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Royal Technologies Scholarship	$500 Fall & $500 Spring	Closed Royal Technologies Scholarship Details: Must be majoring in Precision Manufacturing Technology at South Texas College Must have a minimum cumulative 2.8 grade point average (GPA) Must be meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Must apply for Financial Aid by completing a FAFSA
Social Sciences Scholarship	$500	Closed Social Sciences Scholarship Details: Must be enrolled at STC for at least 6 credit hours Must be a declared major in an Associate of Arts in Sociology, Social Work, or Anthropology Must have completed at least 6 hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 to qualify for the departmental award of $500 Must apply for financial aid in order for Student Financial Services to able to determine eligibility for an additional $500
South Texas Manufacturers Association Scholarship	$500 Fall & $500 Spring	Open South Texas Manufacturers Association Scholarship Details: Current senior dual enrollment students on track to receive Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) certificate and continuing onto their AAS in AMT in the Fall semester Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours Must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents Must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA Recipients of this scholarship may be asked to do a 5-10 presentation Open Scholarship Link
Starr Psychology Club Scholarship	$1,000	Closed Starr Psychology Club Scholarship Details: Must be an active member of the Starr County Campus Psychology Club at South Texas College Must Graduate from STC in December with an Associate's Degree in any discipline Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 Must be financial aid eligible
STARS Scholarship	Varies	Closed STARS Scholarship Details: The Stars Scholarship application is now available for the new academic cycle of 2022-2023. The postmark deadline will be March 31st, 2022 at 5pm CST. Stars Scholarship
STEM Scholars Academy Scholarship	Varies	Closed STEM Scholars Academy Scholarship Details: - Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) - First-time in college - Enrolled in a STEM Major (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Engineering & Physics) - GPA of 3.0 or greater - Demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education - Agree to participate in scholarship-related activities
STHS McAllen Medical Center Foundation Scholarship	$1,000 Fall & $1,000 Spring	Closed STHS McAllen Medical Center Foundation Scholarship Details: Must be taking courses offered at South Texas College that are on a degree plan leading to an AAS degree in a healthcare field or have been admitted to a selective admission program at the time the scholarship is awarded Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better and be passing all coursework in the healthcare field of study with a "C" or better Applicants must be enrolled up to 12 or more credit hours per semester or enrolled in a selective admission healthcare program. STHS Scholarship Application
Valley Health Care Network Nursing Scholarship	Varies	Open Valley Health Care Network Nursing Scholarship Details: The Valley Health Care Network, an organization comprised of physicians and the medical center entity, established this scholarship opportunity to assist individuals with some of the costs involved in pursuing a license or degree in nursing and to help alleviate the shortage of nursing in the Rio Grande Valley. Deadline Dates: July 15th for Fall semester & December 15th for Spring semester VHCN Scholarship Details

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Selected recipients will be notified through their STC email, and will also see their award in JagNet.

Over Award Policy

Federal and state regulations mandate that a student’s total financial aid package (grants and other resources) cannot exceed the student’s financial need. Financial need is defined as Cost of Attendance minus Expected Family Contribution (EFC calculated by your FAFSA). Once a student has been selected as a scholarship Recipient, the office of Student Financial Services must ensure that the student is not over awarded. An overaward occurs when the student’s financial aid package exceeds his or her financial need.

Requirements for Checks:

All external scholarship checks should be made payable to South Texas College. Include the student name and ID Number. Send to:

South Texas College
ATTN: Financial Aid
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501

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Contact

Lorena Martinez
Financial Aid Specialist
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Phone: 956-872-2629
Fax: 956-872-6461

Judy A. Martinez
Coordinator of Scholarships and Outreach
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Phone: 956-872-2108

Scholarships

South Texas College Scholarship Application

Alumni & Friends Scholarship

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Constancia Oliva Scholarship

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David L. Lopez Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Arts and Architectural Design

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Experience Exceptional Scholarship

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Gene Haas Scholarship

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Gloria Fitch Scholarship

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Good Neighbor Scholarship

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IME Becas Scholarship Program

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Jesse Treviño 2nd Chance Scholarship

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Kent M. Biel Automotive Technology Memorial Scholarship

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Maudie Mary Finney Memorial Scholarship

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Mesteño Scholarship

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Physical Science & Engineering Department Scholarship

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RGV Quilt Guild Scholarship

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Veterans Memorial Scholarship

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Victoria Quintanilla Scholarship

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AAWCC Scholarship

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B2BMED Scholarship

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Cambria Changing Lives

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Charles Robinson History Major Scholarship

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CHOC Scholarship

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College Success for Healthcare Scholarship

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College Success Scholarship

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Criminal Justice Department Scholarship

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Dr. Garza Early Childhood Child Development Scholarship

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Dr. John F. Carroll Drama Scholarship

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Hidalgo County Dependent Competitive Tuition Scholarship

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Hidalgo County Employee Competitive Tuition Scholarship

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Horatio Alger Association

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ISPP&I Administrative Professionals Scholarship

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Jeremy McLeaish Scholarship

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Karen Wilson Scholarship

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Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship

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MEDA Scholarship

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Political Science Department Scholarship

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Royal Technologies Scholarship

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Social Sciences Scholarship

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South Texas Manufacturers Association Scholarship

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Starr Psychology Club Scholarship

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