Success Through Education Program (STEP) Scholarships

Scholarship Application Window: February 1 - February 28

Scholarship will be allocated the next academic school year if awarded.

COE - STEP Undergraduate

Education Undergraduate major (accepted in the Teacher Education Program as a STEP participant)
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Full-time (12 or more hours) student accepted in the Teacher Education Program as a STEP participant. Must be in full time hours to receive scholarship.
Financial Need: Will be a factor (you must submit a FAFSA to UHCL)
Submit a one page essay that describes why you want to be a teacher, your professional goals, and your attributes which will inspire a love of learning and positively influence children's lives

Log into E-Services
Click on "Financial Aid" or "Admissions"
Click on "Apply for UHCL Scholarships". Do not fill in any information at this point.
Click "Search". Do not click on "Apply"
Click on "Details" to view the criteria
Make sure you meet the criteria of the scholarship before applying and prepare the required document
Next go back and click "Apply". The aid year you are applying for is the latest of the academic year. Example: (Fall 2025/Spring 2026) Year "2026" would be.
Answer the questions and upload your document
You must have documentation prepared before you "Apply." Once you click on "Apply" and submit the scholarship application, you cannot go back to that specific scholarship.
A confirmation will appear when the application is submitted

STEP Program
Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
Undergraduate full time enrollment (12 hours), Graduate full time enrollment (9 hours)
Financial Need: Will be a factor (you must submit a FAFSA to UHCL)

Log into E-Services
Click on "Financial Aid" or "Admissions"
Click on "Apply for UHCL Scholarships". Do not fill in any information at this point.
Click "Search". Do not click on "Apply"
Click on "Details" to view the criteria
Make sure you meet the criteria of the scholarship before applying and prepare the required document
Next go back and click "Apply". The aid year you are applying for is the latest of the academic year. Example: (Fall 2025/Spring 2026) Year "2026" would be.
Answer the questions and upload your document
You must have documentation prepared before you "Apply." Once you click on "Apply" and submit the scholarship application, you cannot go back to that specific scholarship.
A confirmation will appear when the application is submitted

Must be a student in the Success Through Education Program (STEP) taking internship II during the academic year
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preference given to first generation college students
Financial Need: Will be a factor (you must submit a FAFSA to UHCL)
Applicant must submit a 1-2 page essay that describes what the future teacher will do in his/her classroom to foster and inspire a love of reading and learning

Log into E-Services
Click on "Financial Aid" or "Admissions"
Click on "Apply for UHCL Scholarships". Do not fill in any information at this point.
Click "Search". Do not click on "Apply"
Click on "Details" to view the criteria
Make sure you meet the criteria of the scholarship before applying and prepare the required document
Next go back and click "Apply". The aid year you are applying for is the latest of the academic year. Example: (Fall 2025/Spring 2026) Year "2026" would be.
Answer the questions and upload your document
You must have documentation prepared before you "Apply." Once you click on "Apply" and submit the scholarship application, you cannot go back to that specific scholarship.
A confirmation will appear when the application is submitted

Awarded during each Lunch and Learn event:

Criteria/Selection:
- Top two highest GPA of RSVP'd students
- Scholarship amount: $500.00 each
Program Participation/Attendance:
- Two randomly awarded each Lunch and Learn event
- Scholarship amount: $500.00