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UIW is committed to providing educational opportunities to students from all backgrounds—regardless of financial means. 99 percent of UIW students receive some form of financial assistance, and there are thousands of grants and scholarships available to students of all majors.
- 99% of our full-time, first-time in college students receive some type of grant/scholarship aid, with an average amount awarded of $24,651.
- About $212 million is awarded from all sources in Fall 2022.
Visit the Office of Financial Assistance website.
Note: These scholarships are for first-time transfer, first bachelor's degree, main campus, and full-time students only. For a full list of scholarship opportunities at UIW, visit the Scholarship Resources page.
Freshman Scholarships
First-time freshman students are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application. These scholarships are awarded based on high school GPA.
Freshman Academic Scholarships range between $7,000 - $20,000 per year effective the upcoming fall, and are renewable for up to four years.
| Scholarship | Amount |
|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | $20,000 per year |
| Provost Scholarship | $15,000 per year |
| Dean's Scholarship | $12,000 per year |
| Distinguished Scholarship | $10,000 per year |
| UIW Achievement Award | $7,000 per year |
Freshman Scholarships (pdf)
UIW offers an additional $2,000 per year scholarship for any student graduating from a Catholic high school. There is no separate application for this award. Accepted students from Catholic high schools will automatically receive the scholarship.
The valedictorian from St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) is eligible to receive a full tuition four-year scholarship to attend UIW. To receive the scholarship, the valedictorian must enroll at UIW the fall semester immediately following graduation from SACHS.
Eligibility Terms and Conditions
Eligibility and renewal of the UIW SACHS Valedictorian Scholarship requires full-time UIW main campus (Broadway) enrollment. The scholarship is valid for a maximum of eight total semesters, comprised of four fall semesters and four spring semesters. This scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment. The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading to a first-time bachelor’s degree only.Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon the student remaining in good standing and meeting satisfactory academic progress, defined as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each fall and spring semester and continuous fall/spring enrollment is required.
The scholarship is for tuition only and does not include an award for university fees. The scholarship may be reduced or discontinued if the student receives other aid that results in exceeding the full tuition rate or fails to meet eligibility requirements. This scholarship may not be stacked with other UIW institutional aid. The student remains eligible to receive non-UIW scholarships, which may be applied to other expenses, such as student housing. Any unused portion of this award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW. UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year.
Scholarship Awarding
The scholarship will be posted to the student’s financial aid award once the student’s final high school transcript is received evidencing the valedictorian status and shall be renewed annually so long as the student continues to meet eligibility factors.
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer students who are completing their first undergraduate degree and who have completed at least 24 credit hours at an accredited university are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application. These scholarships are awarded based on GPA. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate coursework. Transfer students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Transfer Academic scholarships, effective for the Fall 2024 semester, range between $13,000 - $17,000 per year, and are renewable for up to four years.
| Scholarship | Dollar Amount | GPA Range |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | $17,000 | 3.5+ |
| Dean's Scholarship | $15,000 | 2.9 - 3.49 |
| Distinguished Scholarship | $13,000 | 2.5 - 2.89 |
Transfer Scholarships (pdf)
Each Phi Theta Kappa member from an accredited 2-year institution will be awarded $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a current member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Recipients will need to present their certificate to be awarded. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
The University of the Incarnate Word has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2022 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor's degree, with their most recent 24 credit hours from Alamo Colleges and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, will be awarded $2,000 per year in addition to other transfer academic scholarships awarded. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Students graduating from Healy Murphy who have earned an associate degree from an Alamo Community College and are admissible to UIW are offered the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at UIW and have all unmet tuition expenses covered after the application of all available state, federal and institutional awards.
Eligibility Terms and Conditions
To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must be admissible to UIW and submit a FAFSA. Eligibility and renewal of covered tuition requires full-time UIW main campus (Broadway) enrollment. The scholarship is valid for a maximum of eight total semesters comprising four fall semesters and four spring semesters. The scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment. The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading up to a first-time bachelor's degree only. Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon the student annually submitting the FAFSA, remaining in good standing, and meeting satisfactory academic progress, defined as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each fall and spring semester and continuous fall/spring enrollment is required.
The scholarship is for tuition only and does not include an award for university fees. The scholarship may be reduced or discontinued if the student receives other aid that results in exceeding the full tuition rate or fails to meet eligibility requirements. The student remains eligible to receive non-UIW scholarships, which may be applied to other expenses, such as student housing. Any unused portion of this award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW. UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year.
Scholarship Awarding
The scholarship will be posted to the student’s financial aid award once the student’s official transcripts are received evidencing the Healy Murphy diploma and completion of the associate degree. The scholarship shall be renewed annually so long as the student continues to meet eligibility factors.
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
Eligibility and renewal of all freshman and transfer scholarships require full-time main campus (Broadway) UIW enrollment. The scholarship is valid for enrollment leading to a first-time bachelor’s degree only. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress and that the student maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at the end of each semester. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 UIW credit hours at the end of each semester. The scholarship may be reduced, canceled, or discontinued if the student receives other aid that interferes with the award, does not enroll full-time, transfers institutions, or moves to a non-main campus UIW degree program. Any unused portion of this merit award after conferral of the first baccalaureate degree is forfeited and not applicable to a second baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate study at UIW.Students enrolling in programs leading to a graduate or professional degree are not eligible for the scholarship once they begin the graduate or professional portion of their program. UIW reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility for the award year-to-year. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program are not eligible to receive these scholarships.
Graduate Scholarships
The UIW MBA Merit Scholarship is an academic scholarship available to qualified Broadway Campus Graduate MBA students. Qualified students will receive a scholarship award that will total $8,000, split over four semesters, excluding summer semesters. This scholarship is not valid for summer enrollment. To qualify, continuous fall and spring enrollment must be maintained; summer enrollment is not required. The first fall and spring semesters of the scholarship will require a minimum of 9 credit hours of continuous enrollment to qualify to receive the scholarship. The final fall and spring semesters will require a minimum of 6 credit hours of continuous enrollment to qualify. Students enrolled in MBA programs outside of the Broadway Campus, such as in the School of Professional Studies, do not qualify for this scholarship. This scholarship may not be stacked with other tuition programs, such as a Graduate Assistantship. Recipients must maintain a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher to remain qualified to continue to receive the scholarship.
New Broadway Campus Graduate MBA applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships as part of their application.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
UIW offers a discount to families with multiple dependent siblings from the same household attending UIW. Only siblings who are simultaneously enrolled as full-time undergraduate students on the Main Campus may apply.
- Deadline: Aug. 22, 2022 to be considered for Fall 2022/Spring 2023 or Jan. 9, 2023 to be considered for Spring 2023 only.
Learn more about the UIW Sibling Discount (pdf)
Students interested in ROTC scholarships should visit the Army ROTC or the Air Force ROTC websites for more information on the programs, scholarships and requirements.
Students interested in performing and fine arts scholarships should contact the designated department for information on auditions and performance dates.
| Department | Contact Person | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Miguel Cortinas | 210-829-3861 | View Art scholarships |
| Marching Band | Brett Richardson | 210-829-3855 | View Band scholarships |
| Music | Bill Gokelman | 210-829-3855 | View Music scholarships |
| Theatre | Mark Stringham | 210-829-3805 | View Theatre scholarships |
UIW will compete in the Western Athletic Conference for the 2022-23 academic year. Scholarships are available and awarded by the coaches of each sport. For information on athletic scholarships, contact the Athletic Office at (210) 829-2722 or visit the Athletics Homepage.
Program Overview
The Cardinal Chemistry Scholars (C2S) Program includes scholarship money and support systems to help students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry complete their degree and then either find a job or get into a chemistry or biochemistry graduate program (master's or doctorate). Participating students will receive up to $10,000 a year in scholarship money and enroll in a 1-credit seminar course each semester until they graduate. The seminar course will include peer mentoring, career development, academic support, and activities such as visits to companies and scientific conferences.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 per year in scholarship support
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Personalized mentoring from peers and faculty
- Travel to scientific conferences
- Assistance obtaining research opportunities, admission to graduate programs, and employment
- Reserved registration for select chemistry courses
Freshman and transfer students are both encouraged to apply for external scholarships in addition to any UIW awards they receive. Many organizations offer scholarships, and there are many free search engines that students can use to find these opportunities. See a list of these search engines, as well as some currently available scholarships.
Additional Financial Aid Resources
Students who submit the FAFSA may be qualified for subsidized or unsubsidized Stafford loans, or parent plus loans. For more information on each loan type, visit our Financial Aid page.
Direct Subsidized Loans are for students with financial need. The school will review the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and determine the amount a student can borrow. Students are not charged interest while in school at least half-time and during grace periods and deferment periods.
Students are not required to demonstrate financial need to receive a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Like subsidized loans, the school will determine the amount a student can borrow. Interest accrue (accumulates) on an unsubsidized loan from the time it is first paid out. Students can pay the interest while in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, or students can allow it to accrue and be capitalized (that is, added to the principal amount of your loan). If students choose not to pay the interest as it accrues, this will increase the total amount that must be repaid because the student will be charged interest on a higher principal amount.
Parents of dependent students may apply for a Direct PLUS Loan to help pay their child's education expenses as long as certain eligibility requirements are met.
Grants are funds that are not repaid and are funded by federal, state or university sources. Grants are awarded based on need. Funding is available on a first come, first served basis.
Eligibility is based on the FAFSA and is determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Students attending full-time (12-18 hours) or half-time (6-11 hours) are eligible.
The SEOG is available on a limited basis to full time (12-18 hours) students with exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Available to full-time (12-18 hours) undergraduate students who have financial need. Eligibility is based on the FAFSA.
All students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for university scholarships, external scholarships, grants, and student loans.
Students may begin applying beginning Oct. 1, and must submit the FAFSA each year. The electronic FAFSA process takes 3-5 business days.
In addition to submitting the FAFSA, students must have submitted an application and been accepted to the university in order to see which awards they will qualify for.
Note: Recent change to the FAFSA make it easier for families to submit their applications sooner. Families may now submit the FAFSA beginning Oct. 1 instead of Jan. 1, and will use tax return information from two years prior. This means that families will no longer have to wait until they have filed their income taxes to file their FAFSA.
Example: Students filling out a FAFSA for the 2023-2024 school year will use 2021 tax returns.
Tuition for the University of the Incarnate Word is the same for domestic, Texas residents, and international students. Students who are not eligible to submit FAFSA may instead submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
UIW's Military and Veteran Center can answer any questions on benefit types and how to apply. Visit the Military and Veteran Center's webpage or contact them at (210) 832-5651 / military@uiwtx.edu or veterans@uiwtx.edu.
UIW offers students a Tuition Payment Plan option, which allows students to divide payments into installments. It is the responsibility of the student to enroll in a payment plan each semester. Enrollment into this plan may include an enrollment fee. Payment plans are set up through the Business Office.
Curious to see what financial aid you might qualify for? Try this scholarship calculator.
Feeling in over your head or aren't sure where to begin? Let our admissions counselors help! You can make an appointment with an admissions counselor to review your financial aid awards, learn about different types of aid, and learn how to apply for scholarships. We accept walk-ins and appointments. Contact the Office of Admissions with any questions at (210) 829-6005, (800) 749-WORD, or admission@uiwtx.edu.
