Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Upward Bound Math, Science & Engineering Achievement Scholarship is available to Upward Bound Math & Science participants who have graduated from high school and that attend UTA the fall semester after high school graduation.

The scholarship is valued at $1500 per year for Bridge participants and $1250 per year for non-Bridge participants and is renewable for up to 4 years. The awarded student must maintain a minimum grade point average for renewal eligibility. All Upward Bound Math & Science students are eligible to receive this scholarship if they attend UT Arlington the fall semester following high school graduation.

Participation in the Upward Bound Math & Science Center's Bridge Program increases the value of the awarded scholarship. Bridge participation is contingent upon active participation with the program throughout high school as well as meeting qualifications set by the Upward Bound Math & Science Center.

  • Maintain Full-Time Enrollment (at least 12 hours per semester)
  • Scholarships will be awarded during the academic year during the Fall and Spring semesters (summer semesters are excluded). 
Academic Year GPA Requirements Example GPA

End of Summer II (Bridge students only)

 2.5 End of Summer 2022 2.5
End of 1st Year  2.5 End of Spring 2023 2.5
End of 2nd Year 2.75 End of Spring 2024 2.75
End of 3rd Year 2.75 End of Spring 2025 2.75
End of 4th Year Graduation (no continuation) End of Spring 2026 Finish
Upward Bound Math and Science students.

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