International Education Scholarship at University of Houston 2024/25

The International Education Fee Scholarship is financial aid offered by University of Houston to undergraduate and graduate students to engage in an approved studying overseas program. Learning abroad programs may include faculty-led programs, reciprocal exchange programs, third-party affiliated provider programs, internship opportunities, academic conferences, and volunteer activities abroad. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• All undergraduate and post-baccalaureate applicants must complete:
  • A minimum of 12 UH credit hours,
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• All graduate students must complete:
  • A minimum of 9 UH credit hours,
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Students are eligible to receive the scholarship only once. 
• Applicants must be in good academic standing.
• Applicant must be classified as an international student.
• First-semester and new transfer students are not eligible to apply during their first semester unless the student completed an undergraduate program at UH. 

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must submit the scholarship application on the UH ViaTRM website.
• The candidate should submit an essay in the ViaTRM online application at the time of submission.
• The candidate must request one university faculty or staff member to submit a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant using the online recommendation request in ViaTRM.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The award of the scholarship is disclosed at the discretion of the university.