Academic Achievers Program - University of Houston

Overview

The Academic Achievers Program is sponsored by the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Office of the President. It was established in the fall of 1994 and is designed to retain and propel more students to graduation. The mission of the AAP at the University of Houston is to recruit underrepresented students. Students complying with the following criteria are considered when selecting Academic Achievers Program:

Minimum 2.7 GPA
Demonstrate scholastic achievement
Demonstrate financial need
First in their family to attend college
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Completed less than 66 hours
Complete a personal interview
Turn in application before the deadline

Students who are accepted into the AAP program are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual scholarship, receive priority registration, and career and leadership opportunities.

An AAP student is required to

Enroll as a full time student (12 hour minimum)
Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA each semester
Complete mandatory individual academic tutoring and/or study hall hours
Attend skills workshops and leadership training
Attend academic counseling
Attend monthly meetings
Sign a contract agreeing to abide by the requirements of the program

For more information contact:
Rebeca Treviño
713-743-3140
rtrevino@uh.edu

Application

Download the Academic Achievers Program application in Adobe Reader format.

Upcoming Events

Retreat
February 12-14, 2010
Camp Allen, Navasota TX