Academic Scholarships
The Department of Economics awards a number of scholarships each year to honor students while they are in the process of completing a degree in economics at the University of Houston. The amount of each award varies, but ranges from $500 to $2000. Students must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to be eligible for a scholarship:
- Student must have declared a major in economics.
- Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours during Fall 2010 and a minimum of 12 semester hours during Spring 2011 unless otherwise specified.
- Student must have completed at least 30 hours at the University of Houston by the beginning of Fall 2010.
- Student should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in major courses.
- Student is expected to complete satisfactorily at least 75% of the enrolled semester hours for each semester of the academic year.
The deadline for applications for 2010-2011 scholarships is May 21, 2010. Applications may be downloaded from this website in PDF format (click this link to download). Scholarship applications may also be obtained in the Economics Department advising office, 208 McElhinney Hall. Students may apply for more than one scholarship if they meet the donor's criteria, but will receive only one scholarship award. Complete the application and attach the following information:
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty sponsor in the Department of Economics.
- An updated official degree plan.
- An official UH transcript. bullet Additional criteria as required by the donor as indicated.
- Note that incomplete packets will not be considered for a scholarship. DO NOT have transcripts sent directly to the Department of Economics.
Scholarships for 2010-2011
- Joel Sailors Scholarship in Economics: Several scholarships available for junior and senior economics majors ranging from $500 to $1000. Must be in good academic standing.
- The Institute for Regional Forecasting Economics Scholarship. Several scholarships available for junior and senior economics majors ranging from $500 to $2000. Priority will be given to students who have completed courses demonstrating strong quantitative/math skills (e.g.. ECON 4365 and/or ECON4360) and upper division courses.
