College of Technology Scholarships
For questions regarding the scholarships listed here, please contact cotscholarships@uh.edu.
All scholarships are for College of Technology declared majors. Scholarship amounts are subject to change. Additional awards may be added later.
Scholarship recipient(s) will be determined by the College of Technology Scholarship Selection Committee and notified by UH email no later than July 15, 2022.
Online Scholarship Applications
- College of Technology General Scholarship Application
- HCSS Endowed Scholarship Application
- Transfer Possibilities Scholarship Application
- College of Technology Collective Scholarship Application
This scholarship is made available as funding is available. Both undergraduate (UGRD) and graduate (GRAD) students are eligible to apply. Students must be a College of Technology declared major and enrolled full time. Award is based on merit.
Scholarship Amount(s): Varies
How to Apply: Complete the online scholarship application here .
These endowed scholarships are established in honor of Dr. Sophie Lin Rydin and to promote the values of Dr. Rydin and of HCSS, which she was instrumental in building. To successfully complete the application, applicants need to review the provided material about Dr. Rydin at SophieRydin.com.
Scholarship Amount(s): Varies
How to Apply: The application will open in 2023.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Enroll full-time as undergraduate in the College of Technology.
- Major in one of the following: 1) Computer Information Systems, 2) Construction Management, 3) Digital Media and 4) Technology Leadership and Innovation Management
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Working a minimum of 15 hours per week. Access the Employer Verification form here .
- Financial need may be considered.
- Submit a 500-word essay describing one or more of your accomplishments or actions that Sophie Rydin would be proud of and why.
Additional Information: The scholarship(s) is renewable provided the student(s) continues to meet the criteria and submits an updated essay, which should include accomplishments Dr. Sophie Rydin would be proud of over the previous year. A recipient may only receive the scholarship for a total of four (4) years.
This scholarship is available to prospective incoming new full-time undergraduate students who are transferring with a minimum of 30 credit hours from a designated Lone Star College (LSC) campus to the College of Technology and majoring in STEM degrees. A preference will be given to biotechnology or computer information system majors. Eligible students must be in good academic standing and must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from LSC.
Scholarship Amount(s): $15,000
How to Apply: Complete the online scholarship application here .
The table below provides a comprehensive list of scholarships being offered in the College of Technology for both undergraduate (UGRD) and graduate (GRAD) students based on specific scholarship criteria.
Scholarship Amount(s): Varies
How to Apply: Application will open in 2023.
COT Scholarship Opportunities
The table below provides you with a comprehensive list of scholarships being offered in the College of Technology for both undergraduate (UGRD) and graduate (GRAD) students based on program and/or major. Criteria listed below will be adhered to by the COT Scholarship Committee when making selections.
Note: For consideration of all the scholarships in the table below, simply complete the COT Collective Scholarship application
Other Scholarship Opportunities
|
Scholarship |
Program/Major |
Criteria |
Career |
FT/PT |
Recurring |
Award |
|
Assoc. Well Head Equipment Manufacturing (AWHEM) |
Engineering Technology |
Open to all Engineering Technology students with minimum 3.3 GPA; Must demonstrate an interest in manufacturing field, especially oil and gas; Recipient needs to attend AWHEM board meeting in December |
UGRD or GRAD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
CIS Chevron Scholarship |
Information and Logistics Technology |
CIS Undergraduate students, Merit-Based |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Construction Law Foundation of Texas Scholarship |
Construction Management |
CM Major; Merit-Based |
UGRD or GRAD |
PT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Construction Management Excellence Scholarship |
Construction Management |
Open to Construction Management majors; Minimum 2.5 GPA; Preference for demonstrated leadership; active student extracurricular involvement |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Glenn Doran Endowed Scholarship |
Construction Managemetn |
Merit Based; Preference for a junior or senior CM major;Minimum 3.0 GPA;Minimum working 20 hours per week |
UGRD |
PT |
N |
One award |
|
Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants (HAAPC) |
Human Development and Consumer Sciences |
Open to freshman, sophomore, or junior; Preference for Human Resources or Recruiting; Minimum 3.0 GPA |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
One award |
|
HRD Advisory Board Scholarship |
Human Resource Development |
Open to all HRD students; GPA 3.0 UGRD; 3.5 GRD |
UGRD/GRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
James & Shirley Lofstrom Scholarship |
Construction Management |
Open to Supply Chain and Logistics Technology juniors; Minimum 3.0 GPA; 1 male; 1 female $500 each |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
James Slaughter Scholarship Endowment |
Construction Management |
Open to junior and senior CM majors; Minimum 2.75 GPA; Preference given to students who are studying the process and industrial track |
UGRD |
PT |
Y |
Multiple awards |
|
Jerry Waite Excellence Scholarship |
Information and Logistics Technology |
Open to junior and senior DM majors; Minimum 3.5 GPA; Bilingual preferred |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
John W. Dalton, Sr. and Diana Lisa Dalton Process and Industrial CM Endowed Scholarship |
Construction Management |
Open to junior and senior CM majors; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Preference for demonstrated leadership |
UGRD |
PT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Kay Hamilton Futures Studies |
Human Development and Consumer Sciences |
Open to major in Future Studies; Demonstrated financial need and academic merit |
GRAD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Marine Technology Tech Excellence Scholarship |
Engineering Technology |
Open to Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology sophomores, juniors and seniors; Minimum 2.5 GPA; Must demonstrate leadership; Preference given to applicants involved in the Marine Technology Society student chapter at UH |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Memorial Hermann Scholarship |
Human Development and Consumer Sciences |
Open to HRD students; Minimum 3.0 GPA |
UGRD or GRAD |
PT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mullineaux |
College of Technology |
Open to first generation students; Greater Houston area high school graduate; Minimum 3.0 GPA required; |
UGRD or GRAD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Merchandising Star Award |
Human Development and Consumer Sciences |
Open to junior and senior RCS majors; Merit-based; Preference for demonstrated leadership in the merchandising and retailing field; Must complete essay as indicated in application; Must attend the Merchandising Star Award luncheon |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards @ $1,000 |
|
Mychael Houck Scholarship |
Engineering Technology |
CET student, junior or senior; Preference for first generation; Minimum 2.5 GPA |
UGRD |
PT |
N |
One award |
|
Paul G. Smith, Jr. Scholarship Endowment |
College of Technology |
Open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate College of Technology students; Must demonstrate leadership and financial need |
UGRD or GRAD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Perry Homes |
Construction Management |
Open to CM majors; Houston-area high school graduate; Demonstrate financial need and leadership |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
One award |
|
Piwetz Family |
Construction Management |
Open to CM majors pursuing process and industrial track; Demonstrate financial need |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Primoris Services Corporation |
Construction Management |
CM major; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Member of Sigma Lambda Chi, Associated General Contractor Student Chapter, or Associated Builders and Contractors Student Chapter; Open to the opportunity to meet with the donor |
UGRD or GRAD |
FT |
N |
One award |
|
Primoris Services Corporation (CWC) |
Construction Management |
CM major; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Member of Cougars for Women in Construction; Open to the opportunity to meet with the donor |
UGRD or GRAD |
FT |
N |
One award |
|
Robert "Bob" Telage Engineering and Construction Memorial Endowed Scholarship |
Construction Management |
Open to CM majors specializing in process and industrial track; Minimum 2.5 GPA; Demonstrate financial need |
UGRD or GRAD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
The Bernard McIntyre Endowed Scholarship |
UH Foundation |
Minimum 3.25 GPA |
GRAD |
FT |
N |
TBD |
|
Tim Frey Memorial Scholarship |
Construction Management |
Open to CM Majors |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
One award |
|
Vaughn Construction |
Construction Management |
Open CM majors; Minimum 60 credit hours completed; Texas high school graduate; Preference for work experience in field |
UGRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
Victor Costa Endowment Scholarship |
College of Technology |
Open to all College of Technology students; Merit-based; Must demonstrate creativity |
UGRD |
PT |
N |
One award |
|
Waste Management HRD Scholarship |
Human Resource Development |
Open to HRD majors; GPA 3.0 UGRD; 3.5 GRD |
UGRD/GRD |
FT |
N |
Multiple awards |
|
William and Katrina Vespe Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Coach Howie Ryan |
College of Technology |
Merit based award |
UGRD |
PT |
N |
One award |
Other Scholarship Opportunities
- UH Scholarships
- The Great Minds in STEM Scholarship
- Cuadra STEM Scholarship
- ABC Scholarship for Construction Management Majors
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Applications are now being accepted for the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation graphic communication scholarships.
The British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX) Scholarships
Undergraduate Award : Tuition-only scholarships awarded for the Fall semester. This scholarship is for students who reside in Texas and are applying for funding to study in Texas. See link for additional applicant criteria.
Graduate Award : This is an opportunity for students to study at the graduate level, whether Texas residents in Texas, Texas residents in the UK or UK residents in Texas. Scholarships will be applied toward tuition costs only and paid directly to the chosen education establishment. See link for additional applicant criteria.