Technology Division Scholarships

For questions regarding the scholarships listed here, please contact cotscholarships [at] uh.edu.

The scholarship applications will open in March 2024. All scholarships are for Technology Division declared majors. Scholarship amounts are subject to change. Additional awards may be added later.

For scholarships requiring employment verification, submit the Scholarship Employment Verification Form.

Online Scholarship Applications

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: Please check back in spring 2024.

Scholarship Criteria:

  1. Enroll full-time as undergraduate in the Technology Division.
  2. Major in one of the following: 1) Computer Information Systems, 2) Construction Management, 3) Digital Media and 4) Technology Leadership and Innovation Management
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Working a minimum of 15 hours per week. Access the Employer Verification form here .
  5. Financial need may be considered.
  6. 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 Technology Division 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: Please check back in spring 2024.

The table below provides a comprehensive list of scholarships being offered in the Technology Division for both undergraduate (UGRD) and graduate (GRAD) students based on specific scholarship criteria.

Scholarship Amount(s): Varies

How to Apply: Please check back in spring 2024.

This scholarship is available to prospective incoming new full-time undergraduate students in the Technology Division who are majoring in Retailing and Consumer Science.

Scholarship Amount(s): $5,000

How to Apply: Please check back in spring 2024.

Scholarship Opportunities

The table below provides you with a comprehensive list of scholarships being offered in the Technology Division for both undergraduate (UGRD) and graduate (GRAD) students based on program and/or major. Criteria listed below will be adhered to by the Technology Division Scholarship Committee when making selections.

Note: For consideration of all the scholarships in the table below, simply complete the Collective Scholarship application

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Program/Major Criteria Career FT/PT Recurring Awards
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 Science 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 Management 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 or GRAD 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 Science 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
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
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mullineaux Technology Division Open to first generation students; Greater Houston area high school graduate; Minimum 3.0 GPA required UGRD or GRAD FT N Multiple awards
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 Technology Division Open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate Technology Division 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 Technology Division Open to all Technology Division 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 or GRAD FT N Multiple awards
William and Katrina Vespe Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Coach Howie Ryan Technology Division Merit based award UGRD PT N One award

Other Scholarship Opportunities

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.

Cuadra Family STEM Scholarship

The Cuadra Family STEM Scholarship Foundation intends to fund students from families of educators seeking a STEM degree at a Texas college or university. Each year, two students are selected to receive a four-year scholarship. The scholarship will provide a total of $12,000, paid out per semester in $1,500 installments. For more information and to apply, please visit https://cuadrascholarship.wixsite.com/home.