University Of Houston

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Houston, TX

University Website:  www.uh.edu/
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The University of Houston (UH) is a public state research university and the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 41,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The Carnegie Foundation classifies UH as a Tier One research university. The U.S. News & World Report ranks the university No. 184 (Tier 1) in its National University Rankings, and No. 103 among top public universities.

The university offers over 300 degree programs through its 12 academic colleges on campus—including programs leading to professional degrees in law, optometry, and pharmacy. The institution conducts nearly $130 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus. Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 8,200 degrees annually, UH's alumni base exceeds 260,000. The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs.

The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has over 400 student organizations and 16 intercollegiate sports teams. Annual UH events and traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of Conference USA and compete in the NCAA's Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 19 appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament—including five Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national championships—the second-most of any NCAA golf program.

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University of Houston College Scholarships

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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Raise Your Hand Texas

Up to $10,000 April 03, 2024 See Details
 

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Raise Your Hand Texas

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

April 03, 2024
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HACU / LanguageCert International Student Scholarship

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

$5,000 March 31, 2024 See Details
 

HACU / LanguageCert International Student Scholarship

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

award

$5,000

deadline

March 31, 2024
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HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details
 

HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

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Vision Service Plan Award

University of Houston - College of Optometry

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Vision Service Plan Award

University of Houston - College of Optometry

award

$2,000

deadline

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Vision Quest Scholarship

University of Houston - College of Optometry

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Vision Quest Scholarship

University of Houston - College of Optometry

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$2,000

deadline

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Transfer Excellence Scholarship - University of Houston

University of Houston

$2,000 May 15, 2024 See Details
 

Transfer Excellence Scholarship - University of Houston

University of Houston

award

$2,000

deadline

May 15, 2024
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William Feinbloom Low Vision Award

University of Houston - College of Optometry

$1,500 Varies See Details
 

William Feinbloom Low Vision Award

University of Houston - College of Optometry

award

$1,500

deadline

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Texas State Optical Scholarship - University of Houston

University of Houston - College of Optometry

$1,500 Varies See Details
 

Texas State Optical Scholarship - University of Houston

University of Houston - College of Optometry

award

$1,500

deadline

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Dr. Ronald S. Lepow Scholarship

University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Up to $1,200 March 29, 2024 See Details
 

Dr. Ronald S. Lepow Scholarship

University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

award

Up to $1,200

deadline

March 29, 2024
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Wal-Mart Optical Division Educational Scholarship - Univ of Houston

University of Houston - College of Optometry

$1,000 Varies See Details
 

Wal-Mart Optical Division Educational Scholarship - Univ of Houston

University of Houston - College of Optometry

award

$1,000

deadline

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