University Of Houston

Houston, TX
University Website: www.uh.edu/Apply Online: www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y
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
HACU-IES Abroad ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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Vision Service Plan AwardUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $2,000 |
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Vision Quest ScholarshipUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $2,000 |
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William Feinbloom Low Vision AwardUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,500 |
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Texas State Optical Scholarship - University of HoustonUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,500 |
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Wal-Mart Optical Division Educational Scholarship - Univ of HoustonUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,000 |
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Vistakon Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient CareUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,000 |
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Vistakon Acuvue Eye Health Advisor Student Citizenship ScholarshipUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,000 |
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Vision Care Outstanding Clinic AwardUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,000 |
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Varilux Student Grant AwardUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |