Program Purpose
To provide assistance for tuition to students from other nations of the Western Hemisphere (other than Cuba).
Eligibility Requirements
- Students who are nonresidents from an eligible country;
- Have been born in and are current residents of a nation of the Western hemisphere other than Cuba or the United States;
- Intend to return to the eligible country upon completion of the program of study; and
- Are scholastically qualified for admission.
Eligible Institutions
This scholarship is a 12 month award, and is limited only to Texas public colleges and universities.
Award Amount
One year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer).
Application Process
Contact the Student Financial Aid Office and/or the International Student Affairs Office at your institution for an application. The deadline for participating institutions to submit student recommendation forms is March 15 of each year.
Additional Information
Contact your college for additional information or,
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at 512/427-6340 (Austin area) or 800-242-3062 (outside Austin).
- To read more about this program check out:
Texas Education Code 54.331 and Coordinating Board Rule, Chapter 21, Subchapter K
- Contact Us!