UTSA and HCAP offer several scholarships for students studying kinesiology.

Applications open each year in February and close on April 1. To apply, create a profile on the UTSA Scholarship Hub.

The Canseco Scholarship Fund for Laredo, TX

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:

  • Must have graduated from a high school in Webb County, Texas or be a current resident of Webb County at the time of application – may require proof of residency.
  • Must plan to enroll on a full-time basis and be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree within the College for Health, Community and Policy at UTSA.
  • Master or PhD degree in any of the following:
    • Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • Public Administration
    • Demography
    • Social Work
    • Health, Community and Policy
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Kinesiology
    • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Undergraduate degree in any of the following:
    • Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • Public Administration and Policy
    • Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Health, Aging and Society
    • Healthcare Management
    • Nutrition and Health
    • Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Kinesiology
    • Public Health
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students (on a scale of 4.0).
Supplemental Questions
  1. How many semester credit hours do you plan to enroll in for Fall 2024?
  2. How many hours do you plan to enroll in for Spring 2025?
  3. When is your expected graduation date?
  4. Please attach a 500-750 word essay explaining how this fund will help accomplish your academic goals.
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