Scholarships & Internships

The Dominion Rotary Club Past President’s Fund is an endowed award offered annually to one degree-seeking MPA student. The chosen Dominion Scholar will be required to give a brief talk at a luncheon with members of the Dominion Rotary Club.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student in UTSA’s Master of Public Administration program (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours).
• Must be a declared major in the Department of Public Administration’s MPA program.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must list all school and community activities in which you have participated in the last four years. Indicate any offices or leadership positions you have held in these activities.

Recipient must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student and actively pursuing a degree in the College for Health, Community and Policy in either Criminal Justice or Public Administration. (An exception to full-time enrollment may be granted by the Dean of the College on a case-by-case basis when the student is not required to take a full course load to graduate, provided the student is enrolled part-time as determined by the University).

Preference will be given to students who transfer from Alamo Colleges District.

To be eligible for this award, applicants:

• Must be pursuing a graduate degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, or Social Work.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours per semester (unless a student only requires 3 hours to complete the degree, exception can be made to required part-time enrollment).
• Overall GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
• Must write an essay describing why you should be chosen for the scholarship (excluding your GPA). Please address the following questions: What do you see as your future contribution in the area of public policy or community service? To date, what do you consider as significant events or experiences in your commitment to the pursuit of your education?
• Must list all clubs, organizations, student government, etc. If any activities involved leadership positions, please indicate.
• Applicants must list all non-paid community activities in which you have participated in the last four years (i.e. charity groups, church, hospitals, etc.)

• Recipient must be a graduate student actively pursuing a degree in the Master in Public Administration program.
• Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per semester (An exception on a case-by-case basis can be approved if student is in their last graduating term and is registered in at least 3 semester hours).
• Recipient must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicant must write an essay describing why you should be chosen for the scholarship (excluding your GPA). Please address the following questions: What do you see as your future contribution in the area of public policy or community service? To date, what do you consider as significant events or experiences in your commitment to the pursuit of your education?
• Applicant must list Community and Volunteer Activities: List all non-paid community activities in which you have participated in the last four years (i.e., charity groups, church, hospitals, etc.)
• Applicant must list College Activities: List all clubs, organizations, student government, etc. If any activities involved leadership positions, please indicate.

Ruben Munguia Sr. passed away in 2003, having contributed as a long-time community organizer, speaker and writer, political sage, and printing press owner in the Prospect Hill neighborhood in San Antonio’s Westside. Muguia Printing developed into a unique forum for politicians and others interested in public affairs: politicians approaching Mr. Munguia for political advice; grassroots level activists seeking his assistance; minority residents and business owners finding support when Anglo residents in the area refused.

• Recipient must be enrolled and actively pursing a degree in the Master of Public Administration program.
• Recipient must be enrolled each semester in the academic year the scholarship is awarded for a minimum of six credit hours per term.
• Students entering, continuing or returning to their UTSA master’s degree program are eligible for the scholarship.
• Applicants must provide a brief essay on your personal goals in pursuing the MPA degree, your career plans following graduation, and your current financial need.

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).

The Stephanie Bocanegra Suarez Annual Scholarship

• Recipients must be a student actively pursuing the Master of Public Administration at UTSA
• Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid
• Award amount varies based on available funds
• Recipients must be enrolled at least part-time and have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA

The Samuel A. and Pamela R. Kirkpatrick Endowed Presidential Scholarship was established to support community service by awarding scholarships to undergraduate students with a declared minor in UTSA’s Nonprofit Management Program. Students to receive the scholarship will be selected based on merit and need, and who have been involved in unpaid community service with nonprofit agencies, public agencies, local schools, hospitals, religious institutions or the military. This scholarship is not renewable; however, if additional funds become available, recipients are encouraged to re-apply. Scholarship money awarded will be disbursed in the fall and spring semester, provided that the student has met the minimum criteria and the funds are approved for dispersal.

Applicants must:

• Outline your personal goals in pursuing the Minor in Nonprofit Management program.
• Discuss your current community service activities, your financial need and your career plans following graduation.
• Submit a letter of recommendation by a professor or nonprofit agency official emphasizing your volunteer service.