What is the Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund?
Majority of this funding will be issued to students enrolled in the Citymester Program that have unpaid internships. The Carlos and Malu Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund permits students to fully participate in career-building conferences, workshops, or competitions in their academic fields and will help offset expenses for student who need assistance to take advantage of internship programs in their academic fields. This award is made possible by the generosity of Carlos and Malu Alvarez.
Eligibility and How to Apply
Students can contact for more information regarding this opportunity honors.scholarships@utsa.edu
Eligibility Requirements:
- The student must be registered at UTSA as an undergraduate student both at the time of application and in the term in which he or she will participate in the special opportunity.
- At the time of application, the student must have completed at least 12 hours at UTSA.
- The applicant must have a minimum UTSA GPA of 2.5.
- The applicant must have satisfied their honors event requirement.
The Carlos and Malu Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund does not fund international travel. Students interested in funding for international travel should contact the Office of International Programs. The Carlos and Malu Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund also does not support participation in programs designed to prepare students for post-graduate work, including MCAT/LSAT/GRE preparation programs and other similar experiences.
Opportunities within the Honors College
The Honors College offers students the opportunity to participate in a number of different programs to further expand knowledge, especially in the realms of professional development, leadership development, and public service. Special programs are fully integrated into the Honors College curriculum, making credit transfer simple and ensuring that students are working toward Honors requirements.
