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The Val LaMantia and Guy Bailey Employee Graduate Scholarship is your chance to advance your career with a $3,000 scholarship exclusively for UTRGV staff starting their first graduate program in Fall 2024. This scholarship offers $1,500 per semester over Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. With only 8 scholarships available, seize this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. Submit your scholarship application by August 1st with a letter of recommendation from your supervisor. Secure your spot today and take the next step in your professional journey!
How do I register?
Register for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 via myUTRGV.
Don't know how? See how you can register here.
Remember to enroll by June 1, 2022 to qualify for the incentive!
Who’s eligible?
ALL students who are enrolled by May 1, 2022 for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022.
How many courses do I need to be enrolled in?
A minimum of one course.
What’s the deadline?
The deadline to enroll is May 1, 2022.
However, registration starts sooner than that:
Summer 2022
Graduates students – February 25
Undergraduate students – February 28
Fall 2022
Graduates students – March 25
Undergraduate students – March 28
Please refer to this page for your assigned registration dates.
Who can I contact if I need help selecting my classes?
If you are a current UTRGV student (excluding MSA and Dual Credit), schedule an appointment with an academic advisor by clicking on the EAB Navigate Icon at my.UTRGV.edu and selecting an appointment time. If you are a new entering freshman or a new transfer student, advising and registration will take place during your New Student Orientation. If you have questions about Academic Advising, contact 956-665-7120. For Graduate students, please contact your program coordinator.
Is this incentive considered a loan?
No, this incentive is not considered a loan, and does not require repayment.
If I enroll for Summer and Fall, do I get $300?
No, you will receive a one-time payment of $150 for whichever semester you’re enrolled in first.
When will I receive my $150?
Students who are enrolled by May 1 will receive $150 by the end of May. The $150 disbursement will be deposited to your bank account or sent as a check by mail.
Don't have your direct deposit set-up? It's the fastest way to get your funds! If direct deposit is not an option, update your mailing address via ASSIST (https://my.utrgv.edu/). This ensures that your funds are delivered to you!
Please note: Your paper check must be cashed within 30 days — otherwise it will expire and cannot be reissued.
For questions about the $150 incentive disbursements, email us at ucentral@utrgv.edu.
Do I need to apply to receive the Early Registration Incentive?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Can I be enrolled in a certification program to qualify?
Yes, students enrolled in at least one course, regardless of program of study, will qualify.
What if I have a hold and can’t register by May 1?
All holds must be cleared and you must register by May 1 to qualify.
Are there any exceptions to the May 1 deadline?
Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions to the May 1 deadline.
FAQs
Who’s eligible?
ALL students who are enrolled by May 1, 2022 for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022.
How many courses do I need to be enrolled in?
A minimum of one course.
What’s the deadline?
The deadline to enroll is May 1, 2022.
However, registration starts sooner than that:
Summer 2022
Graduates students – February 25
Undergraduate students – February 28
Fall 2022
Graduates students – March 25
Undergraduate students – March 28
Please refer to this page for your assigned registration dates.
Who can I contact if I need help selecting my classes?
If you are a current UTRGV student (excluding MSA and Dual Credit), schedule an appointment with an academic advisor by clicking on the EAB Navigate Icon at my.UTRGV.edu and selecting an appointment time. If you are a new entering freshman or a new transfer student, advising and registration will take place during your New Student Orientation. If you have questions about Academic Advising, contact 956-665-7120. For Graduate students, please contact your program coordinator.
Is this incentive considered a loan?
No, this incentive is not considered a loan, and does not require repayment.
If I enroll for Summer and Fall, do I get $300?
No, you will receive a one-time payment of $150 for whichever semester you’re enrolled in first.
When will I receive my $150?
Students who are enrolled by May 1 will receive $150 by the end of May. The $150 disbursement will be deposited to your bank account or sent as a check by mail.
Don't have your direct deposit set-up? It's the fastest way to get your funds! If direct deposit is not an option, update your mailing address via ASSIST (https://my.utrgv.edu/). This ensures that your funds are delivered to you!
Please note: Your paper check must be cashed within 30 days — otherwise it will expire and cannot be reissued.
For questions about the $150 incentive disbursements, email us at ucentral@utrgv.edu.
Do I need to apply to receive the Early Registration Incentive?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Can I be enrolled in a certification program to qualify?
Yes, students enrolled in at least one course, regardless of program of study, will qualify.
What if I have a hold and can’t register by May 1?
All holds must be cleared and you must register by May 1 to qualify.
Are there any exceptions to the May 1 deadline?
Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions to the May 1 deadline.
FAQs
Apply For Your
$3,000!
See scholarship details and FAQs below
Employee Graduate
Scholarship
Attention Spring 2022 Students:
BOOSTER POP-UP EVENTS!
Need to get boosted? We've got these walk-in events available for you!
Tuesday, February 1st @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Brownsville's Campus
East Parking Lot (B4)
2651 FJRM Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520
Thursday, February 3rd @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Edinburg's Campus
Palmetto Room in the Student Union
1201 West University Drive ESTUN 2.330, Edinburg, TX 78541
What do I need to bring?
Please bring your Student ID (or driver's license) and Vaccine Card.
What if I got my 1st and 2nd dose somewhere else?
No problem! You can get your booster shot/3rd dose with UTRGV. Just bring your ID and Vaccine Card.
What if I got Johnson & Johnson?
According to the CDC’s latest recommendations, eligible individuals may now “mix and match” or choose which vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) they receive as a booster dose. Please note that UT Health RGV is not currently administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. However, people aged 18+ who initially got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can get a booster dose of either Pfizer or Moderna at least two months after their initial shot.
Mix and Match
According to CDC recommendations, individuals can mix and match their booster shot/3rd dose.
If you received a vaccine other than Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson, you are eligible to receive your booster shot/3rd dose at a UT Health RGV vaccination site. Please bring your ID and Vaccine Card.
UT Health RGV Student Health
Available in Brownsville and Edinburg, the first two weeks of February.
Appointment is needed.
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
To make an appointment call:
UT Health RGV Student Health Edinburg (956) 665-2511
UT Health RGV Student Health Brownsville (956) 882-3896
Apply For Your
$3,000!
Val LaMantia and Guy Bailey
Employee Graduate Scholarship
The scholarship is available to full-time UTRGV staff who have been employed for at least one year and are admitted as a new graduate student starting in Fall 2024.
The application deadline for the scholarship is August 1st, 2024. Ensure you are admitted into a graduate program and submit all required documents by this date.
Yes, a letter of recommendation from your manager is required as part of the application process.
Yes, both traditional and accelerated online graduate students are eligible for this scholarship.
There are only 8 scholarships available, so it's important to apply early to increase your chances.
No, this scholarship cannot be combined with any other UTRGV Institutional Scholarships or Enrollment Incentive Program award(s), such as the $2,000 New Grad Student Incentive.
Yes, you can apply for both the Val LaMantia and Guy Bailey Employee Graduate Scholarship and the Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP). As long as you enroll in at least 6 credit hours each semester, you are eligible to receive both forms of assistance.
FAQs
A Scholarship Opportunity Just For UTRGV Staff
How Do I Qualify?
1. Be A Current UTRGV Employee
You must be a full-time, benefits-eligible staff employee for the last 12 consecutive months by the first day of the course start date.
2. Received A Satisfactory (Meeting expectations) Performance Appraisal
3. Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application
You must be newly admitted into a degree seeking graduate program at UTRGV starting in Fall 2024.
4. Submit A Scholarship Application
Log in with your UTRGV Student Credentials and submit it by the August 1st deadline.
5. Provide A Letter Of Recommendation
Obtain a letter of recommendation from your supervisor to include with your scholarship application.
Val LaMantia and Guy Bailey Employee Graduate Scholarship
Val LaMantia and Guy Bailey Employee Graduate Scholarship
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