EDGE Program Scholarship (PPOHA Grant)

As a result of the Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities to Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Grant, the EDGE Center has established the EDGE Scholarship to provide some much-needed financial support to graduate students. Recipients of the EDGE Scholarship are expected to participate in activities facilitated by the EDGE Center. These include personal development workshops, academic skill building sessions, career development workshops and more. Applicants can be from any master’s degree program at UT Arlington. Previously awarded scholars who have met all requirements are welcome to reapply for a second year.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

STUDENT AID SUBMISSION SUMMARY or STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED- Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA and upload a copy of your Student Aid Submission Summary OR a Statement of Financial Need. In the statement, please provide a clear and detailed overview of your current financial circumstances. This may include information about your income, and any financial obligations or challenges you are facing, such as medical expenses, family responsibilities, or other significant financial burdens. You may also outline the specific costs associated with your education, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, transportation, and any other relevant expenses. Be sure to mention any changes in your financial situation that have occurred since applying for admission to your program. This should be a max of one-page, double-spaced document.

PERSONAL STATEMENT- For new applicants, write a personal statement in which you share insights into your personal background, academic pursuits, and career objectives. Your statement should also include aspirations, discuss potential contributions to your field or society, and outline plans for further education or professional development. This should be a one-to-two-page, double-spaced document.

For previously awarded scholars, provide the following instead of a personal statement: Reflect on your past year as a scholar. Discuss the impact of the scholarship on your academic journey, personal growth, and/or community involvement. Provide examples of how you utilized the scholarship to achieve goals and contribute to your field or community. Outline plans for the upcoming year and how a continued scholarship will support your aspirations. This should be a one-to-two-page, double-spaced document.

RÉSUMÉ- Submit a résumé that includes your educational achievements, skills, honors, extracurricular activities, and group memberships.

REFERENCES- Provide the name and email for two references. Your references should be persons who can assess your academic potential or professional capacity such as faculty members, academic staff, supervisors, industry leaders, employers, advisors, mentors, etc.

Funding for the EDGE Scholarships are the result of the Title V, part B Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities to Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Education.