UT Permian Basin

Scholar Program
 Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this grant, a student must:
•Be a 2021 graduate of a Texas ECHS
•Be a Texas resident
•Must complete and submit a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or Texas Application for
State Financial Aid (TASFA)
•Have been admitted to UTPB for Fall 2021
•Plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from UTPB
•Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4 point scale) for
college hours completed
•Have earned a minimum of 25 college credit hours

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 Benefits

•The GTF-UT Permian Basin Scholar Scholarship

is a three (3) year award
•Aside from other scholarships/awards, you may
earn up to $2,000 a year
•Ongoing academic and social support
•Meet with mentors/tutors at the Student
Success Center weekly
•Coordinator is available to students anytime

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 Mentoring and Advising

Mentoring Academic Advising Center

• The Mentoring Program was developed to help first-year
incoming undergraduate students enhance their academic
experience at UTPB.
• Students in the Mentoring Program are matched with a
Peer Mentor.
The office of Advising provides academic support and
guidance toward degree completion. Students are
required to meet with an academic advisor at least once a
semester to review their progress and plan for the
subsequent semester.

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 Programs of Study

Major
• Accountancy, BBA • Communication, BA • Management, BBA
• Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS • Computer Science, BS • Marketing, BBA
• Art, BA • Computer Science, BS - Cyber Security Track • Mathematics, BS
• Art, BA - Graphic Design • Computer Science, BS - Game and Simulation Track • Mechanical Engineering, BS
• Art, BFA • Criminal Justice, BS • Mechanical Engineering, BS - Aerospace Track
• Athletic Training, BS • Criminology, BA • Mechanical Engineering, BS - Nuclear Track
• Biology, BS - General Studies Plan • Economics, BA • Mechanical Engineering, BS - Petroleum Track
• Biology, BS - Molecular Biology Track • Electrical Engineering, BS • Multidisciplinary Studies, BA - General Studies
• Biology, BS - Organismal Biology Track • Engineering, BS (No Certification)
• Biology, BS - Pre-Professional Plan • English, BA • Music, BM
• Chemical Engineering • Finance, BBA • Nursing, BSN
• Chemistry, BS • Geology, BS • Petroleum Engineering, BS
• Chemistry, BS - Biochemistry Track • Geology, BS - Petroleum Concentration • Political Science, BA
• Chemistry, BS - Environmental Chemistry Track • History, BA • Psychology, BA
• Chemistry, BS - Nuclear Chemistry Track • Humanities, BA - General Studies Track • RN to BSN
• Chemistry, BS - Pre-Pharmacy Track • Humanities, BA - Visual and Performing Arts Track • Social Work, BSW
• Child and Family Studies, BA - Applied Research Track • Industrial Technology, BS • Sociology, BA
• Child and Family Studies, BA - Learning and • Information Systems, BS • Sociology, BA Online
Development Track • Kinesiology, BS - Exercise Science • Spanish, BA
• Child and Family Studies, BA - Social Agencies Track • Kinesiology, BS - Sport Studies
• Child and Family Studies, BA On-line

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 Student Life

• Athletics
• (Men’s) Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,
Soccer, Swimming, and Tennis
• (Women’s) Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball,
Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball
• Recreation Opportunities
• Intramurals
• Swimming Pool
• Ballet Folklorico
• Step Team
• Student Activity Center
• Home to Student Senate, Campus Activities Board,
Registered Student Organizations, Café( serves Starbucks
beverages), fitness room, and game room
• Freshman Student Housing options
• Two-Person Double Occupancy Suite
• Four Person Suite
• Dining Rooms
• Falcon Café (at student housing)
• Freddy's Food Court (at the Student Activity Center)
• Market at Mesa (2nd Floor in the Mesa Bld.)
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Deadlines

❖Application Deadline: March 12, 2021

❖Program Selections Will Be Made: April 23, 2021 (or sooner)

❖Selections Announced Via Email: April 30, 2021 (or sooner)

❖Deadline to Accept Program Invitation: May 14,2021

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 Contact Information:

Jhaby Fernandez
For more information visit: Scholars Program Coordinator
www.utpb.edu/GTFscholars
fernandez_j@utpb.edu
Work Cell: (432) 231-6886

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

4901 E. University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762