Dorothy and Rudy Martinez Family Award in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies

Through the generosity of UT alumnus Mike Martinez, founding partner of Edge Resources in Ft. Worth, the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies will award an annual scholarship in the name of Mr. Martinez’s parents, Dorothy and Rudy. This scholarship will be given to an outstanding student majoring in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies.

Eligibility:

Students interested in applying must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 and be enrolled as a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies undergraduate major for the coming academic year.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a two-page (double spaced) essay that examines the high school drop-out rate among Mexican American and Latinx students, and includes what the applicant thinks can be done about the issue.

Deadline: 

Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm