How much is UTSA DPS?
Up to US$6,000 per year or US$24,000 total.
Can international students receive it?
Yes.
What extra benefit can apply?
Recipients of at least US$1,000 per year may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver.
What is the deadline?
Admission by 15 January.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
UT San Antonio's main automatic freshman merit scholarship, worth up to US$24,000 total plus a possible non-resident tuition waiver for qualifying international recipients.
Other verified benefits
Annual awards currently range from US$500 to US$6,000, renewable for up to eight semesters. International/non-resident students receiving at least US$1,000 per year may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Does not cover full tuition, housing, meals, travel, visa or insurance. International students must still document sufficient first-year finances for the I-20.
Who is eligible to apply?
Fall freshmen admitted by 15 January; award levels are based on class rank and SAT/ACT thresholds, with some test-optional review.
No separate DPS application is required. International students can also apply for the separate need-based International Student Grant.
Eligible countries
Incoming fall freshman students, including international/non-resident applicants, who meet merit criteria.
Language requirements
UTSA international undergraduate English requirements apply.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- English test certificate
How do you apply?
- Apply for fall freshman admission.
- Submit all materials early enough to be admitted by 15 January 2027.
- No separate DPS application is required.
- Review your award and possible non-resident tuition waiver.
Frequently asked questions
Can international students get UTSA DPS?
Yes. UT San Antonio states that non-resident and international students can receive DPS, and awards of at least US$1,000 per year may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver.
How much is UTSA DPS?
Annual awards range from US$500 to US$6,000 and may be renewed for up to eight semesters.