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UTEP is taking applications for a full-ride engineering scholarship through Jan. 31, 2027
The Loya Scholarship comes with a stipend, a bonus and 10 seats
- $1,000
- monthly stipend for each Loya scholar
- $30,000
- top bonus award for graduates with the highest honors
- 10
- scholars in the first cohort
- $30 million
- gift behind the program, the largest in UTEP history
Sources: KTSM 9 News, KVIA
If you know a high school senior headed for engineering, UTEP just opened applications for a full ride. The Loya Scholarship is a four-year award that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, books, transportation, food and on-campus living. It also pays a $1,000 monthly stipend, so that's a full ride with spending money.
Alumnus Miguel A. Loya endowed the program in February, and UTEP named its College of Engineering for him. UTEP said he earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering there in 1977. Ten more scholars will be chosen each academic year after the first cohort.
- Deadline: Jan. 31, 2027
- Who: high school seniors, U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Major: engineering, enrolled at UTEP full time
- Apply: ScholarMine at utep.edu/scholarmine
- Interview: selected applicants, who must first complete UTEP admission
Loya Scholarship applications are due Jan. 31, 2027
- Feb. 2026Alumnus Miguel A. Loya gives UTEP a $30 million gift.
- Nov. 9UTEP announces it is accepting Loya Scholarship applications.
- Jan. 2027Loya Scholarship applications are due.
- Fall 2027The first 10 Loya Scholars will enroll at UTEP.
Sources: KTSM 9 News, KVIA
