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Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies

Academic Programs

Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies

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University of Houston
3553 Cullen Boulevard Room 323
Houston, TX 77204-3001
Phone: (713) 743-3136

 

UH Academic Achievers Program

 

Bright Spot Excelencia Star Award

 

Overview

The Academic Achievers Program is sponsored by the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Office of the President. It was established in the fall of 1994 and is designed to retain and propel more students to graduation. The mission of the AAP at the University of Houston is to recruit underrepresented students. Students complying with the following criteria are considered when selecting Academic Achievers Program:

  • Minimum 2.7 GPA

  • Demonstrate scholastic achievement

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Involvement in extracurricular activities

  • Completed less than 66 hours

  • Complete a personal interview

  • Turn in application before the deadline

Students who are accepted into the AAP program are eligible to receive a $16,000 four-year scholarship, receive priority registration, and career and leadership opportunities.

AAP Students

                                   AAP UH Students 2024

An AAP student is required to

  • Enroll as a full-time student (12-hour minimum)

  • Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA each semester

  • Complete mandatory individual academic tutoring and/or study hall hours

  • Attend skills workshops and leadership training

  • Attend academic counseling

  • Attend monthly meetings

  • Sign a contract agreeing to abide by the requirements of the program

For more information contact:
Fely Aguilar
713-743-0914
faguilar@uh.edu

Application

Download the Academic Achievers Program application.