Provided by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The Valley Heroes Memorial Scholarship honors the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of service men and women from the Rio Grande Valley who paid the ultimate price in preserving democracy. It is awarded to selected veteran students who have honorably served in active duty.
Award amount
$1,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
August 15, 2026
Time to apply
15–30 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Be an undergraduate student
3.0+ GPA (if returning or transfer student)
Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours)
Honorably served a minimum of 6 months of active duty
20+ ACT or 930 SAT (if Entering Freshmen)
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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