The META Scholarship has been made possible through a grant from National Science Foundation - Award # 0220703

The minimum award of $3,000.00 per academic year may vary depending on the number of awards and the student’s academic performance.

Purpose

To increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the fields of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science. These scholarships are for full-time San Antonio College students who need financial assistance to complete their educational goals. Students who receive scholarships are expected to complete, in a timely manner, an Associate's Degree or a Certificate in Mathematics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Science.

Eligibility Criteria

• Cumulative grade point average - 2.50 or above.
  High school grade point average for first-time college students - 3.00 or above.
• Enrollment - 12 credit hours or more ( 9 of the 12 credit hours must be in college-level coursework ).
• In a META scholarship approved major, work toward completing an Associate's Degree, a Certificate, or a transfer to a four-year university.
  META scholarship approved majors are listed on the other side of this page.
• Demonstrate a financial need by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ).
• Employment - Under 20 hours per week.
• U. S. citizenship or permanent resident status ( submit a copy of Alien Registration Card I-151 or I-551 ).
• Attend - 3 program meetings or counseling sessions per semester and 3 program enrichment activities per year.
  Activities must be approved by a member of the program’s faculty.
• Mentor a San Antonio College student after the first year in the program.

Continuation Criteria

• Renew the application every semester.
  Recommendation letters and a transcript are not required.
  Submit an Employment Verification Letter ( if applicable ).
• Cumulative grade point average - 2.50 or above on all college-level coursework.
• Enrollment - 12 credit hours or more ( 9 of the 12 credit hours must be in college-level coursework ).
• Progress toward completing an Associate's Degree, a Certificate, or a transfer to a four-year university in a META scholarship approved major.
• Demonstrate a financial need and meet San Antonio College’s financial aid progress guidelines at a 65% course completion rate.
• Submit a META Activity Form at the end of each semester to document the required program participation in META enrichment activities and meetings.

Information Contacts

Dr. Dan Dimitriu -Chance Academic Center         Room 238        733-2836 / 785-6049

Rosa Maria Gonzalez -Moody Learning Center    Room 123       733-2984 / 733-2144

Steve Kolars -Nail Technical Center                      Room 129        733-2291

Conrad Krueger -McCreless Hall                          Room 221        733-2450

Mike Psencik -Chance Academic Center              Room 145         733-2930

META Scholarship Approved Majors List

Associate in Arts ( AA ), Associate in Science ( AS ), & Transfer Programs

Math, AA, AS, and transfer programs.
Engineering, AA, AS, and transfer programs.
Computer Science, AA, AS, and transfer programs.
Geographic Information Systems, AA, AS, and transfer programs.

Associate in Applied Science ( AAS ) & Certificate Programs

Computer Aided Drafting and Design, AAS
Computer Aided Drafting Operations, Level 1 Certificate
Computer Database Specialist, AAS
Computer Database Technician, Level 1 Certificate
Computer Help Desk Specialist, AAS
Computer Help Desk Technician, Level 1 Certificate
Computer Network Administrator, AAS
Computer Network Technician, Level 1 Certificate
Computer Programming, AAS
Computer Programming Technician, Level 1 Certificate
Computer Security Administration, AAS
Electronics Technology-Industrial, AAS
Electronics Technology, Level 1 Certificate
Electronics Technology-Communications, AAS
Electronics Technology-Computer, AAS
Engineering Technician, Level 1 Certificate
Engineering Technology, AAS
Geographic Information Systems, AAS
Geographic Information Systems, Level 1 Certificate
Industrial Electronics, Level 1 Certificate
Surveying Engineering Technology, Level 1 Certificate

Applications Must Include

• Two letters of recommendation from employers, college faculty, college counselors, or high school faculty, high school counselors if you are a first-time college student.
• A college or a high school transcript.
• The Free Application For Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA submitted annually ) filing date.
• Employment Verification Letter ( if applicable ).

Submit the Complete Application and Supporting Documents to

San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Chance Academic Center, Room 238
Physics, Engineering, & Architecture Department