University of Texas Foundation (UTEP)
By supporting UTEP student scholarships through the University of Texas Foundation, you provide Miners with the ability to focus on their studies without the heavy burden of unmanageable student debt.

Causes: Education

More than half of UTEP students rely on financial aid. Scholarships are incredibly important to our students and their families—they open the gateway to higher education. While each scholarship recipient has their own story, it’s a universal truth that financial support empowers UTEP students to complete their degrees and achieve their dreams. Your support matters.


“I want to further my studies by being the first in my family to obtain my doctoral degree. My scholarship is helping me achieve this goal and has inspired me to become a role model for younger Hispanic women in my family and community.”  - Isabella Gayton Class of 2024

“By giving to scholarships, you are helping the next generation of young minds achieve their academic goals. Students who receive these awards can focus on learning without having to struggle to make ends meet tuition-wise. ”  - Roberto Tejada Class of 2022


MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to exceptional higher education. The University is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country, with a student body that is over 80% Hispanic. It enrolls nearly 25,000 students in 168 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in 9 colleges and schools. With more than $100 million in total annual research expenditures, UTEP is an R1 research university, a designation given to the top 5% of colleges and universities nationally, and ranked fifth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities. UTEP students have contributed over 1 million community service hours, and the institution contributes $1.4 billion to the El Paso County economy annually.