Miguel A. Loya Scholarship (UTEP)
Offered by The University of Texas at El Paso, Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
About This Scholarship
The Loya Scholarship is a new four-year full ride for incoming engineering and computer science students at The University of Texas at El Paso. It covers tuition, fees, room and board, books, and more, and adds $1,000 a month in spending money for four years. Scholars also get fully funded study abroad and leadership development, and there is no service commitment after graduation.
Scholars who graduate with honors can earn a bonus award on top of the full ride: $3,000 for honors, $15,000 for high honors, and $30,000 for highest honors. Based on UTEP's 2026-27 on-campus cost of attendance ($24,800 a year for Texas residents and $38,000 for nonresidents), the full ride alone is worth roughly $99,000 to $152,000 over four years, before the monthly stipend.
UTEP alumnus Miguel A. Loya endowed the program in February 2026 with a $30 million gift, the largest in UTEP history, and the College of Engineering now carries his name. The first cohort of 10 scholars enrolls in fall 2027, with 10 more selected each year after that.
Eligibility
- High school senior entering UTEP as a first-time undergraduate in fall 2027
- Planning to major in one of the 11 engineering programs or computer science in the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Full-time enrollment at UTEP
- Strong academic record plus leadership, service, and character (holistic review, no published GPA or test minimum)
How To Apply
- Apply for admission to UTEP, since top applicants must finish the admission process before interviews
- Create a ScholarMine profile at utep.edu/scholarmine and complete the scholarship application for high school seniors
- Submit by January 31, 2027
- Top applicants are invited to interview
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Loya Scholarship cover?
Four years of tuition, fees, room and board, and books, plus $1,000 a month in spending money and fully funded study abroad and leadership development.
Do I have to major in engineering?
You must enroll in the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering, which includes 11 engineering programs and computer science.
Is there a bonus for graduating with honors?
Yes. Scholars earn $3,000 for honors, $15,000 for high honors, or $30,000 for highest honors at graduation.
Is it only for Texas students?
UTEP's eligibility list doesn't include a Texas residency requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.