ACCESS THE HDCS DEPARTMENT APPLICATION HERE
The department scholarship application will open Monday, March 2, 2026 and close Friday, May 1, 2026.
Several scholarships are available from various donations, as described below. A single application should be submitted through the HDCS Department Application; the applicant will be considered for all scholarships for which the specified criteria are met. Scholarships are awarded once a year, and the number of scholarships depends on available funds.
Applications are reviewed by a Scholarships Committee composed of faculty of the Human Development and Consumer Sciences Department. Awards decisions are based on consideration of all application criteria, and award decisions are final. Criteria listed here will be adhered to by the Scholarship Committee when making selections.
- Anthis-Callicut Gore – Home Economics Scholarship
- Human Resource Development Advisory Board Scholarship
- Kay Hamilton Futures Studies Scholarship
- Memorial Hermann Scholarship
Other Scholarships
The Cullen College of Engineering offers many merit-based scholarships for technology majors. Click here for more information.
Please click here for UH Foundation scholarships.
NextGENeration Scholarship: Established by a consortium of institutions to build and sustain the future of the workforce in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Current or incoming UH students who are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and majoring in Retail and Consumer Science (RCS) or Global Retailing (GRET) are eligible to apply. The scholarship opportunity funds $5,000 for undergraduates and $7,000 for graduates. For more information and to apply, please email Dr. Stewart at bstewart [at] central.uh.edu (bstewart[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu).
Donate
If you would like to donate to the Human Development and Consumer Sciences Scholarships Fund, please click here.