The University of Houston-Victoria in Victoria, Texas invites students to apply and compete for the International Student merit awards. All undergraduate and graduate students admitted to UHV at the time of application are eligible to apply for an international merit scholarship. The aim of The grant is to provide financial help to international students. The University of Houston–Victoria is a four-year state university and one of four distinct institutions in the University of Houston System. Why at the University of Houston-Victoria? The University offers a unique combination of excellent, affordable and personalized academic and leadership opportunities to empower students to become successful 21st-century citizens in an increasingly complex world.