College Awards

The University of Texas at Austin

PublicAustin, TXAdmit rate 27%
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Biggest award
$34,000 a year
Worth up to
about $136,000 total
Awards
12 · 1 guaranteed
Cost per year
$32,508

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Guaranteed with admission

Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs

Ruth Martin Endowed Presidential Scholarship

$2,500 a year · about $10,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen from Corpus Christi or Austin with high academic potential and financial need. Min GPA 3.0 to renew.

Cutoff: 3.0 GPA and 1200 SATIn-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Engineering Honors Merit Scholarship

$34,000 a year · about $136,000 over 4 years

Participants in the Cockrell School Engineering Honors Program. Selection based on admissions application.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Dedman Distinguished Scholars Program

Full cost of attendance · about $130,000 over 4 years

Incoming Liberal Arts Honors students with exceptional academic and leadership credentials. Includes $28,000/year plus a $20,000 enrichment stipend.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Impact Scholarship

$12,000 a year · about $48,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and persistence. Total value is $48,000 over four years.

In-state studentsRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Texas Advance Commitment

Full tuition · about $43,000 over 4 years

Texas residents with family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) up to $100,000 and demonstrated financial need. Partial support for AGIs up to $125,000.

In-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Presidential Scholars Award

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen with high academic merit and financial need. Includes a one-time $1,500 enrichment stipend.

Need-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Canfield Business Honors Program Scholarship

$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen admitted to the Canfield Business Honors Program. Selection based on academic achievement and leadership.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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UT Presidential Merit Scholarship

Amount varies

All applicants automatically evaluated at admission via holistic review of unweighted GPA and rigor; no separate application. No threshold or amount published; not appealable. Renewable up to 8 semesters or degree completion with SAP.

Renewable
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Separate application

Separate application

Forty Acres Scholars Program

Full cost of attendance · about $130,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen with exceptional academic merit, leadership, and character. Requires an application through Texas Exes by December 1.

Renewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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Larry Temple Scholarship

$11,000 a year · about $44,000 over 4 years

Typically awarded to students in the Plan II Honors Program who show outstanding leadership and academic achievement. Awarded after entry.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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By invitation or nomination

By invitation or nomination

Terry Foundation Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $130,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen with high merit, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. Covers tuition, books, and living costs up to COA.

In-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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University Leadership Network (ULN) Scholarship

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen with high potential and financial need. Participation in the four-year ULN program is required.

Need-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

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