Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Terry Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships available at UTSA and it’s awarded to Texan freshmen who have distinguished themselves in their academics and have demonstrated leadership potential.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for the Terry Scholars program at UTSA, you must:
• Be entering UTSA as a full-time first year student immediately following graduation from a Texas high school
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Be a Texas resident
• Have graduated from a Texas high school
• Be in top 25% of high school ranking
• Strong record of community volunteerism and leadership
• Demonstrate financial need
• Submission of SAT and SAT scores is optional
Value of Scholarship:
The Terry Scholar who meets all scholarship continuation requirements can receive up to 8 semesters of undergraduate funding for tuition, fees, books, housing and meal plan. Scholars meeting additional GPA requirements may also qualify to receive additional funding for one study abroad experience.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete the application for admission into UTSA; it’s recommended to submit all required material for university admissions by Nov 1st.
ii. Complete the by the set deadline.
A complete application for Terry Scholars at UTSA includes:
- UTSA admissions application
- Authenticated myUTSA ID which will be sent by email after submission of the admissions application
- Terry Scholar at UTSA application in the Scholarship HUB; including high school and dual credit college transcripts
- Submitted Letter of Recommendation through the Scholarship HUB
iii. Applicants must file a completed Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department of Education and indicate UTSA as a report recipient (UTSA code: 010115).
- FAFSA must be on file prior to interview invitations. More details on the FAFSA deadline will be sent to applicants after the FAFSA opening.
iv. Once submissions are complete, a committee will review applications and submit a list of nominees to the Terry Foundation.
- The Terry Foundation will then confirm that list and extend invitations for interviews. Following the completion of interviews, UTSA will receive a list of awarded scholars.
TIP: It may be helpful to have your CommonApp or Apply Texas application on hand to reference while completing this application.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Scholars Program Page.