Eligibility Requirements

UTA Terry Scholarship applications will be evaluated in mid-January of each year. Candidates who advance in the process will be invited to interview with the Terry Foundation. The Terry Foundation will conduct final interviews and select UTA Terry Scholarship recipients. Final decisions are made by the Terry Foundation; UTA serves as a nominating body in the process to select Terry Scholars.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Will graduate from a Texas high school or home-school program in Texas
• Acceptance to UTA as a full-time entering first-year student for the fall semester
• Be willing to live on campus in the designated Terry Scholars residence hall
• Have a strong record of leadership in school and/or community
• Strong academic abilities
• Demonstrate financial need