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Learn about the scholarships we offer

We believe that financial constraints should not hinder students from realizing their full potential and pursuing their academic dreams. Here, you'll find details on the scholarships we offer, designed to address a variety of student needs and ambitions.

The Non-Traditional Student Scholarship 

The Senate of College Councils will be awarding two scholarships to non-traditional students this year. 

Applications are open now till Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 11:00pm CST. The application can be accessed through https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/secure/lso/senatentsscholarship.php.

A non-traditional student includes one or more of the following:
  • A first-generation student
  • An international student
  • An external transfer student
  • A veteran
  • A student who is a parent
  • A student over the age of 25 pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must also have attended UT Austin for at least two semesters and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications will be reviewed considering the applicant’s financial aid status, past experiences (including jobs, internships, and service), and involvement on campus and in the community.

Other Scholarships

The Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to assist a student studying abroad in an upcoming academic year.

The Academic Improvement Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to reward students who have shown significant improvement in academics despite performing poorly in previous academic years.

The Undergraduate Research Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all undergraduate students pursuing research on campus, whether it is professor-led or independent.

The William C. Powers Jr. Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship aims to recognize outstanding student leaders contributing to the UT community.