Terry Foundation Freshman Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Terry Foundation Scholars
The Terry Traditional Scholarship, also known as the Terry Freshman Scholarship, is a financial aid program for Texas high school seniors who have secured admission to any of the Terry-associated public universities in Texas.
Associated Universities
- The University of Texas- Austin
- Texas A&M University
- University of Houston
- Texas State University
- The University of Texas- Dallas
- The University of Texas- San Antonio
- Texas Tech University
- University of North Texas
- Texas Woman's University
- Texas A&M University- Galveston
- Sam Houston State University
- The University of Texas- Arlington
- The University of Texas- El Paso
What are the eligibility criteria for Freshman Applicants?
A) Proven financial need (as shown by the completion of the FAFSA)
B) A history of leadership in school and community
C) Excellent academic capabilities as shown by grades and SAT/ACT scores
D) Be a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident and fulfill Texas residency requirements
E) Eligibility for in-state tuition and for federal financial aid assistance
F) Graduation from an accredited Texas high school or homeschool
G) Application and commitment to live on campus for the first year
H) Acceptance to a Terry-associated college or university as a full-time entering Freshman student for the Fall immediately after High School graduation
I) Nomination by one of the thirteen Terry-associated Texas public universities
Freshman Eligibility Criteria
A) Academic Excellence
Applicants must show excellent academic abilities, as shown by grades and SAT/ACT scores.
B) Proven Leadership
Applicants must have a history of leadership in school and in the community.
C) Financial Need
Applicants must show financial need, as shown by the completion of the FAFSA.
D) Citizenship and Residency
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident and fulfill Texas residency requirements. Candidates must also be eligible for in-state tuition and for federal financial aid assistance.
E) High School Graduate
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Texas high school or homeschool. Applicants who have taken a gap year immediately after their graduation from high school are not eligible for consideration.
F) College Admission
Applicants must be accepted to a Terry-associated college or university as a full-time entering Freshman student for the upcoming Fall Semester.
G) On-Campus Residency
Applicants must apply and commit to live on campus for the first year of school.
H) Terry School Nomination
Applicants must be nominated by one of the thirteen Terry-associated Texas public universities.
Go to Scholarship Application