Upper Division Scholarship

Upper-Division Scholarships - 15 at $2000.

Graduating seniors will receive the awards immediately. Sophomores and juniors will be awarded for the following academic year.

The deadline for Upper-Division Scholarship applications will be February 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in LAH Scholars and Humanities Honors are eligbile to apply.  Students pursuing College Honors may also apply if they have completed one LAH seminar and are registered for a second one. 

Submit your response, resume, and brief statement of financial need through the LASSO Scholarship portal by going to "Apply Now" and finding the scholarship under your "Tasks." 

ESSAY PROMPT

One, Many, and Liberty

“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” – James Madison, Federalist No. 51

“The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited; he must not make himself a nuisance to other people.” – John Stuart Mill, On Liberty

“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.” – Spock, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Prompt:

Democratic societies depend on both individual rights and collective responsibility. Yet these ideals often conflict—particularly in times of crisis, when public safety, health, or stability seem to require limits on personal freedom.

How should a democratic society balance liberty and the common good? Discuss with reference to a specific historical moment, policy, or ethical dilemma. Support your argument with evidence and, as always, cite your sources.

 

More information

For more information contact the Liberal Arts Honors Office, or email lahscholarships@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.