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The University of Texas at Austin

Academic Excellence Award

Apply for this scholarship using the "COLA Common Scholarship Application".  The common application opens at the beginning of each spring semester in the Longhorn Awards & Student Scholarship Opportunities (LASSO) system.  To access the COLA Common Scholarship Application, go to LASSO and click on "Student Log In"

The Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award is a competitive scholarship program that matches top-ranked students with endowed scholarships offered through the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Dean’s Office. Applications are reviewed by a committee, and awards are based on academic merit, financial need, a combination of both, or other specific criteria. Multiple awards are given every year.

Application Instructions

  • Apply via the COLA Common Scholarship Application in the LASSO portal
  • If eligible to apply, the application will appear in your LASSO account
  • Application opens January 12, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. and closes March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Currently enrolled Liberal Arts undergraduate at The University of Texas at Austin
  • Minimum in-residence UT GPA of 3.25
  • At least 12 in-residence credit hours completed
  • Students graduating May 2026 are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

  • Scholarship funds are disbursed in the fall and spring of the following academic year
  • Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment during both semesters of the award year
  • For questions, contact the Liberal Arts Scholarships Office at cola-scholarships@austin.utexas.edu