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The University of Texas at Austin

LAC Study Abroad

For Liberal Arts students studying abroad on a fall, spring, summer or May term or full year abroad.  

Scholarship Information:

  • Period: Competition is held at the beginning of each long semester
  • Amount of awards: $500-$2,000

Scholarship Restrictions:

  • For undergraduate students currently enrolled in Liberal Arts
  • Based on financial need and academic merit.
  • UT-Austin GPA of at least 2.75 and minimum 12 hours in-residence at time of applicagion.
  • Students must be attending a UT affilated, exchange or faculty led program, and be registered full-time at UT during their term abroad.
  • Degree holders will not be considered for this award

Other Requirements:

  • Submission of three one-page essays
  • If chosen as a finalist, an interview will be required.
  • A thank you letter will be required, if awarded.

IMPORTANT:

  • Application opens in LASSO on the first class day of the fall and spring semester.
  • Recipients must be enrolled full-time at UT.
  • Award winners will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee and notified the semester they apply.

Contact the Liberal Arts Scholarships office at cola-scholarships@austin.utexas.edu for more information.