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Merit Scholarship

Merit and need-based scholarships for Liberal Arts students. A number of awards are made per academic year.

Scholarship Information:

  • Competition is held at the beginning of the spring semester (disbursements made in fall and spring of following academic year; if you are graduating in the current spring semester you are not eligible to apply)
  • Amount of awards: $1,000 - $2,500
  • Deadline: See scholarship chart 

Scholarship Restrictions:

  • For full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in Liberal Arts.
  • Completion of a minimum of 30 hours in-residence coursework at time of application.
  • UT-Austin GPA of at least 3.7.
  • Evidence of achievement in leadership and service to the College and community.
  • Degree holders will not be considered for this award.

Other Requirements:

  • Submission of a two-page essay
  • One letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member.
  • A thank you letter will be required, if awarded.

IMPORTANT:

  • When you apply online, the first step is filling out your profile; once complete, you will see the scholarships for which you are eligible.
  • If the application requires a letter of recommendation, the system will ask you for the e-mail address of the professor you are asking to write a letter of recommendation. The entire process is online, so please do not request a paper version of the letter.
  • Please keep in mind that all application materials, including the letter of recommendation, must be received by the deadline.
  • If you are awarded a scholarship, you must be enrolled full-time.
  • Please be sure you have read the information above before you apply online (UT EID login required).
  • APPLY HERE

Notification

Award winners will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee and announced by the end of the spring semester.

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