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The University of Texas at Austin

Randy Diehl Prize in Liberal Arts

Merit-based scholarship for a graduating senior who has indicated that s/he will commit the year after graduation to service for the greater good. The intent behind this award is to encourage liberal arts graduates to use their considerable skills in communication and in understanding cultures, histories, philosophies, and literature to affect positive change in the world, be that through service with a non-profit, a for-profit, a city organization, or through a leadership role in creating a non-profit that will benefit society. One award is made per academic year.

Scholarship Information:

  • Competition is held annually in spring semesters
  • Amount of award: $18,000

Scholarship Restrictions:

  • Must be a graduating senior in the College of Liberal Arts
  • Must commit the year after graduation to service for the greater good
  • (the award is not intended for students who will be enrolled in graduate school)

Application Requirements:

  • One essay demonstrating detailed plans for the year after graduation and how you will service the greater good (the award is not intended for students who will be enrolled in graduate school)
  • One letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member
  • A resume
  • If awarded, a thank you letter will be required
  • If awarded, a brief report describing your experience six months to one year after graduation will be required.

IMPORTANT:

  • Application opens in LASSO on the first class day of the spring semester.
  • Recipients must be enrolled full-time at UT during the semester they apply.
  • One award winner will be selected by a College Scholarship Committee and announced by the end of the spring semester. Disbursement will be made at time of graduation.

Previous Recipients