Terry Scholars Program Scholarship - UTSA

Who can apply

• Enter UT San Antonio as a full-time first-year student immediately after graduating from a Texas high school.
• Be a Texas resident and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and rank in the top 25 percent of the high school graduating class.
• Show a strong record of community volunteerism and leadership and demonstrate financial need; ACT and SAT submission is optional.
• Submit the university admission application, authenticate the myUTSA ID, complete the Terry Scholars application in Scholarship Hub, provide high school and dual-credit college transcripts and a letter of recommendation, and complete the FAFSA.
• Submit a complete program application by December 1, 2026; the university recommends submitting admission materials by November 1 to allow processing time.
• Selected nominees may be invited by the Terry Foundation for interviews; continued funding requires the program’s scholarship continuation requirements.

About the scholarship

The Terry Scholars Program at UT San Antonio supports Texas students through up to eight semesters of undergraduate funding for tuition, fees, books, housing and a meal plan. Selection considers leadership potential, character, academic achievement and financial need. The program also offers a scholar community and possible study-abroad support under additional GPA requirements.

Award

100% of tuition