Scholarship details
Texas Exes Scholarship is awarded to hundreds of University of Texas freshmen and current students each year. The Texas Exes is the leading scholarship administrator for the University of Texas at Austin.
This year, the partnership will award up to $4.1 million to more than 670 University of Texas students. The Texas Exes Scholarship comes in three forms: The Forty Acre Scholarship Program, Chapters and Networks, and Named Scholarships.
Forty Acre Program is awarded to prepare and inspire visionary young leaders and also help them use their talents for the good of society. This scholarship is open to high school students who have distinctive leadership roles and have excelled academically and in extracurricular activities.
Chapter and Network Scholarship was established as a way to keep University of Texas alumni connected to the school. Chapters are a local group that engages alumni through community service, student development, business networking, scholarship fundraising events, etc.
Networks are international groups built around ethnicity, profession, or a strong liking for the University’s student organization that engages alumni through philanthropy and events.
There are over 100 chapters and networks across the US and the world that offer the scholarship to students from their local community.
Named Scholarship was established by alumni, students, and friends of the university to serve as a memorial to loved ones, the school, and also to honor special interest groups.
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Level/field of study
Texas Exes Scholarship 2023 is available to high school students/ freshmen, current University of Texas undergraduate and graduate students.
Host Nationality
Texas Exes Scholarship is awarded by the University of Texas, USA.
Eligible Nationality
Texas Exes Scholarship is primarily open to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents. Although, international student candidates who have applied to the University may be considered depending on the scholarship awarded.
Scholarship Voucher
Each Texas Exes Scholarship category has its own unique value. The benefits obtained from each scholarship are highlighted below.
Forty Acre Program
The benefits obtained from this scholarship include:
- Financing that provides a tuition fee, a living stipend, and a book stipend.
- Enrichment activities consisting of a community component, professional experiences, and global experience.
- Students also receive a rich college experience that provides academic, leadership, and cultural opportunities with a close group of fellow students.
- Forty Acres scholars also have unique connections to their alma mater and alumni.
Chapter Scholarship and Network
The value of the scholarship varies in amount from year to year, depending on the funds of the investments. Most benefits are $1,000 to $2,000, but can be as little as $500 or as much as $10,000.
Named Scholarship
Each named scholarship has its own criteria and is awarded according to the wishes of the donor.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Texas Exes Scholarship Application is differentiated in the three categories of the Scholarship.
Forty Acre Program
To be eligible, candidates must:
- High school seniors applying to the University of Texas
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application.
- In-state and out-of-state students.
- Excel academically.
- Possess strong communication skills.
Chapter Scholarship and Network
To be eligible, candidates must be:
- High school seniors applying to the University of Texas
- Current University of Texas students.
- University graduate students.
Named Scholarship
To be eligible, candidates must be:
- High school seniors applying to the University of Texas
- Current University of Texas students.
- University graduate students.
- Prospective transfer students.
How to apply?
Each year candidates are given essay topics to write and submit an application for the Texas Exes Scholarship. Information on this and more can be obtained at the following link:
https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/how-apply
Deadline for application
Applications for all three categories of Texas Exes scholarships are currently closed. You can continue to check our website for updates.
The deadline for the Freshman Scholar Application is February 14.
The deadline for the Forty Acres Scholars program has been extended to 11th November.
Students currently enrolled at the University of Texas and those transferring into the school must submit their applications on/before March 1st.
The deadline for submitting applications for the various Chapters is February 15.
Application link
Follow the link below to apply for the Texas Exes Scholarship and also to learn more about the scholarship:
