Terry Scholar Brochure

Terry Scholars®

Terry Scholar Program® at UTSA

Funded by the Terry Foundation®, this competitive scholarship program is designed to help high achieving, motivated and community minded students develop themselves in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and community. Approximately 12 high school seniors are selected each year based on demonstrated leadership potential, academic strength and financial need.

Deadline to Apply: December 1

 terryscholars.utsa.edu

Benefits

• First-time freshmen receive full funding for up to eight semesters to cover tuition, fees, books, housing and a meal plan (amount varies based on financial need)

• Additional funding up to $5,000 to support a study abroad experience

• On-campus living/learning experience in Honors Residential College

• Part of a community that participates in regular service projects

• Auto-enrollment into the Honors College

Learn more about the benefits of the UTSA Honors College.  honors.utsa.edu

Eligibility

• Entering UTSA as a full-time first year student in the fall immediately following graduation from a Texas high school

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Be a Texas resident

• Be in top 25% of high school ranking

• Strong record of community volunteerism and leadership

• Demonstrate financial need

• Submission of SAT and ACT scores is optional

Terry Scholars® are distinguished by an established record of leadership and a deep-rooted desire to enrich the general welfare of the community. To select scholars with the greatest potential for success, the Terry Foundation® selection committees focus on candidates with a demonstrated history of involvement in activities, outstanding scholastic achievement and a well-rounded personality marked by a desire to succeed.

How to Apply

STEP 1

Apply to UTSA via ApplyTexas or CommonApp and submit all required admission documents, including the FAFSA. You will receive an email to authenticate your UTSA email account and receive your myUTSA ID once your application is processed into UTSA’s system.

STEP 2

Use your myUTSA ID and passphrase to log into the UTSA Scholarship Hub at onestop.utsa.edu/hub and complete the Terry Scholars program application by December 1.

Selection

A committee will review applications and submit a list of nominees to the Terry Foundation, which will then review the nominees and extend invitations for interviews. When interviews are complete, UTSA will receive a list of awarded scholars. Applicants are typically notified by May 1.

Student Spotlights

Music, fashion & flower enthusiast

Lover of dance, yoga, animals & Disney

BROOKE ELLERBE

Biology

Class of 2025

Little Elm, Texas

“The Terry Scholarship represents an opportunity to try, develop, and succeed with the encouragement and guidance of a tightly knit community. It has given me the foundation and resources to use what I have learned to help others.”

PHILLIP SCHEIDT

Music Studies

Class of 2023

San Antonio, Texas

“Being a Terry means being a part of a community, as well as having the freedom and availability to immerse yourself in other communities related to who you are and what you enjoy.”

ZENETTA HINOJOSA

Psychology

Class of 2025

Corpus Christi, Texas

“Being a Terry Scholar means waking up each day with the gift of opportunity. Living with purpose, serving those around you, and continually learning are what make the Terry scholarship such a blessing.”

Global Health Research Lab member

Plays trumpet & piano; future band director

Spent summer conducting research at UPenn Has a pet fish

Equitable healthcare advocate

UTSA Orientation Leader

Art enthusiast

Spotlights

Summer analyst at BlackRock in San Francisco

Unanimously voted “Best Karaoke Singer”

Student Leaders Internship

Finance and Economics

Class of 2024

Manvel, Texas

“Being a Terry Scholar has allowed me to work and collaborate alongside future doctors, engineers and researchers. Terry is more than a scholarship. It has allowed me to meet a second family, engage the community more effectively, and create a legacy of my own.”

Computer Science

Class of 2026

Spring Branch, Texas

“Becoming a Terry Scholar at UTSA is not just a privilege, it’s a commitment to excellence. It’s an opportunity to pursue your passions and make a positive impact on the world, while being part of a community of driven individuals who strive to be leaders in their fields.”

LUIS NINO

TYTUS GONZALEZ

Studied abroad in Barcelona as Gilman Scholar

Bank of America

International Thespian Officer

Kens 5 All Star Student