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Academic Excellence Scholarship Program

The Academic Excellence Scholarship Program is the flagship program of the University. All decisions are made through the Office of Undergraduate Education.

All freshmen admitted to the University for the fall semester are automatically considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship award. Important factors in the selection of scholarship recipients include SAT or ACT scores, class rank, grade point average, and success in Honors or Advanced Placement course work. In addition, positive weight may be given to the following factors: achievement in work experience, community service, extracurricular activities (leadership), surmounting obstacles to the further pursuit of higher education, socioeconomic background, and status as a first generation college student.

Recipients of an Academic Excellence Scholarship may supplement their awards with need-based state or federal aid and/or third party scholarships. Any additional third party scholarships received by the university in the student's name will be refunded directly to the student. Please refer to the Bursar Office website for further information.

Further application materials are necessary only for the Clark Summer Scholars Program. Notification of awards will be made on a monthly basis until all available scholarships have been allocated.

Academic Excellence Scholarships
Scholarship Level	Tuition / Fees	University Village / Waterview Park Rental Expenses	Books, Supplies, other Educational Expenses	Renewable
Academic Recognition Scholarship	$1,000 per semester	None	None	4 years / 8 semesters
Academic Higher Recognition Scholarship	$2,000 per semester	None	None	4 years / 8 semesters
Academic Distinction Scholarship	Covers all costs of tuition and mandatory fees	$1,000 per year	None	4 years / 8 semesters
Academic Honors Scholarship	Covers all costs of tuition and mandatory fees	$1,000 per year	$1,500 per semester	4 years/ 8 semesters
Academic Excellence Scholarship for National Merit Scholars*	Covers all costs of tuition and mandatory fees	$1,000 per year	2,500 per semester	4 years / 8 semesters
*Must be admitted to UTD, must list UTD as first choice.

The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
Covers all expenses of a superb four-year academic education at UTD, in concert with a diverse array of intensive extracurricular experiences, including internships, travel, and cultural enrichment. High school seniors may apply for the program in the fall.

The Terry Foundation Scholars Program
Outstanding Texas High School seniors who exhibit a notable record of leadership, strong record of academic achievement and demonstrate financial need can apply for a Terry Foundation Scholarship which will provide the cost of tuition/fees, books, on-campus room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses. Other eligibility requirements include U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and unmarried and without children.

Officer Bernard F. Parson Scholarship:

Full or part-time undergraduate students. Primary consideration is given to scores on standardized tests as well as scholastic record, both evaluating the nature of courses taken and the grades achieved in specific courses.

For additional information on scholarships please check with the Financial Aid Office.