About the McDermott Scholars

Established by Mrs. Eugene McDermott in support of her husband's dream, the McDermott Scholars program provides select UTD students with a rigorous and personalized education as well as intensive extracurricular activities.

 

Contact Information

The Eugene McDermott Scholars
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell Road, MC 17
Richardson, TX 75080
United States of America

(972) 883-4610 phone
(972) 883-4609 fax
mcdermott@utdallas.edu

The office is located in the Eugene McDermott Library, suite MC3.202.  UTD Campus Map

 

Join Us

If you are interested in applying to the McDermott Program for fall 2011, check back in August 2010.

 

'EMSPN' - Eugene McDermott Scholars Program Network

Sign in to EMSPN.  All current and alumni McDermott Scholars have access to this network.  Contact McDermott Staff if you are unable to sign in.

 

Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

McDermott Scholars, families, and friends can directly donate to McDermott Scholars Program. Visit the Alumni website to make a gift to the Program. 

McDermott Scholars on Facebook

Are you on Facebook?! Get connected and 'Become a Fan' of The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program to stay up to date with what's happening at UT Dallas with the McDermott Scholars.

McDermott Scholar on Jeopardy!

Prashant Raghavendran ('07) -- UT Dallas’ newest TV celebrity. Read more...

2006 Class of McDermott Scholars Graduates

Congratulations to the 2006 Class of McDermott Scholars. Samia Hossain and Megan Newman both spoke at their ceremonies. Visit the Spring 2010 Graduation website to see more.

Study Abroad Blog

Every semester and each summer, select McDermott Scholars disperse throughout the world to see its treasures with their own eyes. The Study Abroad Blog chronicles their travels to locations such as Greece, New Zealand, Argentina, China, Russia, and Ireland.

2011 Application

The 2011 online application will be posted by August 15th. The link will be available here on the McDermott Scholars homepage.

2012 and Beyond Prospects

9th, 10th, or 11th grade students interested in the McDermott Scholars Program should visit our prospect page to receive future information about the Program and its Scholars.

McDermott Scholar named a Fulbright

UT Dallas Fulbright Winner is Headed to Egypt to Study Women’s Rights and Arabic Language. Read more...

2010 Class of McDermott Scholars Announced

We are pleased to officially announce the 2010 class of Eugene McDermott Scholars. UT Dallas Press Release

McDermott Students Partner With Elementary School to Improve Test Scores

Scholars Offer Science Inspiration to 5th-Graders

Page Updated: July 28, 2010