There are many sources of scholarships, from local civic groups and high school organizations to large national foundations. For detailed information about scholarships, please visit our Scholarships section.

High school students should begin searching for scholarships during the fall of their senior year. UT Austin’s ApplyTexas Entering Freshman Scholarship Application has a December 1 deadline each year. It is the application used by the Office of Student Financial Services for the majority of freshman scholarship awards. The application is also used by most, but not all, academic departments here at UT Austin. Please also contact the college or department you will be entering to obtain any information regarding additional applications, requirements or deadlines.

Your high school counselor can be a wonderful and underutilized resource in helping you locate local scholarships. You should also search in libraries and book stores and on the Intranet for private scholarships for which you may be eligible. Please visit the Private Scholarship Search Engines page for a list of a few of the many search tools available.

Students who are currently attending UT Austin or those who will be transferring during the upcoming academic year can apply for many University scholarships by using our on-line Continuing & Transfer Scholarship Application. This application is typically available in November and is due April 1st. As mentioned above, not all academic departments use the OSFS application to award scholarships, so be sure to contact yours.