UT Scouting Award Scholarship by University of Texas at Austin

Brief Description

The UT Scouting Award Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that is awarded to incoming freshmen or transfer students who have achieved the highest rank in their respective scouting organization. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 per year, for a maximum of four years, and is renewable with a strong academic record.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is administered by the University of Texas at Austin and is funded by the Scouting Foundation, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial support to scouts pursuing higher education.

Level/Field of Study

The UT Scouting Award Scholarship is open to all incoming freshmen and transfer students pursuing any undergraduate degree program at the University of Texas at Austin.

Number of Awards

The scholarship is awarded to multiple students each year, with a total of 40 recipients at any given time.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all incoming freshmen and transfer students who have achieved the highest rank in their respective scouting organization, including Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture Summit Award recipients, and Sea Scout Quartermasters.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

Each recipient of the UT Scouting Award Scholarship will receive $2,500 per year, for a maximum of four years. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient maintains a strong academic record. The funds can be used towards tuition, room and board, books, and other education-related expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the UT Scouting Award Scholarship, applicants must:

• FAFSA required
• Deserving students attending The University of Texas at Austin who hold a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Award or Venturing Silver Award.
• In cases where more than one student applies, financial need is considered, with preference given to qualifying students with the greatest need.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to scouting, leadership, and community service

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Application Instructions

To apply for the UT Scouting Award Scholarship, students must submit the following materials:

• Completed scholarship application form
• High school or college transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (one from a scouting leader and one from a non-family member)
• An essay discussing how scouting has impacted their life and how they plan to continue serving their community

Official Website

For more information and to apply for the UT Scouting Award Scholarship, please visit the official website.