Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin

Brief Description

Losing a parent in the line of duty is a heart-wrenching experience, but for the children of fallen heroes, it can also bring financial challenges. The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin aims to ease some of these difficulties by providing assistance to students who have lost a parent while serving in the military, law enforcement, or as a first responder.

Host Institution(s)

The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship is hosted by The University of Texas at Austin, a public research university known for its prestigious academic programs and diverse student body.

Level/Field of Study

This scholarship is available for U.S. citizen or permanent resident undergraduate and graduate students pursuing any field of study at UT Austin.

Number of Awards

The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship provides awards to up to 25 students annually.

Target Group

This scholarship is specifically for children of parents who died while serving in the military, law enforcement, or as a first responder, including firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $20,000 per academic year, which can be used towards tuition, fees, room, board, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship,

• Applicants must be children of a parent who died while serving in the military, law enforcement, or as a first responder.
• Applicants must also be admitted or currently enrolled at UT Austin as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Demonstrate financial need.

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Application Instructions

Interested students can apply for the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship through the ApplyTexas application. Along with the application, students must submit an essay detailing their situation and how this scholarship would impact their education, a letter of recommendation, and proof of their parent’s service and death. The application deadline is typically in March. Additional information and instructions can be found on the UT Austin financial aid website.

Official Website

For application details and more information on the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, visit the UT Austin financial aid website.