M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship

Brief Description

The M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship is a prestigious and highly competitive scholarship program offered by the University of Texas at Austin. Designed to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to community service, this scholarship provides recipients with financial assistance and other benefits to pursue their higher education at one of the top-ranked universities in the world.

Host Institution(s)

The M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship is exclusively hosted by the University of Texas at Austin, a leading public research university located in Texas, United States. Founded in 1883, the university has a long-standing history of academic excellence and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for students pursuing undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin in any field of study.

Number of Awards

The scholarship program awards up to five scholarships every year, each valued at $12,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all prospective and current students at the University of Texas at Austin who demonstrate academic achievements, leadership potential, and a commitment to service.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship covers $12,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to financial assistance, recipients also have the opportunity to participate in leadership development programs, community service initiatives, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a US citizen or permanent resident.
2. Be a high school senior or a current undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin.
3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
4. Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities through extracurricular activities and/or community service.
5. Submit a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship, interested candidates must first complete the general application for admission to the University of Texas at Austin. Once completed, students can then proceed to submit a separate application for the M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship. Application materials must be submitted by the specified deadline, along with official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining the student’s accomplishments, leadership and service experience, and future goals.

Official Website

For more information on the M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship and to access the application, please visit the official website.