Volunteer Scholarship
About This Scholarship
Available To: First-Year, Current | In-State, Out-of-State
Award: In-State: $3,000 – $9,000 per year; Out-of-State: $8,000 – $18,000 per year; 4-year award.
Apply to UT by: December 16
Test Scores received by: July 1
Our Volunteer Scholarship program recognizes students with an exemplary academic record based on their GPA and test scores.
Overview of the Volunteer Scholarship
Award amounts are determined by residency classification.
Award Amounts: In-State Students
| **ACT/SAT Score | Annual Award | Four-Year Award Amount | Four-Year with HOPE (average maximum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34–36 / 1490–1600 | $9,000 | $36,000 | $56,400 |
| 30–33 / 1360–1480 | $5,000 | $20,000 | $40,400 |
| 28–29 / 1300–1350 | $3,000 | $12,000 | $32,400 |
Award Amounts: Out-of-State Students
| **ACT/SAT Score | Annual Award | Four-Year Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 34–36 / 1490–1600 | $18,000 | $72,000 |
| 30–33 / 1360–1480 | $13,000 | $52,000 |
| 28–29 / 1300–1350 | $8,000 | $32,000 |
*UT Weighted Core GPA
**Composite superscore; writing component of the standardized test scores not factored into the calculation
Eligibility and Criteria
If you are an admitted first-year student with a minimum 3.8 UT Weighted Core GPA and apply for admission by December 16 of your senior year in high school, you will be automatically considered for these institutional scholarships.
To be eligible:
- Submit your new test scores to determine eligibility for the Volunteer Scholarship so they can be received by UT by July 1.
- Matriculate the fall semester immediately following your graduation from a US high school
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or domestic international student
How to Apply
If you are an admitted first-year student with a minimum 3.8 UT Weighted Core GPA and apply for admission by December 16 of your senior year in high school, you will be automatically considered for these institutional scholarships.
How to Keep the Volunteer Scholarship
To keep the Volunteer Scholarship, you must:
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
- Maintain federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Maintain full-time enrollment throughout each semester
Check out full details on SAP Requirements here.
How does this combine with other scholarships?
As an In-State Volunteer Scholar, you may also qualify for other UT Scholarships, such as the UT Flagship, Pledge, Promise, Provost, or HOPE Scholarship.
You must meet each scholarship’s specific criteria and eligibility requirements.
If your combination exceeds UT’s allowable award maximums, your award amounts may be adjusted.
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