out-of-state Volunteer Scholarship
About This Scholarship
Available To: First-Year, Current | Out-of-State
Award: $3,000 – $18,000 per year; 4-year award.
Apply to UT by: December 15
Test Scores received by: April 1 (Only scores through December 2025 will be considered)
Our Out-of-State Volunteer Scholarship program recognizes students with an exemplary academic record based on their GPA and test scores.
Overview of the Out-of-State Volunteer Scholarship
Award Amounts
| *UT Core Weighted GPA | **ACT/SAT Score | Annual Award | Four-Year Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0+ | 34-36/1490–1600 | $18,000 | $72,000 |
| 4.0+ | 30-33/1360–1480 | $9,000 | $36,000 |
| 3.8+ | 28+/1300+ | $3,000 | $12,000 |
*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 out-of-state first-year student with a minimum 3.8 UT Weighted Core GPA and apply for admission by December 15 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 Out-of-State Volunteer Scholarship so they can be received by UT by April 1. Only scores through December 2025 will be considered.
- 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 15 of your senior year in high school, you will be automatically considered for these institutional scholarships.
How to Keep the Out-of-State 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 Out-of-State Volunteer Scholar, you may also qualify for other UT Scholarships, such as the Provost 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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