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πŸ’° The University of Texas at Dallas Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$1,000-$40,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$40,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,500-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

The University of Texas at Dallas offers 12 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$40,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $36,139, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at The University of Texas at Dallas

Tuition & fees
$36,139
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Largest annual award
$40,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $14,430), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on The University of Texas at Dallas's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at The University of Texas at Dallas β€” no separate application

3 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

AES award
The AES Program awards eight funded semesters.
Eligibility: The completed application file for admission to the University serves as the AES application. No additional information or scholarship submission is required for AES.
How to apply: ["completed admission application (serves as AES application)"]
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Jonsson School Academic Success Awards (automatic)
Jonsson School Academic Success Awards are offered to continuing freshman, sophomore and junior students, when funds are available. These awards are made possible by funding from the Excellence in Education Scholarship Endowment and the Williams Communications Solutions Scholarship Endowment. Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Endowed Scholarships are also offered to continuing freshman, sophomore and junior students when funds are available. Qualified students will be automatically considered for these awards; no application is needed.
Eligibility: The Jonsson School offers multiple merit-based scholarships to continuing full-time engineering and computer science majors. Other scholarship support is a factor in the selection process.
How to apply: ["some awards: automatic consideration (no application)"]
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Top 10% Scholarship
Award
$2,500/semester in-state
Awards provide $2,500 per semester toward tuition and mandatory fees for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study.
Eligibility: Be a first-time freshman applicant admitted to UT Dallas for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Be officially designated as a student in the top 10% of their Texas high school graduating class at the time of admission. Be a Texas resident at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["admission to UT Dallas", "official designation as top 10% of Texas high school class"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—

Other scholarships at The University of Texas at Dallas (9)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Jindal School donor scholarships (no-application examples noted)
The Jindal School awards merit-based scholarships to current undergraduate students for the fall semester. Each scholarship has specific requirements, including but not limited to academic performance, area of study, residency status, leadership, community service and level of student organization involvement.
Eligibility: Students who fully answer all questions and all essay questions in the second part of the application improve their likelihood of being considered for a Jindal School scholarship award.
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National Merit Scholarship Package
Complete coverage of UT Dallas tuition for up to eight semesters. (Four academic years following initial enrollment.) University Commons room (first-year dorms) or 4Γ—2 University Village apartment in on-campus housing (you can upgrade at your own expense). COMET 14 meal plan or equivalent (for scholars living on campus). Stipend for books and supplies. A generous study abroad stipend to support international education. An additional stipend is available for scholars studying abroad for a full semester (fall or spring). One-time summer research stipend.
Eligibility: List The University of Texas at Dallas as their first-choice school through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation online portal before their deadline. Named a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Admitted to UT Dallas.
How to apply: ["list UT Dallas as first-choice in NMSC portal by their deadline", "be named National Merit Finalist", "admission to UT Dallas", "attend How My Scholarship Works Information session each academic year"]
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Charles Butt Scholarship
$8,000-$10,000/yr
Consists of $8,000 -$10,000 in annual funding for up to four years, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities, mentorship from sitting public school educators, and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network facilitated by the Charles Butt Foundation.
Eligibility: Find more info at: Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers (link).
How to apply: ["apply via UTeach scholarship page"]
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Comet Scholars Program
awards scholarships to freshmen and transfer students with a high school or community college record of academic excellence who show significant financial need. Recipients of this scholarship also receive academic support from program staff to assist them in successfully transitioning to UT Dallas.
Eligibility: awards scholarships to freshmen and transfer students with a high school or community college record of academic excellence who show significant financial need.
How to apply: ["visit program website to learn how to apply (program-specific application)"]
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Dean’s Fellowship (NSM)
$40,000/yr
The fellowship offers a stipend of $40,000 for the first year of the program, with no teaching assistant (TA) duties required ... the award covers the cost of tuition and appropriate health insurance purchased through the university.
Eligibility: This competitive, merit-based fellowship is available for highly qualified incoming doctoral students in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.
How to apply: ["nomination by department", "doctoral admission to NSM"]
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EEF Scholarship (NSM)
$5,000/semester
It awards $5,000 per semester for two long semesters (fall or spring). It is potentially renewable for up to two additional long semesters (fall or spring) in the second year upon demonstrating excellent performance in the program.
Eligibility: This is a competitive, merit-based fellowship for highly qualified incoming students for pursuing either a doctoral degree in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics or a master’s degree offered by the Science/Mathematics Education Department of the School. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this award. Students are nominated by their department.
How to apply: ["nomination by department", "admission to eligible NSM graduate/doctoral program"]
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Galerstein Endowed Scholarship
$1,000/yr
One to two $1,000 tuition and fee awards per year may be given.
Eligibility: The Galerstein Endowed Scholarship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Academic potential may be considered.
How to apply: ["apply via provided form link", "demonstrate financial need and academic merit"]
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Jindal School donor scholarships (application required)
The Jindal School awards merit-based scholarships to current undergraduate students for the fall semester. Each scholarship has specific requirements, including but not limited to academic performance, area of study, residency status, leadership, community service and level of student organization involvement.
Eligibility: Students who fully answer all questions and all essay questions in the second part of the application improve their likelihood of being considered for a Jindal School scholarship award.
How to apply: ["complete Jindal School Scholarship Application Portal (two-part application)", "both sections must be completed no later than May 1"]
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Jonsson School competitive scholarships (application required)
Jonsson School Academic Success Awards are offered to continuing freshman, sophomore and junior students, when funds are available. These awards are made possible by funding from the Excellence in Education Scholarship Endowment and the Williams Communications Solutions Scholarship Endowment. Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Endowed Scholarships are also offered to continuing freshman, sophomore and junior students when funds are available. Qualified students will be automatically considered for these awards; no application is needed.
Eligibility: The Jonsson School offers multiple merit-based scholarships to continuing full-time engineering and computer science majors. Other scholarship support is a factor in the selection process.
How to apply: ["other awards: require application (competitive scholarships)"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at The University of Texas at Dallas

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about The University of Texas at Dallas scholarships

How much merit aid does The University of Texas at Dallas give?

Published awards range $1,000-$40,000/yr. The University of Texas at Dallas lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

Does The University of Texas at Dallas give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$40,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at The University of Texas at Dallas?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

When is the scholarship deadline at The University of Texas at Dallas?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with The University of Texas at Dallas's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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