The University of Texas at Arlington this fall welcomes its second class of Terry Foundation scholarship recipients. The prestigious award is given to students who have displayed great academic and leadership potential, {{more: Read more … }}among other attributes according to a new release from UTA.Dani Quaye, a KHS top 10% 2016 graduate, is one of those students entering the program this year at UTA. She enters as a biology major.
Of the 167 new Terry Foundation scholarship awardees this year, 13 are entering UTA. ?We are pleased to partner with an institution so widely respected for excellence and student success,? said Yvonne Moody, executive director for the Terry Foundation, an organization that provides students with four-year scholarships covering the full cost of tuition, fees, books, and on-campus living expenses. The Terry Foundation was established by Houston philanthropists Howard and Nancy Terry, and it is the largest private source of scholarships in Texas.
William Gunn, director of programs at University College, said that considering UTA?s focus on dedicated student support, joining the Terry program was a foregone conclusion. At UTA, the cost of a four-year undergraduate degree, including housing, books and supplies, and cost of living, will roughly total $96,000. The Terry Scholars won?t have to worry about a single cent. Another area of financial support comes in a stipend for study abroad expenses. ?This is an opportunity for UTA to provide interested students with educational experiences they otherwise wouldn?t be able to afford,? Gunn said. ?The additional level of support these students receive, which extends well beyond graduation, means our Terry Scholars will have every opportunity for success.?
In addition to completing an application, each student writes an essay detailing their academic and personal journey to date, and submits transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Letters of recommendation are optional. Following the conclusion of each cycle of interviews, the Foundation sends offer letters to selected nominees, and status letters to candidates who will not receive a scholarship offer.About the Terry Foundation
The Terry Foundation is a Houston-based scholarship program founded to provide scholarships to outstanding Texas high school graduates and transfer scholars for attendance at public colleges and universities within the state. Established in 1986 by Houston philanthropists Howard and Nancy Terry, the Foundation has assisted thousands of Terry Scholars in meeting the Founders? goal of helping Texas college students to help themselves.
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 ?highest research activity? institution of about 55,000 students in campus-based and online degree programs and is the second-largest institution in The University of Texas System. U.S. News & World Report ranks UTA fifth in the nation for undergraduate diversity. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is ranked as the top four-year college in Texas for veterans on Military Times? 2016 Best for Vets list. Visit www.uta.edu to learn more, and find UTA rankings and recognition at www.uta.edu/uta/about/rankings.php.
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