Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
College of Education (COE) students are eligible for a variety of scholarships thanks to our generous alumni, supporters and friends.
Important Dates
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Freshman Admission Application Deadline: December 1
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FAFSA and TASFA Deadline: January 15
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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers Deadline: January 18
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UT and COE Continuing Student Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15
Financial Aid
Incoming Freshman Scholarships
Continuing Student Scholarships
Financial Aid
- Award: Grants, work study and/or loans. Completion of a financial aid application is also required to be considered for need-based scholarships.
- Application period: October 1 to January 15 (Priority Deadline)
- More information: Texas One Stop
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Eligible students: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents and eligible noncitizens
Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
Eligible students: Texas residents who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA
Incoming Freshman Scholarships
All Majors
Admission Scholarships — Apply August 1 to December 1
- Eligible students: Incoming COE freshmen.
- Application: Complete your Common App (admissions application) to be considered for the scholarships below. A separate scholarship application is not needed.
Dean’s Promising Scholars
- Description: College of Education scholarship for students who demonstrate tremendous academic, leadership and service potential
- Award: $12,000/year for four years
- More information: Contact coe_scholarships@utexas.edu
College of Education Scholarships
- Description: Various scholarships based on criteria such as major or financial need
- Award: Amount varies
- More information: Contact coe_scholarships@utexas.edu
Forty Acres Scholarship
- Description: Full-ride, merit-based scholarship for UT Austin
- Award: Tuition, living and book stipend, and enrichment and professional experiences for four years
- More information: Forty Acres Scholarship Program
UT Austin Incoming Freshman Scholarships — Apply September 1 to January 15
- Eligible students: Incoming UT Austin freshmen
- Award: Amounts vary. Includes full cost-of-attendance awards
- How to apply: Complete the Scholarship Interest Form in MyStatus
- More information: Texas One Stop, Office of Admissions
Texas Exes Scholarships — Apply September 1 to March 1
- Eligible students: Incoming UT Austin freshmen
- Award: Amounts vary
- How to apply: Submit the Texas Exes Entering Freshman Scholarship Application
- More information: Texas Exes Scholarships
Teaching Majors
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers — Apply November to January 18
- Eligible students: Future Texas public school teachers who plan to teach in either a Title I school or in a high-priority subject area (including bilingual and special education).
- Award: $8,000/year for up to four years, as well as professional development opportunities and participation in a Scholar community.
- How to apply: Complete the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers application.
- More information: Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers or contact coe_scholarships@utexas.edu
Continuing Student Scholarships
All Majors
College of Education Continuing Student Scholarships — Apply October to March 15
- Eligible students: Current College of Education undergraduate students
- Award: Amounts vary between $1,000 and $5,000
- How to apply: Submit your College of Education Continuing Student Scholarship Application
- More information: Contact coe_scholarships@utexas.edu
- Deadline: Kinesiology and Health Education (KHE) majors are encouraged to submit their applications by January 4, as some scholarships for KHE majors are awarded early. The final deadline for all students is March 15.
UT Continuing Student Scholarships — Apply November to March 15
- Eligible students: Currently enrolled UT Austin undergraduate students
- Award: Amounts vary
- How to apply: Complete the OSFA Continuing & Transfer Student Scholarship Application
- More information: Texas One Stop
Education Abroad Scholarships — Dates vary by semester
- Eligible students: Currently enrolled UT Austin students applying for admission to an Education Abroad program
- Award: $500 to $6,500
- How to apply: Find Education Abroad scholarships by searching “Education Abroad” in LASSO.
- Apply for the scholarships you’re eligible for based on your program semester, destination and other requirements.
- Be sure to apply for the International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS). This is for any undergraduate student studying abroad.
- Deadline: Education Abroad scholarship deadlines vary but generally match the program admission deadlines.
- More information: Texas Global
Texas Exes Scholarships — Apply January 1 to March 1
- Eligible students: Currently enrolled UT Austin undergraduate students
- Award: Amounts vary
- How to apply: Submit the Texas Exes Currently Enrolled Student Scholarship Application
- More information: Texas Exes
Teaching Majors
AISD Future Teacher Scholarship — Apply in September and January
- Eligible students: Bilingual education and special education majors in their Professional Development Sequence (PDS)
- Award: $5,000 awarded over three PDS semesters
- How to apply: Eligible students will be invited to apply via email each fall and spring semester.
- More information: AISD Future Teachers Scholarship
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers — Apply November to January 18
- Eligible students: Future Texas public school teachers who plan to teach in either a Title I school or in a high-priority subject area (including bilingual and special education).
- Award: $8,000/year for up to four years, as well as professional development opportunities and participation in a Scholar community.
- How to apply: Complete the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers application
- More information: Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers or contact coe_scholarships@utexas.edu
