Our take
Only available at Texas public universities. Not applicable here.
About this scholarship
The Terry Foundation Scholarship is one of the most generous scholarships in Texas, covering tuition, fees, room, board, and books at participating institutions. Eligibility is restricted to students attending one of the foundation's partner public universities in Texas.
Scholarship details
- Comprehensive cost-of-attendance award
- Restricted to Texas public universities
- Renewable across the four-year degree
- No partner private universities in the program
Eligibility criteria
- Texas resident graduating from a Texas high school
- Plans to enroll at a Terry Foundation partner public university
- Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership
- US citizen or permanent resident
Application process
- Apply through the partner university's admissions process
- Complete the Terry Foundation supplemental application within the school portal
- Submit recommendations and essays by the published deadline
- Interview if invited as a finalist
Why this fits you
Low fit
- Emma's three target schools are private; the Terry Foundation only operates at Texas public universities.
- Lower priority because eligibility excludes her current school list, not because the award is weak.
Stacking impact at your schools
| School | Policy | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Policy not confirmed Not applicable: TCU is private and is not a Terry Foundation partner institution. | – |
| The Master's University | Policy not confirmed Not applicable: TMU is a private California institution, outside Terry Foundation scope. | – |
| Southern Methodist University | Policy not confirmed Not applicable: SMU is private and is not a Terry Foundation partner institution. | – |