Outside (Private) Scholarships

A number of sources are available for information on outside scholarships, grants, fellowships and loans. High school guidance offices, local libraries (the College Blue Book is a great source) and the scholarship database hosted on the Outside Scholarships page of the UT website can help you start your search. 

Be wary of scholarship applications that charge a fee. Most outside programs have early deadlines. Many of the applications must be sent with copies of high school or college transcripts, two or three letters of reference and an essay on a topic specified in the application instructions. Some scholarships are awarded monthy; remember to reapply each month for consideration!

Students who receive funds from an outside scholarship source must send a copy of the award notice to the Financial Aid Office. See the Excessive Awards section of this chapter.