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 scholarship applications require 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 monthly; 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.