Terry Scholarship

How to apply

Complete the Apply Texas application for admission to Texas Tech University by the December 15, 2012 priority deadline. Eligible candidates are identified through their completed Admissions file and will receive a Terry application from the university. Candidates will be required to submit the following items:

• Completed Texas Tech University Terry Scholars application.
• Two letters of professional recommendation from teachers or employers who are non-family members.
• official high school or college transcripts (including all transfer hours)
• two essays (prompts are included on the Terry Scholarship application)

Priority Dates

The priority deadline to complete the ApplyTexas scholarship application for Texas Tech University is December 15, 2012.

Description

Howard and Nancy Terry are longtime residents of Houston, where Mr. Terry has been successful in a variety of businesses, ranging from banking to oil and gas. In 1986, the Terry family decided to help young people to help themselves by setting up an educational foundation. Mr. Terry had always been grateful for the financial assistance that enabled him to go to college, so they decided to dedicate their time and resources to giving future generations of young people in Texas this same opportunity.

The Terry Foundation provides four-year scholarships for Texas resident students attending Texas Tech University and several other Universities in the state of Texas. Terry Scholars are selected from a highly competitive applicant pool of incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character, and scholastic ability. Family income and financial need are also considered.

Current (continuing) and incoming transfer Texas Tech University students are not eligible to be considered for the Terry Foundation Scholarship.

Amount

Terry Scholar award amounts are determined annually based on the cost of attendance at TTU, including tuition, fees, books, on-campus room and board and miscellaneous expenses. The actual amount of the award will vary for each scholar depending on other scholarship awards and the ability of the scholar's family to contribute to the cost of college. The Terry Foundation Board of Directors will determine awards beyond the first year (renewal awards) for Terry Scholars meeting the required continuing scholarship criteria. Awards average $46,000 over a four-year period.

Eligibility

First Year Scholar Qualifications

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• have a record of leadership in school and community
• have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• show strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades, class rank, and ACT or SAT scores
• be a 2013 graduate from a Texas high school or Texas home-school
• be admitted to the Texas Tech University as a full-time student for 2013-2014
• reside on campus for the first year at Texas Tech University, Lubbock campus
• be unmarried and without children
• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• To determine if you might be eligible to apply for and/or receive the Terry Scholarship, please visit our Terry Scholarship FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

Continuing Scholar Criteria

To continue receiving these scholarships each year, you must meet the following renewal criteria:

• maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (most Terry Scholars maintain cumulative GPAs over 3.0)
• maintain full-time student status
• annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• remain unmarried and without children
• write an acceptable, annual, self-evaluation letter
• attend all functions sponsored by the Terry Foundation (usually 3 per year)
• comply with the rules prescribed by the University and the Foundation Board of Directors

Additional Information

Only 60 candidates will be nominated by the Texas Tech University (TTU) annually. The nominees’ applications will be forwarded to the foundation for review and selection. All final decisions regarding Terry Foundation Scholarship awards and award amounts are made by the foundation. The successful TTU Terry Scholar will be prepared to be actively involved with campus activities. A special TTU student organization for Terry Scholars will offer recipients the opportunity to develop a community service agenda and mentor incoming scholars. Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in the TTU Honors College http://www.depts.ttu.edu/honors.