Welcome to Terry Scholars at UT San Antonio
Who Are the Scholars?
Howard and Nancy Terry created the Terry Foundation® to help young people help themselves. Their desire to invest in Texas students was born of their belief that a university – like the state it represents – is only as good as the educated citizens it produces. The legacy of Howard and Nancy Terry lives on in the thousands of Scholars who bear their name and exemplify the Four Pillars of the Terry Scholarship Program every day: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Community.
The application period will open on
September 1st
for students entering college in Fall 2026.
The application period is September 1st to December 1st during an applicant's senior year of high school.
Information Session Schedule
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Honors College Scholar Programs |
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| Honors College Scholar Programs Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Virtual - via Zoom |
Register |
| Honors College Scholar Programs Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Virtual - via Zoom |
Scholarship |
Leadership |
Service |
Community |
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$23,886,890in Terry Scholarships Awarded at UT San Antonio since 2006$1,555,790in Terry Scholarships Awarded at UT San Antonio for2024-2025 Study Abroad Opportunities |
Examples include: Terry Scholar Student Organization Big/Little Mentorship programMultiple scholars participate in the President’s Student Advisory Council |
SA Food Bank UT San Antonio Day of Service TX Diaper Bank SAISD Book Buddies Whataburger Resource Zoo Boo SA Veterans and more! |
397Terry Scholars at UT San Antonio since 200672Terry Scholars at UT San Antonio enrolled for 2024-20255187Terry Scholar Alumni from across Texas(as of Dec 2023) |
What is the Terry Scholars® program at UT San Antonio?
Terry Scholars are selected based on three criteria:
- Leadership potential and character
- Scholastic record and ability
- Financial need
The Terry Scholar who meets all scholarship continuation requirements can receive up to 8 semesters of undergraduate funding for tuition, fees, books, housing, and meal plan. Scholars meeting additional GPA requirements may also qualify to receive additional funding for one study abroad experience. Terry Scholars are active members of the university community and participate in the Terry Scholars student organization on campus.
Zenetta Hinojosa
Zenetta Hinojosa is a senior psychology major, with dual minors in neuroscience and biology. Zenetta got an early start exploring research opportunities at UT San Antonio by volunteering in a psychology research lab her freshman year. Since then, she has completed research internship programs at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. She is also UT San Antonio’s first Goldwater Scholar in the psychology field. An aspiring clinical psychologist, Zenetta hopes to bridge existing gaps in care for underserved populations through both research and community outreach.
Terry Scholar at UT San Antonio Eligibility
You may apply for the Terry Scholar® program prior to your acceptance into UT San Antonio. However, you must have your myUTSA ID that is sent after your application is processed into UT San Antonio’s system. Follow this link to find out more.
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