Welcome, We're Glad You're Here

UTSA Top Scholars offer a unique welcome for finalists and their families to Top Scholar Selection 2021.

Learn the basics about the UTSA Top Scholar program.

Current UTSA Top Scholars share how the program is changing their lives for the better and making a lasting impact.

Hear from our Top and Terry Scholars about support and opportunities specially made for Scholars in the Honors College at UTSA.

See campus through the eyes of Top Scholars, including a tour of the residence hall and key spots on campus.

Drop in for a conversation between Dr. Doug Frantz and Top Scholar Alumni Sara Dibrell and current Top Scholars Christian Strong and Tejas Narayanan.

Learn about faculty mentoring and the special connections which happen in research labs with Top Scholars at UTSA.

Knowledge, Leadership, and Service. Find out how the UTSA Top Scholar program supports scholars to grow academically, professionally, and personally in these areas.

UTSA Top Scholars are more than meets the eye. Check out these interesting factoids   about our current scholars.

This short tip sheet   has answers to questions about selection events and the program.

The UTSA Top Scholar Handbook   contains all the mandatory musts that Top Scholars need once they join the program. Find a sample contract, information on how program funding works, hours and GPA requirements, reporting requirements, scholar expectations, and all the nitty-gritty details.

Top Scholar students on scavenger hunt at the Alamo
Top Scholar, Christian Strong
UTSA Top Scholar students

Top Scholar Eligibility

You may apply for the Top Scholar program prior to your acceptance into UTSA. However, you must have your myUTSA ID that is sent after your application is processed into UTSA’s system. Follow this link to find out more.