TISTA Tech Veteran Academic Leadership Award

Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Number awarded: 1
Application Period: Will be announced once funding is verified.

NOTE: The application and all reference letters must be received by the application deadline.

To apply, provide a short essay detailing what you have done to serve the veteran, campus, or Austin community from a leadership perspective. You will need two reference letters – one academic reference and one professional reference.

Undergraduate Award Qualifications

• Minimum GPA: 3.3
• The candidate must be a former or current active-duty member of the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, or U.S. Coast Guard. Candidates can be current Reserve/Guard if they also meet the VA's requirements to be considered a Veteran.
• Candidate must have completed FAFSA® Form for the current academic year on file with UT’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
• Previous recipients of the TISTA Tech Veteran Academic Leadership Award are not eligible.