$15,000 Per Year For Eligible Texas Students
Everything is bigger in Texas—including your scholarship opportunities.
The University of Utah's Lone Star Scholarship provides $15,000 per academic year ($7,500 per semester) toward tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Texas residents.
Who Qualifies?
Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Texas resident graduating from a Texas high school
- Be a first-time freshman applicant for the 2027–28 academic year
- Have a minimum 3.3 unweighted, cumulative GPA at the time of application
- Must have a completed admissions application filed by the December 1 priority deadline
Step 1: Apply
Submit your University of Utah application and any supporting documents by the December 1 deadline.
Step 2: Admission
Wait to be admitted and receive your letter of acceptance.
Step 3: Notice of Eligibility
The U will contact you regarding potential eligibility for the scholarship.
Step 4: Confirm Enrollment
Complete enrollment at the University of Utah.
Step 5: Attend Utah Bound Orientation
Build community and plan your first semester class schedule.
Is the Lone Star Scholarship Right For You?
Meet the requirements? Submit your University of Utah admission application by December 1, 2026, our Early Action deadline, to be considered for a scholarship offer.