The University of Texas at Austin   School of Law

Scholarships

The Law School offers an array of scholarships to both entering and continuing students. The scholarship committee awards scholarships in amounts ranging from $2,500 to full tuition and fees with a stipend per academic year. Scholarships have been awarded to more than 50% of the entering class for the last three years.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit and/or financial need. Some awards include a competitive Non-Resident Tuition Exemption (NRTE) that entitles the recipient to pay tuition at Texas resident rates. The majority of students who receive these scholarships will be notified in writing within two weeks of receiving their admission offer letter. First year students are automatically considered for scholarships and no separate application is required.

In 2010-2011, 99% of The University of Texas School of Law scholarship recipients retained their scholarships. Scholarship retention has been 100% for the three prior academic years.

In 2011-2012, 57% of the entering class received merit-based scholarship and 66% of the class received need-based grants and loans.

Scholarships generally fall into the following three categories:

• Merit-Only Scholarships: Criteria for selection include standardized test scores, cumulative grade point average, leadership, extracurricular activities, and other performance criteria, i.e., leadership positions in student organizations, etc.
• Need, Disadvantage, or Adversity Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded using a variety of factors that include financial need, demonstrated commitment to public service, history of overcoming economic or other disadvantage, overcoming disability, service in the armed forces, standardized test scores, and cumulative grade point average.
• Merit and Need Scholarships: Criteria for these scholarships include merit criteria and financial need. Students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application to be considered for these awards.

In accordance with Law School policy, students who withdraw from school before the end of the semester are required to repay the total amount of their scholarship.