Terry Foundation Scholarship

*Terry Scholar applicants need to apply through the Distinguished Scholars Application. * The Terry Scholarship for incoming first-year students provides up to eight full semesters of undergraduate education. Taking into account other scholarships you may receive and your family’s financial resources to contribute to the cost of college, the Terry Scholarship can cover up to the total cost of attendance here at TWU, which includes tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, books and personal expenses.

Eligibility requirements for first year students:

  • * Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • A record of leadership in school and/or community
  • Strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades (3.0 GPA minimum)
  • Class rank
  • Demonstrate financial need, to be determined by FAFSA and/or committee

Apply through the Distinguished Scholars Application

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/17/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Terry Foundation Scholarship is an organization outside of TWU that selects students who demonstrate strong academic abilities, financial need and leadership. By selecting "Yes," you acknowledge that this is an external scholarship, and have reviewed these requirements and wish to be considered for nomination. To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: - U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident - Meet Texas Residency Requirements - Graduate from a Texas High School - Minimum of 3.0 Cumulative GPA - Live on campus for the entirety of your freshman year of college - Be enrolled in Full-time credit hours for your first college academic year
  2. Do you have a preferred name? If so, please share.
  3. What is your personal email address? Preferably one you access daily.
  4. Applicant phone number
  5. Home or Alternate phone number
  6. What is your permanent street address?
  7. City
  8. State
  9. County
  10. Zip Code
  11. Applicant Birth Country
  12. Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?
  13. Are you a resident of Texas?
  14. Self-Described Race
  15. Self-Described Ethnicity
  16. Are you the first in your family to attend college?
  17. Do you have a sibling who is a Terry Scholar?
  18. Do you have a sibling who is applying for a Terry Scholarship?
  19. All Terry Scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. FYI - Priority Deadline, Jan. 15
  20. What is your marital status?
  21. With whom do you currently live with? (Name and Relationship)
  22. Marital status of the person(s) with whom you live with:
  23. Do you have a Texas Tomorrow/529 Savings Plan? If yes, please specify $ amount.
  24. Applicant Occupation:
  25. Applicant Employer
  26. Applicant Total Annual Income ($ Amount)
  27. Parent 1 Occupation
  28. Parent 1 Employer
  29. Parent 1 Total Annual Income ($ Amount)
  30. Parent 2 Occupation
  31. Parent 2 Employer
  32. Parent 2 Total Annual Income ($ Amount)
  33. Step-Parent Occupation
  34. Step-Parent Employer
  35. Step-Parent Total Annual Income ($ amount):
  36. Guardian Occupation
  37. Guardian Employer
  38. Guardian Total Annual Income ($ amount):
  39. Parent/Guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income (2025 see line 11 on 1040):
  40. Estimated 2026 Gross Income ($ amount):
  41. Has your family's income changed over the past 2 years?
  42. If your family's income has increased/decreased, please provide the amount:
  43. Parent/Guardian's total cash savings ($ Amount):
  44. Parent/Guardian's Investment net value ($ Amount):
  45. Parent/Guardian's Business/farm value ($ amount):
  46. What is the total amount of funding you have saved for college? ($ Amount)
  47. What is the total amount of funding others have saved for your college education? ($ Amount)
  48. Total projected parental support (annually)
  49. To gain a better understanding of your financial need, please describe any special circumstances that affect your family’s ability to fund your college expenses.
  50. Family Member 1 Name
  51. Family Member 1 Age
  52. Family Member 1 School, College or Occupation
  53. Family Member 1 year in college (if applicable)
  54. Is Family member 1 Self Supporting?
  55. Family Member 2 Name
  56. Family Member 2 Age
  57. Family Member 2 School, College or Occupation
  58. Family Member 2 year in college (if applicable)
  59. Is Family Member 2 Self Supporting?
  60. Family Member 3 Name
  61. Family Member 3 Age
  62. Family Member 3 School, College or Occupation
  63. Family Member 3 year in college (if applicable)
  64. Is Family Member 3 Self Supporting?
  65. Family Member 4 Name
  66. Family Member 4 Age
  67. Family Member 4 School, College or Occupation
  68. Family Member 4 year in college (if applicable)
  69. Is Family Member 4 self-supporting?
  70. Family Member 5 Name
  71. Family Member 5 Age
  72. Family Member 5 School, College or Occupation
  73. Family Member 5 year in college (if applicable)
  74. Is Family Member 5 self-supporting?
  75. Family Member 6 Name
  76. Family Member 6 Age
  77. Family Member 6 School. College or Occupation
  78. Family Member 6 year in college (if applicable)
  79. Is Family member 6 Self-Supporting?
  80. Do you have any scholarships or grants that you have been awarded?
  81. 1 - Scholarship or Grant Name
  82. 1 - Scholarship or Grant Duration (one time, 4 years, etc.)
  83. 1 - Scholarship or Grant $ amount per year:
  84. 2 - Scholarship or Grant Name
  85. 2 - Scholarship or Grant Duration
  86. 2 - Scholarship or Grant $ Amount per Year
  87. 3 - Scholarship or Grant Name
  88. 3 - Scholarship or Grant Duration
  89. 3 - Scholarship or Grant $ Amount per year
  90. 4 - Scholarship or Grant Name
  91. 4 - Scholarship or Grant Duration
  92. 4 - Scholarship or Grant $ Amount per year
  93. 5 - Scholarship or Grant Name
  94. 5 - Scholarship or Grant Duration
  95. 5 - Scholarship or Grant $ Amount per year
  96. 6 - Scholarship or Grant Name
  97. 6 - Scholarship or Grant Duration
  98. 6 - Scholarship or Grant $ Amount per year
  99. Do you have other scholarships or grants that you have applied for?
  100. #1 Scholarship/Grant Name
  101. #2 Scholarship/Grant Name
  102. #3 Scholarship/Grant Name
  103. #4 Scholarship/Grant Name
  104. #5 Scholarship/Grant Name
  105. #6 Scholarship/Grant Name
  106. #7 Scholarship/Grant Name
  107. What is your High school anticipated graduation date? (MM/DD/YYYY)
  108. City of High School
  109. State of High School
  110. What is the name of your high school Counselor?
  111. Counselor email address
  112. Counselor Phone Number
  113. Does your high school provide class rank?
  114. Did you take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Program (IB) or Dual Credit (DC) coursework in high school?
  115. Please share the total number of credit hours earned via advanced coursework (AP, IB, DC) (numerical value):
  116. Please share the total number of credit hours you anticipate earning in your senior year (coursework in numerical value):
  117. Did you take advanced coursework as a sophomore?
  118. Sophomore Course #1 Type:
  119. Sophomore Course #1 Name
  120. Sophomore Course #1 Credit Hours Earned
  121. Sophomore Course #1 Final Grade
  122. Sophomore Course #2 Type
  123. Sophomore Course #2 Name
  124. Sophomore Course #2 Credit Hours Earned
  125. Sophomore Course #2 Final Grade
  126. Sophomore Course #3 Type
  127. Sophomore Course #3 Name
  128. Sophomore Course #3 Credit Hours Earned
  129. Sophomore Course #3 Final Grade
  130. Sophomore Course #4 Type
  131. Sophomore Course #4 Name
  132. Sophomore Course #4 Credit Hours Earned
  133. Sophomore Course #4 Final Grade
  134. Sophomore Course #5 Type
  135. Sophomore Course #5 Name
  136. Sophomore Course #5 Credit Hours Earned
  137. Sophomore Course #5 Final Grade
  138. Did you take advanced coursework as a Junior?
  139. Junior Course #1 Type
  140. Junior Course #1 Name
  141. Junior Course #1 Credit Hours Earned
  142. Junior Course #1 Final Grade
  143. Junior Course #2 Type
  144. Junior Course #2 Name
  145. Junior Course #2 Credit Hours Earned
  146. Junior Course #2 Final Grade
  147. Junior Course #3 Type
  148. Junior Course #3 Name
  149. Junior Course #3 Credit Hours Earned
  150. Junior Course #3 Final Grade
  151. Junior Course #4 Type
  152. Junior Course #4 Name
  153. Junior Course #4 Credit Hours Earned
  154. Junior Course #4 Final Grade
  155. Junior Course #5 Type
  156. Junior Course #5 Name
  157. Junior Course #5 Credit Hours Earned
  158. Junior Course #5 Final Grade
  159. Are you taking advanced coursework as a Senior?
  160. Senior Course #1 Type
  161. Senior Course #1 Name
  162. Senior Course #1 Credit Hours Earned
  163. Senior Course #1 Final Grade
  164. Senior Course #2 Type
  165. Senior Course #2 Name
  166. Senior Course #2 Credit Hours Earned
  167. Senior Course #2 Final Grade
  168. Senior Course #3 Type
  169. Senior Course #3 Name
  170. Senior Course #3 Credit Hours Earned
  171. Senior Course #3 Final Grade
  172. Senior Course #4 Type
  173. Senior Course #4 Name
  174. Senior Course #4 Credit Hours Earned
  175. Senior Course #4 Final Grade
  176. Senior Course #5 Type
  177. Senior Course #5 Name
  178. Senior Course #5 Credit Hours Earned
  179. Senior Course #5 Final Grade
  180. Senior Course #6 Type
  181. Senior Course #6 Name
  182. Senior Course #6 Credit Hours Earned
  183. Senior Course #6 Final Grade
  184. Senior Course #7 Type
  185. Senior Course #7 Name
  186. Senior Course #7 Credit Hours Earned
  187. Senior Course #7 Final Grade
  188. List up to 4 major awards, honors, or distinctions you have received both in or out of school in order of importance to you. For each, please share a description of award, recognition (school, local, state, national) and the academic year you received the award.
  189. #1 Award/Distinction/Honor Name:
  190. #1 Award/Distinction/Honor Description:
  191. #1 Award/Distinction/Honor Recognition Level
  192. #1 Award/Distinction/Honor Awarded Year
  193. #2 Award/Distinction/Honor Name:
  194. #2 Award/Distinction/Honor Description:
  195. #2 Award/Distinction/Honor Recognition Level
  196. #2 Award/Distinction/Honor Awarded Year
  197. #3 Award/Distinction/Honor Name
  198. #3 Award/Distinction/Honor Description:
  199. #3 Award/Distinction/Honor Recognition Level
  200. #3 Award/Distinction/Honor Awarded Year
  201. #4 Award/Distinction/Honor Name:
  202. #4 Award/Distinction/Honor Description
  203. #4 Award/Distinction/Honor Recognition Level
  204. #4 Award/Distinction/Honor Awarded Year
  205. Please list in order of preference up to 6 colleges or universities you are considering attending (be sure to list/rank TWU among your choices)
  206. College/University Choice #1
  207. College/University Choice #2
  208. College/University Choice #3
  209. College/University Choice #4
  210. College/University Choice #5
  211. College/University Choice #6
  212. What is your anticipated Major?
  213. Whay have you chosen to apply to Texas Woman's University?
  214. Why have you chosen your academic major and what are your educational plans beyond the Bachelor’s degree? What are your personal and life goals and objectives?
  215. By submitting this application, I certify that the information I am providing is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If my application is accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Terry Foundation. I understand that Texas Woman's University is solely a nominating body that reviews applications to nominate students for Terry Foundation interviews. By checking this box / signing below, I explicitly agree to the following: • FERPA Consent: I authorize Texas Woman's University to disclose and share my application information, education records, and financial data with the Terry Foundation for scholarship evaluation and nomination purposes. • Verification: I authorize Texas Woman's University and/or the Terry Foundation to verify any information I have provided. • Accuracy: I understand that the Terry Foundation relies on this information to determine eligibility. Submission of false information is grounds for application rejection or withdrawal of a scholarship offer. • Additional Requests: I understand I may be asked for additional information to be considered for the Terry Scholarship.
  216. Terry Essay #1: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (500 - 750 words)
  217. Terry Essay #2: Describe an example of your leadership. Be sure to describe your actions and the actions of those around you and what you accomplished. (500-750 words)
  218. REQUIRED - Reference letter- Provide the email address of one individual who can provide a letter of recommendation that is specific to obtaining the Terry Foundation Scholarship at TWU and speak to both your academic and leadership abilities. Recommenders will upload their letters of recommendation using a unique website link. This link will be emailed directly to them using the email address you have provided.
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