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Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship
The Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of qualified students registered at The University of Texas at Austin. This scholarship is intended for disabled students or non-disabled students studying to work with disabled individuals, especially disabled children. "Disabled" in this context shall refer to students who have a physical or non-physical disability, including mental and spiritual hardships and obstacles caused by the environment and lack of opportunity. Financial need may be used to distinguish among applicants.
How to Apply
  1. Entering Freshmen must complete the ApplyTexas Freshman Admission Application for The University of Texas at Austin by February 1 of the Spring semester of your Senior year in high school.
  2. Entering Freshmen must complete the ApplyTexas Freshman Scholarship Application, including the Financial Information section and the two personal essays (A and B) required for admission by February 1 to be considered.
  3. Continuing and Transfer students must complete the UT Austin Continuing & Transfer Scholarship Application by April 1 to be considered.
  4. All applicants must demonstrate financial need and must apply for need-based financial aid by March 1 using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  5. All applicants must complete and return the Documentation for Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship (PDF) form. The completed form is required and must be received in our office no later than February 1 for Entering Freshmen and April 1 for Continuing and Transfer students.

    Mail completed form to:
    Attention: Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship Committee
    Office of Student Financial Services, Scholarship Section
    The University of Texas at Austin
    P.O. Box 7758, UT Station
    Austin, TX 78713-7758
 
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When awarding the Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship, in addition to considering an applicant’s disability or intent to pursue a a career working with the disabled, the scholarship committee considers an applicant’s financial need, socioeconomic status, academic and extra-curricular achievements, and hardships. As with most scholarships awarded through the University, funds are limited and the selection process is highly competitive.