Scholarships

 

Trial By Fire

Katherine Layton lost a parent and a home before her 20th birthday. But for every hurdle life deals her, she gives back tenfold. On a hot September day in 2011,...

 
 

Paying It Forward

How the Texas Exes became a scholarship powerhouse. The word “ex” can be profoundly misleading. For Texas Exes members, The University of Texas is not a bygone...

 
 

Dallas Chapter Scholarship Dinner Raises $70,000

Raising $70,000 is no mean feat. But when it comes to scholarships, the Texas Exes Dallas Chapter doesn’t sweat it. This Wednesday night, the chapter held...

 
 

Finding a Family

When the Asian Alumni Network awarded its first-ever scholarship to Elie Wu, they boosted a future leader who’s overcome some serious financial and family challenges. Last...

 
 

Texas Exes Honors Final TEA Scholars, New Forty Acres Scholars

Over the years, the Texas Exes has planned activities to bring Texas Exes scholars together and develop among them a nurturing and collegial atmosphere at the...

 
 

Named Scholarship Dinner Awards $749,625 to UT Students

It’s scholarship dinner season here at the Texas Exes. Three dinners—one each for our chapter scholarships, named/dedicated scholarships, and the Texas...

 
 

Farewell to the Texas Exes Scholars

As a 30-year-old scholarship program gives way to new things, one scholar reflects on how the Texas Exes family shaped his world. Next spring 8,000 Longhorns will...

 
 

Mom On A Mission

Scarlett Smith shines at three full-time jobs: she’s a student, an education advocate, and a mom. With help from a Texas Exes scholarship, this future teacher...

 
 

From Sunflowers to a Scholarship

If you ask Susana Alemán about her commitment to The University of Texas, she’ll tell you about the sunflowers. Can’t see this slideshow? Click here. Alemán,...

 
 
Harrison County Chapter Presents Scholarships

Harrison County Chapter Presents Scholarships

The Texas Exes Harrison County Chapter awarded two scholarships for area graduates entering UT this fall. The ceremony took place May 15 at Hallsville High School,...

 
 
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