Scholarships

 

Farewell to the Texas Exes Scholars

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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

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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

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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

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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,...

 
 

Fredericksburg Chapter Awards Scholarships

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The Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter announced its 2012 scholarship recipients May 17 at West End Pizza. Fall 2012 entering freshmen Blaine Brady, Blair Kott,...

 
 

Band of Brothers

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Clark Plost was ready to give up on UT. Then he found a family—and a scholarship—through the Texas Wranglers. As told to Rose Cahalan My freshman year at UT...

 
 
Seeing Double

Seeing Double

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Four in 1,000 births result in identical twins; 10 of 188 applicants win the Austin Chapter scholarship. And few lose a parent at age 15. But chance has nothing...

 
 

The Butterfly Effect

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Reva Menson refused to let homelessness define her. How one student’s determination—and the Houston Chapter’s compassion—started a scholarship. It all began...

 
 

For Jack

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New Scholarship Aims to Change UT Drinking Culture In a family video from his 2005 high school graduation ceremony, Phanta “Jack” Phoummarath beams a thousand-watt...

 
 

Forty Acres Scholars Watch the Game with Red McCombs

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The Forty Acres Scholars had a great view of Saturday’s football game. They watched it from Red McCombs’ private box. “One of our goals with the...

 
 
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