Applicant must rank in top 15% of class and have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1230 (composite ACT score of 27).

Applicant must submit a 1,500- to 2,000-word essay on Texas history. Selection is based upon depth of research into Texas history, originality of thought and expression, and organization.

Applicant must be a single female Texas resident who is a medical doctor in a Texas residency program.

Applicant must be a finalist in the National Achievement competition and must indicate U of Texas at Austin as first-choice institution. Recipients who are Texas residents receive $4,000 for freshman year and $3,000 per year for sophomore t...

Selection is based upon standardized test scores and GPA.

Applicant must be a Texas resident, must be economically disadvantaged, and must attend a four-year public college or university in Texas.

Applicant must be a high school senior who is planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree at a Texas university or college. Essay of 300-350 words must be submitted to apply. The Texas Department of Transportation spends millions of dolla...

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or recently graduated student who attended high school in Texas.

Applicant must be of Latino heritage, age 17 to 22, a resident of California or Texas, and a legal U.S. resident, and must submit letters of recommendation, transcript, photo, and short biography.

Applicant must have completed at least 120 hours of college work and intend on taking the written exam conducted by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to receive a certificate of "certified public accountant." Selection based upon ...