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UT Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)

University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Scholarship overview

AES is a merit scholarship for incoming first-time freshmen admitted for the fall term after high school graduation. All completed applications are automatically reviewed; no separate application is needed. Award criteria and amounts vary by class.

Award Information

  • Complete application file by December 1 (Apply Texas or Common Application, official transcripts, SAT/ACT scores if available, optional essay, resume and up to three letters)
  • Admitted as a first-time freshman for the fall immediately after high school

Amounts vary each year; funds are limited.

Application deadline December 1. AES acceptance by June 1 with no exceptions.

  1. Complete the admission application by December 1.
  2. Set up your NetID and accept the admission offer.
  3. Complete the AES acceptance by June 1.
  4. Apply for housing and financial aid.

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How selection works

Holistic review of grades and trends, curriculum rigour, class rank and GPA, test scores, essay, resume and recommendations, community involvement, leadership and recognition. No achievement guarantees an award.

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