UHD Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program

For Early College High School Graduates

The UHD Greater Texas Foundation Scholars (GTF) Program supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for and have access to completing their postsecondary education. It is an academically competitive program designed for the on-time completion of a baccalaureate degree within 3 years.

Selected students will belong to an intellectually and socially vibrant community within the larger university. The GTF program collaborates with UHD’s five colleges to provide its students with an exceptional undergraduate experience as they pursue their degrees and prepare for the future. The foundation is attentive to the needs of high-achieving students, and provides, not only a personalized academic program but also the necessary resources to ensure continued success in the university environment.

•  Peer mentoring
•  Financial, academic, and social support
•  Guided exploration of career fields
•  Access to the state-wide annual GTF Leadership Conference for selected scholars
•  Fall welcome event for new GTF scholars
•  End-of-semester Community Engagement event

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Applications

Applications for the GTF Scholars Program for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year are currently being accepted and timely submissions are encouraged but will be considered accordingly as long as program vacancies permit. 

 

Eligibility

In order to be considered for eligibility, applicants must be current seniors enrolled in a Designated Texas Early College High School who will graduate in Spring 2026.

 

Availability

Each year there are 40 vacancies. The selection of GTF scholars is not guaranteed by the date of submission, but rather by the eligibility of the candidates applying. The priority deadline is typically the first of April through the process often extends through April and May before all 40 openings are filled depending, of course, on the volume of submissions and the suitability of applicants.