Scholarship of the Week: 40 Acres Scholars Program
Posted Date: 10/28/26 (10:19 AM)
The Fourty Acres Scholars Program
We’re excited to provide you with valuable information on the Forty Acres Scholars Program (FASP) — The University of Texas at Austin’s most prestigious, merit-based, full-ride scholarship! Valued at $128,000 over four years, this unparalleled opportunity stands out as one of the most distinctive programs of its kind in the nation.
Administered by the Texas Exes, the University’s official alumni association, the program offers an enriching college experience that blends academic excellence with leadership development, professional growth and cultural exploration. Scholars join a close-knit cohort and receive not only full tuition support and stipends for living expenses and supplies, but also a unique enrichment stipend. This additional funding empowers students to study, intern and volunteer across the globe, expanding their horizons far beyond the Forty Acres.
Eligibility -High school seniors applying to UT Austin
-In-state and out-of-state students
-Must be U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident at the time of application
-Applicants applying to the McCombs School of Business should also apply to the Canfield Business Honors Program
-Transfer and international students are not eligible to apply to the Forty Acres Scholars Program, but are eligible for other Texas Exes scholarships
Criteria
The Forty Acres Scholars Program inspires and nurtures visionary leaders and helps them use their talents to benefit society. Our Scholars demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a track record of outstanding success. Most importantly, they have passion and a desire to live out the core values of The University of Texas at Austin.
How to Apply
Applying to The University of Texas at Austin via the Common App or ApplyTexas automatically submits you as a candidate for the Forty Acres Scholars Program. A standalone application is no longer required.
Applying to The University of Texas at Austin via the Common App or ApplyTexas automatically submits students as candidates for the Forty Acres Scholars Program.
The University’s final deadline to apply is December 1, 2026.
Students selected to move forward in the process will be contacted directly by the Forty Acres Scholars Program. At that point, if the student chooses to remain under consideration, there will be additional steps to complete.
If a student would like to self-indicate interest in the Forty Acres Scholars Program, they may do so after submitting the University admission application by completing the Scholarship Interest Form in their MyStatus portal. MyStatus will become available approximately 48 hours after the application is submitted. The Scholarship Interest Form is available beginning September 1. Students will see the Forty Acres Scholars Program question on the form and will be asked to submit an expanded résumé and an additional essay, which must be completed by January 15.
How to apply: https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/forty-acres-scholars-program/apply
https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/forty-acres-scholars-program/apply#eligibility