For more information on the program, eligibility, or the application process, please visit the website linked here!
Gilman Scholarship for Pell Students
The Gilman Scholarship is a generous federal scholarship for study abroad and a great opportunity for U.S. citizens receiving a Federal Pell Grant to fund their international experience. UT Austin is consistently a top producer of Gilman Scholars.
Education Abroad is hosting two virtual information sessions to help students prepare a competitive application. During the information sessions, we will cover scholarship details, selection criteria, and tips for submitting a competitive application. We will also host an in-person writing workshop for essay review.
Information Sessions:
Writing Workshop:
- Friday, October 4, 12:00-3:00 pm in UTC 1.130
The online application is now open for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between December 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2025, Spring 2025, May term 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and academic year 2025-2026 abroad programs. The application deadline is Thursday, October 10, 2024. For more information, consider visiting the link here!
Black and Brown Academic Mentorship
We are BBAM, a program centered around Black and Brown academic mentorship. We are a non-profit organization based at The University of Texas at Austin that has been providing mentorship since August of 2021. Our goal is to connect minority high school students to a college mentor who has a similar background and can help guide them through their high school journey and college application process.
Our mentors are also top students at UT Austin, many being featured in the Dean’s List, Honors Programs, and the Distinguished Scholar List. We accept mentors from all majors in order to cater to the interest of a variety of students.
Our deadline for mentor applications is September 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm. If you’re interested, consider checking out our Instagram here or our application here!
Student Org Leadership Event
Student organization leaders are invited to the 2024 Longhorn Playbook for Successful Student Organizations event on Thursday, September 12th, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom at the Texas Union. The Office of the Dean of Students appreciates your work towards building successful and healthy communities among the student body. This event is designed to give you the tools, inspiration, and resources you need to continue driving your organization’s success.
Here is what you can expect:
- A pep-talk from Coach Vic Schaefer, Head Coach of the University of Texas Women’s Basketball Team
- Team huddles with fellow student leaders and staff in engaging discussions
- Learn about resources on campus to support you in your role
- Enjoy a team timeout with catered dinner
- Halftime show exclusive giveaways
- Post event happier hour featuring mocktails and conversations with campus leaders
Think this might be of interest to you? Just register at the link here!
Psychology Study Abroad
UT Psychology is holding its first faculty-led study-abroad program! Dr. Franco Pestilli will take students to Geneva, Switzerland for a May term in 2025. The course is PSY 355N, cognitive neuroscience.
Dr. Pestilli has incorporated many visits to famous places in the Geneva area, as well as several guest speakers, so experiential learning will be a key part of this program.
If you might be interested in learning more about scholarships and grants for this experience, click the link here!
LAH-Humanities Email
The LAH Office is shifting from the old email (liberalartshonors@utexas.edu) to a new one supported by Microsoft Outlook! To support us in this transition, please aim to use lah-hmn@austin.utexas.edu in all future correspondence with us. We will still be monitoring the old inbox as we begin to phase it out but we appreciate your efforts during this time :) Thank you!
Teach For America Opportunities
The following opportunities come from Teach For America. If you are interested in either of these positions, please visit their respective links and fill out the application by the given deadline!
Leadership, Teacher Corps Program:
Are you looking for a full-time job post-graduation that will allow you to begin a career of impact? Consider applying to Teach For America’s Leadership Teacher Corps. Being a part of this program will give you real-world, hands-on experience for you to develop transferrable skills that can be applied to various industries, while also connecting you to a network of over 65,000 leaders across the country. Teach For America is an equity-driven organization that equips leaders to make an impact both in and outside of education in over 40 regions across the United States.
- Check out the application here. Apply by September 16 at 11:59pm.
- Connect with Caroline for a 30-minute, phone call meeting to learn more and ask any questions that you may have.
Ignite Fellowship:
The Ignite Fellowship offers college undergraduate students a paid tutoring opportunity that fits into their schedules. This leadership opportunity will allow you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in an under-resourced school by supporting their academic progress and sense of belonging through customized instruction during their school day. The Ignite Fellowship allows you to gain unique, hands-on experience and professional badges that will validate your marketable skills and give you an edge in landing and performing in any job after college.
- Check out the application here. Submit your application by November 20.
- Connect with Genesis if you have any questions.
Pre-Law Guide
Attention Pre-Law LAHers!!!
There is now a new Canvas site dedicated to Pre-Law resources for UT students. If you are interested in exploring law school and legal careers, be sure to check it out at the link here!
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2024 Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which provide up to $1,000 to support expenses for independent research or creative activity in any major. Awards are made in the Fall and Spring through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Submit your URF application by the 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30th deadline.
Interested? Consider attending an info session at the link here!
Texas Mock Trial has been the university’s official undergraduate Mock Trial team since 1991 and is one of the most competitive programs in the country. Every year, we compete in multiple tournaments in courthouses across the country. We empower the newest generation of scholars to take on the legal field and beyond.
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting info sessions and tryouts from September 5th-8th. If you’re curious to learn more, we invite you to fill out our interest form here!