Terry Foundation Scholarship
More Than a Scholarship. A Family for Life.
The Terry Scholars Program is one of Texas' most prestigious scholarship opportunities, investing in students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and a commitment to giving back. At Texas Woman's University, Terry Scholars become part of something even greater—a lifelong family rooted in belonging, encouragement, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
The Terry Foundation
Founded by Howard and Nancy Terry, the Terry Foundation was created with a simple but powerful belief: by investing in exceptional students, they could create lasting change for families, communities, and the future of Texas.
Today, the Terry Foundation is recognized not only for its generous scholarship support, but for the lifelong community it creates. Terry Scholars become part of a family that continues long after graduation—a network of alumni, mentors, and fellow scholars who encourage one another, celebrate successes, and remain committed to helping future generations thrive.
That spirit of generosity, leadership, and giving back is at the heart of everything the Terry Foundation does.
The Terry Experience at TWU
Creating a family-like environment isn’t just part of the Terry experience. It’s the foundation of how we support every Terry Scholar at Texas Woman’s. Through Scholar Programs, Terry Scholars find a place where they are known, supported, challenged, and celebrated—not only by staff, but by fellow scholars who genuinely care about one another's success.
As part of the Scholar Programs community, Terry Scholars build lifelong friendships while participating in leadership development, mentorship, service, study abroad opportunities, SPSO, TSSO and meaningful campus involvement. They become active contributors to the culture of Scholar Programs, helping foster the same sense of belonging and encouragement that defines the Terry Family.
The Terry Family isn't something students join for four years—it's something they belong to for life. At TWU, our goal is to ensure every Terry Scholar graduates not only with a degree, but with the confidence, relationships, and support system to continue leading, giving back, and making an impact wherever life takes them.
Scholarship Benefits
- Up to the full cost of attendance for up to four years
- Study abroad funding opportunities
- Membership in the Terry Family and Scholar Programs community
- Membership in both the Terry Scholar and Scholar Programs Student Organizations (TSSO & SPSO)
- Leadership development and mentoring
- Professional networking with Terry Scholars and alumni across Texas
- Exclusive Scholar Programs events and opportunities
- Lifelong connections through the Terry Foundation network
Ready to Apply?
If you're a motivated student with a strong academic record, demonstrated leadership, financial need, and a desire to make a meaningful difference, the Terry Scholars Program offers more than financial support—it offers a lifelong community committed to helping you succeed. Learn more about the application process.
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