Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program
The Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program provides scholarships for up to three (3)
years to outstanding transfer students who show promise for being future leaders of Texas.
Established in 1986 by Houston philanthropists Nancy & Howard Terry, the Foundation has
assisted hundreds of Terry Scholars in meeting the founder’s goal of helping young people to
help themselves.
To be considered for the Terry Scholars Program at TWU, students are selected based on three
criteria: (1) leadership potential and character; (2) scholastic record and ability; (3) demonstrate
financial need.
Texas Woman’s University is now accepting Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship applications
for the 2015- 2016 academic year. From the application received, a select number of students
will be interviewed by TWU faculty/staff. And a select number will be nominated and their
applications will be forwarded to the Foundation for review and final interview by Foundation
representatives. Please know that TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions
regarding Terry Foundation Scholarships awards and award amounts are made by the Terry
Foundation.
Terry Transfer Scholarship totals $13,000 per academic year and is renewable for up to three
academic years. The Terry Scholarship is awarded only to students who will physically attend
the university. Students taking only online courses are not eligible. In any given semester, a
majority of a Scholar’s courses must be taken through physical attendance.
In addition to the academic continuing scholarship requirements, the successful TWU Terry
Scholar will need to be prepared to be actively involved in campus activities. A special TWU
Terry Scholar Student Organization will offer recipients the opportunity to develop a
community service agenda and mentor incoming scholars. Scholars will also have the
opportunity to participate in various academic, social, and cultural events offered by the
Office of Student Life and the TWU Terry Scholars Program.
TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box 425379 Denton, TX 76204 ~ 940-898-3094
2015- 2016 Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship
Application Guidelines
Terry Transfer Eligibility Requirements:
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U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Current 1, continuous2 resident of the State of Texas for at least 3 years at the time of
the application.
Completed 3 at least 30 hours of transferrable 4, post-high school credit 5 in residence at
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Be at least 21 years of age on May 1 of the year of application
A record or leadership in school and/or community
Demonstrate strong leadership potential and character
Strong academic abilities, as evidence by grades (minimum 3.0 GPA)
Will enroll in a degree program with the majority of courses taken face-to-face
Demonstrate financial need
Acceptance to TWU as a full-time entering transfer student in the fall or the summer preceding
Graduate of a Texas high school, home-school or G.E.D equivalent while residing in the
State of Texas (preference)
“Current” means a resident of the State of Texas at the time the application is submitted
Applicant can exclude time on active duty in uniformed service of the U.S. Such time outside
the State of Texas while on active duty does not count against continuous residence
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The 30 hour requirement must be satisfied at the time of application deadline
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The 30 hours must be transferable. This is intended to exclude certain courses and credits that
may not be complete at the time of application or that may not transfer
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The 30 hours requirement may not include high school dual credit
The 30 hours requirement must be earned in residence. Online courses form an accredited
institution that results in transferable hours may count towards the 30 hours requirement if
they are earned while in residence at a Texas college or university. That is, the online courses
may be earned from one accredited institution while physically attending an institution location
in the State of Texas
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The requirement of a “Texas college or university” allows transfer from a four year university
as well as a community college or junior college, though it must be physically located within the
State of Texas. Transferable credits earned at a duty station while on active duty as a member
of a uniformed service of the United States will count towards the 30 hour requirement; such
credits earned need not be earned at a “Texas college or university”
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TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box 425379 Denton, TX 76204 ~ 940-898-3094
Continuing Scholar Criteria
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (most Terry Scholars maintain cumulative
GPAs above a 3.0)
Maintain full-time enrollment status
The majority of courses must be taken on-campus
Annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and comply
with any verification requests
Write and submit an acceptable self-evaluation letter annually
Attend all functions sponsored by the Terry Foundation (3 per academic year)
Comply with all aspects of the university code of conduct and the Terry Foundation
Scholar Handbook
Application deadline
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March 15, 2015
o Submit completed Terry Scholarship application and essay
o Include two (2) letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with your
completed Terry application
 Both letters must be specific to obtaining the Terry Foundation
Scholarship at TWU
 Both letters must speak of both your academic and leadership abilities
o File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online and submit the
TWU Certification Information Form (CIF) online via your TWU Pioneer Portal
between January 1st and March 15th
Nomination/Selection Process
Following the review of all completed applications received, TWU will interview a select
number of students. Of those students, nominees will be selected and forwarded to the Terry
Foundation for final scholarship interviews by the Foundation’s representatives. From
this group, the Terry Foundation will award scholarships for use beginning the 2015- 2016
academic year. Please note TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding
scholarship awards are made by the Terry Foundation.
TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box 425379 Denton, TX 76204 ~ 940-898-3094
Submitting Your Application
Only typed applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Mail your competed Terry Scholarship Application, essay and letters of recommendation to:
Terry Foundation Scholarships
TWU Student Life Office
PO Box 425379
Denton, TX 76204
For your application to be considered, your application, essay and letters of recommendation
must be submitted by March 15, 2015. Mailed applications MUST be postmarked no
later than March 15, 2015 to be considered. Admission to TWU must be completed by this
time and any/all transcripts submitted to Admissions Processing at the time of application will
be taken into consideration.
Questions?
Contact Diana Gomez, Coordinator of TWU & Terry Scholars Program via email
[email protected] or 940-898-3094
TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box 425379 Denton, TX 76204 ~ 940-898-3094
Terry Foundation Scholarship Application
for Transfer Students
2015- 2016
Fill out each section of the application form completely, taking care to respond to each question in the
space provided; you may attach additional pages as needed.
I certify that the information I am providing is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If
my application is accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Terry
Foundation. I authorize the university of my choice and/or the Terry Foundation to verify the
information I have provided. I further understanding that this information will be relied upon by the
Terry Foundation in determining my eligibility for financial aid and that the submission of false
information is grounds for rejection of my application and/or withdrawal of an offer of scholarship.
Agree
I.
Disagree
Date
STUDENT INFORMATION
Legal Name:
(Last, First, Middle)
Preferred Name:
Student ID:
Permanent Address:
City
State Zip&RGH County
Home Phone:
Cell:
Alternate:
Date of Birth:
Birthplace:
Gender:
Email Address (one you access regularly):
US Citizen?
Yes
No
If “No,” are you a Permanent Resident? Yes
Texas Resident? Yes
No
Ethnic Background:
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other
White
Are you the first in your family to go to college?
Yes
No
Do you have a sibling who is/was a Terry Scholar?
Yes
No
Do you have a sibling who is applying for a Terry Scholarship? Yes
No
No
STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID:
Anticipated College Major:
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EDUCATION
City & State:
High School last attended:
High School Diploma: Yes
High School GED?
Yes
No
No
If “Yes,” Date of graduation:
If “Yes,” 'ate GED awarded:
Colleges or universities attended:
If currently enrolled, hours in progress:
Current cumulative GPA:
List all of your previously attended institutions, both actual and online. Include the city and state in which
the institution is located, your dates of attendance, your hours attempted and completed. And you’re
cumulative GPA at the institution. List your most recent institution first.
Institution
Online
institution
(Yes/No)
City & State
Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa? Yes
III.
No
Semesters attended
(ex: FA11-SP13)
Hours
attempted
Hours
completed
If “Yes,” semester of induction:
EMPLOYMENT, ACTIVITIES, SERVICE, AND AWARDS
Employment
Are you currently employed?
Yes
No
List all of your current and previous employers since high school. Include your job title, your
employer/company name, how many hours per week you worked, and the dates of employment.
List your most recent employment first.
Job title
Employer/Company
Hrs. per week
Military Service
Are you currently serving in the Reserves of the National Guard? Yes
If “Yes,” please provide unite and location:
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No
From:
To:
Cum
GPA
STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID:
Have you previously served on active duty in a uniformed service of the United States?
If “Yes,” please complete the following:
Service
Branch
Dates of
Service
Active or
Reserve
Current
Status
Yes
No
Station Location(s)/Dates
List all Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) attained:
Additional specialized training received:
List all medals, honors and awards received:
If you are a Wounded Warrior, please indicate:
Yes
Have you previously utilized GI Bill education benefits:
Yes
If “Yes,” do you have any GI Bill education benefits remaining: Yes
If “Yes,” please provide details:
No
No
No
Are you entitled to Hazlewood Act benefits?
If “Yes,” do you have any Hazlewood Act benefits remaining?
If “Yes,” provide details:
No
No
Yes
Yes
Leadership Activities:
List up to five extracurricular activities or organizations in which you are most involved and indicate the
leadership positions you held and your dates of involvement. List your most recent service first.
Organization/Activity
Positions Held
3
Hours week/total
From:
To:
STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID:
Church, Community & Volunteer Service
List up to five church-related, community service, civic organizations or other activities in which you are
most involved and indicate the leadership positions you held and your dates of involvement.
List your most recent service first (do not repeat from above).
Place/Name of Service
Positions Held
Hours week/total
From:
To:
Awards, Special Honors, & Distinctions
In order of importance to you, list up to four major awards, honors, or distinctions that you have
received. You can include military awards not listed previously (do not repeat from above).
Award/Distinction/Honor Description or Basis for
Award or Sponsor of
Award
IV.
Level of Competition (i.e.
local, regional, state,
national)
Date(s)
Received
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
To be considered for a Terry Foundation Scholarship, applicants must file a completed Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department of Education and
indicate Texas Woman’s University (school code: 003646) as a report recipient. FAFSA forms
can be submitted on-line after January 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov, you must file your FAFSA no
later than March 31st.
Please complete all questions or your application cannot be considered. Financial information is
subject to verification from tax returns or other sources.
Your marital status: Single
Please provide the specified information for all dependents (spouse, children, stepchildren, parents,
others) who reside with you or to whom you are obligated to provide support:
Name
Age
Relationship
YeDU in college (if
applicable)
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Reside with you?
(Yes/No)
STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID:
Your occupation:
Partner’s occupation:
Your employer:
Partner’s employer:
Your AGI for 2014:
Partner’s AGI:
Your educational debt to date:
Partner’s educational debt to date:
Your monthly child support received:
Partner’s monthly child support received:
Your monthly child support payment:
Partner’s monthly child support payment:
Your monthly childcare expenses:
partner’s monthly childcare expenses:
Are there other financial resources that you regularly receive or rely upon to support yourself and
your family? If so, please describe and provide amounts:
If you provide financial support for another family (whether child, parent, sibling or other), please
tell us about this family:
Please describe any special circumstances or additional factors that affect your or your family’s
ability to fund your college expenses:
DEPENDENTS
Were you listed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return for 2013?
Yes
No
Will you be listed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return for 2014? Yes
No
If “Yes,” to either of the above questions, complete the following:
Name and relation of claimant:
Father/stepfather occupation:
Mother/stepmother occupation:
Your parent(s), stepparent(s), or Guardians’ Adjusted Gross Income for 2013 (line 37 on Form
1040; line 21 on form 1040A):
Amount of financial support received by your from family (not your partner) in 2013?
Please describe any special circumstances or additional factors that affect your family’s ability to
fund your college expenses:
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STUDENT NAME:
V.
STUDENT ID:
PERSONAL SHORT ESSAYS
Why have your chosen to apply to Texas Woman’s University?
Why have your chosen your academic major(s)?
Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your Bachelor’s Degree?
What are some of your life goals and objectives?
Has there been a particularly influential faculty/staff member or personal contact that has been
instrumental in your decision to attend Texas Woman’s University, if so, please describe:
Transfer/non-traditional students often tell us that their prior experience has taught them lessons that
helped them to be successful. What lessons have your learned that you would like to pass on to others?
Is there any additional information that you consider important for the committee to know in evaluating
your application for scholarship consideration?
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STUDENT NAME:
VI.
STUDENT ID:
ESSAY- Your Story
For this essay topic listed below, attach a typed essay of 250- 1000 words and submit with your
completed application. Your full name, Student ID# should appear legibly at the top of each page of
your essay.
As a transfer/non-traditional student, you have a story to tell about your educational journey. Some
students describe a direct path from high school to community college, while others tell of a pathway that
was less direct, but no less impactful, upon the person they have become. You might also describe a
particular event or moment when you discovered what you wanted to achieve and realized what you
needed to do to accomplish your goals. Please tell us your story of how you decided to study at Texas
Woman’s University.
**At this time we recommend reviewing completed application and printing. Some students have
experienced issues saving a copy of completed application due to Adobe Reader settings**
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