Top Scholar Counselor Brochure

Knowledge Leadership Service Excellence Professional Global Community Top Scholar

Personalized Contributive Opportunity Selective Premier Investment Empowerment

Do you have a student who has that extra spark?

The University of Texas at San Antonio Top Scholar program is looking for high-achieving, academically driven students from across Texas who stand out in their commitment to leadership and service.

The UTSA Top Scholar Experience Top Scholars receive dedicated support and the ability to customize their academic, leadership, study abroad, and community service experiences to best fit their academic and career goals. Top Scholars also receive a four-year comprehensive, last-dollar scholarship that includes funding for tuition, fees, room and board.

KNOWLEDGE | Passion for Lifelong Learning Top Scholars stimulate their intellectual curiosity in an environment conducive to in-depth learning.

• Engage in signature enrichment programming • Assigned a hand-picked faculty mentor in area of specialization

• Have a paid global experience • Gain early access to research and internships • Auto-enrolled in the Honors College

LEADERSHIP | Investment in Excellence Top Scholars are empowered to grow and develop as exceptional professionals poised for success in a global environment. They engage in development opportunities handcrafted for their individual success.

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Customize personal and professional development Explore and grow leadership skills Receive exclusive access to university and community leaders Network with top professionals in desired field Develop a comprehensive professional portfolio

SERVICE | Commitment to a Stronger Community Top Scholars make a difference. They take social responsibility to the next level and influence the diverse world around them in a positive way.

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Meet with individuals and groups transforming their communities Engage in dialogue and personal reflection on social responsibility and service Learn about service in new and expanded ways Give back through at least one community service group project each semester

STAFF & SCHOLAR COLLABORATE STUDY ABROAD

SENIOR RETREAT

FIRST YEAR RETREAT SELECTION DINNER

The UTSA Top Scholar program is a premier merit scholar program, well-known and highly regarded across the state for developing award winning, academically talented and exceptional servant leaders.

It isn’t just academic achievement; it’s about the whole student.

Selection of eligible applicants is based on a holistic scholar review focused on our three pillars of Knowledge, Leadership and Service. All majors are welcome.

Candidates that meet the minimum requirements of having Texas residency for higher education and are first-time college students are eligible to apply. However, the most competitive candidates have:

• 1440+ on the new SAT • 32+ on the ACT • Class rank in the top 5% of their graduating class

Deadline to Apply: December 1

 utsa.edu/topscholar

• Record of community volunteerism • Distinguished leadership experience Applicants should tell us WHO THEY ARE through the application process.

Finalists will be invited for interviews to determine the cohort selection.

Check for updates regarding test score requirements.  utsa.edu/topscholar

Knowledge • Leadership • Service

utsa.edu/topscholar · honors.utsa.edu top.scholar@utsa.edu (210) 458-8679 Please note that information, dates and deadlines are subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at utsa.edu/topscholar.

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