Supporting the future leaders of Texas with over $3.6MM in scholarships since 1992. Haraldson Foundation Scholarship helps Texas students afford the top Texas universities.

Average of 10 new scholarships awarded per year since 2002

Scholarship Overview
Total Award: $40,000
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Distributions of $5,000 per semester for 8 (or less) consecutive semesters 
  
Students attending less than 8 consecutive semesters at UT, can transfer remaining semesters of eligibility to a University of Texas graduate, Law, or Medical school.

Qualification Criteria
Desire to obtain a degree from The University of Texas
  • High school senior, who has filed an application to attend The University of Texas
  • Currently enrolled in a University of Texas undergraduate or graduate program and can provide proof of enrollment
Demonstrated academic excellence - Top 10% of graduation class / High SAT or ACT scores

Volunteer and community service activities

Demonstrated leadership and character

Financial need

The Haraldson Foundation is pleased to announce this year's new scholars!
2020:
     
 Steven Callahan     Current UT Student
          Seann Robbins     Pasadena Memorial HS
     Ericka Acevedo     Louis D. Brandeis HS
Isabelle Warrington     Winston Churchill HS
                                              Guadalupe Roman     I.L.R. Young Women's Leadership HS                 
 Josefina Martinez Jimenez     PSJA Memorial ECHS
​Zorayda Sanchez     PSJA Memorial HS
  

Steven Callahan
Seann Robbins
Ericka Acevedo
Isabelle Warrington
Guadalupe Roman
 Josefina Martinez Jimenez
​Zorayda Sanchez 
Current UT Student
Pasadena Memorial HS
Louis D. Brandeis HS
Winston Churchill HS
I.L.R. Young Women's Leadership HS                 
PSJA Memorial ECHS
PSJA Memorial HS


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​How to Apply
Complete and submit your application online. The application must be submitted to December 1st. 
Note: Application opens in new window. 
Overview of application:​
  • 2 Essays (400 words max):
    • 1) What are your career aspirations?  Why did you decide to pursue this career?
    • 2) Share an example of how you made an impact on your community, school, family, or any other individual.  What did you do?
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a Math or English or Science teacher
  • High​​ school ​​transcript
  • Complete ​​financial information


All Applications must be received by December 1st

Note: If selected as a finalist you will be required to attend an interview with the foundation board in mid-January. Typically held the Saturday before Martin Luther King Birthday. 

Maintaining Eligibility 

After acceptance as a Haraldson Scholar you must meet the following criteria to maintain eligibility for the scholarship. Loss of eligibility terminates scholarship.
  • You must forward a current UT semester grade report to the Foundation Administrator each semester.
  • You must maintain at least a 3.0 on at least 12 semester hours credit
  • You must continue to demonstrate high moral character and leadership
  • Failure to complete any of the above requirements will result in scholarship termination.

Loss of Eligibility
  • Students graduating early, and not attending a University of Texas graduate, Law, or Medical school, lose the remaining unused semesters of eligibility and their scholarships terminate with graduation.
  • Distributions are made only for the regular fall and spring semesters.  Summer programs are not funded.
  • Loss of eligibility terminates scholarship.  Students cannot be reinstated, or reapply.