Simmons-Blackwell Endowed Scholarship

This application offered through the Scholarships Office. Tom and Linda Simmons, classes of 1972 and 1977, respectively, established this award to encourage first generation college students. Applicants must have completed less than 90 hours, must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, must be a first-generation college student and must have demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is not renewable. Students that received this award in a previous academic year must reapply for consideration.

Included in the criteria for awarding this scholarship is “demonstrated financial need” which requires the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have not completed this form, please go to http://www.uta.edu/fao/ for further information and assistance.

Mav ScholarShop software is designed to send only offer emails, not regrets. Applicants selected to receive a scholarship will receive an email by the end of July.

Award
$3,000.00
Scopes
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Deadline
07/03/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do either of your parents have a four-year college degree?
  2. Write an essay outlining your career goals and how UT Arlington and this scholarship will support your goals. Briefly address any unmet financial needs in relation to how they may have impacted your educational and professional progress toward your goals.
  3. Additional comments
  4. Please enter the name and email address of a faculty member, an advisor or a mentor that will provide a reference for you. Please note it is recommended that you contact the reference first before entering the information and follow up after as it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure references are received by the scholarship deadline.