[Jean Perkins Foundation](https://www.grantable.co/search/funders/profile/jean-perkins-foundation-us-foundation-330436485)

November 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$5,000 per recipient | Approximately 55 awards annually

Provides financial support for undergraduate student veterans at UT Austin to help them achieve academic and professional goals.

--- ## Description The Jean Perkins Foundation Veteran Scholarship is an annual scholarship program dedicated to supporting undergraduate student veterans at the University of Texas at Austin. Established in 2011, this scholarship honors the legacy of Jean Perkins Stuart and aims to make higher education more accessible for veterans and their families. Each year, the program awards significant financial support to help student veterans pursue their academic and professional ambitions. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projection for next application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 per recipient - Approximately 55 scholarships awarded each year --- ## Eligibility - Must be an honorably discharged veteran from an **active-duty component** of the U.S. Armed Forces. - Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in an undergraduate degree program at UT Austin. (Students with an approved course load reduction through Disabilities and Access may be enrolled in as few as 9 credit hours.) - Must be making [satisfactory academic progress](https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/managing-aid/maintaining-eligibility/) (SAP) toward a degree, or have an approved SAP appeal. - Must have a completed [FAFSA® Form](https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) for the current academic year on file with UT Austin's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [Longhorn Awards & Student Scholarship Opportunities portal](https://utexas.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ScholarX_ApplyForScholarship.aspx?applicationformid=34467&AYID=2052). - Applicants must ensure all eligibility requirements are met and supporting documentation (including FAFSA) is complete and current. - Review the [scholarship program page](https://registrar.utexas.edu/veterans/scholarships/perkins) for detailed instructions and any updates on the application process. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is only open to undergraduate student veterans at UT Austin. - The foundation has provided over $3.5 million in support since 2011. - Recipients may be required to maintain eligibility standards throughout the award period. --- ## External Links - [Jean Perkins Foundation Veteran Scholarship Program Page](https://registrar.utexas.edu/veterans/scholarships/perkins) - [Jean Perkins Foundation Funder Profile](https://www.grantable.co/search/funders/profile/jean-perkins-foundation-us-foundation-330436485) - [Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy](https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/managing-aid/maintaining-eligibility/) - [FAFSA Application](https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) - [Application Portal](https://utexas.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ScholarX_ApplyForScholarship.aspx?applicationformid=34467&AYID=2052) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |------------|-------------------------------------------| | Foundation | Jean Perkins Foundation | | Phone | (310) 208-7733 | | Address | 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89169 | | UT Austin | See [program page](https://registrar.utexas.edu/veterans/scholarships/perkins) for local contacts | ---

Jean Perkins Foundation Veteran Scholarship

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