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

October 2025 (application opens) | November 2025 (application closes)

$5,000 per recipient; 55 undergraduate student veterans awarded annually

Annual scholarship supporting undergraduate student veterans at UT Austin in recognition of academic and professional achievement.

For honorably discharged veterans enrolled as undergraduates at UT Austin; FAFSA and SAP required.

--- ## Description This scholarship provides significant financial support to undergraduate student veterans at the University of Texas at Austin. Established by the Jean Perkins Foundation, the program honors the legacy of Jean Perkins Stuart by helping veterans achieve their academic and professional goals. Each year, 55 student veterans are awarded $5,000 scholarships, supporting their transition from military service to academic success. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated application period:** October–November 2025 - Opens: October 2025 - Closes: November 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the [program page](https://registrar.utexas.edu/veterans/scholarships/perkins) for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 per recipient - 55 scholarships awarded annually - One-year, non-renewable award --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** of the following criteria: - Be an honorably discharged veteran from an active-duty component of the U.S. Armed Forces. - Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at UT Austin for at least 12 credit hours (or 9 credit hours with an approved course load reduction through Disabilities and Access). - Be making [Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)](https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/managing-aid/maintaining-eligibility/) as defined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, or have an approved SAP appeal. - Have a completed [FAFSA® Form](https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) for the current academic year on file with UT Austin. --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare documentation**: - Confirm veteran status and discharge. - Ensure current FAFSA is on file with UT Austin. - Verify enrollment and SAP status. 2. **Apply online**: - Submit the application via [Longhorn Awards & Student Scholarship Opportunities](https://nextgensso2.com/sp/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=https://enterprise.login.utexas.edu/idp/shibboleth&SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=utaustinSP&TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2futexas.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com%2fScholarX_ApplyForScholarship.aspx%3fapplicationformid%3d29868%26AYID%3d1776) during the application window. - Log in using your UT EID. 3. **Maintain eligibility**: - Ensure you remain in good academic standing and meet SAP requirements throughout the application and award period. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is not automatically renewable; recipients must reapply each year if eligible. - The Jean Perkins Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for other funding. - For SAP appeals or questions about eligibility, refer to [UT's SAP guidelines](https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/managing-aid/maintaining-eligibility/). --- ## External Links - [Jean Perkins Foundation Veteran Scholarship program page](https://registrar.utexas.edu/veterans/scholarships/perkins) - [Longhorn Awards & Student Scholarship Opportunities (Application Portal)](https://nextgensso2.com/sp/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=https://enterprise.login.utexas.edu/idp/shibboleth&SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=utaustinSP&TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2futexas.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com%2fScholarX_ApplyForScholarship.aspx%3fapplicationformid%3d29868%26AYID%3d1776) - [Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy](https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/managing-aid/maintaining-eligibility/) - [FAFSA Application](https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) - [Jean Perkins Foundation Funder Profile](https://www.grantable.co/search/funders/profile/jean-perkins-foundation-us-foundation-330436485) --- ## Contact Information | Office | Contact Details | |-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Texas One Stop | [onestop@utexas.edu](mailto:onestop@utexas.edu) | (512) 232-6988 | [Visit page](https://onestop.utexas.edu/visit) | | Jean Perkins Foundation | (310) 208-7733 | For program-specific questions, contact the [UT Austin Veterans Affairs Office](https://registrar.utexas.edu/veterans/scholarships/perkins) via the program page.

Jean Perkins Foundation Veteran Scholarship

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