<p>I'm OOS so I don't qualify for 98.97648% of the Texas Exes Scholarships. Does anyone know if each chapter gives a scholarship as well? I'm hoping that is the case because I don't think there are too many NJ kids going to UT next year, so I stand a pretty good chance of getting it...if it exists.</p>
<p>I predict that theloneranger will know the answer to this as he seems to know absolutely everything.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Well, I'm no loneranger, but I think I can help you (although I'm sure loneranger will also answer). </p>
<p>I recently contacted the local chapter of the Texas Exes asking the same exact question. In my area (and this may be different from yours), they said that they were not a true "chapter"- in fact, it was a bit of an informal thing. So, because of this, they have no fund to give out scholarship money. As I guessed, they said that there was not enough interest to ever start a fund to give out scholarship money in the area. Also, they said most of the strong chapters are (predictably) in Texas- and that is where most of the scholarship money is. So, us OOS folks are not so lucky in the scholarship department. Of course, this is only what the leader in my local chapter said. It may be different in your case. The best advice that I have is to e-mail the leader of your local chapter. The e-mail address can be found on the Texas Exes website. </p>
<p>Did that help?</p>
<p>Many of the Texas Exes groups are just "Networks" and they don't do too much together. Many groups, especially in Texas, are "chapters," and have many events and socials. Some even have full-time employees.</p>
<p>Read the guidelines for some of the chapters carefully though, because they may not be only for people in their area. Also, I'd apply to the area closest to you that offers a scholarship and include a note asking to be considered. But hurry, Dallas' was due on Friday so you may not have much time.</p>
<p>The Dallas Chapter last year awarded 7 4-year scholarship and 14 one-year scholarships, and I also believe that they paid for several kids to go to Camp Texas for free. I don't know if those 4-year numbers include renewals or just first-time recipients, but either way we do have a bit of an advantage in the money department. Most of the scholarships awarded by Student Financial Scholarships which are both need-based and merit-based are also restricted to applicants from a specfic school or area of Texas. It really hurts you. You may ask the Texas Exes headquarters if they have any advice.</p>
<p>As there are many more UT alumni in Texas than elsewhere, though, it really does help you. Look for as many outside scholarships as you can. I just was interviewed for a scholarship from our metropolitan YMCA. It's only $2,000 a year, but every little bit makes a big difference.</p>
<p>Wow am I really getting this big of a reputation?</p>
<p>Maybe I should write a book.</p>
<p>Yes, you are. You are the "star" of the Texas boards.</p>