OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of the amazing opportunities listed below!
MAJOR-FOCUSED
ARCHER FELLOWSHIP
https://honors.utdallas.edu/archer/fellowship
Open to all majors (particularly EPPS, A&H, JSOM majors)
Intern in Washington D.C., live with other UT Systems students, and take classes for a full semester of credit
3-page policy paper and personal statement (see Sheila for tips and previous Terry interns)
Must attend an information session
CometsHELP
https://honors.utdallas.edu/comets-help
Collaboration between the UTSW Geriatrics Division and honors students
Allows pre-health students to engage in weekly volunteer activities at the elderly inpatient unit of UTSW's Clements Hospital
Direct care of patients for a faster recovery time and better well-being
Application is due in mid-July
GREEN FELLOWSHIP
https://honors.utdallas.edu/green-fellowship/application-and-eligibility
Research opportunity with UT Southwestern available to most STEM majors for spring of junior (sometimes senior) year
Semester of UT Dallas credit and full-time intensive research training and mentoring with UTSW faculty
Applications open in June, due in September, with interviews in October
GIVING BACK
HONORS MENTORING MEAL PROGRAM
Take a UTD professor out for a meal with 3-4 other HWHC students (once per semester)
Reimbursed up to $25 per person including tax & tip
Looking for a group? Email aurora.becerra@utdallas.edu with your major and she'll connect you with a group.
Apply HERE
TERRY FOUNDATION'S OUTREACH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Spread awareness of the Terry Scholarship at high schools and community colleges. The digital copies of print materials can be shared as-is, or scholars can request physical copies to hand out at their presentations. Materials can be found HERE!
VolunTIER SERVICE HONORS
Awarded to graduating seniors who have volunteered at least 40 hours per semester for 8 long semesters
Minimum of 6 credit hours each semester and maintain a GPA of 3.25
Not noted on transcripts, but looks good on a resume
Receive a Service Honors medallion during Honors Convocation
SCHOLARSHIPS
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIPS
https://honors.utdallas.edu/distinguished-scholarships/featured-scholarships
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships supports students for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships to continue their studies or travels around the world
Contact Dr. Dow (dougdow@utdallas.edu) to schedule a meeting to discuss the application process and timeline
Sheila can give you pointers first
VOLUNTEERING
Fill out the volunteer form to get outside hours approved. Make sure you upload proof: https://forms.gle/MQF3f8xNtsXgErGa7