The UT Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship Program is open to incoming, first-time-college freshmen. Award criteria and amounts vary with each applicant cohort. Students are awarded AES based on academic accomplishments, community involvement, leadership and distinction in extracurricular activities, work experiences, and/or national recognition or achievement. Students who complete the application process by the December 1 AES deadline are automatically considered for an award. While a separate scholarship application is not required, students are encouraged to include supplemental materials such as an essay, resume, and up to three letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.