National Merit Scholars at UT Dallas are high achievers. They work alongside leading faculty members on important research. The National Merit Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Dallas combines a specially designed set of intellectual opportunities with an excellent financial package. The program works closely with UT Dallas' interdisciplinary academic programs that promote academic achievement and celebrate the pursuit of knowledge. Applicants must be named a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They must list The University of Texas at Dallas as their first-choice school through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation online portal before their deadline. Applicants must also be admitted to UT Dallas. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.