INFORMEDYOUTH · SCHOLARSHIPS & COLLEGE | October 13, 2026
College expenses can be intimidating, but planning early makes a difference. In this edition, we highlight verified deadlines and local programs that help San Antonio students find ways to pay for higher education.
UT San Antonio: key scholarship deadlines
UT San Antonio lists the following important dates for students preparing to enter college in fall 2027:
- October 1, 2026: UT San Antonio’s General Scholarship Application opened.
- December 1, 2026: Deadline for the Terry Scholarship and UT San Antonio Top Scholar programs.
- January 15, 2027: Deadline for the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship and General Scholarship Application.
- January 15, 2027: UT San Antonio’s priority date for FAFSA consideration for new first-year students and Bold Promise.
Students should review each scholarship’s eligibility rules and any additional application steps. The official UT San Antonio financial aid calendar has the latest deadlines.
Top Scholar: an opportunity for academically driven students
UT San Antonio’s Top Scholar program emphasizes academic achievement, leadership, research, and community involvement. Applications are listed as open from September 1 through December 1 of a student’s senior year. An online Honors College Scholar Programs information session is listed for November 4, 2026, 5–6 p.m.
Details, registration, and eligibility: UT San Antonio Top Scholar program.
AlamoPROMISE: a local pathway to college
AlamoPROMISE can cover tuition and required fees at one of the five Alamo Colleges for eligible recent high-school graduates who live in or graduate from Bexar County, provided program requirements are met. Students must apply for college admission and complete the FAFSA or TASFA as appropriate.
Alamo Colleges identifies February 28 as its application priority date. Since deadlines and requirements can change by entering cohort, students planning to graduate in 2027 should confirm the applicable year and requirements directly with the program.
Read AlamoPROMISE eligibility and steps.
FAFSA is an important part of the plan
The 2027–28 FAFSA is currently available. Even students who expect to seek merit scholarships should understand whether submitting the FAFSA will open additional financial-aid options at their chosen schools. Different colleges may have different priority deadlines.
Start at the official Federal Student Aid website, and consult the financial-aid offices of each college on your list.
Three steps you can take this week
- Make a calendar of each college’s scholarship and financial-aid deadlines.
- Ask whether scholarships require an additional application after admission.
- Review AlamoPROMISE and other local programs to understand the full range of options.
InformedYouth editorial note: Information checked October 13, 2026. Scholarship eligibility, deadlines, and funding are determined by the sponsoring institutions; always confirm on their official websites.
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