Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) at The University of Texas at Austin 2025-26

The Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) provides an exemption of one year's worth of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba and the United States). A full list of eligibility requirements, including eligible nations, can be found within the GNS application. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be residents of any of the nations in the Western Hemisphere excluding Cuba and the United States.
• Applicants must be enrolled in one of the programs offered by the university.

Documents Required:

In addition to the online application, the following criteria must be met and included with your application to be considered complete:

• Statement of Purpose: You must provide a typed statement (minimum of 2 pages) that addresses all of the following points:
• Campus and community involvement -Discuss your involvement with student groups, university committees, and/or community involvement/volunteering and how they contribute to your success as a student.
• Academic Goals - Explain your current academic interests and plans after graduation.
• Financial Need - Indicate the need for financial assistance, including any recent changes in your financial situation (e.g. medical bills, loss of sponsorship).