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Developing future leaders of Texas through access to education

Our Vision

“To create a community of educated leaders who utilize their talents to strengthen the state of Texas and impact the world.”

Based in Houston, The Terry Foundation is the largest private scholarship provider in the state of Texas. We award full ride, last dollar scholarships to Texas high school graduates for attendance at select Texas public universities. The Terry Foundation has impacted over 6,000 Scholars and their families since 1987.

Making an Impact

$ 396 MM

Invested in students

Since 1987 we’ve invested $396 Million in outstanding Texas students.

6.7 K

Scholars Awarded

We have awarded scholarships to 6,782 Texas students since 1987.

5.3 K

Terry Alumni

Over 5,000 Terry Scholar Alumni have graduated from our program.

  • Scholar Highlights

    “Being a member of the Terry family made me a better learner and a doer. I can never thank the Terry Foundation enough for helping me reach my potential and for showing me who I was made to be.”

    Katie Perkins
    TTU 2020
  • Scholar Highlights

    “Thank you for believing in me and affirming my dreams and aspirations. This scholarship has been a tremendous blessing to me and my family. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to pursue my dreams.”

    Ximena Garcia
    UT-Austin 2019
  • Scholar Highlights

    “Howard and Nancy Terry had an unwavering commitment to education and philanthropy that has changed so many lives, including mine...I’m honored and grateful beyond words to be a part of the Terry Legacy.”

    Dominique Harris
    TWU 2020

Many Stars Come from Texas

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