University of North Texas 
Texas Leadership Scholars
Meet our Scholars - Cohort 1
"This program has helped me achieve my educational goals by allowing me to be financially
free. I don’t have to worry about paying off college and focus mainly on my education.
I think a high school senior should apply to this program because it provides you
with an environment filled with individuals who will look out for you and make sure
your time in college is impactful and enjoyable!"
Amna
Public Health, Class of 2025
Trinity High School
Amna
Public Health, Class of 2025
Trinity High School
Who is a Scholar?
Texas Leadership Scholars are top-performing students with demonstrated financial need, leadership in their high school community, and academic success. A new cohort of students is selected each academic year from across the state of Texas. The Texas Leadership Scholars experience is a comprehensive, multi-year journey that combines
The TLS Student Experience
- Progressive Mentorship
- Undergraduate Research
- Professional Development
- Living Learning Community
- Summer Programs
Scholars participate in progressive mentoring throughout their experience.
Scholars receive access to on-campus research opportunities. The Campus Coordinator will help students find opportunities and provide workshops on securing research positions.
Opportunities for individual and professional growth will take place each year:
- Strengths or Leadership Assessment
- Group Service Projects
- Networking events to practice communication and relationship-building skills
- Resume writing
- Developing an elevator speech
- LinkedIn and other social media branding
- Value of differences and perspectives in teams and businesses
- Pursuing graduate school
Scholars participate in a TLS-specific Living Learning Community (LLC) for the first two years of the program.
Annual Leadership Conference - Scholars can apply or are selected by their Campus Coordinator to participate in the Summer Leadership Conference.
Study Abroad - Scholars can apply to participate in a Scholars-specific paid study abroad experience.
Meet Our Scholars - Cohort 2
TLS allowed me to meet new people that have the same desire to continue their education,
attend events that help me socialize, and feel welcome in a school that is not very
close to where I live. TLS helps you know that you have someone that cares about how
you are doing and your success.
Maria
Psychology, Class of 2027
Arlington Collegiate High School
Maria
Psychology, Class of 2027
Arlington Collegiate High School
Texas Leadership Scholars Staff
Antoinette Murphy, MA
Director, Texas Leadership Scholars Program, Statewide Program
Lindsey Foster, MSW
Coordinator for Student Engagement, UNT Campus Coordinator