Texas Leadership Scholars Program

Congratulations on receiving a nomination to apply for the

Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program!

 

Please review these tips BEFORE submitting your application. Save or Print for reference.

 

Welcome to the Texas Leadership Scholars Program Application

  •       This is the official application for the Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) Program, a statewide leadership and scholarship initiative available at multiple public universities across Texas.
  •       As part of this application, you will be asked to select the participating institution(s) where you would like to be considered for the TLS Program.

o   Important: While the TLS Program is administered by the University of North Texas (UNT), this is not an application to UNT nor is it an application exclusively for UNT. Your application will be shared only with the institution(s) you select.

o   You must also apply for admission directly to the institution(s) you choose.


  • Applications are due February 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm CST.
    • If you try to submit the application after 11:59 pm CST, it will not be accepted.
    • If you start the application prior to the deadline, but you attempt to submit it after the deadline, it will not be accepted.
  • Do not use your high school email address. You should use an email address you will have access to after graduation.
  • When typing the name of your high school, you should type it’s official name, it SHOULD automatically populate as you start typing. The city and county will auto populate as well.
    • If it does not, you can manually type the name of the school in the box.
    • If you manually type in the name of the school, you will be directed to manually type in the city and county.
  • Double check the spelling of the email address for your recommendation.
    • Make a note of who you used as a reference for this scholarship.
    • An email will be sent to the email address you provided for your recommendation as soon as you submit your application.
    • The email will be sent from TexasScholars@mail.unt.edu.
  • ALWAYS double check all spelling, especially email addresses.
  • Military Service and Eligibility

o    The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) Program requires scholars to be enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate degree program at a participating institution during the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Applicants who plan to complete National Guard or other military service during the fall semester and intend to defer enrollment until the spring may not be eligible for consideration for this program.

 

If you have any questions, contact the TLS staff at TexasScholars@mail.unt.edu.

Please complete the application form (2026-2027)


























When comparing yourself to your peers, how do you rank your ability in the following areas?




Please rank the schools for which you want to apply for the TLSP in order, 1 being your top choice. Do not select the same institution more than once.

















Please list one person from your high school who can provide a recommendation for you. 





Please make sure the email matches the Work Email above
Military Service and Eligibility - The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) Program requires scholars to be enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate degree program at a participating institution during the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Applicants who plan to complete National Guard or other military service during the fall semester and intend to defer enrollment until the spring may not be eligible for consideration for this program.