The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program

Established by Mrs. Eugene McDermott in support of her husband's dream, the McDermott Scholars Program provides select UT Dallas students with a rigorous and personalized education as well as intensive extracurricular activities.

visit for more information: http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/

McDermott Application Process

Student Applicants – steps to get started

1. Make sure you meet the minimum qualifications.
2. Review and note important dates and deadlines.
3. Begin the application process by setting up an online account here.
4. Input three recommenders - include name, recommender type, and email address.
   • After logging into the online application, the recommendation link can be found on the left-side navigation labeled “McDermott Scholars Recommendations.”
   • Three online recommendations must be submitted including one counselor and two other recommenders. See below for more recommendation information.
5. Mail your transcript only if your counselor is unable to upload one via their online recommendation; the transcript will need to be sent to the McDermott Scholars office. See below for more transcript information.
6. Complete and submit all parts of the McDermott student application.
   • We encourage you to submit your student application even if all recommendations and transcript are not yet processed.
7. Complete the UT Dallas application process before Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
   • Note: The McDermott Scholars Program application and UT Dallas’ Office of Admission and Enrollment do not share transcripts or other documents. Each application process is independent from the other.