Backing West Texas Talent
Education changed Autry Stephens’ life. The Autry C. Stephens Scholarship will do the same for West Texas students.
Doors are opening for future UT students from the Permian Basin, thanks to a transformational gift from the Stephens Greth Foundation — and a 1:1 gift match through the Texas Challenge. This scholarship is part of the foundation’s broader $50 million commitment to the University.
Every student admitted to UT has worked hard to earn a place on the Forty Acres. For many, that hard work comes with drive and ambition, but without a roadmap. Some are the first in their family to attend college.
Doors are opening for future UT students from the Permian Basin, thanks to a transformational gift from the Stephens Greth Foundation — and a 1:1 gift match through the Texas Challenge. This scholarship is part of the foundation’s broader $50 million commitment to the University.
Every student admitted to UT has worked hard to earn a place on the Forty Acres. For many, that hard work comes with drive and ambition, but without a roadmap. Some are the first in their family to attend college.
“There will be many ups and downs during life, but your education will always be with you and will never disappoint you.”
Autry C. Stephens
Inspired by the life and values of Autry C. Stephens, the Stephens Greth Foundation invests in organizations that create opportunity, strengthen communities and improve lives. The Autry C. Stephens Scholarship will help students from the Permian Basin follow their own paths to success, becoming the next generation of leaders and innovators who help solve society’s greatest challenges. It will carry Autry’s story forward, supporting West Texas Longhorns for generations.
Autry’s name and legacy now extend across UT, from the new 207,000-square-foot Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building to this new scholarship. Together, they create opportunities for today’s UT students to pursue their ambitions and discover what is possible.
“My hope for the next generation of UT students is that they find inspiration in my father’s journey. I want them to know that it’s OK if their path isn’t straight or predictable — sometimes the most rewarding careers come from taking chances and embracing change.”
Lyndal Greth
Texas Leader Magazine
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