The Margaret C. Berry Award was established in 1978 by the Orange Jackets, Mortar Board, and the Texas Exes. It is presented each spring to an outstanding sophomore woman who has contributed greatly to the university during her short time on campus. The award consists of a scholarship from the Texas Exes as well as honorary memberships in both Orange Jackets (beginning the fall semester after the scholarship is awarded) and Mortar Board (beginning in the winner's fourth and/or final year at UT).

Requirements

All applicants for the Margaret C. Berry Award must be outstanding student leaders, academically exceptional, and extremely committed to serving the students of UT. Specific requirements include:

1. ✴A minimum 3.0 GPA, with no less than 24 hours and no more than 3 long semesters completed; must be a sophomore by years (i.e. must have enrolled in college beginning in summer or fall of 2010).
   

1. ✴The demonstration of leadership skills and responsibility.
   

1. ✴A commitment to campus and community affairs with a desire to help others and contribute to the University.
   

1. ✴In addition, applicants who are planning to study abroad or to not be enrolled in-residence for any other reason during fall 2012 or spring 2013 are ineligible to apply. 
   

As a member of Orange Jackets, the winner will be expected to adhere to the same guidelines as all other members of the organization. Applications for the 2012 MCB award are now available!