Texas Tech University Presidential Merit Scholarships

Automatically considered

Up to $9,000

Eligibility

School
Texas Tech University
Year of study
First year

About this scholarship

Entering first-time freshmen and transfer students at Texas Tech University who demonstrate exceptional academic ability through qualifying SAT or ACT scores and unweighted GPAs receive automatic Presidential Merit Scholarships.

Annual awards range from $1,000 to $9,000, paid half in the fall and half in the spring. Non-residents awarded a Presidential Scholarship also qualify for in-state tuition.

Apply for admission by the December 1 priority deadline. No separate scholarship application is required. Renewal requires at least a 3.0 GPA and 30 credit hours at Texas Tech.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Apply for admission to Texas Tech University via ApplyTexas or Common App (no separate scholarship application required)
  • Awarded automatically based on test score and unweighted high school GPA
  • Entering first-time freshman / transfer student showing exceptional academic ability
  • Priority deadline December 1; merit awards guaranteed for students admitted by May 1
  • Apply for admission to Texas Tech University through ApplyTexas or the Common App; no separate scholarship application is required.
  • Renewal requires at least a 3.0 GPA and 30 credit hours at Texas Tech.