Scholarships Opportunities at A&M-Texarkana
The Financial Aid Office offers a wide variety of academically competitive scholarships based on merit. Our scholarships are designed to encourage, support, and reward outstanding students. The Financial Aid Office is available to assist you with the application process, and you are encouraged to review this Website in its entirety to learn more about available scholarship opportunities.
New Incoming Students Scholarships
New Students' Fall 2023 - When a student completes the university's custom admission application, they automatically apply for TAMUT scholarships. Students are eligible for only one award each year, and must be enrolled in a fall or spring semester to qualify. These funds are limited - even though a student might meet the scholarship criteria, they may not receive the scholarship as these scholarships are competitive. Students will be contacted via Ace Mail if a scholarship offer is made.
To be considered and eligible, you must:
- Select ‘yes’ when asked, ‘Would you like TAMUT to consider you for all TAMUT scholarships?’ on our admission application.
- Must be accepted for admission by the scholarship priority deadline (January 15th for Fall 2023).
The following four-year scholarships are available for new students:
Presidential Scholarship
Award - $8,500 Yearly
Eligibility
- Must be 2023 High School Graduate
- Must have a minimum 26 ACT (or equivalent SAT Score) and a minimum 3.65 high school GPA
- Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours during first semester of award at TAMUT
- Automatic Acceptance into University Honor's Program
Renewal Requirements
- Must enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours at TAMUT during first semester of award
- Must maintain a cumulative 3.25 Undergraduate GPA
- Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours each semester at TAMUT
- Must successfully complete 24 hours per year (fall/spring/summer) at TAMUT
Eagle Elite Scholarship
Award - $3,000 Yearly
Eligibility
- Must be a 2023 High School Graduate
- Minimum 3.4 cumulative high school GPA or 22 ACT (or equivalent SAT Score)
- Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours during first semester of award at TAMUT
Renewal Requirements
- Must enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours at TAMUT during first semester of award
- Must maintain a cumulative 3.00 UG GPA
- Must enroll in 12 hours each semester at TAMUT • Must successfully complete 24 hours per year (fall/spring/summer) at TAMUT
The following departmental scholarships are available for new students:
Transfer Honors Scholarship
Award - $2,000 Yearly
Eligibility
- Must be a new Transfer Student
- Minimum 3.25 cumulative UG GPA on transfer work
- A letter of interest and commitment (sent to Honors College)
- An interview with the Honors Faculty committee
- Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours during first semester of award at TAMUT
- Must participate in University Honor's Program
Renewal Requirements
- Must enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours at TAMUT during first semester of award
- Must maintain an Institutional 3.25 UG GPA
- Must enroll in 12 hours each semester at TAMUT
- Must successfully complete 24 hours per year (fall/spring/summer) at TAMUT
- Must participate in University Honor's Program
Transfer Scholarship
Award - $1,000
Eligibility
- Must be a new Transfer student
- Minimum 2.75 cumulative transfer GPA
- Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours during first semester of award at TAMUT
Renewal Requirements
- Must maintain a cumulative 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- Must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours each semester
- Must successfully complete 12 hours per semester
Global Heritage Scholarship for International Students
Award - Varies
Eligibility
- Fully admitted new degree-seeking undergraduate international students with an incoming GPA of at least a 3.0 are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit:
Student Ambassador Scholarship
Award - Varies
Application Period: CLOSED
Eligibility Requirements
- Admission File Complete
- Admit Type – Freshman, (Incoming freshman, current high school graduate) Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Classification (U) Undergraduate
- Must turn in student resume and letter of recommendation with application
- Must maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA for scholarship into spring semester
- Each recipient is interviewed and selected by a committee chaired by the Alumni Relations Coordinator of University Advancement
Continuing/Returning Students Scholarships
Continuing or returning students are automatically considered for donor scholarships based on completed coursework, and scholarship funds are only offered if funding is available. Students awarded a multi-year renewable scholarship will be responsible for viewing their scholarship renewal criteria and maintaining all requirements for automatic scholarship renewal each year.
Semester Awards:
Occasionally, the Financial Aid Office will offer a scholarship for one semester. Please continue to check the website according to the deadline dates below for the scholarship criteria and application.
To view these scholarships, click on the link below:
Athletic Scholarships
A&M-Texarkana Athletic Scholarships are awarded each year by the Department of Athletics. Each student must meet the minimum requirements set by the scholarship criteria, and also meet the requirements set forth by the NAIA Eligibility Center. The minimum requirements for A&M-Texarkana Athletic Scholarships are listed below.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be accepted into University Admissions
- Must meet NAIA eligibility requirements
- Must meet minimum GPA requirement (2.0 cumulative high school GPA if incoming freshman, and 2.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA for transfer students)
- Must maintain 2.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA for scholarship continuation
- Must meet athletic ability requirements and character evaluation required by Director of Athletics and Head Coach
- Must be an active participant on an intercollegiate athletic team and fulfill the requirements set forth by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach
For more information regarding TAMU-T Athletics, please visit http://www.tamuteagles.com/
Competitive Scholarship Form
Since there are limited funds available, the Competitive Scholarship will be awarded on a first come - first serve basis. You should apply as early as possible to have the best chance of receiving this waiver. You must be charged non-resident tuition to qualify for this waiver. If you receive border tuition rates, you do not qualify for this waiver.
Employee Scholarship
A&M-Texarkana full time employees and SSC transition employees are eligible to apply for the Employee Scholarship. Spouses and children of full-time employees are also eligible to apply.
A&M-Texarkana Employee Tuition Waiver Application
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time employee or SSC transition employee
- Spouse of full-time employee (A copy of the tax return is required)
- Children of full-time employee. Child must be claimed as a dependent on previous year tax return. (A copy of the tax return is required)
- Undergraduates must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Graduates must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on graduate coursework.
- No GPA requirements for first time entering students
Award
Employees – 75% waiver of tuition and fees
Spouses/Children – 50% waiver of tuition and fees
*Award is renewable for up to 5 years (or 10 semesters), if all requirements are maintained. Student must complete a new Employee Scholarship application each year for renewal.
Nursing Scholarships
For scholarship opportunities outside A&M-Texarkana, visit these resources. All of the important information (deadlines, requirements, etc.) can be found there.