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Scholarship Guarantees

WTAMU is proud to offer the following scholarship guarantees to qualified new freshmen who submit admission and scholarship applications by Dec. 1 (for early action) or Feb. 1 (priority date):

Scholarship Guarantees for Out-of-State Residents
Scholarship Guarantees for International Residents

Scholarship Guarantees for Texas Residents

Award Level Amount Per Year ACT or SAT Score*   High School Class Rank
President's Scholar $6,000 32/1420 AND Top 5%
Provost's Scholar $4,000 28/1270 AND Top 7%
Honor Scholar $3,000 26/1200 AND Top 12%
Academic Scholar $2,000 24/1120 AND Top 15%
Distinguished Scholar $1,500 22/1050 AND Top 20%
Discovery Scholar $1,000 24/1120 OR Top 25%

* ACT composite score or SAT critical reading and math sections

Here is what it takes to qualify:

  • Submit to the university your high school transcript showing class rank and ACT/SAT scores  
  • Be a recent high school graduate
  • Enroll as a new, full-time student at WTAMU in the summer or fall
  • Complete the University scholarship application by the early action date of Dec. 1 or priority date of Feb. 1

Here is what it takes to continue the guarantee/commitment:

  • Complete the University scholarship application by the priority date of Feb. 1
  • Complete 30 hours at WTAMU for the academic year (fall, spring, intersessions, summer I, summer II) 
  • Maintain a cumulative 3.3 grade point average

Each year, $3.5 million in scholarship aid is awarded to WTAMU students. Don’t wait—apply now.

Students who do not qualify for a guaranteed award are still eligible for consideration. And costs of attendance  at WTAMU are 31% less than the average for all public four-year universities in Texas--we’re already a great value.