Dec. 1 is the early action date for incoming freshmen. Those who apply by Dec. 1 will receive notification of awards by Feb. 1. The priority date is Feb. 1; those who apply by Feb. 1 will receive notification of awards by May 1. Awards will be made based on the availability of funds.
Scholarships for
Scholarship Awards for Texas Residents
To qualify for scholarships, ACT or SAT composite scores must meet or exceed criteria below.
|
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 |
28/1300 |
AND |
Top 7% |
|
Honor Scholar |
$3,000 |
26/1230 |
AND |
Top 12% |
|
Academic Scholar |
$2,000 |
24/1160 |
AND |
Top 15% |
|
Distinguished Scholar |
$1,500 |
22/1100 |
AND |
Top 20% |
|
Discovery Scholar |
$1,000 |
24/1160 |
OR |
Top 25% |
* ACT or SAT composite score
Here is what it takes to qualify:
- Submit to the university your most recent high school transcript showing class rank and ACT/SAT scores, no awards will be made until this information is submitted
- Be a recent high school graduate
- Enroll as a new, full-time student at WTAMU in the fall or spring
- Complete the University scholarship application by the early action date of Dec. 1 or priority date of Feb. 1
- New spring students must complete the online scholarship application by Dec. 15, awards will be made based on the availability of funds
Here is what it takes to continue the award:
- 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 WTAMU grade point average
