We award over $8 million in scholarships each year.
West Texas A&M University offers approximately $8 million in scholarships each year to new and current students. The average scholarship award is $1,500 per year, recognizing students for their academic achievements, leadership skills, and unique talents. Financial need may also play a role in eligibility.
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Submit the scholarship application to be considered for all awards. The application is available year round, but the priority date is Feb. 1st for the upcoming year for full consideration of awards across the University.
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Buff Promise is an excellent resource to help families cover the costs of education.
Learn More About Buff PromiseDecember 1st is the early action date for incoming freshman. Students who have submitted the required information upon admission will be awarded no later than May 1st. The priority date is February 1st to complete the scholarship application. After this date, departmental scholarships will start being awarded. Scholarships are awarded based on availability of funds.
The priority date for all University scholarships is Feb.1. Awards will be made based on the availability of funds.
Scholarship Deadlines
Fall 2024
Priority Date Feb. 1, 2024
Fall 2025
Priority Date Feb. 1, 2025
Summer Scholarships
Awards for undergraduate students for the summer are made based on the availability of funds. Contact Scholarship Services after you have registered for summer classes.
For graduate students, please complete the graduate summer scholarship form to get on the list. They can find this form on our Graduate School scholarships page. Contact the Graduate School at 806-651-2730 or graduateschool@wtamu.edu for any questions.