Available Scholarships
You do not have to select the scholarships individually. There are a few scholarships listed on the "Scholarship Selection" section of the application that you may select but even if you do not select any, you are still considered for the majority of our scholarships.
Some of the following scholarships are used to fulfill the University award levels.
| Scholarship | $ | Available To | GPA | Custodian | |
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| Baker-Singhal Scholarship for Outstanding International Students | 1000 | Full-time (15 semester hours) freshman, transfer, or currently enrolled undergraduate student. Preference given to international students. With the application, submit an essay on "How will you continue your relationship with WT after graduation?" and send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 3.0 | Director, International Students | |
| Gary and Cindy Barnes Scholarship | Varies | Undergraduate or graduate transfer students who have completed 24 credit hours or more before attending WTAMU. | 3.0 | Advising Services Transfer Advising Coordinator | |
| John T. Boone Memorial and Physical Plant Employees Scholarship | 500 | Full-time SSC employee, spouse, or child with preference to former WT Physical Plant employees (with an original hire date at WTAMU) who are now full-time outsourced employees. Need and character of applicant will be considered. | NA | Scholarship Services/Physical Plant | |
| Bob and Connie Burgoon Educational Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester) for undergraduate and at least six hours per semester for graduate. Must be a member of the Church of Christ and active in the WTAMU Bible Chair. | 2.8 | Scholarship Services/Director of the University Church of Christ Student Center | |
| Church of Christ Scholarship Fund | Varies | Freshmen must have applied and been accepted by WTAMU; current students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours. Must be an active member of their home congregation and provide a recommendation letter from their home eldership or church leaders. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services/Director of the University Church of Christ Student Center | |
| Annette L. Couch Memorial Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Full-time student actively participating in the LEAD WT program; preference given to students with financial need. | NA | Director, LEAD WT | |
| Wesley Cox Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Freshmen must have applied and been accepted by WTAMU; current students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours. Must be an active member of their home congregation and provide a recommendation letter from their home eldership or church leaders. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services/Director of the University Church of Christ Student Center | |
| Charles C. and Pauline A. Dosier Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund | 1500 | Recipients must have a declared major and enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester) for undergraduate and at least six hours per semester for graduate students. Must be a member of the Church of Christ and active in the WTAMU Bible Chair with preference based on financial need and students going into a field with an environment of teaching. | 2.8 | Scholarship Services/Director of the University Church of Christ Student Center | |
| Education Credit Union-Wind Energy Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be full time student interested in wind energy. | NA | Alternative Energy Institute | |
| Spicer Gripp Rodeo Scholarship | Varies | Students demonstrating performance and leadership in rodeo activities; must remain eligible by NIRA standards. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Jody Hart Memorial Rodeo Scholarship | Varies | Students who demonstrate performance and leadership in rodeo activities; must remain eligible by NIRA standards. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Honor: Night of Conversation Fundraising Event Scholarship | Varies |
Members in good standing of the Attebury Honors Program |
3.35 | Director of the Attebury Program | |
| International Education Fee Scholarship | Varies | Must be in good academic standing, enrolled at least part-time, and participate in a study abroad program approved by the Office of Study Abroad and/or academic department. | NA | Vice President for Business and Finance | |
| Wilbur and Nellie Killebrew Provost Leadership Scholarship | Varies | Students must be from the Texas Panhandle. Preference will be given to students from Canadian, Hemphill County or Roberts County. | 3.0 | University Provost/Provost’s Office | |
| C. M. Kuhlman Memorial Rodeo Scholarship | 500 | Scholarships to WTAMU students in rodeo activities; no specific majors; 2.5 GPA for sophomore, junior, and senior students; entering freshmen must be in the top 25 percent of their graduating class; financial need and leadership will be considered. | Top 25% or 2.5 GPA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Herbert F. Kuhlman Memorial Rodeo Scholarship | 500 | Scholarship awards to WTAMU rodeo students; no specific majors; 2.5 GPA for sophomore, junior and senior students; entering freshmen must be in top 25% of their graduating class; financial need and leadership will be considered. | Top 25% or 2.5 GPA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Virginia Maples/WT Women Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a child or grandchild of any faculty or staff member of WTAMU who is attending or planning to attend WTAMU. Class rank and ACT/SAT scores will be the primary determinant for incoming freshmen and transfer and returning students must have a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA. Preference will be given based on demonstrated leadership and campus and/or community involvement; other scholarship awards may be taken into consideration. | 3.0 | President of WT Women | |
| Matthews Rodeo Scholarship | Varies | Students in the WTAMU rodeo program. Students must demonstrate outstanding performance and leadership in the Southwest Region and must remain eligible by NIRA standards. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| McKee Forensics Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a Forensics Team member. Preference will be given to students experiencing duress. | 2.5 | Director of Forensics | |
| Ruth Cox Merchant Scholarship | Varies | All students must have applied and been admitted to WTAMU, declared education as their major and demonstrate active involvement in the Church of Christ denomination. Full-time status (12 semester hours) and provide a letter of recommendation from church leadership. | 2.75 | Scholarship Services/Director of the University Church of Christ Student Center | |
| Military Veterans Ball Scholarship | 500 | Sophomore, junior, or senior student who is active duty military, reservist, veteran, and/or a dependent eligible for veteran's benefits; discharge status will apply. Must actively demonstrate participation in the Veterans Network activities and events. Finalists will be interviewed by the Veterans Network Committee and recipients announced at the Military Veterans Scholarship Ball. | 2.5 | Director, Veterans Network | |
| Jim Reed Scholarship | 500 | Students with the greatest need. | NA | Director, Financial Aid | |
| Sam Wallas and Helen Cowan Huggins Provost’s Leadership Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester; provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | Provost/VPAA | |
| Bertie May Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund | 200 | Only students currently employed at the Cornette Library are eligible; must have completed 30 hours with the last 12 hours taken at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Cornette Library | |
| Eddie Wilson Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be pursuing a degree that will assist in becoming a peace officer. Financial need and leadership will be considered. Preference will be given to full-time University Police Department employees; renewable. | 2.5 | Meri Lyn Odell, Director of Police Administration, University Police Department | |
| WTAMU Intern of the Year Scholarship | 500 | Winner of the WTAMU Intern of the Year award selected from nominees by a selection committee of faculty and staff representing the academic colleges. | NA | Scholarship Services/Career Services | |
| WTAMU Rodeo Scholarship | Varies | Students demonstrating outstanding performances and leadership in the Southwest Region; must remain eligible by NIRA standards. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| WT Women Scholarship | 500 | Children and grandchildren of WTAMU faculty and staff members who are attending or planning to attend WTAMU. Priority will be given for academic ability, leadership, campus and community involvement. If the student is a beginning freshman, rank in class and ACT/SAT scores will be a primary determinant. If the student is a continuing, transfer or returning student, accumulative GPA will be primary determinant. Financial need is not a prerequisite, but other scholarships awarded may be considered. | NA | President of WT Women | |
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| Salem and Ruth Ann Abraham Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2500 | Recipient must be a graduate of Canadian High School, enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester), demonstrate financial need, and have a determination to achieve a college degree. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| The Academic Excellence/Academic Freedom Scholarship | Varies | Academically talented students who will recognize and support academic freedom; preference to graduates of high schools in Region XVI. Recipient must be enrolled full time (12 hours per semester); application must be accompanied by written recommendations from two educators acquainted with the student; renewable. | 3.5 | Scholarship Services | |
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Ag Producers Co-op Scholarship Endowment (formerly Sunray Co-op Scholarship Endowment |
1500 | Recipient must be an incoming freshman who has graduated from a high school in Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lamb, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, or Wheeler county. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial hardship. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
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Ag Texas-Farm Credit Bank Scholarship
(formerly Farm Credit and Great Plains Ag Credit Scholarship and Farm Credit Scholarship)
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500 | Undergraduate students enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester) who have completed at least 30 hours. Full-time requirement may be waived if the recipient is in his/her final semester before graduation and does not require a full course load to graduate. Recipients must be U.S. citizens of permanent resident aliens and must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from traditionally underrepresented populations in the approved majors (accounting, economics and finance, agriculture business and agriculture economics) and CAMP program. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Alcorn and Taylor Cotton Scholarship | 5000 | Recipient must be a U.S. citizen or actively seeking citizenship within two years of the initial scholarship application. Also, recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate student and must submit FAFSA verifying that their household adjusted gross income is no less than $40,000 and no more than $75,000. Additionally, the recipient must explain how at least 75% of their household income, as reported on the FAFSA, is from the cotton industry and send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. Preference will be given to applicants who are from cotton farming families and their dependents, or cotton farming employees and their dependents. Also, preference to applicants who have attended high school in a Texas county that is a member of the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. Applicant should be available for a personal interview if requested; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Jan Alcorn Scholarship Fund | 5000 | U.S. citizen or actively seeking citizenship within two years of the initial scholarship application. Student must be a full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate student and must submit FAFSA to be considered on the basis of need. Preference will be given to graduating seniors, or who have graduated within the last two years from Tascosa HS in Amarillo, Texas, and/or who are an incoming freshman or sophomore at WTAMU. Applicant should be available for a personal interview if requested; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| C. Ray and Rachael Altmiller Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipient must be a graduate from a high school in Hemphill, Ochiltree or Lipscomb counties; must be an entering freshman; and must write a short statement of no less than 50 words explaining why the scholarship is important to him/her. | 3.0 (B) |
Scholarship Services | |
| Always WT Scholarship | 500 | Preference will be given based on need. | 2.5 |
Scholarship Services |
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| Amarillo by Morning Lions Club Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Amarillo Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. | Varies | Outstanding students. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| The Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Intern Scholarship | Varies | Bilingual College of Business majors. |
2.5 |
Scholarship Services | |
| Josephine Anderson Leadership Scholarship | 500 | High school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | Min. 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Bill and Frances Askew Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
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Joseph and Rhoanna (Griego) Austin Scholarship (also listed in Information and Decision Management and Nursing Department)
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500 | Recipient must be an incoming freshman majoring in IDM or nursing and enrolled full time; renewable if student maintains progress towards their degree and maintain a 3.0 GPA. |
3.25 or 85 GPA |
Scholarship Services | |
| Clifford Boyd and Linda Kay Baker Scholarship | Varies | Selection criteria will be based on financial need, service and leadership roles in high school and/or college, and not solely based on academic achievement but could accompany service and leadership roles if appropriate. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| William and Mary Phipps Bandy Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student with preference to education and agricultural sciences majors. Also, preference to those who graduated from Friona High School and Panhandle High School. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
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Bank of America Family Scholarship (formerly Bank of America Employee's Honorary Scholarship) |
500 | Student must meet WTAMU admission requirements, attend WTAMU, children or grandchildren of full-time Bank of America-Amarillo area employees who have been employed for one year in good standing. Recipients must be full-time students and carrying a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Selection will be based on (in order of importance):financial need, academic standing, and commitment to the University and community;renewable. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Nona Barnett Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Leona M. Barrick Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| W. N. Barrick Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Bell Helicopter Internship Scholarship | 1000 | Awarded to Interns in good standing. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Betty Teel Bivins Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Duncan and Boyd Scholarship | Varies | Duncan and Boyd employees and their children. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Dr. Leigh Browning Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Scholarship will be awarded in the fall of even years to a full-time undergraduate or graduate mass communication broadcasting-electronic media emphasis major. In fall of odd years, the award will be given to a full-time undergraduate or graduate member of Enactus or Media Minds. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
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Edna Burdine Bridwell Scholarship (formerly Edna Burdine Bridwell Loan Fund) |
500 | Single parent who is a sophomore elementary education major. Student must write a 500 word essay describing current conditions and future goals and send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 2.8 | Scholarship Services | |
| M. K. Brown Foundation Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Preference to graduates from Pampa High School or transfer students from Clarendon College, Pampa Center. Selection of the recipient is competitive, class rank and ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 avg or 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Brumley Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Students transferring to WTAMU with approximately 60 hours of which a minimum of 30 hours are from Amarillo College. Recipient must demonstrate leadership qualities. Special attention to students receiving financial assistance at AC. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Mary Alice Burnett Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Preference to graduates from Dumas High School. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | Min. 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Jack Burnett-Brumley Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) freshmen, preferably a graduate of Dumas High School. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | Min. 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Cabot Corporation Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) freshmen, preferably graduates from Pampa High School. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership is required; renewable. | Min. 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Canyon Rotary Club Scholarship | Varies | Graduates (current or prior year) from a Canyon Independent School District high school. The student must be enrolled full time (12 or more hours each semester). | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
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Cargill-Friona TX Scholarship (formerly Cerestar USA, Inc. Scholarship) |
500 | Recipient must be a full time student with first preference to children of Cargill-Friona, TX employees and secondary preference to students from Parmer, Castro or Deaf Smith County. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Gary Lynn Castleman Memorial Scholarship | 100-200 | Canyon High School graduate who has attended WTAMU for one semester. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Zeke Castro Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time juniors or seniors from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Student must provide documentation of migrant background; renewable. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Addie Brown Childress and Robert F. Childress Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Worthy, deserving students enrolled at WTAMU. Financial need is a primary consideration; renewable. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Rodney Clawson Scholarship | 7600 | Gruver High School graduates enrolled full-time at WTAMU; renewable. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Levi W. Cole Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Deserving graduates of Canyon High School who are enrolled full time (12 hours per semester) and exhibit leadership qualities; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Gloria K. Coon Charitable Trust Scholarship | 500 | Preference to women from Top 26 counties of Texas Panhandle pursuing careers in nursing. Then preference to women in Texas pursuing other careers. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Harold and Joyce Courson Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Preference for high school graduates from Perryton,Texas. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required. Full-time students; renewable. | 85 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| J. W. “Cap” Daniels Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Full-time sophomore and/or junior students. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| C. J. "Red" Davidson Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time undergraduate Texas students who have never been married; grades and character will be considered. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Ralph and Elsie De Rubbo Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient should aim to enter the field of business, ranch management or music and enrolled full time (15 hours per semester). | 3.0 | WTAMU President's Office-Scholarship Services | |
| Desi Student Scholarship | 500 | Graduate student; member of the Desi Student Organization with preference to international students. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Scott Doores Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a female or male student-athlete from (1) Perryton/Farnsworth or (2) Texas Panhandle. Recipient must be participating in one of the following sports: football, basketball, track, baseball and/or softball. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| M. S. and Meek Lane Doss Endowed Opportunity Award Scholarship | 1000 | Undergraduate students at WTAMU with financial need, with a preference for students who are graduates of high schools located in western Texas anywhere west of a line drawn between Wichita Falls, Texas, to Laredo, Texas, or a high school located in southeastern New Mexico. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree from any school or department in the University are eligible. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Dumas Noon Lions Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be transferring from the Amarillo College Moore County campus and enroll in at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 semester hours per year. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Benny and Janice Eanes USAF Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a member of the United States Air Force or a dependent of an active or retired member of the U.S. Air Force or an honorary discharged member. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Family Scholarship Program | varies | In order to help our WTAMU students accumulate as little debt as possible in obtaining their degree, we want to honor and thank families who are sending multiple family members to WT. This scholarship will help a family who has more than two members from the same household attending WTAMU at the same time (each with a charge for tuition). A family will be defined by the Admissions Office and the Financial Aid Office. The third tuition of equal or lesser value will be given as a scholarship which will be divided equally between each of the three family members. If you qualify for this award or have questions, please notify the Scholarship Office at scholarships@wtamu.edu. Please include each family members' name and Buffalo Gold Card number in the e-mail. All three family members will need to complete the University scholarship application (www.wtamu.edu/scholarships) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| C.E. Fikes (CEFCO) Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Part-time or full-time students with first preference given to student employed by CEFCO Convenience Stores, FIKES Wholesale Inc., FIKES Terminals, Group Petroleum Services, CORD Financial Services, LLC, or JF Air Traffic, Inc. Second preference will be given to an undergraduate or graduate student who is a spouse, child or grandchild of an employee of the companies listed. Third preference given to an undergraduate student working toward a degree in the College of Business including accounting, marketing, management, human resources or IT. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| First United Bank Scholarship | $4000 | Nine scholarships will be awarded, two in the College of Business, two in the Department of Agriculture, one in the Department of Education and four university-wide. Recipients must be junior, senior, or graduate students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for undergraduate students and 9 semester hours for graduate students with a declared major and degree plan in that major. Emphasis will be given, but not limited to, students from the Panhandle or South Plains regions of the state of Texas. Student will be required to write a short personal biography and be prepared to be personally interviewed about the information in their scholarship application; renewable. | 2.75 | Scholarship Services | |
| Jim and Dorothy Ford Memorial Scholarship | 1500 | Full-time undergraduate or part-time graduate with preference to students who meet one or more of the following: completed thirty hours, have one or more dependents, and majoring in education or business. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Hosea D. Foster Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate need, merit, purpose and potential. Student must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester, six hours if graduate student; may be renewable. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Foundation Leadership WTAMU Scholarship | 500 | High school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 avg or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| James B. and Yvonne J. Franklin Endowed Scholarship Fund | 1000 | Students from the Plains area who need financial assistance; GPA is secondary to need. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Clyde M. Gassaway Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Graduates of Borger High School who are attending WTAMU and enrolled full time (12 hours per semester). | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Greater Texas Foundation--Los Barrios de Amarillo Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an incoming freshman, enrolled 12 hours per semester, and must have attended the Step Up to Success Leadership Conference. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Greater Texas Foundation--Phoebe and Chuck Hartline Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering major enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Preference will be given based on need; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Cindy Groomer Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipients will be any student in need of financial assistance to further his or her education. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Don and Sybil Harrington Academic Scholarship | 1500 | Recipients must be entering freshmen, transfer or continuing student. Freshmen students must have a minimum 24 ACT or comparable SAT; transfer and continuing students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; renewable. | 3.3 | Scholarship Services | |
| Dr. Gregory E. and Barbara J. Harrison Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student with preference to juniors and seniors, student involvement, and need. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| J. A. Hill Memorial Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a freshman from a high school in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle and must have a minimum 85 (3.5) grade average, demonstrate leadership abilities, with class rank and ACT/SAT scores considered. Renewable if student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA and enrolls in a minimum of 12 hours per semester. | 85/3.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
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Mary and Bill Hill Leadership Scholarship (formerly Mary Hill Recreation Club Scholarship) |
1000 | Recipient must be a peer educator through PULSE or a sports and exercise sciences major. Also, recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior with preference given to a student with high moral values, demonstrate a positive lifestyle, and practice "holistic wellness". | 2.7 | Scholarship Services | |
| Charles and Wanda Hoover Scholarship Fund | Varies | Outstanding students; National Merit recognized, President’s Honor Scholars, WTAMU Student Foundation Honor Scholars, or Don and Sybil Harrington Honor Students; financial need will be considered. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Betty Howell Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Preference is given to high school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 2.5 or 85 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Jacob and Frances Huber Endowed Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must demonstrate financial need and enroll full time. The scholarship is renewable if criteria are met. | 2.6 | Scholarship Services | |
| Mildred Hulsey Scholarship | Varies | Worthy Tulia High School graduating senior in the top 25 percent of the academic class. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Melvin and Mike Isley Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 2.5 or 85 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Panhandle Oilmen's Foundation Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must have completed 60 credit hours. Preference to transfer students pursuing a career in the Energy industry from the top 26 counties. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Dewey Jackson and Gladys Parkey Scholarship for Entering Freshmen | Varies | Recipients must reside in the Panhandle Region; must be in the top 25 percent of their high school class, academically; must be a first-generation student; must complete a minimum of 12 hours each semester; and must take and pass the College Success Course or its equivalent the first semester of their freshman year. From their sophomore year forward, recipient must be involved in extracurricular activities on campus, such as community service, leadership in campus organizations, fraternities or sororities. | 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| R. C. and Agnes Johnson Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipients must be of good character and ability, demonstrating true desire to obtain an education beyond the high school level; must be in the top quarter of their high school graduating class; preference given to students from Dallam and Hartley Counties. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Reba Rhea Killian Jones Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 semester hours) female student with demonstrated financial need. No specific field of study is necessary, but the student must be seriously pursuing a degree. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Josserand Scholarship | 1000 | Hereford high school graduates ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class with preference to students in the top 10 percent;other considerations may be used such as demonstrated potential for success; these incentive funds will be made in addition to award commitments/guarantees if applicable. | 3.3 | Scholarship Services | |
| Francis A. Kahler Scholarship | 500 | Outstanding students; National Merit recognized, President’s Honor Scholars, WTAMU Student Foundation Honor Scholars, or Don and Sybil Harrington Honor Students; financial need will be considered. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Kenady-Lee Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an incoming freshman enrolled full time (minimum of 12 semester hours). Preference shall be given to a graduate from Wheeler High School, second to a high school graduate from Wheeler County, and third to a high school graduate from either Collingsworth or Donley Counties. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Jack E. Little Leadership Scholarship | 500 | High school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| S. L. (Roy) Lockhart Boys Ranch Scholarship | Varies | Graduates of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch who attend WTAMU. Scholastic standing and ability of applicant and desire to further his/her education will be considered. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Norma Sue Mayben and George W. Mayben Scholarship | 500 | Parent, sibling, child, or spouse with significant permanent cognitive, physical, mental, or emotional disability that has created an extraordinary impact on the family. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Troy and Betty Mays Leadership Scholarship | 500 | High school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| H. E. and Inez B. McCarley Foundation Scholarship | 500 | Preference for high school graduates from Pampa with competitive basis determined by class rank, ACT/SAT scores, and demonstration of leadership; must enroll full time; renewable. | 85 or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Dr. Michael and Mrs. Lou Ann McKinney Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Student must be an incoming freshman in the top 25 percent of their graduating class; renewable. | 3.25 | Scholarship Services | |
| Linda G. Miller Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Students transferring to WTAMU with approximately 60 hours of which a minimum of 30 hours are from Amarillo College. The recipient must demonstrate leadership abilities; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Michael J. Miller Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a junior, senior or graduate student with preference to students working full or part-time; preference also to nontraditional students (returning students, single mothers, etc.) | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Jule and Helen Minium Family Scholarship | 1250 | Junior or senior student athlete majoring within the College of Business with preference to accounting majors; renewable. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Molyneaux Leadership Scholarship | Varies | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | Min. 85 avg | Scholarship Services | |
| Muthersbough Family Endowment Scholarship | Varies | Worthy and deserving WTAMU students. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Panhandle Oilmen's Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must have completed at least 60 hours and be in good standing. Preference for students pursuing career in Energy industry, students from Top 26 counties of Texas Panhandle, and transfer students. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| P.E.O. Scholarship | Varies | First preference will be given to a full-time graduate student. Second preference will be given to a full-time undergraduate student. | 3.25 | Scholarship Services | |
| Pepsi Beverages Co. Amarillo, TX Scholarship | 500 | Enrolled with a minimum 3.0 GPA. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| The T. Boone Pickens Scholarship for Academic Excellence | 1000 |
Recipient must be an entering freshman who is ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class and scored above average on the ACT/SAT test or a continuing or transfer student who has demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, or involvement in extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to all majors in the College of Business. |
3.3 | Scholarship Services | |
| Esther L. Plank Memorial Scholarship Fund | 500 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (12 hours per semester); preference will be given to elementary education majors with financial need; renewable. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Don and Twanna Powell Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| President’s Community Service Award Recipients Scholarship | 500 | Recipients must be a current student enrolled in a minimum of six semester hours for undergraduate and minimum three hours for graduate. Additionally, community service as demonstrated on the scholarship application will be the primary criterion. | 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Jo Stewart Randel Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Preference to high school graduates from Panhandle High School. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Lt. Col. John Regal Semper Fi Scholarship | 500 | Graduate from an Amarillo or Canyon Independent School District high school with preference given based on need. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Regents' Grant Clearing Account | Varies | Recipients will be resident undergrad, first-time degree seeking students with an emphasis in helping these students through an unforeseen hardship. Must be in good academic standing and have completed the FAFSA. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| James M. and Sarah Wade Rockwell Scholarship | 1000 | Deserving students taking into consideration academic ability, personal character and financial circumstances. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office-Scholarship Services | |
| Paul and Amy Romine Scholarship for Entering Freshmen | Varies | Recipients must reside in the Panhandle Region; must be in the top 25 percent of their high school class, academically; must be a first-generation student; must complete a minimum of 12 hours each semester; and must take and pass the College Success Course or its equivalent the first semester of their freshman year. From their sophomore year forward, recipients must be involved in extracurricular activities on campus such as community service, leadership in campus organization, fraternities or sororities. | 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
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Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship |
500 | Full-time student in the engineering program, Department of Agricultural Sciences or College of Business. Preference will be given based on merit. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Odus and Nell Rush Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be from New Mexico; renewable. | 3.0 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Scholarship for Single Parent | 500 | Single parents; must be a full-time student (12 semester hours); financial need will be considered. | 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Paulus F. Schroeter Leadership Scholarship | 500 | High school graduates with preference to students from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered,demonstration of leadership required, and enrollment of12 hours per semester; renewable. | 85 or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Burwell 'Burl' Southern CKI Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student. Also, must be a member of Circle K International (Collegiate Kiwanis) for the year prior to the award and the semester the scholarship is awarded. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Southwestern Public Service Leadership Fund Scholarship | 500 | Class rank and ACT/SAT scores will be considered, demonstration of leadership required, enrolled 12 hours per semester, preference to high school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle; renewable. | 85 avg or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Barton Russell Spurlock Scholarship | Varies | All students who demonstrate a legitimate need. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Staff and Faculty Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must apply for tuition assistance, be a budgeted WTAMU employee (listed by name in the approved operating budget) regardless of percent of effort or length of appointment, be a full-time employee with an original hire date with WTAMU if the employee falls in an outsourced department working for WT, take more than three hours during the semester in which they receive the scholarship and must be on a degree plan to complete their degree. Preference will be given to employees pursuing first baccalaureate or master's level degree and those demonstrating leadership as well as campus and/or community involvement. |
3.0 UG 3.5 GR |
Scholarship Services | |
| Starcher-Nelson Renewable Energy Scholarship | 500 | Undergraduate or graduate student from the renewable energy degree program upon its creation. Until that time, recipients will be selected from engineering (any discipline), engineering technology, physics or math. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Albessa Stephenson Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (15 hours per semester) student. | 3.4 | Scholarship Services | |
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Claudia and Harold Stuart Scholarship for Books (also listed in Departments of Criminal Justice, Sociology and Sports and Exercise Sciences) |
150 | Full-time students majoring in criminal justice, sociology, or sports and exercise sciences who require assistance with the purchase of textbooks. Preference given first to Criminal Justice, second to Sociology, and third Sports and Exercise Sciences. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Zelda Morgan Sweet Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student from Oklahoma and must have participated in a high school varsity sport; renewable. | 3.0 or "B" avg. | Scholarship Services | |
| AJ Swope Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a sophomore, junior or senior and submit an independently written song by video or audio recording along with the written lyrics of the song. If video, submit a DVD in order to play on a home DVD player. If audio, please submit as MP3. Also, a cover letter must accompany the video or audio recording. Send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
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Talon/LPE Scholarship (formerly Talon/LPE Environmental Science Scholarship) |
500 | Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with preference to employees, children or grandchildren of employees of Talon/LPE regardless of major. If no employees, children or grand children are eligible, the award will be given to students majoring in environmental science, engineering, geology, or business administration disbursed equally between the four programs in stated order. | 3.0 or "B" avg. | Scholarship Services | |
| Tascosa Lions Club Scholarship | Varies |
Recipient must be a first-generation college students ranked in the top 25 percent of his/her graduating class with preference to students with need. |
3.0 or HS equivalent | Scholarship Services | |
| Kim and Clay Teter AC Transfer Student Scholarship | 5000 | Junior transfer students from Amarillo campuses of Amarillo College, all majors, renewable for one additional year as long as student maintains GPA requirement. | 2.75 | Scholarship Services | |
| Texas Panhandle Builders Association Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Preference to a junior,senior, or graduate students majoring in either business or engineering. Also, preference will be given based on financial need,students from the top 26counties of the Texas Panhandle, Texas Panhandle Builders Association members and TPBA family members. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| 3 Star Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Incoming freshman, current student, or transfer student enrolled full-time, must be a participant in the West Texas Timed Event Championship or a student assisting with the operations of the event. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| The Todd Family Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipients will be students from Amarillo who commute to campus and have financial need. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Toot'n Totum Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Full-time incoming freshman or transfer student in good standing with preference to dependents of Toot'n Totum employees and students from the following communities: Amarillo, Borger, Dumas, Dalhart, Stratford, Pampa and Perryton. Recipient must submit a biographical essay including goals and interests via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Tuition Assistance Fund Scholarship |
250-500 |
Full-time budgeted employee (listed by name in the approved operating budget) or a dependent of defined employees (biological child, stepchild, or adopted child of the employee; or claimed as a dependent of the employee in the current or previous tax year. Documentation may be needed as proof); also retirees and their dependents. If employee leaves position after outsource and later returns, they are no longer eligible for tuition assistance. Must complete the online scholarship application and tuition assistance form, be following a degree plan to complete degree with preference to employees pursuing first baccalaureate or master's level degree. Tuition assistance form is available online or may be obtained in Personnel Services. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Lila Vars Scholarship | 500 | Incoming freshmen who graduate in the top quarter of their high school class or have a high ACT or SAT scores. Transfer and continuing students with a 2.5 or higher GPA; need and leadership may be considered. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Bennie Donald Vittrup Scholarship Fund | Varies | Must be an incoming freshman from accredited high schools in the state of Texas. | "B" avg | Scholarship Services | |
| E. Paul and Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an employee, spouse of an employee, or dependent of the W.T. Waggoner Estate enrolled full time (12 hours per semester). | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| Merle Walker Scholarship | 500 | Graduate of Idalou High School; recipient must be in the top quarter of their graduating class, minimum 23 ACT or 950 SAT, and must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA as a continuing student. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Frank Warren/Brumley Leadership | 500 | Freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Selection of the recipient is competitive with class rank, ACT/SAT scores considered, and demonstration of leadership required; renewable. | 85 avg or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Scholarship (formerly Norwest Bank, Texas, Canyon N.A. Scholarship) |
500 | Recipient must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment status (12 hours per semester). Entering freshmen must have ACT scores of 22 or higher. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| Walter and Mary Wendler Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time transfer nursing student from one of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Preference will be given based on financial need. | NA | VP Institutional Advancement/Scholarship Services | |
| Randy L. Wendt Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Immediate family member or dependent of a murder victim not associated with an unlawful crime. The recipient must be an undergraduate, graduate, or PACE student. Also, recipient must be a resident of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle with preference to students demonstrating financial need based on the FAFSA. In addition to the scholarship application, the student must complete an application at www.randywendtfoundation.org if applying for the first time; renewable. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services | |
| C. Mark and J'Lynn Newman Wheeler Family Foundation Mentoring Scholarship at WTAMU | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time (15 hours per semester) first generation student demonstrating financial need. First preference to Midland College Wheeler Family Foundation Mentoring Scholarship recipients. Second preference to other Midland College or Odessa College transfer students. Also, veterans who meet the above criteria. Third preference to any community college transfer student meeting other requirements listed above. The recipient will meet with the Wheelers every two months for mentoring and encouragement. | 2.0 | Scholarship Services | |
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K. Roger Williams Leadership Scholarship (formerly K. Roger Williams Engineering Scholarship) |
500 | Recipient must be a business, nursing or engineering major and must also be a child of a current employee at Bell Helicopter's Amarillo facility. Preference will be given to graduates of Texas Panhandle high schools. | 2.8 | Scholarship Services | |
| Bob Wills Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | Honor scholars or outstanding students who need financial assistance. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| Gillespie Wilson Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must reflect the diversity of WTAMU and be active in the University and community. Athletics, education, agriculture, art, communication and theatre majors will be considered. | 2.5 | Scholarship Services | |
| WT Homecoming Committee Scholarship | 250 | Recipient must be classified as a sophomore or higher and must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given based on campus involvement. The scholarship is renewable when criteria are met. | 2.75 | Scholarship Services | |
| WT125 Scholarship Endowment | 500 | Recipient will be from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle, and have a desire to focus their study and career on the aspirations and needs of citizens the University serves. They will also possess self-reliance, courage, resourcefulness, and a desire to be part of something larger than themselves. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Endowment for Excellence Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 semester hours per year; provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.0 | WTAMU President's Office-Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Fore County Golf Scramble Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Deaf Smith, Parmer, Oldham and Castro County. Preferably at least one recipient from each county per year. Preference given to sophomores, juniors and seniors; preference given to Department of Agricultural Sciences majors; and preference given based on need. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Institutional (WTI) Scholarship | Varies | Consideration will be given based on academic, need and leadership. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Presidential Need Based Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an undergraduate first-degree seeking student. Consideration will be given based on need, high school attended and other special circumstances such as first-generation. | NA | Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Staff Leadership Scholarship | 500 |
Spouse, child, or grandchild of WTAMU staff (outsourced staff with an original hire date with WTAMU are eligible). Recipient must have a high school diploma since the award is competitive;class rank and ACT/SAT scores will be considered. Recipient must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time (12 semester hours) and demonstrate leadership with consideration to work experience; renewable. |
Min. 85 GPA or 2.5 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Transfer Student Honor Scholarship Fund | 500 | Transfer students from a two-year accredited college with a 3.3 or higher GPA based on the WTAMU official calculation of hours. Preference given to Phi Theta Kappa members, must show proof of membership. | 3.3 | Scholarship Services | |
| WTAMU Tuition Breaks for Part-Time Students | 50-100 | Tuition scholarships for part-time students attending WTAMU. | 3.0 | Scholarship Services | |
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| ATO Leadership Scholarship | Varies | Members of Zeta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. | NA | SEES | |
| Harland and Peggy D. Collins Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Student with a visual or hearing impairment and/or other severe physical disability; renewable. | 2.5 | SEES | |
| Ruth Cross Scholarship | Varies | Deserving students pursuing a degree in teaching. Financial need will be the primary qualification with a preference given to a student committed to a career in teaching. The recipient must live in the residence hall, have a minimum of 30 hours credit at WTAMU, and enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester). | 2.0 | SEES | |
| L.V. Currey Honor Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a member in good standing of the Eta Delta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity. | NA | SEES | |
| Judge Garland Green Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a member of Gamma Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at WTAMU; member participation and financial need will be considered. The chosen recipient must submit a 500 word paper on the life and times of Judge Green. | NA | SEES | |
| Dr. Robert E. Gulde Wellness Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be a peer educator. | NA | SEES | |
| Hispanic Student Association of WTAMU Scholarship | 500 | Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester, show financial need, and have at least one parent of Hispanic lineage. Preference will be given to Hispanic Association members who have been active participants for at least one semester; renewable. | 2.7 | SEES | |
| W. Mitch Jones Residential Living Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must live in a residence hall, be at least a sophomore in good standing, have residential living involvement, and be a full-time student. | 2.75 | SEES | |
| Kappa Delta Chi, Eta Chapter Scholarship | 500 | Current active member of Kappa Delta Chi and must have been active for two consecutive semesters prior to receiving the award; held an office or committee chair; and completed 50 service hours. | 3.0 | SEES | |
| Jack B. Kelley Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with preference to an active member of a student organization. Also, preference to a junior Rogers LEAD WT scholar. | 2.75 cum | SEES | |
| Eric Lathrop Memorial Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Varies | Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours. If not registered with Student Disabilities Services (SDS), student must provide documentation of disability to the SDS office. Along with the application, student must submit an essay on "How have you overcome the challenges of your disabilities?" and send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 2.0 | SEES | |
| Rogers LEAD WT Endowed Scholarship | 300 | Students who are selected to enter or continue in the Rogers LEAD WT Program; renewable. | NA | SEES | |
| Lemons Memorial Scholarship | 250 | Student must have a visual impairment of 20/70 or worse in the best eye with corrected measure; completed 30 or more hours at a college or university. | 2.0 | SEES | |
| Saundra Meek Scholarship Fund | Varies | Scholarships are given to full-time junior, senior or graduate students. Recipients must have attended WTAMU the previous Fall semester, be active in campus student organizations and possess the pride and dedication to WTAMU as exemplified by Meek. Along with the application, student must submit an essay on “Why did you choose to be involved in non-academic activities during your collegiate career?” and send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 2.75 | SEES | |
| Gary A. Milton Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a member of the Eta Delta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity. | NA | SEES | |
| Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant | 1000 | Recipient must be the Miss Black & Gold Pageant winner or runner-up. | NA | SEES | |
| Annette F. and Garry L. Nall Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Applicants must have completed at least one regular semester at WTAMU and be continuously enrolled as a full-time student. Preference will be given in the following order: first to an initiated member (old and new) of Zeta Zeta Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority, second to an initiated member (old and new) of the Gamma Sigma Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity and third to members of families of either sorority or fraternity. Also,preference will be given based on need. |
2.0 |
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| Garry L. and Annette F. Nall Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Applicants must have completed at least one regular semester at WTAMU and be continuously enrolled as a full-time student. Preference is given in the following order: first to an initiated member (old and new) of the Gamma Sigma Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity, second to Zeta Zeta Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority and third to members of families of either the sorority or fraternity member. Also, preference will be given based on need. | 2.0 | SEES | |
| Glen Parkey Scholarship for Leadership Excellence | 1250 | Rising junior from either Texas, New Mexico or Oklahoma who has been accepted into the Dyke and Terry Rogers LEAD WT Program. If all leadership and academic requirements of the program are fulfilled, this award will be renewed for the student's senior year. | NA | SEES (Coordinator, LEAD WT) | |
| Phi Delta Theta Leadership Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a member of the Texas Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity or the child of a member of the Texas Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Preference may be given based on GPA and hours enrolled. | NA | SEES | |
| The Mike Stephens ATO Scholarship | Varies | Members of the Zeta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity shall be eligible for scholarship awards. | NA | SEES | |
| Student Government Endowment Scholarship - Internship | Varies | Recipient must have attended WTAMU one semester, must enroll full-time (12 hours undergraduate; 6 hours graduate), and must include on the scholarship application a list of other scholarships received for the year. Additionally, the student must submit a one page essay describing internship in which they are applying for along with one recommendation letter from faculty adviser sponsoring the internship. Send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 2.25 | SEES | |
| Student Government Endowment Scholarship - Leadership | Varies | Recipient must have attended WTAMU one semester, must enroll full-time (12 hours undergraduate; 6 hours graduate), and must include on the scholarship application a list of other scholarships received for the year. Additionally,they must list involvement and leadership in WTAMU organizations and activities. | 2.5 | SEES | |
| Student Government Endowment Scholarship - Scholastic | Varies | Recipient must have attended WTAMU one semester, must enroll full-time (12 hours undergraduate; 6 hours graduate), and must include on the scholarship application a list of other scholarships received for the year. Additionally, they must list involvement and leadership in WTAMU organizations and activities. | 3.0 | SEES | |
| Student Government Scholarship for Associate Justices | Varies | Members of student government, must be appointed to the Student Judicial Board by the student body president. |
2.250 UG 3 .0 GR |
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| Student Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be undergraduate students of at least sophomore standing, enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester), be in good standing with the University, and be involved in campus activities. | 2.5 | SEES | |
| Students Assisting 'N' Good Endeavors Community Service Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an entering freshman in the fall. Additionally, they must be involved in their community, have leadership qualities and participate in extracurricular activities. Along with the application, students must submit one letter of recommendation and a one-page typed essay describing community service activities that they have participated in and how the activities have impacted their life. Send via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | 3.0 | SEES | |
| Texas Pioneer Foundation Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a LEAD scholar and demonstrate financial need. | NA | SEES | |
| Charles and Mary Townsend Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a Chi Omega officer, leadership and scholarship will be considered for final selection. | NA | SEES | |
| Hazel Kelley Wilson Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with preference to an active member of a student organization. Also, preference to a junior Rogers LEAD WT scholar. | 2.75 cum | SEES (Coordinator, LEAD WT) | |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Academic Achievement Endowment Fund | Varies | Active members of Zeta Tau Alpha enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester). Recipient must achieve a cumulative GPA equal to or above the all University GPA during the preceding spring semester and returning to WTAMU the following fall. | 3.0 | SEES | |
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| James H. and Minnie M. Edmonds Educational Fund | Varies | Priority will be given to first-generation students with proven financial need. | NA | Financial Aid | |
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| Athletic General Scholarship | 500 | Currently enrolled students at WTAMU; member of the WTAMU athletic teams or a full-time student who meets the criteria of a specific promotional contest. | NA | Intercollegiate Athletics | |
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Athletic Summer Scholarship |
Varies | Recipient must be a WTAMU athlete. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
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Richard Anderson Bowling Scholarship (also listed in WTAMU Alumni Association) |
250 | Current member of the University Bowling Team who has completed at least 30 hours and is in good academic standing with the University. Preference will be given to male students who are originally from outside the state of Texas. | WTAMU Alumni Association | ||
| John M. Ayers Memorial Scholarship for Football Fund | Varies | WTAMU student in football; preference will be given to an upperclassman in good academic standing, hard worker, solid citizenship, leader by example. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics/Head Football Coach | |
| Jerry Behrens Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time WTAMU undergraduate student with preference given to a football player who embodies the Behrens' legacy. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Boyce and L. Louise Box Christian Athlete Scholarship | 500 | Undergraduate Christian athlete; renewable. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Inez Butler Memorial Lady Buff Volleyball Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding freshman volleyball player; renewable if recommended by the head coach. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Paul and Bess Castleberry Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Most dedicated and hardest-working student football equipment manager at WTAMU, completion of one semester at WTAMU. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Maurice Cheeks Men's Basketball Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a point guard on the men's basketball team, and must be in compliance with all NCAA rulings and regulations. | 2.0 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Ray Cliver Lady Buff Basketball Scholarship Fund | Varies | Lady Buff basketball players; must meet NCAA requirements. | NA | Mr. Harold Cliver and/or Walter Bull, until such time either is unwilling or unable to serve, then the WTAMU Women's Head Basketball Coach | |
| Everett and Myra Nell Culp Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Active baseball player enrolled full time (12 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 24 hours per year; renewable. | 2.5 | Head Baseball Coach | |
| Kendrick Cutsinger Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a current member of the WTAMU football team and maintain NCAA eligibility requirements; also, recipient must complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester. | 2.8 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Janna Detrixhe Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | WTAMU intercollegiate student-athletes, preferably women's basketball. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Jess Lwood Dow Football Scholarship | 250 | Member of the Buffalo football team who is originally from the Texas Panhandle or South Plains region and who has a background in farming. | NA | Head Football Coach | |
| Foundation for Buffalo Athletics Scholarship | Varies | Student-athletes who maintain current NCAA academic and satisfactory progress standards. | 2.0 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| J. W. Foust Men's Basketball Scholarship | Varies | Men's basketball player who have exhausted their playing eligibility, with at least two years in residence at WTAMU, and lacks no more than 30 hours to meet graduation requirements. | 2.0 | Men's Basketball Coach | |
| Cal Garrett Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a member of the WTAMU golf team | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Bob Givens Cross-country Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Full-time students (minimum of 12 semester hours) who are members of the WTAMU cross-country team(s). Incoming freshman recipient must satisfy requirements as a NCAA qualifier and returning student must be currently enrolled and in good standing. | 2.75 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics; Cross-country Committee | |
| Ray and Beverly Grimes Scholarship | 500 | First preference is for a student-athlete who demonstrates financial need according to the FAFSA. Second preference is for a student-athlete who is a member of the WT FCA. | 2.0 | Director, Athletics | |
| Homer and Eloise Harvey Booster Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a returning member of the Lady Buff Volleyball team, must show dedication and spirit, and be recommended by the Head Volleyball Coach. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| 2009 Lady Buff Volleyball Seniors Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an active member of the WT volleyball team, meeting all criteria necessary to be awarded an athletic scholarship; U.S. citizen; awarded for both long semesters if criteria are met. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Lady Buff Softball Scholarship | 500 | Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior Lady Buff softball player with preference to those with financial need. | 2.0 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Eric Lathrop Memorial Scholarship | Varies | All scholarship athletes in men's cross-country. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Robert A. Lauffer Memorial Men's Soccer Scholarship | Varies | Student must be a member of the WTAMU men's soccer team and must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Coach Gene Mayfield Football Scholarship | 500 | Football player chosen for his leadership both on and off the field of play; renewable. | NCAA standards | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| NWIT Lady Buff Scholarship | Varies | Scholarships for Lady Buff Basketball players who meet NCAA requirements and are Texas Panhandle female graduates from the northernmost 32 counties of Texas, including Plainview, Abernathy, Tulia, etc. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Ryan Palmer Foundation Golf Scholarship | Varies | Supports the women's and men's golf scholarship programs. | NA | Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Pistol Pete Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student who is also a member of the football team. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Jimmy Reese Athletic Scholarship Endowment | $500 | Must be a member of the WTAMU men's basketball team and meet eligibility as defined by the NCAA and institutional standards. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Beryl Ellen Richardson Memorial Lady Buff Volleyball Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball player, current or outstanding freshman, recommended by the head coach; renewable. | 2.5 | Head Volleyball Coach | |
| Dr. Bob and Cleo Robinson Athletics Scholarship Endowment | 1000 | Student-athletes with preference to agriculture majors. | NA | Head, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Scherr Family Volleyball Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a member of the WTAMU Women's Volleyball Team; be enrolled full-time (15 semester hours); renewable. | 3.0 | Head Coach, WTAMU Women's Volleyball Program | |
| Coach Bob Sloan Baseball Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a WTAMU baseball player from the Texas Panhandle, Eastern New Mexico or Western Oklahoma enrolled in at least 12 semester hours with preference given based on need. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Kay Stahlecker Memorial Lady Buff Scholarship Fund | Varies | Lady Buff Basketball player; must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. | NA | WTAMU Head Women's Basketball Coach | |
| Pamela Pool Stevens Endowed Scholarship for Women's Athletics | Varies | Recipient must be a female student-athlete enrolled full-time or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; renewable. | 2.5 | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Bob and Mary Stewart Athletics Scholarship Endowment | Varies | All eligible student-athletes in all varsity sports at WTAMU who are on an athletic scholarship. | NA | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Imogene Wagner Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be the most scholastically accomplished woman graduate from the Amarillo Independent School district who participated on her school's tennis team as a senior; must meet requirements for admission to WTAMU. | NA | Director of Athletics | |
| Myrt Wilder Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time undergraduate softball or volleyball student-athlete. | 2.5 | Intercollegiate Athletics | |
| Wayne and Linda Woodward Softball Scholarship | Varies | Full-time sophomore, junior or senior returning member of the WT softball team in good academic standing with preference to those with financial need. | NA | Director of Athletics | |
| The Philip and Patsy Wright Athletics Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an active member of the WTAMU Volleyball team, enrolled full-time, and demonstrate leadership and hard-work ethic on and off the court. Additionally, the student-athlete must be a motivator to their fellow teammates and display a positive attitude of perseverance that drives not only a successful season but a successful academic career as well. The scholarship is renewable when criteria are met. | 3.0 | WTAMU Head Volleyball Coach | |
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| ARAMARK President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
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AT&T Foundation President's Honor Scholarship (formerly Southwestern Bell President's Honor Scholarship) |
2000 | Preference will be given to a major in mathematics or one of the sciences, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, full-time (15 hours per semester) student or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year, first- and second-generation college students, students who qualified for free lunch in high school and/or bilingual students will be given special consideration; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Bank of America President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full-time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Kenny Bryan Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be an agriculture major enrolled full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | WTAMU President's Office | ||
| Christian American Patriot President's Honor Scholarship in Finance | 2000 | Recipient must be a finance major and enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Christian American Patriot President's Honor Scholarship in Science or Education | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; preference to an education or science major. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Mary Harris Clark President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a math, physical sciences or engineering major enrolled full-time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Clay Cooper President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a graduate of McLean High School, enrolled full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Clay and Ermyle Cooper President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a graduate of Canyon High School in Canyon, TX and enrolled in at least15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Ermyle Ruth Hill Cooper President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a graduate of Dalhart High School and enrolled full-time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Marvin and Wilma Cornette President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be an education major enrolled full -time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Louisa Miller Eldredge Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Students must have been members of the National Honor Society or its equivalent and enroll full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Mary Ann Engler Nursing President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year majoring in nursing. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Thelma and B. Raymond Evans Presidential Scholarship | 2500 | Recipient must be a participant in the Equine Industry Program as an equine industry and business major, equestrian and/or judging team member. Preference will be given to a student that is an equestrian and/or judging team member in addition to being an equine industry and business major. Additionally, the student must be enrolled 15 hours per semester or complete 30 semester hours per year; renewable. | 3.5 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Jim Foran Memorial President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; preference to graduates from Memphis, TX or from surrounding communities; and participates in high school athletics. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Roberne Wilson Foran President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a music or musical theater major enrolled a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| B. Ronald Fortner, M.D. President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be pursuing a degree in nursing studies; enrolled as a full-time student (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; and maintain a cumulative 3.4 GPA. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Funk Family President's Honor Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a football player enrolled as a full-time student (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| S. L. and Mildred Garrison President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be an undergraduate agricultural sciences major, preferably agriculture education major and enrolled in at least 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| L. P. “ Pete” Gilvin Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Preference to student committed to a teaching career; enrolled in a minimum course load of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year for continuing eligibility, and leadership and service to the University and to the community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Girl Power President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must participate in women's athletics and be enrolled as a full-time student (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Arthur J. Glover Memorial President's Honor Scholarship in Accounting | 2000 | Recipient must be a declared accounting major and enrolled 15 hours per semester or complete 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Luan Henson Memorial President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be an agriculture, preferably agriculture education major, and enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| O. V. Hodges Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Preference to graduates of Valley High School and/or residents of Briscoe, Floyd or Hall counties; must enroll a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year . Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Ray Koehler President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (15 semester hours) student or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year, must provide leadership and service to the University and community, and must be an active member of the Texas Panhandle Catholic Community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Natrelle Long President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (15 semester hours) student or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Russell Long President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (15 semester hours) student or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year.Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| James B. and Mogie R. McCray President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a speech or music major enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally,the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community with preference to a student from the Texas Panhandle;renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Jackie Wafford Mercer President's Honor Scholarship in Music | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time music student and must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Dr. Evelyn L. Milam Presidential Scholarship | 5000 | Recipient must be incoming freshmen females who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduation class, enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; or currently enrolled full time with a cumulative 3.5 cumulative GPA; or a transferring full-time student with a cumulative 3.5GPA. Preference to female students. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.5 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Dr. Evelyn L. Milam President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours)or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| John K. and Bessie Lee Harper Milam Presidential Scholarship | 5000 | Recipients must be incoming freshmen who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduation class, enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; or currently enrolled full time with a cumulative 3.5GPA; or a transferring full-time student with a cumulative 3.5 GPA. Preference to female students. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.5 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| John K. and Bessie Lee Harper Milam President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Dr. J. Patrick and Karen O'Brien President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Don L. and Dorothy Patterson President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be an English or humanities major and enrolled full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Rosemary Patterson President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a Spanish-education major enrolled full-time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| David D. and Nona S. Payne Foundation President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community. Preference will be given to music majors and students from the northernmost26 counties of the Texas Panhandle; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Carl Clyde Periman President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community. Preference will be given for students in the liberal arts, particularly those who are interested in studying English, Theatre, and related dramatic arts or speech; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Mary Arless O’Keefe Periman President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community. Preference will be given for students in the liberal arts, particularly those who are interested in studying English, Theatre, and related dramatic arts or speech; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Frances M. Phillips Presidential Scholarship in History and Humanities | 5000 | Recipient must be enrolled in at least 6 graduate hours per semester or complete a minimum of 12 hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community. Recipient must be a major within the History, English, or Philosophy programs at WT; renewable. | 3.5 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Bill Piehl President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| President's Honor Scholarship in Education | 2000 | Recipient must be an education major enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| T. L. Roach, Jr. Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| William E. and Mogie Cain Routh President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and must provide leadership and service to the University and community. This shall preferably be a student from the Texas Panhandle and be an English and foreign language scholarship; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| W. K. and Minnie K. Savage President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Geneva Schaeffer President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 semester hours) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and exhibit leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Shawn David Schaeffer Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year; exhibit leadership and service to the University and community, and be a Dimmitt High School graduate; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Stanley Schaeffer President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and must provide leadership and service to the University and community. Preference will be given to a student studying in the field of accounting or finance; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Edward R. and Elizabeth Scott President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (15 hours per semester) student or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year.Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Max Sherman President's Honor Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time (15 hours per semester) student or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Barry B. Thompson President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Dee Anne Trotter Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship in Music Education | 2000 | Preference will be given to students majoring in music education and enrolled a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Dee Anne Trotter Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship in Theatre and Musical Theatre | 2000 | Preference will be given to students majoring in theatre and dance and enrolled a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Dee Anne Trotter Memorial President’s Honor Scholarship in Voice | 2000 | Preference will be given to students majoring in voice and enrolled a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Rala Byrnes Underwood President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Preference will be given to student interested in teaching. Recipient must be enrolled full time (15 hours per semester) or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Charles Vaughan/Atmos Energy President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Lily Kitchens Wafford President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time art student and must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
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Easton and Lila Wall President's Honor Scholarship in Education (formerly Easton and Lila Wall Provost's Leadership Scholarship) |
2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community. Also, student must have been a high school graduate of one of the following Texas high schools in (first choice) Angleton, Canyon, Dumas, Stratford or Vega, Texas or (second choice) any high school in the Texas Panhandle. The student must have a sincere interest and desire in acquiring teaching credentials to teach in an elementary of secondary school in the state of Texas; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Martha Ann Wingo President's Honor Scholarship in Theatre | 2000 | Recipient must be a theatre major enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Royce E. Wisenbaker President’s Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year and provide leadership and service to the University and community; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Woltz Family President's Honor Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must be a full-time, 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year, non-music major. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community. Preference given to participants of the band program. Preference will also be given to eligible education majors; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
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Richard Anderson Bowling Scholarship (also listed in Intercollegiate Athletics) |
250 | Current member of the University Bowling Team who has completed at least 30 hours and is in good academic standing with the University. Preference will be given to male students who are originally from outside the state of Texas. | NA | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
| Susan Babcock Harp Leadership Scholarship and Ring Award | Varies | Recognizes a current female student who has completed her sophomore year at WTAMU and embodies the qualities displayed by Harp, which include active membership and leadership roles in student organizations and activities, display of a strong commitment to WTAMU, and high character traits, including Christianity, loyalty, fairness in all dealings, dedication to duty and love of fellow humans. | NA | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
| Hicks Scholarship Alumni TAMF | 250 | Undergraduate students who transfer from a junior college. Preference given to transfer students from Amarillo College, Frank Phillips Junior College, Clarendon College, Howard College, and South Plains College. Selection is based on academic achievement. | NA | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
| Bill and Peggy Pollart, Jolynn Grieser Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate student. Additionally, the student must exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrated involvement in student organizations and campus events and activities, exhibit exuberant enthusiasm and love for WTAMU, is a positive role model for students, and display strong moral values and Christian principles. It is the desire of the donor that the recipient become a member of the WTAMU Alumni Association upon graduation from the University and that a demonstrated level of giving back to the University be apparent. | 2.5 | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
| Student Alumni Board General Scholarship | Varies | Must have completed 60 hours of college credit; currently enrolled at WTAMU and completed one semester; show campus involvement and spirit; preference given to a child of a WTAMU graduate, child of a member of the WTAMU Alumni Board of Directors, and/or a member of the Student Alumni Board. Special consideration given to a student who has lost a parent due to death. | 3.0 | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
| Wellington Alumni Chapter Skyrockets in Flight Scholarship | 500 |
Full-time undergraduate who is a graduate of Wellington High School. Candidates must submit a 250 word or less essay as to why WTAMU is their University of choice and what they hope to accomplish while attending WT as well as after graduation. Submit essay via email attachment to www.wtamu.edu/scholarships. |
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| AGEP (Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate) | Varies | The National Science Foundation, under Award No.HRD-1308163, has provided funding which includes performance-based scholarships for students who meet the following requirements: must be a U.S. citizen, underrepresented minority, and a graduate student enrolled in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Please visit http://www.wtamu.edu/academics/wtamu-research-agep.aspx for more details. | 3.0 | NSF, WTAMU Graduate School, Sponsored Research Services | |
| Dr. Almas Agribusiness Excellence Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be undergrad or graduate student in Paul Engler College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences majoring in: Agribusiness, Ag Business & Economics, or pursuing Pre-Vet and/or Pre-Med studies. Preference to Junior or higher in classification. | 3.0 | Associate Dean, Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | |
| ASE Annual Fund-Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a student in the College of Agriculture, Science, and Engineering. | NA | College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering | |
| Greater Texas Foundation-Cowboy Roundup USA Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering major enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Preference will be given based on need. | NA | College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering Head of Department of Agriculture |
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| Greater Texas Foundation-Wiley Hicks, Jr. Memorial Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering major enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Preference will be given based on need. | NA | College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering Head of Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Science |
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| Agriculture Education Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an agriculture education major; preference to students from Hansford, Castro and Swisher counties. | NA | Head of Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Agriculture General Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a major in Agriculture Sciences. | 2.5 | Head of Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Area I FFA Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must have been a member of the Texas Area I FFA Association, and be a full-time student in the Department of Ag Sciences. First preference given to an Ag Ed/Teacher Cert. major, and second preference to any major in the Department of Ag Sciences. | Head of Department of Agricultural Sciences | ||
| Sam Attebury Memorial Ag Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an agriculture major. | NA | Head of Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Emma Barnsley Foundation Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time junior or senior pre-veterinary medicine majors with preference to financial need. | 3.5 | Head of Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Henry Bassett Agriculture Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students in the Agriculture Department; recipient must be employed with preference given to a parent, especially a single parent. | 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| B.K. Bentley Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Full-time student majoring in Agriculture. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Greg Black Memorial Ag Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full time student in the Department of Agricultural Sciences. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Roy Bryan Scholarship | Varies | Worthy and deserving junior or senior agriculture students. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| CHS Foundation Scholarship | 2000 | Students majoring in an agriculture-focused or agriculture related STEM program. Must be 1) U.S. citizen; 2) permanent resident of the U.S.; or 3) in the U.S. lawfully on a non-temporary basis. Recipient will be selected based on financial need and must demonstrate academic aptitude in their coursework. Also, recipient must exhibit leadership qualities through university, community or ag industry involvement with priority given to students demonstrating an interest in agriculture-based cooperatives. Scholarship is renewable when criteria are met. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| J.W. and Dorothy Clark Memorial Scholarship | NA | Sophomore-Senior students majoring in one of the areas in the Division of Agriculture. Students must have financial need. | 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| James Clark First Choice Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full time sophomore, junior or senior students in the Department of Agricultural Sciences; preference will be given based on need. | 2.75 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Norman and Gladys Cleavinger Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Declared junior or senior majors in one of the fields of agriculture. Students must be involved in campus and community activities and have financial need. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| COBA/Select Sires Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a student in the Department of Agriculture, any major; must have a dairy farm background. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Cole Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student majoring in agriculture, financial need will be considered. | 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Coleman Associates Agricultural Endowment Fund-Scholarship Addendum | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student in the Department of Agricultural Sciences. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| David C. and Sandra L. Cook Agriculture Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a non-freshman student majoring in agriculture with a preference to students with need. | 2.5 | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Cowboy Roundup USA Ranch Management Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a ranch management student attending WTAMU. The student will have been raised on a ranch. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Cowboy Roundup USA Ranch Management Scholarship II | 500 | Recipient must be a ranch management student attending WTAMU. The student will have been raised on a ranch. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Norman Crum Memorial Agricultural Fund | Varies | Sophomore-senior full-time (12 hours or more per semester) students majoring in agriculture; preference is given to descendants of Norman Crum, graduates of Perryton High School and others qualified from the northernmost 26 counties of Texas. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Robert Devin Scholarship | Varies | Students that have been a Randall County 4-H member. He/she must major in one of the areas in the Division of Agriculture. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| S.L. and Mildred Garrison Scholarship | 500 | Graduate Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences or Animal Sciences major with preference given to students interested in dryland agriculture or feedlot management. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Gladwin Gillispie Scholarship | 1000 | Worthy and deserving agriculture majors; freshmen must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and sophomore-senior students must have a 3.0 GPA; financial need will be considered. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Bob Givens Memorial Agriculture Scholarship | Varies | Students majoring in agriculture; involvement in activities. | 2.75 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| The Gene and Eleanor Glazener Endowed Leadership Scholarship in Agriculture | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) sophomore-senior students majoring in one of the areas of agriculture, preference to students majoring in agribusiness. | 2.0 overall; 3.0 in major | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Tommy Grant Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) student in the Department of Agricultural Sciences with preference based on need, participation in4-H and/or FFA, and children of employees of Grant Construction; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Jimmie Green Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding plant science majors; scholarship, leadership and/or need. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Dee and Joan Griffin VERO Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must have completed at least 60 credit hours at WTAMU, be a second-semester junior who has completed or will complete all TAMU Pre-Vet admission requirements. Must also have completed StrengthsQuest evaluation and one-on-one counseling. Must submit essay outlining personal narrative of desire to become a veterinarian, pre-college volunteer & service activities, statement on personal financial investment in education, & narrative on military service (if applicable). Submit essay on the "File Attachments" section of the scholarship application or email to scholarships@wtamu.edu. Preference given to student raised in top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle, and who demonstrates leadership in 4-H, FFA, or military service. | NA | Department of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | |
| Spicer Gripp Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Agricultural major; must be active in campus extracurricular activities. | 2.75 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Bobby Hanna Memorial Scholarship in Agriculture | 500 | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in any of the agricultural sciences fields. Preference will be given to a high school student from Valley High School (Turkey Quitaque CISD), Vernon Northside High School, and Deming High School (Deming, New Mexico). Preference will be given to a student who is a member of the WTAMU Beef Livestock Judging Team. | 2.5 | College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | |
| Ralph Harbin Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Junior or senior agricultural major; academic excellence, campus leadership and extracurricular activities, and financial need will be considered. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| The Venon H. Harman Endowed Scholarship in Agriculture | 1000 | Recipients must be agriculture majors with preference to students who display leadership and have a desire to impact the agricultural industry. | NA | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Susan Babcock Harp Memorial Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Full-time agriculture majors with preference to female students majoring in agriculture business and economics or agribusiness. Also, preference given based on leadership and campus involvement. | NA | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Dean Hawkins Agricultural Sciences Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a full-time Agricultural Sciences major from New Mexico or Texas. Preference given to former FFA and 4-H members. | NA | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Dean Hawkins Chair in Cow-Calf Management Scholarship | 500 | Full-time student majoring in agriculture with preference to students interested in the cow-calf or range cattle industry. | NA | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Louis and Carolyn Hinders Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Full-time agriculture majors. | 2.5 | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships | Varies | Agricultural students; academic excellence. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Terry A. Howell, Sr. Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Full-time agriculture major. | NA | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Tammy Jackson Agriculture Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Full-time student in the department of agriculture sciences with preference to students who demonstrate above average leadership skills. | 2.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Douglas Josserand Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Junior-graduate agribusiness major; must have completed two regular semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Gary Kriegshauser Memorial Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior majoring in an agriculture discipline with preference to plant and soil or animal sciences majors. Preference given to students from Deaf Smith County. | 2.5 | Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| C.M. and Herbert Kuhlman Beef Cattle Production Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science. Preference will be given to students who show interest in pursuing a career in beef cattle production. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| C. M. Kuhlman Memorial Provost's Leadership Scholarship | 1250 | Recipient must be an agricultural sciences major with an interest in production agriculture. Additionally, the student must be enrolled a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum 30 semester hours per year. Preference will be given based on leadership and service to the university; renewable when criteria are met. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Joe and Kay Magee Agriculture Scholarship | 2500 | Recipient will be a major in agricultural sciences with a preference to a graduate of McLean High School. | NL | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Joe and Kay Magee Agriculture Scholarship II | 2500 | Recipient will be a major in agricultural sciences with a preference to a graduate of McLean High School. | NL | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
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Greg and Denise Mills Memorial Scholarship (also listed in Department of Education) |
500 | Full-time sophomore-senior student majoring in agriculture and/or education; preference is given to families of employees of Cactus Feeders Inc. and to graduates of Dumas High School. | 2.5 |
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| Filogomes Alves de Carvalho Neto Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time students majoring in Animal Science | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| The No Borders Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be sophomore or higher standing majoring in one of the areas in the Department of Agricultural Sciences;preference will be given to students transferring from other higher education institutions outside of the region and continuing students that have previously transferred to WTAMU from another institution. |
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| Panhandle Grain and Feed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an agriculture sciences major and be in good academic standing. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Panhandle Livestock Association Ben and Nancy McIntyre Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate student majoring in agriculture;recipient is expected to attend PLA meetings. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Panhandle Livestock Association Frederic C. Schmidt Scholarship | Varies | Worthy and deserving junior-graduate students majoring in agriculture; recipient is expected to attend PLA meeting. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Plains Land Bank Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be an agricultural sciences major and graduate from a high school in one of the four territories of Plains Land Bank. Territories include Pampa (Gray, Roberts, Hutchinson, Hemphill), Amarillo (Potter, Randall, Oldham, Carson, Armstrong), Perryton (Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb), and Plainview (Hale, Briscoe, Floyd, Motley, Hall). Preference will be given to seniors, then juniors, then sophomores. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Bill Piehl Agriculture Scholarship | 2500 |
Recipient must be a full-time student in the Department of Agriculture Sciences and actively involved in agriculture and/or university activities. Recipient must provide an annual letter recapping their year and sharing future plans; renewable. |
2.8 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. John and Kenda Pipkin Endowment for Excellence in Horse Judging Scholarship | 500 | Student must be a member of the WTAMU horse judging team. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| John Plank Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior, or graduate student in the Department of Agricultural Sciences with preference given to a student demonstrating financial need and leadership. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Rachel Quest Memorial Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be an active, eligible member of the WTAMU Equestrian Team or WTAMU Horse Judging Team and must be a second semester or higher member of the WTAMU Equestrian Team or WTAMU Horse Judging Team. Preference shall be given to an Equestrian Team member. | 2.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Bradley Jay Rickwartz Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Junior or senior plant science major; recipient will be from a farm family and demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and leadership activities. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Bob Robinson Randall County Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student in the department of agricultural sciences; active participant in FFA and/or 4-H in Randall County with preference given to 4-H participants. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Bob and Cleo Robinson Agriculture Support Fund and Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an agriculture major. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Bob and Cleo Robinson Agriculture Support Fund and Scholarship II | 500 | Recipient must be an agriculture major. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Bob and Cleo Robinson Livestock Judging Support Fund | 1000 | Recipient will be a member of the livestock judging team. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Bob and Cleo Robinson Randall County 4-H Gold Star Scholarship | 1000 | Agriculture major who is the recipient of the Randall County 4-H Gold Star. If no recipient is eligible, a Randall County 4-H, Potter County 4-H, or Happy High School student will be selected. | NA | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Bob and Cleo Robinson Randall County Jr. Livestock Show Scholarship | 1000 | Agriculture major who is a first-year student from Randall County 4-H or FFA. May be recommended by Randall County Jr. Livestock Show Association. | NA |
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| David Romley Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time animal science major; preference will be given to students participating in rodeo and students with need. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Smallwood Leadership Scholarship | Varies | Preference to agriculture students demonstrating leadership through service. | 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| “Cotton John” Smith Scholarship | Varies | Agricultural majors. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Southwest Meat Association Meat Science Scholarship | Varies | Sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science; preference given to students that show an interest in the pursuit of a career in the meat and food sciences. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Steve W. Steffey Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester and major in any degree program in the Department of Agricultural Sciences; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| B.A. and Jane Ann Stewart Dry land Agriculture Scholarship | Varies | Agriculture majors with demonstrated interest in dry land agriculture; preference to graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. | 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| David A. Swinford Agriculture Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time student in the Department of Agricultural Sciences. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Texas Pork Producers Association Scholarship | 1500 | Recipient will be full-time students with preference given to Animal Science majors and also, those who display an interest in the swine industry. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Ronald and Anne Thomason Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in one of the disciplines offered by the Department of Agricultural Sciences. Preference shall be given to students that demonstrate leadership ability; renewable. |
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| Dr. Ronald C. Thomason Plant Science Scholarship | Varies | Full-time student majoring in agriculture with an emphasis in plant production. | B avg or 3.0 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Rusty Tinnin/Bell Ranch Working Cowboy Scholarship | Varies | The recipient must be an agriculture major currently living or working on a working ranch or grew up on a working ranch; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Floyd and "B" Tomlinson Scholarship | Varies | Students who wish to pursue a career in agriculture; awarded based on scholarship, need and/or leadership. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Orrell Vise Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior, senior, or graduate plant science majors with preference to students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. |
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| Jack H. and Ruth Mary Whitson Scholarship | Varies | A student who graduated from high school in Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hemphill, Roberts, Hutchinson, Moore or Hartley County. Recipient may not be eligible for federal or state educational grants; renewable if criteria are met. | B avg or higher; 2.5 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Dr. Donald L. Williams Agriculture Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester, must be a student in the Department of Agricultural Science, and must have graduated from a high school in the Texas Panhandle. Preference shall be given based on need; students majoring in agricultural business and economics; students involved in leadership activities on campus and in the community; and students working a minimum of 20 hours per week. This scholarship is renewable if criteria are met. | 2.2 | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Leonard Wilson Excellence Award | 500 | Recipient must be an outstanding senior plant science major with consideration given for academic achievement and proven leadership skills. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| Ed and Patrecia Wright Agriculture Support Fund and Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an agriculture major. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
| WTAMU Rodeo Club Program Fund and Scholarship Addendum | 500 | Recipient will be an active participant on the WTAMU rodeo team. | NA | Department of Agricultural Sciences | |
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Alumni/Faculty Math and Physical Science Endowment (also listed in School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics) |
500 | Recipient will be enrolled in the Department of Math, Chemistry and Physics. | NA | Department of Chemistry and Physics and School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Robert E. Barieau Research Scholarship | 500 | Full-time students majoring in mathematics, chemistry or physics with preference to students engaged in research projects with the Department of Math, Chemistry and Physics and/or the Alternative Energy Institute. | NA | Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
| Treasure Brasher Endowed Scholarship in the Physical Sciences | 500 |
Recipient must be pursuing a major within the Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Department with preference to students majoring in Physics or Chemistry and those actively participating in the Association of Math and Physical Science. |
NA | Head, Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
| Dr. Howard Andrew Chamblin Memorial Physics Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be physics majors, enrolled in a physics course each semester. | 3.0 | Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
| Freshman Chemistry Lab Assistant Legacy Scholarship | 1500 | Recipient will be a full-time student pursuing a major in chemistry or physics, and will have served as a lab assistant in CHEM 1405, CHEM 1411, or CHEM 1412. | 3.0 | Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
| John Edward Miller Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a mathematics major enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester; preference will be given based on need. | NA | Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
| Panhandle Plains Local Section of the American Chemical Society Scholarship | 1500 | Recipient will be a full-time chemistry major, and be a member of the ACS at the time of scholarship application. | 3.25 | Dean, Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | |
| Douglass Alfred Shirley Scholarship | Varies | Senior students majoring in Physical Science. | 3.0 | Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
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| Dr. Lacy Caldwell Beckham and Joanne Beckham Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Junior and senior students planning a career in medicine. | 3.0 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Biology Activities Account | Varies | Entering freshmen majoring in Biology related programs. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Dr. John S. Brantley Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Full-time junior or senior premedical major. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Robert C. and Ada Busteed Scholarship | Varies | All students. | 3.0 | Department Head/Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
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John B. and Mary O. Coleman Scholarship (also listed in Political Science and Criminal Justice) |
Varies | Pre-dental, pre-law, political science and criminal justice majors; completed 30 or more semester hours. | 2.2 | Department of Political Sciences and Criminal Justice | |
| Cooper Crouse-Hinds Environmental Excellence Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) environmental science major in good standing. | 3.0 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Ecological PCL Database Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be actively participating in research. | NA | Environmental Science Program Coordinator | |
| Arthur and Hardy Fields Designated Fund Scholarship | 500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior or senior majoring in pre-dental. Complete the FAFSA and demonstrate need. Receive a recommendation letter from the Dean of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. | NA | Dean of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| C. J. Fowlston Scholarship | NA | Undergraduate geology major or related environment field who is active in campus affairs; student must not be a previous recipient of this scholarship. | 2.0 or 3.0 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Shawn Freytag Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Junior or Senior pre-physical therapy major. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Geology Merit Scholarship | Varies | Students majoring in environmental sciences focused in geology. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Dr. Thomas S. and Helen Gerald Scholarship | Varies | Worthy and deserving full-time junior or senior students; preference to pre-medical or pre-dental majors. | 3.0 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Craig Ray Hamman Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior student majoring in geology or related environmental discipline; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Willis E. Harrison, D.D.S. Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior or senior pre-dental majors; financial need will be the primary consideration. | 3.2 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Jack T. Hughes Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in Environmental Sciences | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Tom Kritser Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate students with at least two regular semesters at WTAMU who are planning a career in wildlife management. | 3.0 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Dr. David Miller Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Sophomore, junior or senior pre-medicine major. | 3.3 | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Dr. Robert and Dorothy Neblett Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior students majoring in pre-medicine. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| John Phillip Notestine Geology Scholarship | Varies | Full-time returning junior or senior student seeking a BS in geology; renewable. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Panhandle Geological Society Endowment Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipient will be pursuing a major in environmental sciences focused in geology, and planning a career in environmental sciences or geology. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Dr. Jim Rogers Environmental Science Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an environmental science major with preference given to students with financial need. | NA | Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Ron Samuels/IHS Energy Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a freshman geology major. | NA | Department Head/Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
| Nathan Edward Sauer Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Pre-medical or pre-dental students originally from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle; completed 60 hours. | 3.5 | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
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| Malouf and Iris Abraham Business Scholarships | Varies | Business majors planning a business career. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Amarillo Executive Association Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in the College of Business with preference to dependents of active members of the Amarillo Executive Association; renewable. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| The Phillip and Anna Mae Andrews Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must demonstrate financial need with preference to College of Business majors. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Bill Attebury Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient must have completed at least 30 hours and be in good standing with the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Mildred Bassett Business Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be employed, active participation in the Reserves, National Guard, or active duty constitutes employment. Also, must be enrolled full-time with preference given to a parent, especially a single parent. | 2.5 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Sharon Brown Leadership Scholarship | 1000 | Students pursuing careers in banking, finance or accounting with preference given to high school graduates from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle; class rank and ACT/SAT scores will be considered. Recipients must be full-time (12 hours per semester) business majors and demonstrate leadership; renewable. | 85 avg | Engler College of Business | |
| Business Education Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding undergraduate and graduate Business Education majors with preference to resident undergraduate students; merit will be considered. | NA | Dean, EnglerCollege of Business | |
| C. C. Callarman Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate business major planning a career in business and completed at least two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Bob and Kay Chester Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding business majors with preference to members of Alpha Kappa Psi. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Levi W. and Margaret T. Cole Endowment Fund | Varies | All business majors; based on academic ability and general intelligence; personal character and financial need. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Danny Conklin Scholarship | 2000 | Must have completed at least 30 hours and in good standing with the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| D. Edward Davis College of Business Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate College of Business major enrolled full-time. Preference will be given based on need. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Virginia "Jinx" Engler Scholarship | Varies | Full-time students majoring in business. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| J. W. And Nell Foust Alumni Association Scholarship | Varies | Students in business who have completed 60 semester hour. The award will be presented at the Phoenix Club Banquet. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Wayne and Patsy Fox Scholarship | Varies | Business major taking a minimum of 12 hours per semester; based on need. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| The Friends of the College of Business Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time (15 semester hours) junior or senior College of Business major with preference to students pursuing an accounting degree. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Ida Clay Hager Memorial Business Scholarship | Varies | Freshman business major who has attended all years of high school and graduated from one of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Robert Austin Hatcher Scholarship | Varies | Needy and deserving students majoring in business. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Don and Freddie Hodge Business Scholarship | 500 | College of Business majors | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
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Hudgins Crosier Sumpter, PC Scholarship (formerly Hudgins Crosier Sumpter, PC Educational Intern Scholarship) |
1000 | Junior, senior, or graduate students majoring or minoring in accounting. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 12 hours and graduate students must be enrolled in 6 hours. | 2.75 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Hughes and Kelly Scholarship | varies | Meet eligibility requirements for admission to WTAMU and enroll full-time with preference to juniors or seniors from the Amarillo area pursuing a degree in accounting, business or finance. Also, preference to students demonstrating financial need, but not qualify at the inception for a needs-based or low-income grant or scholarship; renewable. | 2.5 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Junior Achievement of the High Plains Internship Program Fund and Scholarship | 500 | Awarded to interns in good standing. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Matador Resources/Harrold E. Melton Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a freshman business major and show financial need. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Matador Resources/William E. Semmelbeck Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a freshman business major who has financial need. | NA | Engler College of Business | |
| MICROFOUR Inc. Scholarship | 1000 | CIS, finance, accounting, or marketing major. | 2.5 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Jerry Miller Scholarship Fund | Varies | Freshmen students majoring in business. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Larry and LaVelle Mills Family Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a business major; renewable. | 2.8 pref | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| NAIFA Amarillo Area Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be business majors; academic ability, not necessarily honor students, good character, and potential to become contributors to the business community will be considered. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Kenneth H. Olsen Scholarship Endowment Fund | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate business majors. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| PASO Scholarship | 1000 | Student involved in Enactus and/or Media Minds with preference to students with the greatest financial need. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| T. Boone Pickens Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding business majors. | NA | Dean, 'Engler College of Business | |
| Realtor’s Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate business administration majors who have demonstrated an interest in a profession related to real estate; renewable. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Eugene and Verna Mae Richardson Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior or graduate business majors enrolled full-time from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. | 3.5 |
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| Betty R. Samota Women in Business Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient will be a full-time undergraduate or graduate female student majoring in business. | 2.5 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| David and Sherry Schaeffer Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund | 1000 | Recipient must have completed at least 30 hours of collegiate coursework with priority to regional community (Texas Panhandle, Eastern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, Southern Kansas, Western Oklahoma) students. Financial need will be part of the selection consideration. Although, there may be occasional exceptions. Faculty leading experiential experience will interview and recommend scholarship recipients for approval to the Engler College of Business Scholarship Committee. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Sewell/Stradley Business Scholarship | 500 | Enrolled in the College of Business and completed at least 30 semester credit hours. | 2.25 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Ann Weatherly Vincent Scholarship | 1500 | Freshmen planning a degree in business; renewable. | "B" 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Warren Warner Memorial Scholarship Fund | 1000 | Junior or senior College of Business major pursuing studies leading to a career in international trade. Recipient must be residents of a county served by the West Texas District Export Council and must present or submit a report to West Texas DEC. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Ronald and Sandra Watts Scholarship | 500 | All College of Business majors. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Mariwyn McPherson Webb Memorial Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time sophomore, junior, or senior female student with preference to Marketing major. Must have graduated from high school in Top 26 counties of Texas, and display financial need. | 2.5 |
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| Ruth B. Williams Scholarship | Varies | All College of Business majors, although priority is given to students most closely meeting the following criteria: single parent pursuing higher education in business; demonstrated financial need; working a part-time or full-time job while pursuing business degree; demonstrated character via commitment to public service and volunteerism; and sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student status. | 2.5 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
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H. Eugene/Worsham Brown, Graham and Co. PC Scholarship (also listed in Accounting, Economics and Finance) |
500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior or senior business major with preference to accounting majors and students involved in extracurricular activities and leadership; renewable. | 2.5 cum 3.0 in major |
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| Accounting, Economics, and Finance Scholarship Fund | 500 | Students majoring in accounting, economics, and finance | NA | Engler College of Business | |
| James and Linda Bagley Scholarship | Varies | Accounting majors | NA | Engler College of Business | |
| Mildred Bassett Finance Scholarship | Varies | Preference will be given to female, part-time (6-9 hrs/sem) students working toward a degree in finance. Recipient must continue working at least 30 hours per week while receiving scholarship funds, and maintain a 3.3 GPA. | 3.3 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| J. Herschel Coffee Scholarship Fund | 300 Min. | Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in economics with preference to senior students; academic achievement and student's character will be considered. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| E. Wayne Davidson Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an accounting, economics or finance major. Preference to juniors, seniors and graduate students and also, veteran and/or a nontraditional student; renewable. | 3.0 | Engler College of Business | |
| Barry L. Duman Family Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a full-time second-, third- or fourth-year economics or finance major. Preference will be given to an economics major. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Gene Edwards Scholarship | Varies | Students seeking a banking or finance career. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Vincent M. Eggers Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a junior or senior; economics majors are first choice, finance majors are second choice and accounting majors are third choice; preference will be given based on need. | 3.0 | Department Head; Department of Accounting Economics & Finance | |
| Arthur J. Glover Accounting Scholarship | 100 Min. | Outstanding junior, senior, and graduate students majoring in accounting. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Haggard Scholarship, Panhandle Chapter of Texas Society of CPA's | 1200 | Outstanding student in accounting; renewable. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Dale R. Hall Accounting Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate accounting major planning a career in accounting. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Terry W. Harris Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a junior or senior majoring in accounting, economics, or finance field and in good standing. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| David Hill Second Chance Fund | Varies | Primarily need based. Priority will be given to a returning student in accounting who, like Ms. Hill needs a "second chance" at a new career later in life. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Margaret "Smokey" Hucker Scholarship | 500 | Full-time and part-time economics graduate students. | 2.75 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Institute of Management Accountants Scholarship | Varies | Full-time students maintaining a minimum of 12 hour, 15 preferred, with completion of nine hours accounting including the first semester of intermediate accounting, exhibit need for assistance; or may be part-time students carrying a minimum of six hours with completion of nine hours accounting including the first semester of intermediate accounting, employed part-time (20 hours per week) and exhibit need for assistance. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
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Lasater-Looney Political Science Scholarship (formerly Lasater-Looney Scholarship in Political Economics) |
500 | Non-freshman students majoring in economics with preference to students with six hours of political science. | 2.5 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| W. Byron Lawrence Finance and Economics Scholarship | Varies | Junior or senior students pursuing a career in banking, finance or economics who has completed a minimum of 65 hours; character, leadership potential and family circumstances will be considered; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| William F. McWhirter Scholarship | 1000 | Junior or senior accounting major, top 20 percent of class according to GPA, and graduate of a high school in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. | NA | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Larry and Sandra Oldham Accounting Scholarship | 500 | Accounting majors demonstrating financial need with preference to students from Midland, Texas or the surrounding area. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Pulliam Family Scholarship | Varies | Established to provide scholarships and assistance to deserving accounting and MPA students. Recipients must be undergraduate or graduate accounting majors. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Parman E. Reynolds Business Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an economics or finance major with preference to a returning student and/or single parent. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Mary Frances Saunders Scholarship | Varies | All students majoring in finance. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Terry Family Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior full-time accounting, economics or finance major who displays excellent leadership qualities aligned with the COB core values. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Terry Scholarship Fund | Varies | Provides scholarships and assistance to deserving economics, finance and MBA students. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| Leon Trekell Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be the top student in intermediate accounting (ACCT 3331 and ACCT 3332) as determined primarily by class average but tempered with consideration given for class assignment completion and class attendance. Recipient must have completed both classes or completed ACCT 3331 and be currently enrolled in ACCT 3332 as an "on-campus" student at WTAMU, no online classes or transfers. Recipient must have completed both classes within the 12 months prior to announcement of the award. Based only on performance in ACCT 3331 and ACCT 3332 with no attention to academic major, past performance in other courses, or overall GPA. | NA | Department Head, Accounting, Economics and Finance | |
| David and Myrt Wilder Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students majoring in accounting or finance with preference to students exhibiting need. | 2.5 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
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H. Eugene/Worsham Brown, Graham and Co. PC Scholarship (also listed in College of Business) |
500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior or senior business major with preference to accounting majors and students involved in extracurricular activities and leadership; renewable.. | 2.5 avg 3.0 maj. |
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| WTAMU Accounting Club Scholarship | Varies | Must be a sophomore and above accounting major and member of WTAMU Accounting Club; academic record; university and community activities; and financial need will be considered. | NA | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
| WTAMU Economics Club Scholarship | Varies | Economics major who are members of the WTAMU Economics Club; need and leadership will be considered. | 3.0 | Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance | |
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| Anderson Merchandisers Scholarship | 2500 | Recipients must be enrolled as a CIS major in good academic standing; must be a participant in WTAMU's cooperative education and internship program; must maintain "intern in good standing" status with Anderson Merchandisers Internship Scholarship to be considered for the next semester. | NA | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
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Joseph and Rhoanna (Griego) Austin Scholarship (also listed in Nursing Department) |
500 | Recipient must be an incoming freshman majoring in IDM or nursing and enrolled full time; renewable if student maintains progress towards their degree and maintain a 3.0 GPA. | 3.25 or 85 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Computer Science Association Scholarship | 100-200 | Full-time (12 hours per semester, preferred 15) or part-time (6 hours per semester) information and decision management or CS majors. Recipient must be active in the Department of Information and Decision Management. | 3.0 | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
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CSI Meridian Internship Program Fund and Scholarship (formerly McCoy Myers and Associates) |
1250 | Computer Information and Decision Management majors are eligible for internships and scholarship awards will be given to "interns in good standing" with CSI Meridian. | NA | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
| Friends of the WTAMU Technology Club Scholarship | 500 | Interns in good standing. | NA | Department of Computer Information and Decision Management | |
| Philip J. Gensler Scholarship Fund for Students Majoring in IDM | Varies | Recipients must have declared a major in the CIS department or be an incoming freshmen with the written intention of majoring within the CIS department. Non-incoming freshman recipients must have completed at least 12 semester hours of coursework during the previous semester. Must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester. | 3.0 | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
| Information Systems Scholarship | Varies | IDM or computer science majors; competitive GPA. | NA | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
| Carey Lyles Memorial Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a CIS/IDM major and enrolled in at least six hours per semester. | 3.0 | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
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Scholarship for Enterprising Students (also listed in Management, Marketing and General Business) |
Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students majoring in information and decision management, management, marketing or general business. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen with preference given to Panhandle area students who demonstrate a visible interested and involvement in entrepreneurial activities. | 3.0 | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
| Dr. and Mrs. Thannoun Scholarship | 500 | First-generation college students majoring in information and decision management and in at least six hours. | 3.0 | Department of Information and Decision Management | |
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| Business Management Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a management major with preference to junior, senior or graduate students who demonstrate good academic ability and show good potential in management through demonstrated leadership in academic and extracurricular activities. | NA | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
| Ocie G. Chism Scholarship Endowment Fund | 500 | Marketing majors with more consideration placed on student success rather than student need. | NA | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
| CINTAS Corporate Business Scholarship | 1000(2) | Two students from Management, Marketing, or General Business will be selected for award. Selection will be made by the College of Business Scholarship Committee based on GPA required by the scholarship committee. | NA | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
| Don R. Fraser Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding marketing students. | NA | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
| Robert S. Glazer Memorial Scholarship in Business | 1000 | Recipient must be enrolled in the College of Business studying marketing, management or general business; junior or senior standing; and be a full-time student (at least 9 hours per semester). | 3.0 | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
| Dr. S. Trent Hill Marketing Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student majoring in marketing. | 3.0 | Dean, Engler College of Business | |
| Institute of Marketing Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) marketing majors. | 3.0 | Department of Management Marketing and General Business/Engler College of Business | |
| Panhandle Human Resources Association Scholarship | Varies | Recipients will be business management majors taking a minimum of 12 hours per semester; based on need. | B | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
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Scholarship for Enterprising Students (also listed in Information and Decision Management) |
Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students majoring in information and decision management, management, marketing or general business. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen with preference given to Panhandle area students who demonstrate a visible interested and involvement in entrepreneurial activities. | 3.0 | Department of Management Marketing and General Business | |
| Bill and Betty Semmelbeck Business Scholarship | 7000 | Recipient must be a marketing major (first choice), management major (second choice) or general business major (third choice). Selection will be made primarily on need. | NA | Dean of the Engler College of Business | |
| Mariwyn McPherson Webb Memorial Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient will be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior female student from the top 26 counties of Texas majoring in Marketing. Selection will be made primiarily on need. | 2.5 | Dean of the Engler College of Business | |
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| Greater Texas Foundation Dr. Fred and Betty Stoker Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a College of Education and Social Sciences major enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Preference will be given based on need, may be renewable. | NA | Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Raffkind Diversity Scholarship | 500 | Full-time students majoring in a degree program within the College of Education and Social Sciences. | 3.0 | Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences | |
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| A.A.U.W., Amarillo Branch, Ruby Lee Smith Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a female full-time junior or senior education major planning to teach history and/or social studies and having completed one semester at WTAMU and one or more of the Fundamentals of Education courses. Preference will be given to secondary education students planning to teach history and/or social studies; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Myles Adrian and Imogene Kelly Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Education majors and/or students pursuing a career in teaching. Recipient must be a graduates from Pampa High School, Canyon High School, Dimmitt High School, Paschal High School,or Perryton High School enrolled in a minimum of 9 hours per semester; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Amarillo Retired Teachers Association (ARTA) Education Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a graduate from one of the four Amarillo ISD high schools; must enroll in a Teacher Education Program at WTAMU; accepted by the Teacher Education Unit of the Department of Education; and is a junior or senior. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Atmos Energy Bilingual Diagnostician Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be pursuing a Masters in Special Education and passed the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT). | 3.0 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Arnold Gentry and Vivian Dunn Attebury Memorial Scholarship in Education | 250 | Junior, senior and graduate education majors; must have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Mary Collins Bagot Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior and graduate education majors; must have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Barbara Bain Education Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior or senior education major. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Raymond W. and Enid Bates Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate students (preference to undergraduates) education majors planning a career in teaching. Student must have attended WTAMU at least two semesters. | 3.25 | Department of Education | |
| Raymond W. and Enid Bates/Golden Spread Coin Club, Inc. | Varies | Education majors planning a teaching career with preference given to Kappa Delta Pi members or those who are eligible for membership. Recipient must be a junior, senior or graduate student with preference given to undergraduates. Student must have attended WTAMU at least two semesters. | 3.25 | Department of Education | |
| Bennink Education Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate education major who is planning a career in education; must have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Helen Slater Bentley Education Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior education major | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| The Gladys W. Boedeker Leadership Scholarship in Education | Varies | Recipient must be an elementary education major. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Dr. Robin L. Capt Memorial Scholarship in Education | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate students in Education and a member of Kappa Delta Pi. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Education | |
| Delee Taylor Carter Endowed Scholarship in Educaton | 2000 | Recipient must be a full-time education major with preference to elementary education majors with an emphasis in reading and students demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. | NA | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Leta M. Cayton Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Full-time education major with emphasis in bilingual education/secondary Spanish or ESL, and committed to a career in teaching. | NA | Department of Education | |
| Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be pursuing a master's in special education and must pass the bilingual target language proficiency test. | 3.0 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Children-Mayhew Scholarship | Varies | Teacher education students. | NA | Department of Education | |
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E. R. "Dutch" and Odessie Cleavinger Award (also listed in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics) |
Varies | Outstanding junior math major and outstanding math education major. | NA | Department of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics | |
| Frances Collins Christian Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior, senior or graduate education major and must have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Allie Smith Collins Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior or graduate students majoring in education who have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Peggy and Bill Cotton Scholarship | Varies | Graduates of Vega High School who wish to pursue a career in education. In 2000, it was expanded to include students graduating from any high school in Oldham County and also include counseling and PACE program students. The student must be enrolled full time (12 hours per semester) unless a counseling or PACE program student. |
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| The Nadine Crum, Karen Burkhart and Bryna Harris Education Fund | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior or senior education majors preparing to teach in Texas public schools. Preference will be given to descendants of Nadine Crum, graduates of Perryton High School or others qualified from the northernmost26 counties of Texas. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Elva Mae Deer Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Students majoring in education pursuing a teaching certification. | NA | Department of Education | |
| Betsy Dickerson Memorial Scholarship | 400 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) education major planning a career in teaching; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Education Credit Union Scholarship for Special Education Majors | 1500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) special education major with preference to students interested in learning disabilities. | NA | Department of Education | |
| Dorothy Egerton Farley Memorial Scholarship |
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Full-time (12 hours per semester) elementary education major who might not otherwise be financially able to attend college; must be of good moral character, renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Sergeant First Class Tommy I. Folks, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an education or sports and exercise science major (preference for an education major) and then determined by the following criteria: a member of good standing in the Texas Army National Guard, or a dependent of a current or retired Texas Army National Guardsman; or, if neither previous criteria can be met, the scholarship can be opened to any student entering into education or sports and exercise science major, enrolled in either courses each semester. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Future Teacher Blue Chip Recruits Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate students enrolled in a WTAMU teacher preparation program, identified as “Future Teacher Blue Chip Recruits” by the department, or students who have completed an “Agreement to Participate and Declaration of Intent to Teach” form. Entering freshmen students must be in the top quarter of their high school graduating class and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Sophomore and junior students must maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA and senior students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the following high need areas of the teacher preparation program: mathematics, science (including life science and physical science), special education, languages other than English, technology, and bilingual education. Additional qualifications may be determined by WTAMU; renewable. | top 25% or 2.5 fresh.; 2.75 soph. and 3.0 sr | Department of Education | |
| Future Teacher Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an education major planning a career in teaching. | 3.25 | Department of Education | |
| Kenneth and Christine Gibson Scholarship | 500 | Students majoring in education with preference for elementary education majors. Also, preference first year to an entering freshman; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Clyde V. Goodwine Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students from the Texas Panhandle who are pursuing teacher certification. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Howard D. Graves Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must have junior standing or above; hold the highest grade point average of those applying; must be able to demonstrate financial need; be enrolled in a regular teacher certification program; and recommended by the Education Scholarship Committee. | NA | Department of Education | |
| Dr. Ted Guffy Scholarship Fund | 1000 | Recipient must be an Education major. First consideration will be given to an incoming female athlete who graduated from Canyon High School. In the event that no one is found meeting the criteria, another Education major may be considered; renewable. | 2.75 | Department of Education | |
| H. K. "Tex" and Ruth R. Guthrie Scholarship | 500 | Students pursuing a degree in education who are committed to teach in the public school system. | 3.25 | Department of Education | |
| Rose T. Hall Math Education Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding junior or senior full-time (12 hours per semester) math education majors will be considered. | NA | Department of Education | |
| The High Plains Instructional Staff Development Scholarship | 2500 | Undergraduate students enrolled in a WTAMU teacher preparation program for not less than twelve (12) semester credit hours; undergraduate students who have completed an “Agreement to Participate and Declaration of Intent to Teach” form; graduate students currently enrolled in a WTAMU teacher preparation program for not less than six (6) semester credit hours; and students enrolled in the Panhandle Alternative Certification Program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the following high need areas of the teacher preparation program: mathematics, science (including life science and physical science, special education, languages other than English, technology, and bilingual education. Additional qualifications may be considered. | NA | Department of Education | |
| LaRue Hite Education Scholarship | Varies | Returning women students majoring in education. Preference is given to female students returning to or beginning school later in life and pursuing a career in teaching; renewable at the Committee's discretion. | NA | Department of Education | |
| Instructional Technology Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be pursuing a graduate degree in Instructional Technology and enrolled in a minimum of six graduate level hours; renewable. | 3.0 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Mary Ann Winfrey Juels Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in education, preferably elementary education; preference to graduates of high schools in the Texas Panhandle. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Dr. Jim L. and Sue Carole Kidd Scholarship |
500-1000 |
Recipient must be a Caprock High School, Amarillo, TX, graduating senior ora spouse or child of a CHS graduate. Additionally, the student must be enrolled full-time and enter a teacher education program and demonstrate financial need; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Dr. Mike King Scholarship | Varies | Students graduating from a Canyon Independent School District (CISD) high school who are pursuing a career in education. Must be enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester) and meet requirements for admission to WTAMU and the education program. In alternate years, the scholarship will be given to elementary education and secondary education majors. | NA | Department of Education | |
| The Glenn and Sallie Lloyd Education Scholarship | 2500 | Junior or senior education major. For odd numbered years, selection of recipient will be to an elementary education major seeking classroom teacher certification. For even numbered years, selection of recipient will be to a secondary education major seeking classroom teacher certification. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Wanda Claborn Lockridge Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an education major. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| J. B. and Lois Lowe Endowment Fund | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior, senior or graduate education majors pursuing a career in classroom teaching; student must have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Ruth Lowes Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate education majors planning a teaching career. The student must have completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.25 | Department of Education | |
| Joyce Marsh Early Childhood Education Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. | 2.25 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Nancy McCaslin Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Full-time undergraduate junior pursuing any education certification degree; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Metro AMBUCS/Carolyn Easterling Memorial Fund | Varies | Recipient must be a junior or senior education major enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester). Additionally, financial need will be considered. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
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Greg and Denise Mills Memorial Scholarship (also listed in Department of Agricultural Sciences) |
500 | Full-time sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in agriculture and/or education; preference to families of employees of Cactus Feeders and graduate of Dumas High School. | 2.5 | Department of Education; Department of Agriculture Sciences | |
| James A. and Mildred Turnbow Montgomery Scholarship in Education | 500 | Full-time education majors. | 2.5 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
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Jo Mozola Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching (formerly John and Jo Mozola Education Scholarship) |
Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) junior pursuing a degree in education with preference to students who graduated from a high school in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle and who intends to teach in Potter and Randall counties; renewable for one additional year. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| John and Jo Mozola Math Education Scholarship | 1500 | Full-time student pursuing a degree in math education who demonstrates a sincere intent to teach in Potter and Randall counties. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Nathaniel "Nat" and Helen Neal Scholarship | 500 | Undergraduate or graduate students planning a teaching career with preference to minority students. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| PACE-MENTOR Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators Scholarship | Varies | Students in extenuating circumstances, need and leadership will be considered. | NA | Department of Education, Alternative Certification | |
| Panhandle Council of Administrators of Special Education Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a graduate student who resides in the Region 16 area seeking a degree in the educational diagnostician program; renewable. | NA | Head, Department of Education | |
| Gerald G. and Mary E. Parker Scholarship | Varies | Members of Kappa Delta Pi. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
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Dipakben J. Patel Endowed Scholarship
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500 | Junior, senior and graduate students, preferably female in teacher education, social work or nursing. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Dr. E.B. and Martha Elizabeth "Beth" Posey Education Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an education major with a commitment to teach in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Ima Scott Redden College of Education Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an undergraduate full-time female student majoring in education or intend to teach; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| J. W. "Ted" Reid Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior education majors seeking a teaching career. | NA | Department of Education | |
| Dr. Don A. Rice '66 and Sara Slagle Rice '66 Endowed Scholarship | 500 |
Recipient must be a full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate student working toward a degree in teacher education with a family income of $50,000 or less. Also, must be a Texas resident for at least two years with first preference to a married parent with children living in the home juggling work and care of children; second preference to a single parent with children living in the home followed by student 25 years or older, married with or without children living in the home; and student 25 years or older, married with or without children living in the home working toward a master's degree in teacher education; renewable. |
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| Geneva Schaeffer Scholarship in Education | 500 | Full-time junior or senior education major. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Eddie Mae Scott College of Education Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an undergraduate full-time female student majoring in education or intend to teach; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
| Douglass Alfred Shirley Scholarship | Varies | Junior or senior education majors. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Texas Association of Future Educators (T.A.F.E.) Student Scholarship | Varies | Student must be an incoming freshman enrolled full-time and pursuing any education certification degree. Also, student must currently be or previously have been a member of the Region 16 T.A.F.E. organization. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Nancy Camp and Mae Townsend Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Education major with preference to elementary education. Also, preference to juniors and seniors. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
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Easton and Lila Wall President's Honor Scholarship in Education (formerly Easton and Lila Wall Provost's Leadership Scholarship) |
2000 | Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 30 semester hours per year. Additionally, the student must provide leadership and service to the University and community. Also, student must have been a high school graduate of one of the following Texas high schools in (first choice) Angleton, Canyon, Dumas, Stratford or Vega, Texas or (second choice) any high school in the Texas Panhandle. The student must have a sincere interest and desire in acquiring teaching credentials to teach in an elementary of secondary school in the state of Texas; renewable. | 3.4 | WTAMU President's Office | |
| Kenneth Waugh Scholarship (1993) | 500 | Counselor Education major. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| Kenneth Waugh Scholarship (1995) | 500 | Counselor Education major. | 3.0 | Department of Education | |
| W. Rob and Judy D. Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund | 2000 | Student must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate pursuing any education certification degree; renewable. | 3.3 | Department of Education | |
| Claud and Inell Zevely Scholarship | Varies | Student must be a special education major and must take at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 semester hours a year; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Education | |
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| Dr. James V. Calvi Scholarship | 500 | Political science or criminal justice major with 30 hours or graduate student in criminal justice. | 2.5 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
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John B. and Mary O. Coleman Scholarship (also listed in Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences) |
Varies | Pre-dental, pre-law, political science or criminal justice majors; completed 30 hrs. | 2.2 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Criminal Justice Intern of the Year Scholarship | 500 | Criminal justice major who is an outstanding intern in good standing. | NA | Head, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Criminal Justice Master's Program Scholarship | Varies | Criminal justice graduate students in good standing. | NA | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable Scholarship in Political Science | 5000 | Full-time sophomore, junior, senior political science major. First preference given to Garza county students; second preference to the following counties: Gaines, Dawson, Borden, Scurry, Kent, Lynn, Terry, Yoakum, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, Motley, Floyd, Hale, Lamb and Bailey. Third preference given to the following counties: Andrews, Martin, Howard, Mitchell, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Shackelford, Jones, Fisher, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Baylor, Knox, King, Cottle, Foard, Wilbarger,Hardeman, Childress, Hall, Briscoe, Swisher, Castro, Parmer, Deaf Smith, Randall, Armstrong, Donley, Collingworth, Wheeler, Gray, Carson, Potter, Oldham, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Hansford, Sherman, Dallam, and the following counties in New Mexico: Chaves, Lea, Roosevelt, Curry, and Quay. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Captain Ed Foster Law Enforcement Scholarship | Varies | Criminal justice-policing major who has completed a minimum of 45 hours at WTAMU. | 2.75 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Harrington Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund | Part tuition, fees, and books | Full-time criminal justice professionals from Randall, Potter and Deaf Smith Counties; must enroll in 6 or more undergraduate or 3 graduate hrs. | 2.3 UG 3.3 Grad | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Dr. Harry and Maryann Hueston (Dr. H Average CJ Student) Scholarship | 500 | Criminal justice majors | 2.0 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Judge Marvin Jones Scholarship | 500 | Students exhibiting outstanding character and leadership ability. Selection of recipients shall be made on a competitive basis taking into consideration high school rank, SAT or ACT scores or GPA of previous college work; evidence of outstanding character and leadership ability; involvement in extracurricular activities; and past honors received. | NA | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
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Lasater-Looney Political Science Scholarship (formerly the Lasater-Looney Scholarship in Political Economics) |
500 | Non-freshman students majoring in political science with preference to students with six hours of economics. | 2.5 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Brent T. Lynch Criminal Justice Scholarship Award | NA | Undergraduate criminal justice majors who has completed a minimum of 60 semester hours. | 3.0 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Travis McBride Political Science Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipient must be enrolled at WTAMU; other eligibility will be determined by the department's scholarship committee. | NA | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Debra McCartt Public Service and Administration Scholarship | 3500 | The McCartt scholar must be a full-time junior or senior public service and administration major. In the event that there is no public service and administration major, the scholarship may be awarded to a political science major with interest in public service;renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Jerry Neal Scholarship | 500 | Student must be majoring in criminal justice. Preference will be given based on need and also Amarillo police officers, employees of the city of Amarillo who are preparing to become police officers, or children of employees of the city of Amarillo who are preparing to become police officers; renewable when criteria are met. | 2.5 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Jesse and Grace Osborn Endowment Fund | Varies | Students majoring in political science, criminal justice or a related field with an emphasis in political science or criminal justice who have completed 12 hours in political science and/or criminal justice. | 3.0 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Panhandle City Manager's Association Scholarship | 500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate students with preference to political science majors; although, students pursuing other majors who are interested in employment as a city manager will be considered. | 3.25 | Head, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Retired Professors Scholarship for Political Science and Criminal Justice | 500 | Students majoring in political science or criminal justice. | NA | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Rita Benford Sampson Memorial Scholarship | 2000 | Recipient will be a full-time student from Potter or Randall counties majoring in criminal justice. Recipient must also demonstrate evidence of current or previous community service. | 3.0 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Walter L. Shelly Political Science Scholarship | Varies | Students from the Texas or Oklahoma Panhandle majoring in political science and who have the talent and commitment to succeed in undergraduate political science with special interest in Texas government or political theory. Student must be enrolled in 15 hours per semester, 3.5 GPA, 40 hours per semester in volunteer activities with accredited non-profit organization focusing on children’s issues, and pursue career in government, law or teaching government. Student must have good character, leadership, enthusiastic about major and financial need. | 3.5 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Max and Gene Alice Sherman Public Affairs Scholarship | Varies | Undergraduate students majoring in political science or a related public affairs discipline; completed a minimum of 30 semester hours. | 2.5 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| J. Pat Stephens Honorary Scholarship | 500 | Full-time undergraduate political science or public administration major. May be awarded as an internship for the City of Canyon on an "as needed" basis. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Claudia D. Stravato Women in Government Scholarship | Varies | Political science majors planning a career in public administration; recipient must have completed two semesters at WTAMU and be of at least junior standing. | 3.0 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
| Claudia and Harold Stuart Scholarship for Books | 150 | Full-time students majoring in criminal justice, sociology, or sports and exercise sciences who require assistance with the purchase of textbooks. Preference given first to Criminal Justice, second to Sociology, and third Sports and Exercise Sciences. | NA | Director, Scholarship Services | |
| John Ward Public Administration Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an undergraduate majoring in political science,public administration or emergency management administration or must be enrolled in the graduate program pursuing a Masters in Political Science. Applicants will be required to submit an essay explaining their interest/intent in the public administration field. | 3.0 | Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice | |
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| Jane Addams Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Students with a minimum of nine hours in social work or sociology. | 2.5 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Dr. Timothy Atchison Memorial Scholarship in Psychology | 500 | Full-time undergraduate or graduate psychology major or neuroscience certificate student, or students pursuing graduate studies in psychology or school psychology. | Top Students | Head, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| LaNelle Bassett-Winn Counseling and Guidance Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be working towards the current counseling standards and certification and must be employed, active participation in the Reserves, National Guard, and active duty constitutes employment. Also, full-time female junior, senior or graduate student with preference to psychology majors with a focus on counseling and guidance. If a psychology major cannot be found meeting the selection criteria, the recipient may be an education major with a focus on counseling and guidance. Preference will be given to a parent, especially a single parent. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Brian M. Beckley Scholarship | 600 | Recipient must be a sociology major and selection will be based on GPA. | NA | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Dorothy Gimp Brand Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be psychology, sociology or social work majors. | NA | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Tom Cannon Student Service Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate psychology majors. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| W. Joseph Findley Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipients must be junior, senior or graduate psychology majors who are planning a career in psychology and completed two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 avg 3.5 Psy | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship Award | Varies | Recipient must have completed 60 credit hours; financial need is the most important factor considered. | 2.5 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| W. Mitchell Jones Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipient must be a junior, senior or graduate psychology major who is planning a career in psychology and completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 avg 3.5 Psy | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Marjorie Waddle Kruckeberg Scholarship | Varies | Promising students majoring in social work; demonstrate outstanding communication skills with preference for students with a strong interest in direct contact/counseling of families; financial need is a consideration. | 2.5 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Judith Mathewson Lankford Social Work Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must have completed 9 hours in the social work program. | NA | Head, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Jay Allen Mathis Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Psychology majors planning a career in psychology who have completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU and attained junior, senior or graduate standing. | 3.0 avg 3.5 Psy | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Sibyl Mitchell Scholarship | Varies | Hard working student in a social science field; recipient must have demonstrated financial need. | 2.0-3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Nona L. Moore Scholarship Fund | Varies | Social work, sociology and psychology majors who have attended WTAMU at least two regular semesters. | 3.0 overall and in major | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| National Association of Social Workers NASW, Amarillo Unit | NA | Recipient will be a NASW member and participate in Amarillo Unit meetings, workshops and seminars; be in good academic standing with an accumulation of 12 hours social work credits; and graduate or undergraduate standing. Financial need is considered. | NA | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Hubert W. Oppe Scholarship Fund | Varies | Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work majors that have completed a minimum of two regular semesters at WTAMU with preference given first to social work and sociology majors followed by psychology majors. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
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Dipakben J. Patel Endowed Scholarship (also listed in Nursing and Education) |
500 | Junior, senior and graduate students, preferably female in teacher education, social work or nursing. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Phi Alpha Nu Society Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a member of Phi Alpha Nu Honor Society, preference will be given to current members with the highest GPA and participation in the Sociology/Social Work Club. | NA | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Jimmy D. Pond Scholarship for the Social Sciences | 500 | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in social work, psychology, or counseling. | 2.5 | Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences | |
| Psychology Club Scholarship | 500 | Full-time undergraduate or graduate psychology majors. Preference to members of the Psychology Club or a student who is actively engaged in the program beyond coursework. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Sarah Raffkind Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipients must be psychology majors. |
3.0 3.5 Psy |
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| Dr. Kollengode R. Ramakrishnan Scholarship | NA | Recipient must be an undergraduate and/or graduate social work student, community service and financial need considered, and good academic standing. | NA | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Jack Duncan Rhodes Scholarship | 500 | Full-time undergraduate junior or senior psychology or social work major. Will consider part-time graduates majoring in psychology, social work, school counseling, or licensed professional counselor with preference to full-time. Recipient must volunteer at Family Support Services or a similar non-profit organization. . | NA | Head, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| John and Sally Skaggs Psychology Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a junior, senior or graduate psychology major planning a career in psychology; must have completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU and have at least a 3.0 GPA on all work completed and a 3.25 overall GPA in psychology. |
3.0 3.25 Psy |
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| Claudia and Harold Stuart Scholarship for Books | 150 | Full-time students majoring in criminal justice, sociology, or sports and exercise sciences who require assistance with the purchase of textbooks. Preference given first to Criminal Justice, second to Sociology, and third Sports and Exercise Sciences. | NA | Director, Scholarship Services | |
| Jeffery Weiss Psychology Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior majoring in psychology with preference to students with disabilities and who have completed at least one semester (12 semester hours) at WTAMU. | 2.5 | Head, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Arvezene Winter Scholarship Fund | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate psychology majors planning a career in counseling who have completed at least two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Clark E. Wooldridge Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time rising junior undergraduate pursuing a social work degree; must be involved and active in class participation; renewable. | 2.25 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
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| Michael Ley Feland and Candice Leigh Feland Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a Department of Nursing or Department of Sports and Exercise Science major with preference to students with financial need. | 2.5 | Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences | |
| Greater Texas Foundation-Bruckner Family Foundation Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. All majors within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences will be considered and preference will be given based on need. | 3.0 | College of Nursing and Health Sciences | |
| Greater Texas Foundation-Kathryn Davis Acton, RN Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate (12 hours per semester) or graduate (9 hours per semester) and have a 2.5 GPA in core curriculum classes and a 3.0 GPA in major. All majors within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences will be considered with preference to students who demonstrate financial need. | 2.5 avg 3.0 maj |
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| Harrington Regional Medical Campus Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a junior, senior, or graduate full-time nursing or communication disorders major. Also, student must be actively involved in at least one curricular or co-curricular activity and must express a desire to remain in the Texas Panhandle. | 3.5 | Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences | |
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| Panhandle Regional Speech and Hearing Association Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a worthy and deserving junior, senior or graduate speech pathology major with preference to returning students, renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Communication Disorders | |
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| Martha Allison Nursing Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time nursing major. Also, currently registered nurse pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree in nursing; renewable. | 2.8 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| Dr. Hazel Aslakson Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Full-time (12 hours per semester for undergraduate, 9 hours per semester for graduate) junior, senior, or graduate nursing major; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
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Joseph and Rhoanna (Griego) Austin Scholarship (also listed in Information and Decision Management) |
500 | Recipient must be an incoming freshman majoring in IDMor nursing and enrolled full time; renewable if student maintains progress towards their degree and maintain a 3.0 GPA. | 3.25 or 85 GPA | Scholarship Services | |
| Martha Biglow Nursing Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior or senior nursing major; renewable. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| Mary E. Bivins Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a full-time (12 hours per semester) nursing major. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in geriatric nursing and eldercare. | 2.5 cum 3.0 maj |
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| Lois Bose/AORN North Texas Panhandle Nursing Scholarship | 400 | One scholarship to a junior nursing student with the highest GPA and one scholarship to a worthy and deserving student with average GPA. | Highest GPA; avg GPA | Department of Nursing | |
| Virginia Breiner Scholarship | Varies | Nursing majors with average GPA. | B or C | Department of Nursing | |
| Deborah Bridges Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Varies | WTAMU nursing students with preference given to nursing students interested in intensive care nursing. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Sally and John Carmen Endowed Scholarship in Nursing | 500 | Recipient must be a junior nursing major; renewable. | 3.4 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| Ada Lenore Hammonds Dick Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior or senior nursing major. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| Diversity in Nursing Scholarship | Varies | Full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate nursing majors with preference given to underrepresented populations. | 2.8 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| Former Nursing Faculty Endowment | Varies | Criteria to be determined by the Nursing Scholarship Committee. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Winifred Gass Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | Nursing majors who have completed at least 30 semester hours. | 2.5 | Department of Nursing | |
| GENEX Services Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time (12 hours per semester ) junior, senior, or full-time (9 hours per semester) graduate student. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Christopher Cory Golden Memorial Nursing Provost Leadership Scholarship | 1250 | Full-time graduate nursing student who demonstrates service through leadership and has a strong interest in neonatal nursing care. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Harrington Nursing Scholarship | 1200 | Full-time (12 hours per semester) freshmen and continuing nursing majors; freshmen must have minimum 25 ACT score; must sign a commitment statement to work in the Texas Panhandle for one year for each year of scholarship support. | 2.8 | Department of Nursing | |
| Betty Henry Nursing Scholarship Fund | Varies | Faculty in the Department of Nursing pursuing a doctoral degree. If there are no members of the nursing faculty pursuing a doctoral degree, the scholarship can be awarded to an undergraduate nursing student. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| T. H. Holloway Nursing Scholarship | Varies | Annual scholarship to a student in the Department of Nursing on a non-renewable basis. This scholarship is directed to the student with most financial need. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Hospice of Canyon Volunteers Scholarship | Varies | Nursing majors from one of the northernmost 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Lee S. and Doris M. Jinkins Scholarship Fund | Varies | Nursing majors who are planning a career in nursing; incoming freshmen must have exhibited academic excellence in high school. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Betty Kembel Nursing Scholarship | Varies | LVNs and RNs returning for a bachelor's degree. | 2.5 | Department of Nursing | |
| The Anna Belle Kritser II and Margaret Roberts Emergency Scholarship Fund | Varies | Nursing majors experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency. | 2.5 | Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences | |
| The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation Nursing Scholarship | 4000 | Recipient must be a full-time (12 hours per semester) junior nursing major with preference based on need; renewable for recipient's senior year. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Alvin and Liselotte Kuhlman Nursing Scholarship | Varies | Nursing student; based primarily on financial need. | 2.7 | Department of Nursing | |
| Jensen Carter Laszakovits Nursing Scholarship | 500/sem | Recipients must be enrolled in the Department of Nursing and interested in pediatrics, postpartum or labor and delivery. Applicants must be a single parent taking a minimum of nine hours and must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and 3.0 GPA in major. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Dale and Joyce McKee Nursing Scholarship | 1000 | Nursing students. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Nursing Student's Scholarship Fund | Varies | Senior nursing students. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Lorilie O'Donald/Melanie Mickey Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | Nursing students. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Palo Duro Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 semester hours) senior nursing students; GPA and financial need will be considered; preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the nursing profession. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Panhandle Sub-chapter of the Texas Paralyzed Veterans Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior or senior nursing major with preference to a veteran or the son/daughter of a veteran; renewable. | 2.8 | Department of Nursing | |
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Dipakben J. Patel Endowed Scholarship (also listed in Psychology, Sociology and Social Work & Education) |
500 | Junior, senior and graduate students, preferably female in teacher education, social work or nursing. | 3.0 | Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work | |
| Anita Thigpen Perry Nursing Excellence Endowment | 1000 | Undergraduate and graduate students that have been admitted to the WTAMU nursing program, good academic standing and show financial need. | NA | WTAMU Alumni Association | |
| Potter-Randall County Medical Alliance Nursing Scholarship | 500 | Full-time students majoring in nursing or allied health field with plans to seek employment in the Texas Panhandle; recipients must never have been on disciplinary probation and who show reasonable progress toward a degree; must demonstrate financial need. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| RN-BSN Scholarship | 225/class | Recipient will be admitted to and enrolled in the RN-BSN program. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Ed and Margaret Roberts Nursing Scholarship | 4000/sem | Recipient must be a junior nursing major enrolled full-time (12 semester hours). Preference will be given based on need; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Nell Robinson Book Scholarship for Nursing Students | Varies | Recipient must be a nursing major,have a scholarship application on file for the current year, and must request assistance with books by submitting a written request for support which outlines the amount requested and the student's financial need. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Saint Anthony’s Auxiliary Scholarship in Nursing and Allied Health | Varies | Nursing and allied health majors accepted in the nursing or allied health program, be at least a sophomore student enrolled in a minimum of six semester hours. Grades and financial need will be considered. Priority will be given to BSA employees; renewable. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| School of Nursing Scholarship Fund | 100 | Nursing majors planning a career in any area of nursing. Recipient must have completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU. | 2.5 | Department of Nursing | |
| The Laura Street Nursing Scholarship | 2500 | Junior nursing major with preference to students that demonstrate financial need; renewable. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| James D. Taylor Oncological Nursing Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior, graduate nursing major enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester if undergraduate and nine hours per semester if graduate); must have a strong interest in pursuing an oncological nursing career as evidenced by a written statement of interest in oncology accompanying the application. Send statement of interest via email attachment to scholarships@wtamu.edu. | NA | Department of Nursing | |
| Mary Cecile Powell Truitt Gerontological Nursing Scholarship | Varies | Junior or senior full-time (12 semester hours) student with interest in gerontological nursing; renewable. | B or C | Department of Nursing | |
| Matt Vaughn Memorial Nursing Scholarship | 1000 | Students that have completed an R.N. degree and enrolled in a minimum of nine semester hours. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| The Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Nursing Scholarship | 4000/sem | Recipients must be full-time (12 semester hours) junior nursing majors with preference given based on need. Recipients will provide a letter about themselves along with character references from non-family members; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Nursing | |
| Sydney Wallace Memorial Nursing Scholarship | 500 | Full-time junior or senior nursing major with preference to those demonstrating financial need. Also, preference to nursing students pursuing a career in emergency care; renewable. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Nursing | |
| Julie Barrett Weise Memorial Scholarship in Nursing | 1000 | Recipient must be a nursing major; be compassionate, caring, and willing to give back to the University and community; must be a Texas resident; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Nursing | |
| WTAMU Nursing Health Fairs for the Homeless Scholarship | 500 | Recipients must be nursing students. | NA | Head, Department of Nursing | |
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| Dr. Mary L. Green Sports and Exercise Sciences Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a Sports and Exercise Science major. | NA | Head of the Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences | |
| Jack Griswold Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipients must be a junior, senior or graduate health, physical education and recreation majors planning a career in coaching; student must have completed at least two regular semester at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences | |
| Dr. C. Keith Harrison Book Scholarship | 255 | Recipient will be a junior or senior full-time Sports and Exercise Sciences major. One female and one male student will be selected each academic year with preference given to minority students. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences | |
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Borden and Jean Price Scholarship (formerly Borden Price Endowment Scholarship Fund) |
500 | Deserving sports and exercise majors with additional consideration given to a potential coach and teacher. | 3.0 | Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences | |
| Allene J. Stovall Scholarship | Varies | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in Sports and Exercise Sciences or secondary education with an intent to coach at a junior high or high school level. Recipient must have completed a minimum of 45 semester credit hours at the end of the last semester. | 3.0 | Head, Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences | |
| Ryan Strong Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 semester hours) and have completed a minimum of 45 hours,two semesters at WTAMU. Additionally,recipient must be majoring in athletic training or majoring in SES with plans to coach and teach. Preference will be given to students showing evidence of co-curricular, extracurricular or service activities that support the academic preparation; evidence of leadership in these activities; evidence of leadership in classroom/academic setting; and evidence of personal characteristics that embody the memory of Ryan Strong. | 2.75 | Head of the Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences | |
| Claudia and Harold Stuart Scholarship for Books | 150 | Full-time students majoring in criminal justice, sociology, or sports and exercise sciences who require assistance with the purchase of textbooks. Preference given first to Criminal Justice, second to Sociology, and third Sports and Exercise Sciences. | NA | Director, Scholarship Services | |
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| Patrick J. Acker Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior working toward a degree in the area of alternative energy. | 3.0 | School of Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics | |
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Alumni/Faculty Math and Physical Science Endowment (also listed in Department of Chemistry and Physics) |
500 | Recipient will be enrolled in the Department of Math, Chemistry and Physics. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics and Department of Chemistry and Physics | |
| Amarillo Gear Company Scholarship | 2000 | Recipients must be junior or senior engineering majors, including engineering technology and computer science. | 3.0 | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Charles Brasher Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science | 500 | Recipient must be full-time student pursuing a degree in computer science or mathematics. Preference will be given to computer science majors. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Lyndol Bynum Carter, P.E. Civil Engineering Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior civil engineering major. Additionally the student must be a U.S. citizen with proof of citizenship. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Civil Engineering Program Support Fund Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a student majoring in engineering (any discipline), engineering technology, or computer science. | NA | Director, School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Mary Harris Clark Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be engineering majors. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
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E. R. “Dutch” and Odessie Cleavinger Award (also listed in Department of Education) |
Varies | Awards to one outstanding math education major and one outstanding junior math major. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Computer Science Program Development Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a computer science major. | NA | Head of the School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Dr. Hollis L. Cook Scholarship | Varies | Graduate students planning a career in mathematics. | 3.0 3.5 in math |
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| ECS Differential Tuition Scholarship | Varies | Engineering and computer science majors, need and leadership will be considered. | 3.0 | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| ECS Textbook Scholarship | Varies | Full-time student in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. | NA | Director, School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
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Education Credit Union Engineering Scholarship (formerly known as Engineering Scholarship) |
500 | Recipient must be a full-time engineering major. | 2.5 or hs equivalent | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Engineering-Engineering Tech Scholarship | 500 | Full-time engineering or engineering technology major; preference will be given based on academic performance. | NA | Head of the School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Edna Graham Memorial Mathematics Scholarship | Varies | Mathematics major or minor; must have at least 24 hours of mathematics credit before consideration will be given. In considering students of equal rank, preference will be given to the student who has the most hours in mathematics. At least 30 hours must be earned at WTAMU before consideration will be given; preference among students of equal rank will be given to those who have done all their work at WTAMU. Recipient must be a good citizen and show good qualities of leadership; renewable. | 3.0 | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Fred and Edith Haiduk Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Outstanding freshman computer science student. Recipient must have completed six hours of computer science courses by the end of his or her freshman year. | 3.5 overall and within computer science | Head of the School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Ethan Hassinger School of Engineering Scholarship | 1250 | Recipient will be an Engineering student | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Robert D. Hollingsworth Scholarship in Engineering Technology | Varies | Recipient must be a graduate student in engineering technology enrolled in at least 12 hours of graduate engineering technology courses. | 3.5 or above | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Johnson Controls Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipient must be a sophomore, junior or senior engineering technology major and maintain a full-time (12 or more hours per semester) enrollment status. | 2.75 cum | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| James S. Kone and Company Scholarship | 500 | Junior, senior or graduate student majoring in engineering technology and having attended WTAMU for two semesters. | 3.0 cum | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| McCoy Myers and Associates Internship Program Fund and Scholarship | 1250 | Computer Science majors are eligible for internships and scholarship awards will be given to "interns in good standing" with McCoy Myers and Associates. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Mechanical Engineering Scholarship/Program Support | 500 | Recipient must be an engineering (any discipline), engineering technology, or computer science major. | NA | Director, School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| James E. Moreland Industrial Safety Endowment Fund | Varies | Jr/Sr/Grad student majoring in industrial safety. | 2.5 avg 3.0 maj | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Fletcher Moseley Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | Student must be an underclassman that shows outstanding achievement in the field of abstract and/or linear algebra. | 2.5 avg 3.0 maj | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| The C. A. Murray Mathematics Scholarship Fund | Varies | Outstanding female undergraduate students; math or math education. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Bill and Betty Semmelbeck Engineering Scholarship | 2500 | Recipients must be majoring in pre-engineering, engineering tech or engineering, and based primarily on need. | NA | Dean of the School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Sharyland Utilities Engineering Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time engineering or pre-engineering major. Additionally, the student must be a graduate from a high school in Oldham, Potter, Carson, Armstrong, Randall, Deaf Smith, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Floyd, Motley, or Dickens County. | 3.5 | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| J. Shehan Engineering Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester and be a civil engineering major; preference will be given to current employees and dependents of employees of J. Shehan Engineering. | 3.0 maj | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Scholarship | 200 Spring | Engineering Technology major who is a member of SME. | NA | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Donald Sopher Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be junior or senior engineering technology majors. | 3.0 | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Engineering | 500 | Recipient must be a undergraduate engineering major. | 2.5 | School of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics | |
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| Bennink Fine Arts Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate fine arts major with two regular semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Levi W. and Margaret T. Cole Fine Arts Endowment Fund | Varies | Fine arts students, selection is based on academic ability and personal character. Financial circumstances will be considered. | NA | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Joan Collins Music Provost's Leadership Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a female theatre, music or art major enrolled in 12 hours per semester. Student must display leadership and student involvement in school and community as well as scholarship. | 3.0 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| C. W. Forman and Louise Forman Endowed Scholarship | 1000 | Recipient must be a junior, senior or graduate student; major in one of the humanities; minimum course load of 12 hours per semester. Financial need is a consideration. | 3.0 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Mary Gill Memorial Scholarship Fund | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate student; any major; an interest and love of Hispanic things, travel abroad, and foreign languages; completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU; must take or have taken at least two semesters of Spanish at WTAMU. | 3.0 cum; 3.2 in major | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Greater Texas Foundation-Dr. Sue Park Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester and must be a College of Fine Arts and Humanities major, preference will be given based on need. | NA | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Haley Scholars-Graduate Fellowship |
Full sch., stipend, travel |
Recipient must be a history major with interest in Western History studies or an English major with an emphasis in Western Literature studies. Preference will be given to students from Texas, New Mexico, or Oklahoma. | NA | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Haley Scholars-Undergraduate Scholarship | 5000 | Recipient must be a history major with interest in Western History studies or an English major with an emphasis in Western Literature studies. Preference will be given to students from Texas, New Mexico, or Oklahoma. Also, preference to students transferring from Midland College. | NA | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| "I Have a Dream" History Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an undergraduate student with a true appreciation for history and Civil Rights history, all majors will be considered. | NA | Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities Department of History and Geography HIST 4321 Civil Rights Movement in the US Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Instructor |
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| Kathy Killebrew Honorary Scholarship | Varies | Students who exhibit strong interest in the fine arts. Students must take two to four hours of fine arts classes during the semester the scholarship award is given. Students who are Stepping Out graduates will be given first consideration and priority. Student must be able to prove financial need. | 80 avg | Department of Art, Communication and Theatre | |
| Moody Northen Endowment for Excellence | Varies | Fine arts majors. | NA | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Opening the Doors of Perception Scholarship | 500 | All majors; undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate enthusiasm for and open mind to education. | 2.5 |
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| Don and Dorothy Patterson Leadership Scholarship | 500 | Entering freshmen from high schools in the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle majoring in one of the disciplines within the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. Class rank and ACT/SAT scores will be considered and demonstrated leadership required. Must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester; renewable. | 3.0 HS or 85 avg; 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Peace, Love, and Rock n' Roll Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an undergraduate or graduate student and must have a true appreciation for US history since 1945; all majors will be considered. | NA | Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities Department of History and Geography HIST 3314 US History Since 1945 Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Instructor |
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| Showcase in a Suitcase | Varies | Recipient will present an application or idea with clear relevance to the goal of outreach in the top 26 counties. Preference for student majoring in a discipline within the College of Fine Arts and Humanities or a non-major who auditions and is selected to participate in any of the major performance opportunities within the College. | 2.8 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities Scholarship Fund | Varies | Scholarships to support Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities majors. | NA | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Janet Walker Music Scholarship | 500 | Student does not have to be a music major but must be enrolled in a music class with preference given to students from Dumas, Texas; must show leadership, integrity and respect. If a student is not identified or selected, another recipient from Dumas, Texas not enrolled in a music class may be considered. | 3.0 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
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| Salem and Ruth Ann Abraham Endowed Dance Scholarship | Varies | Recipients must be dance majors enrolled full-time (12 or more semester hours). | 2.5 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Art Club Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate or graduate art major. |
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| Ilene Roberts Balliett Dance Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a current dancer with the Lone Star Ballet Company; talent based scholarship. | NA | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Royal Brantley Musical Theatre Scholarship | 400 | Musical theatre majors who have completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Royal R. Brantley Scholarship in Theatre Studies | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time theatre, theatre education or musical theatre major. Student must pass an application, interview and/or audition as required by the Professorship. | 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Emilio Caballero Memorial Art Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an art major. | NA | Dean, College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Luis "Rene" Clemente Endowed Scholarship in Musical Theatre and Dance | 1000 | Full-time undergraduate musical theatre or dance majors. Competitive auditions will be conducted by members of the WTAMU theatre, musical theatre, and dance faculty. | 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Billy Carr Creamer Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Students who are planning a career in theatre; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Dance Development Fund-Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be selected based on a competitive audition. | NA | Director, Dance Program | |
| Louise and Bill Dee Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate dance majors who have completed two regular semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Clint Diaz Memorial Scholarship in Dance and Musical Theatre | 500 | Student must be a dance or musical theatre major enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 hour per year. | 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Andrew Duncan Memorial Scholarship in Dance | 500 | Student must be a dance major enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 hour per year. | 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Andrew Duncan, Clint Diaz and Eric Harrison Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Students must be theatre, musical theatre and dance majors enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 hour per year. | 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Paul and Pan Eimon Scholarship Fund | 2000 | Recipient will be a full-time student pursuing a major in musical theatre. | 2.5 | Head, Department of Art, Theatre, and Dance | |
| Eric Harrison Memorial Scholarship in Theatre | 500 | Student must be a theatre major enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester or complete a minimum of 24 hour per year. | 2.5 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Neil and Camille Hess Dance Scholarship | Varies | Students in the dance program; preference for full-time students and dance majors; renewable. | 2.0 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Charles Hohmann Endowment Fund | Varies | Students majoring in communication graphics. | NA | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Jim Kemmerling Drama Scholarship | Varies | Full-time drama students interested in set design and technical theatre. | 2.5 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Dr. David A. and Lucy S. LaBrie Theatre Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a theatre majors; academic ability and theatre skills will be considered. | NA | Head of the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Alma C. Madden Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a visual arts student. | 2.5 or greater | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Mercer Theatre Scholars Scholarship | 2000 | Exceptional incoming or continuing theatre majors enrolled full-time. Based on talent, academic qualifications, service and leadership, demonstration of financial need, and potential for success. Recipient will be selected on a competitive audition by the theatre faculty; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| William A. and Margaret Moore Scholarship | 125 | Recipient must be a theatre or musical theatre major enrolled a minimum of 12 semester hours; preference will be given to students who have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| William A. and Margaret Moore Theatre Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a theatre or musical theatre major enrolled a minimum of 12 semester hours; preference will be given to students who have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Georgia O’Keeffe Scholarship | Varies | Full-time studio art students enrolled in required art courses; art portfolio and letters of recommendation must be submitted; also, participation in annual student art exhibit. Recipient should possess the vision, passion and/or potential for excellence in the visual arts. | NA | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Don Ray Memorial Art Scholarship | 800 | Junior, senior or graduate studio art major, preference will be given to student showing greatest financial need. | 3.0 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Isabel Robinson Art Scholarship | 400 | Junior, senior or graduate arts majors enrolled a minimum of 12 hours per semester with a minimum of six hours in arts; renewable. | 2.5 cum; 3.0 major |
Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| Emmitt and Alta Smith Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a full-time art major with preference to returning art students and those demonstrating need. | 2.5 cum; 3.0 major |
Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
| USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an active theatre major and must be a theatre design or technical theatre student and must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours. Recipient must complete the USITT scholarship application available through the department. | 2.5 | Department of Art, Theatre and Dance | |
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| Amarillo Advertising Club Scholarship | Varies | Students of sophomore standing or higher who are interested in an advertising career; must participate in the WTAMU Advertising Federation; financial need may be considered. | 2.5 | Department of Communication | |
| Mark A. Benton Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Junior or senior mass communication major who has completed at least 60 hours or 18 hours in major and is an aspiring journalist. Additionally, the student must be a community service volunteer. | 2.5 | Department of Communication | |
| Cabot Journalism Scholarships | Varies | Outstanding journalism students. | NA | Department of Communication | |
| Lula Mae Irons Camp Endowment Scholarship | Varies | Journalism major preparing for a journalism career. | NA | Department of Communication | |
| Kay Winkler Fuqua Scholarship | Varies | Deserving speech majors of at least junior standing; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Communication | |
| Journalism Advisory Committee Scholarship Endowment Fund | Varies | Journalism majors planning careers in journalism. Application should be accompanied by at least one letter of recommendation from a journalism educator or professional journalist. | NA | Department of Communication | |
| Bill R. Lee Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate journalism major who has completed two regular semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 | Department of Communication | |
| Lemieux Family Slow and Steady Scholarship | 500 | Senior mass communication students who demonstrate active involvement and leadership in at least two mass communication organizations. Additionally, student must have a letter of recommendation from an employer or a mass communication organization advisor. | 3.0 | Department of Communication | |
| Garet von Netzer Journalism Scholarship Endowment Fund | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate students majoring in journalism. | 3.0 | Department of Communication | |
| The Texas Panhandle Broadcasters Association Scholarship Fund | 500 | Electronic media major with interest in broadcasting. | 3.0 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Randy and Anita Ray DIG IN Scholarship | 500 | Sophomore, junior, or senior digital media and communication major who has been at WT at least one semester and has been involved with two or more organizations within the department. | NA | Head, Department of Communication | |
| Lori Westermann Endowed Scholarship in Advertising and Public Relations | 500 | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in advertising/public relations and participation in Advertising and Public Relations Society and other departmental activities. | 3.0 | Chair, Department of Communication | |
| S. B. Whittenburg Journalism Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate journalism majors; must have completed at least two regular semesters at WTAMU; an essay on free enterprise is required. | 3.0 | Department of Communication | |
| Guy Yates Forensics Scholarship | Varies | Deserving students in forensics; must travel on the WTAMU speech team; be involved in community service. | 3.0 | Department of Communication | |
| You Make My Dreams Come True Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a broadcasting major and member of the student management team for KWTS 91.1. | NA | Department of Communication | |
| Ann Wingo Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Speech | 2000 | Exceptional incoming or continuing communication studies majors enrolled full-time. Based on talent, academic qualifications, service and leadership, demonstration of financial need, and potential for success; renewable. |
3.0 3.25 in major |
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| Loula Grace Erdman Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Undergraduate or graduate students who show unusual promise in creative writing. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Evelyn and Kenneth E. Frieze English Scholarship | 500 | Undergraduate or graduate English majors who demonstrate a love of language and literature as personified in Evelyn Frieze. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Geraldine Robinson Green Graduate Assistant Scholarship in English | 500 | Recipient will be an outstanding teaching assistant continuing to the second year of appointment. Also, must have achieved 18 graduate hours by the fall semester of the award year. | NA | Head, Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Dr. Ples Harper Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Must be a Spanish majors planning a career in teaching or pursuing a graduate degree. Recipient must have completed 60 hours of college course work, i.e., junior standing. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| A. K. Knott Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a junior or senior English major who shows unusual promise for teaching. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Mattie Swayne Mack Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a graduate English major who demonstrates need, scholarship and probable success in graduate studies. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Helen White Moore Scholarship Fund | Varies | Junior or senior English majors who show promise for teaching are eligible. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Richard and Donna Moseley English Academic Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be a full-time English major with a strong academic record. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Reed and Amy Redus English Scholarship | 500 |
Sophomore, junior, or senior English major with preference to English majors active in the Baptist Student Ministries and involved in the BSM student leadership program. |
3.0 | Dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts & Humanities | |
| Pat Sullivan Scholarship | Varies | English or English education majors. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Marie D. Tarrab Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate language major planning a career in Spanish. Recipient must have completed at least two semesters at WTAMU. | 3.0 GPA in major | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Arlin Turner Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Deserving junior or senior English majors. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
| Patricia O’Neill Ware Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a female English major, and preference will be given to a returning student who is a single parent. | NA | Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages | |
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| Break On Through to the Other Side Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a history major with preference based on need. | 2.5 | Department of History and Geography | |
| Marcia Caldwell Scholarship | Varies | Preference to students majoring in history. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Colonel Richard Henry Leeand Daniel Wing Chapters Texas Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be enrolled in the graduate program in history and have an interest in early American history. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Mary Elizabeth Davidson Scholarship | Varies | All students majoring in history. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable Scholarship in History | 5000 | Full-time sophomore, junior, senior political science major. First preference given to Garza county students; second preference to the following counties: Gaines, Dawson, Borden, Scurry, Kent, Lynn, Terry, Yoakum, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, Motley, Floyd, Hale, Lamb and Bailey. Third preference given to the following counties: Andrews, Martin, Howard, Mitchell, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Shackelford, Jones, Fisher, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Baylor, Knox, King, Cottle, Foard, Wilbarger, Hardeman, Childress, Hall, Briscoe, Swisher, Castro, Parmer, Deaf Smith, Randall, Armstrong, Donley, Collingworth, Wheeler, Gray, Carson, Potter, Oldham, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Hansford, Sherman, Dallam, and the following counties in New Mexico: Chaves, Lea, Roosevelt, Curry, and Quay. | 3.0 | Head, Department of History | |
| Forman/Rathjen History Scholarship | 500 | Recipient will be a graduate or upper-level classification; and history major or education major with an emphasis on history. Preference will be given to researchers in Texas topics, but awards may also be made to students conducting research in other historical field; past performance and potential of the individual may be given consideration; and GPA to be a factor in evaluation, but not necessarily the determinant. | NA | Department Head of History and Geography | |
| Frank and Patsy Heflin Scholarship | Varies | Full-time Jr/Sr; first preference to history major second preference to elementary education major. | 3.0 | Department of History and Geography | |
| Magical History Tour Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be an outstanding student from one of the History 3314, 4312, 4313 or 4321 classes. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Troy F. Martin Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a junior or senior history or geography major. In the event a qualified applicant with a major of history or geography is not available, the scholarship may be awarded to an English major. Scholarship is renewable for one additional year as long as the criteria is met. | 3.0 | Department Head for History and Geography Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities |
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| SFC O.R. and 1SG Shirley C. Nichols History Scholarship | 750 | Full-time student in the Department of History and Geography with a preference to graduate students in the Department of History. Also, preference will be given based on need; renewable. | 3.0 | Department Head for History and Geography | |
| Peter L. Petersen History Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students majoring in history. | 3.0 | Department of History and Geography | |
| Phi Alpha Theta History Scholarship | Varies | History majors who are members of Phi Alpha Theta in good standing. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Michelle Moylan Quinto Memorial Scholarship in History | 1000 | Recipient must be a full-time student majoring in history, and work 10 to 12 hours a week. | 3.0 | Head, Department of History | |
| Retired Professors Scholarship for History and Geography | 500 | Student must be majoring in history or geography. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Sheffy-Anderson Scholarship Fund | Varies | Junior, senior or graduate student majoring in history. | 3.0 | Department of History and Geography | |
| Smith-Sheffy Scholarship | Varies | Worthy and deserving junior, senior and graduate students majoring in history. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
| Texas Panhandle/Amarillo History Scholarship | Varies | Talented and needy student interested in studying and writing about Amarillo or Panhandle history. | NA | Department of History and Geography | |
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| Amarillo Music Teachers Association Scholarship | Varies | Students majoring in keyboard. | NA | Head of the Department of Music | |
| Amarillo Symphony Scholarship | Varies | Music majors playing with the symphony. | NA | Amarillo Symphony Orchestra | |
| Archer Viola Scholarship | Varies | Viola majors; awarded based on need. | NA | Head of the Department of Music | |
| Richard and Noreen Bales Music Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students majoring in instrumental, keyboard or vocal music. | 2.5 | Department of Music | |
| Alton Wayne Bassett Music Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a full-time music major with preference to piano or voice majors. Additionally, the recipient must be employed with preference given to a parent, especially a single parent; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| J. D. Bayless, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Undergraduate voice music majors planning a career in music; renewable. |
3.0 3.5 in Music |
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| Kevin Bowen Memorial Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a student majoring in trombone with preference given to Randall High School graduates. | 3.0 | Head, School of Music | |
| Janie Branch Endowed Music Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be an entering freshman who is majoring in music performance; full-time (12 semester hours) student; and must have participated in either a school or community music program; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| Royal Brantley Vocal Scholarship | Varies | Must be majoring in music education, music business or music therapy voice at WTAMU; must have completed one year of study at WTAMU; and must exhibit musical ability, talent and academic excellence. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Pauline Brigham Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Music major with preference to a pianist. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Houston Bright Scholarship | 1000 | Students participating in the WTAMU choirs. Recipients must be deserving students whose outstanding vocal talent and leadership add to the quality of the WTAMU choral program. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Paula Britt Fine Arts Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be a worthy undergraduate student from the Texas Panhandle (northernmost26 counties); must have completed their freshman year; financial need considered; preference given to a student with a music related major. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| Cansler Ranch Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate music major and must be a voice student. | 2.5 | Department of Music | |
| Dr. Howard Andrew Chamblin Memorial Music Scholarship | Varies | Recipient will be a keyboarding major; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| Billie Jeanne Hartness Davis Music Scholarship | Varies | Preference to students studying piano and/or voice. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Directors Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) undergraduate student majoring in instrumental music education from Region I. | NA | Department of Music | |
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Ruth and George Eason Scholarship in Music (formerly Ruth and George Eason President's Honor Scholarship in Music) |
1000 | Incoming and continuing music students based on musical talent, academic qualifications, financial need, and potential for success. Any full-time (15 hours per semester) music major will be eligible with preference given to double reeds, keyboard, strings, and music therapy. Recipient must meet all recital attendance and ensemble requirements and must provide leadership and service to the University, music department, and the community. Recipient will be selected based on a competitive audition as outlined by faculty; renewable. | 2.75 in Music | Director, School of Music | |
| Martha Estes Music Therapy Scholarship | Varies | Sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a career in music therapy. | NA | Department of Music | |
| David Fennell Memorial Scholarship | 200 | Students majoring in band/orchestra. | NA | Band/Orchestra Director(s) | |
| First Chair Violin Student String Quartet Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be accepted to WTAMU, major in music, and audition for the music department. | 3.0 | Head, School of Music | |
| June and Dorothy Franks Piano Scholarship | 3000 | Recipient must be a piano major and demonstrate dedication to piano studies through practice and performance. The student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in major applied lessons, must maintain a passing grade in music recital attendance, and must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA. Each recipient will receive a yearly evaluation by piano faculty and the department head for consideration of continuation of the scholarship. Preference will be given to an incoming freshman, transfer students will be considered. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| Garner Band and Orchestra Scholarship | Varies | Members of the WTAMU band and orchestra. Musicianship, attitude, need and contributions to the band or orchestra will be considered. | NA | Band/Orchestra Director(s) | |
| Mariellen Garner Band Scholarship | Varies | WTAMU band students; musicianship, attitude, need and contribution to the band will be considered; renewable if criteria are met. | NA | WTAMU Band Director | |
| The Janis Moss Gatlin Scholarship in Music Industry | 500 | Upperclassmen pursuing a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in music industry who shows strong potential for success in commercial music. Additionally, must meet all requirements for maintaining a scholarship in the School of Music. | 3.0 | Director, School of Music | |
| Matilda Gaume Music Scholarship | Varies | Students majoring in music who have completed at least two semesters at WTAMU; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Music | |
| Matilda Gaume Music Scholarship II | 500 | Students majoring in music who have completed at least two semesters at WTAMU; renewable. | 2.5 | Department of Music | |
| The Helen Gerald String Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be pursuing a Bachelor of Music Educator or a Bachelor of Music Performance. The candidate must be a student of excellence in violin, viola, cello or string bass. Also, the student must be a junior or senior who has shown commitment to diligent work. Two letters of recommendation from instrument faculty members at WT must be submitted. | 3.0 | Director, School of Music | |
| Mila Gibson Voice Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a voice major transferring from Amarillo College; full-time pursuing any of the music degrees for which voice is an applied music requirement; must be recommended by the voice faculty at AC and selected by audition by the voice faculty at WT; preference given to performance majors; renewable for second year. Student must audition and perform in Amarillo Opera's two main productions. | 3.0 | Head of the Department of Music | |
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Eleanor Glazener Orchestral Scholarship (formerly The Eleanor Glazener Student String Quartet Scholarship) |
500 | Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding member of the WTAMU Orchestra. Recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 semester hours); renewable. |
2.5 cum 3.0 in major |
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| Hamilton-Johnson Piano Scholarship Fund | 1000 | Participant in the WTAMU-Grace Hamilton Piano Festival who is pursuing a degree in piano with preference to students who graduated from a high school in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. | NA | Director, School of Music | |
| Paula Jane Hill Memorial Scholarship | 400 | Recipient must be a sophomore, junior or senior music majors. | 2.0 | Department of Music | |
| Carl Johnson Scholars Scholarship | 2000 | Incoming freshmen or new transfer students majoring in voice, strings or woodwind instruments. Preference will be given to students from the Panhandle area with a strong preference for students in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Recipients will be selected by audition and award given to the student deemed the most outstanding new student in each of the three areas. | NA | Director, School of Music | |
| Mary Jane Johnson Scholarship | Varies | Voice students majoring in performance, music education, music therapy or music business. Recipient must exhibit musical ability, talent and academic excellence. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Kappa Kappa Psi Scholarship | 100 | Freshman student with outstanding music ability and contributions to the WTAMU band. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Betty Kilpatrick Kline Piano Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a graduate of a Texas Panhandle School who is majoring in piano; enrolled full-time (12 semester hours) as a junior or senior or enrolled 9 semester hours as a graduate student. Preference will be given to nontraditional students and students showing financial need; renewable. | 2.5 | Director, School of Music | |
| Grace M. Krause Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a music major whose primary instrument is the oboe. | 3.0 | Head of the Department of Music | |
| Robert J. Krause Honorary Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a music major whose primary instrument is the oboe. | NA | Oboe Instructor | |
| Dr. David A. and Lucy S. LaBrie Vocal Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a second-semester freshman or beyond; major in voice, music education, vocal performance, music therapy or music business. Criteria include exemplary work in vocal studies, ability, dedication and need. | NA | Dr. Cloyce Kuhnert, Department of Music | |
| Grace Ladehoff "Shazam!" Voice Accompanist Scholarship | 300 | Music majors in good standing whose applied major instrument is voice regardless of the degree emphasis. Must have completed at least two semesters of study and meet all requirements of their studio. Recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the voice faculty. | 2.5 | Director, School of Music | |
| Mary Ruth McCulley Keyboard Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a keyboard major. | 2.5 | Director, School of Music | |
| McCulley-Porter Endowment Fund | Varies | Members of Mu Phi Epsilon and non-member music majors. Recipients must be sophomore, junior and senior music majors who promote music and have financial need. | NA | Department of Music | |
| McEntyre-Haines Music Scholarship | 1000 | Music students from Permian High School who are attending WTAMU; leadership, musical and academic achievement will be considered. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Mercer Music Scholars Scholarship | 2000 | Exceptional full-time incoming freshman music major based on talent, academic qualifications, service and leadership, demonstration of financial need, and potential for success. Recipient will be selected on a competitive audition by the music faculty with preference in awarding given to string players and to other underserved areas; renewable. |
3.0 3.25 in major |
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| L. Jack "Jackie" Mercer Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music | 3000 | Exceptional full-time incoming freshman music major based on talent, academic qualifications, service and leadership, demonstration of financial need, and potential for success. Recipient will be selected on a competitive audition by the music faculty; renewable. |
3.0 3.5 in major |
Department of Music | |
| Dudley Moore Band Award | 500 | Dedicated WTAMU band members who promote band spirit. | NA | Director, School of Music | |
| David Murray Double Bass Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be an incoming freshman or returning music major studying double bass as their primary instrument. | NA | Director, School of Music | |
| Cody E. Myers Scholarship in Brass Studies | 500 | Recipient must be a full-time music major and a student in one of the brass studios and the WTAMU marching band. Preference will be given to a trumpet player. | 3.2 | School of Music | |
| Orchestra Activities Scholarship | NA | Music majors and members of the University orchestra; need and leadership will be considered. | 2.75 | School of Music | |
| Dr. Sue Park Music Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a junior music major, must receive a letter of nomination from a member of the music faculty, and must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to students who parallel Dr. Park’s character of leadership, involvement in the music program, and being a nice person and good representative of the University. | 3.5 |
Head of the Department of Music Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities |
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| Alva Lee Shofner Peeler Memorial Scholarship in Music | 1250 | Recipient will be a full-time student from Hereford, Texas majoring in music. Preference given to a student demonstrating financial need | 2.5 | Director, School of Music | |
| Elsa Porter Applied Voice Scholarship | Varies | Applied voice majors | NA | Director of Applied Voice | |
| Dr. Kenneth and Marion Porter Applied Piano and Applied Vocal Music Scholarship | Varies | Students pursuing a degree in music, with a major in voice or piano. Full-time (12 hours per semester) student, sophomore or above studying applied piano or applied vocal music. Financial need will be considered; renewable when criteria are met. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| Asalie Key Price Vocal Scholarship | Varies | Full-time (12 hours per semester) students majoring in voice who demonstrate academic excellence. | NA | Head of the Department of Music | |
| David G. Ritter Trumpet Scholarship | Varies | Current trumpet student, who will be continuing the following academic year, for outstanding work in the trumpet studio. | NA | Head of the Department of Music | |
| Hugh Sanders Scholarship | Varies | Full-time undergraduate vocal music education major; must have completed at least 30 hrs. | 2.5 | Department of Music | |
| Gail and Helen Shannon Endowed Scholarship Fund | Varies | Recipient must have completed two regular semesters at WTAMU; attained junior, senior or graduate standing; and exhibit outstanding leadership qualities. Special consideration will be given to students majoring in music and fine arts. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| Showcase Dinner Fund | Varies | WTAMU students pursuing a degree in music. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Showcase Fund Scholarship Addendum | Varies | Full-time music majors who are outstanding performers; need and leadership will be considered. | 2.75 | School of Music | |
| Shelley St. Clair Memorial Scholarship | 1000 | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in music therapy. | 3.0 | Director, School of Music | |
| C.E. Strain Band Fund Scholarship | 500 | Recipient must be a member of the WTAMU band program and open to all majors; full-time (12 hours per semester) sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student; renewable. | 3.0 | Department of Music | |
| String Scholarships | 500 | String students; must audition | NA | School of Music | |
| Tau Beta Sigma Scholarship | 100 | Freshman student with outstanding music ability and contributions to the WTAMU band. | NA | Department of Music | |
| Marcia McEntyre Zoffuto Music Fund-Scholarship | Varies | Recipient must be a music major in good academic standing. | NA | Department Head of Art, Theatre and Dance | |