Scholarship Opportunities for First Time Freshman
Texas Tech annually distributes over $12 million in scholarship money. Awards are made based on academic interest and achievement, financial need and community involvement.
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS. Recognition in the National Merit Competition is one of the highest honors awarded to high school students in the United States. We recognize this outstanding accomplishment with one of our top academic awards, the Presidential Plus Scholarship.
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The Presidential Plus scholarship totals $63,500 ($12,700 per year for 5 years). If you are named a National Merit Finalist and you designate Texas Tech as your top choice for college, you will automatically receive this award. We also encourage you to apply for general scholarships and receive additional financial assistance.
Contact Anna Harder in the Office of Admissions for more information about scholarships and other special opportunities for students in the National Merit Competition. 806.742.1480.
Merit Based Scholarships. Are you a top student with great grades and a strong test score? You may qualify for a merit based scholarship!
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Texas Tech is proud to offer one of the strongest merit scholarship programs among Big 12 universities. In recognition of hard work and academic success, students in the top 10% of their graduating class who earn a minimum 1250 SAT (math and critical reading portions only) or 28 composite ACT are guaranteed a merit based scholarship. Several of these are 5 year scholarships, which may be applied to a 5-year undergraduate program, or the first year of graduate school or law school at Texas Tech. Admitted students who meet the academic criteria automatically receive a scholarship offer, which should be accepted by May 1.
| Academic Qualifications |
Total Amount of Award |
| 1400 or 31, top 10% |
$30,000/5 years |
| 1300 or 29, top 10% |
$20,000/5 years |
| 1250 or 28, top 10% |
$10,000/4 years |
| Graduation with an IB Diploma may substitute for the top 10% class rank requirement. Scholarships awarded for five years are for four years of undergraduate and one year of graduate study. Awards and criteria are subject to change. |
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Did you know that Texas Tech awards almost 7,000 scholarships each year? Scholarship awards are given for grades, community service, leadership, and many other factors. Find out how to apply and make college more affordable.
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There is one application for all scholarships at Texas Tech (excluding merit- based scholarships). Complete the application for general scholarships when submitting the ApplyTexas Application. Many factors are considered including high school attended, major, county of residence, extra-curricular activities, leadership and financial need. Apply early – the deadline for scholarship applications is February 1.