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💰 Texas Southern University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 17 ACT

Texas Southern University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$14,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 17 ACT. Against tuition of $19,737, students receiving the largest award pay about $5,737 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Texas Southern University

Tuition & fees
$19,737
−
Largest annual award
$14,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$5,737/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $1,654), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Texas Southern University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Texas Southern University — no separate application

7 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Continuing General University Scholarship
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for continuing students who have completed 30 hours with a 3.0 GPA.
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General University Transfer
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with at least 30 hours and a 3.0 GPA.
Source ↗
Presidents Transfer
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with an Associate Degree and a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Source ↗
Presidents Transformation
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 26+ • SAT 1240+
A merit scholarship for first-time freshmen with strong academic records.
Source ↗
Regents
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 30+ • SAT 1370+
A merit scholarship for high-achieving first-time freshmen with outstanding GPA and test scores.
Source ↗
Tiger Genesis
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 19+ • SAT 1050+
A merit scholarship for first-time freshmen meeting moderate GPA and test score requirements.
Source ↗
Tiger P.A.W (Providing A Way)
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+ • ACT 17+ • SAT 900+
A merit scholarship for first-time freshmen with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 and qualifying test scores.
Source ↗

Common questions about Texas Southern University scholarships

How much merit aid does Texas Southern University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$14,000/yr. Texas Southern University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Texas Southern University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 17 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Texas Southern University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$14,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Texas Southern University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 71% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Texas Southern University?

7 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Texas Southern University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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