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πŸ’° Texas Tech University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,000-$9,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$9,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$13,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 22 ACT

Texas Tech University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$9,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $21,534, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,534 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Texas Tech University

Tuition & fees
$21,534
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Largest annual award
$9,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,534/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,742), 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 Tech University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Texas Tech University β€” no separate application

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

National Merit Finalist β€” 100% of TTU cost of attendance
Students that reach finalist standing will be notified in February by the National Merit Corporation. Qualifying students who designate Texas Tech University as their first choice institution are eligible to receive our National Merit Finalist Scholarship which guarantees 100% of the approved TTU Undergraduate cost of attendance. | Tuition & Fees | $11,852 _(30 credit hours)_ | | HOUSING | $6,694 | | MEALS | $3,652 | | Books & Supplies | $1,200 | | Transportation | $2,384 | | Miscellaneous | $2,000 | | **Annual Total** | **$27,782** |
Eligibility: Qualifying students who designate Texas Tech University as their first choice institution are eligible to receive our National Merit Finalist Scholarship which guarantees 100% of the approved TTU Undergraduate cost of attendance.
How to apply: ["designate Texas Tech University as first choice by deadline", "reach National Merit Finalist standing (National Merit Corporation process)"]
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Presidential Merit β€” Test score 1100-1190 (22-24 ACT)
Award
$1,000-$5,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 22+ β€’ SAT 1100+
Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__ | TEST SCORE | 1500-1600 SAT or 34-36 ACT | $9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | | 1400-1490 SAT or 31-33 ACT | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | | 1300-1390 SAT or 28-30 ACT | $6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | | 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT | $6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | | 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
Eligibility: Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by April 1st for fall entry. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall & spring terms", "admitted by April 1st for guaranteed award", "deadline for scholarship upgrades is April 1st prior to fall enrollment"]
πŸ“‹ Awards of $7,000-$9,000 require 3.5 cumulative GPA & 30 TTU hours; other renewal thresholds apply. Source β†—
Presidential Merit β€” Test score 1200-1290 (25-27 ACT)
Award
$1,000-$6,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__ | TEST SCORE | 1500-1600 SAT or 34-36 ACT | $9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | | 1400-1490 SAT or 31-33 ACT | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | | 1300-1390 SAT or 28-30 ACT | $6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | | 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT | $6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | | 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
Eligibility: Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by April 1st for fall entry. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall & spring terms", "admitted by April 1st for guaranteed award", "deadline for scholarship upgrades is April 1st prior to fall enrollment"]
πŸ“‹ Awards of $7,000-$9,000 require 3.5 cumulative GPA & 30 TTU hours; other renewal thresholds apply. Source β†—
Presidential Merit β€” Test score 1300-1390 (28-30 ACT)
Award
$1,500-$6,500/yr in-state
$1,500-$6,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__ | TEST SCORE | 1500-1600 SAT or 34-36 ACT | $9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | | 1400-1490 SAT or 31-33 ACT | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | | 1300-1390 SAT or 28-30 ACT | $6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | | 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT | $6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | | 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
Eligibility: Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by April 1st for fall entry. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall & spring terms", "admitted by April 1st for guaranteed award", "deadline for scholarship upgrades is April 1st prior to fall enrollment"]
πŸ“‹ Awards of $7,000-$9,000 require 3.5 cumulative GPA & 30 TTU hours; other renewal thresholds apply. Source β†—
Presidential Merit β€” Test score 1400-1490 (31-33 ACT)
Award
$3,000-$8,000/yr in-state
$3,000-$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 31+ β€’ SAT 1400+
Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__ | TEST SCORE | 1500-1600 SAT or 34-36 ACT | $9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | | 1400-1490 SAT or 31-33 ACT | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | | 1300-1390 SAT or 28-30 ACT | $6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | | 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT | $6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | | 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
Eligibility: Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by April 1st for fall entry. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall & spring terms", "admitted by April 1st for guaranteed award", "deadline for scholarship upgrades is April 1st prior to fall enrollment"]
πŸ“‹ Awards of $7,000-$9,000 require 3.5 cumulative GPA & 30 TTU hours; other renewal thresholds apply. Source β†—
Presidential Merit β€” Test score 1500-1600 (34-36 ACT)
Award
$4,000-$9,000/yr in-state
$4,000-$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 34+ β€’ SAT 1500+
Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__ | TEST SCORE | 1500-1600 SAT or 34-36 ACT | $9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | | 1400-1490 SAT or 31-33 ACT | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | | 1300-1390 SAT or 28-30 ACT | $6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | | 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT | $6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | | 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
Eligibility: Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by April 1st for fall entry. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall & spring terms", "admitted by April 1st for guaranteed award", "deadline for scholarship upgrades is April 1st prior to fall enrollment"]
πŸ“‹ Awards of $7,000-$9,000 require 3.5 cumulative GPA & 30 TTU hours; other renewal thresholds apply. Source β†—
Presidential Transfer Scholarship β€” $3,000 per year
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
30 Transferable GPA hours. 3.0 GPA $3,000 per year Renewal Requirement 3.0 GPA & 12 hours earned per term
Eligibility: 30 Transferable GPA hours. 3.0 GPA. $3,000 per year. Non-residents awarded a Texas Tech competitive scholarship of $1,000 or greater (including Proven Achievers) will qualify to pay in-state tuition.
How to apply: ["official transcripts submitted to Admissions by July 31 for fall or January 15 for spring", "enroll in at least 12 credit hours; 9 must be TTU hours (for renewals)"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits Source β†—
Proven Achievers Scholarship β€” $13,000 ($3,250 per semester)
Award
$3,250-$13,000/semester in-state
$3,250-$13,000/semester out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 60 Transferable hours* and 3.5 GPA AWARD AMOUNT: $13,000 @ $3,250 per semester for up to 4 semesters RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: 3.25 GPA and 12 earned hours per semester
Eligibility: 60 Transferable hours* and 3.5 GPA qualify for Proven Achievers Scholarship. No supplemental application is required for the award. The award is based on your FINAL transcript.
How to apply: ["official final transcript submission", "no supplemental scholarship application required"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 12 credits Source β†—
Transfer level scholarship β€” $2,500 for 3 years
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
Students awarded a transfer level scholarship of $2,500 for 3 years can be upgraded to a Presidential Transfer or Proven Achiever's level scholarship based on updated transcript information received prior to the first class day of the student's entry semester.
Eligibility: Transfer Scholarships are offered to students who are admitted as transfer students based on official transcripts submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and pay toward fall and spring terms. Final awards are based on transcripts received by July 31st for fall or January 15th for spring entry terms.
How to apply: ["official transcripts submitted to Office of Undergraduate Admissions by deadlines", "eligible for only one university level transfer scholarship"]
πŸ”— Students can be upgraded to a Presidential Transfer or Proven Achievers level scholarship based on updated tra Source β†—

Other scholarships at Texas Tech University (3)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Presidential Merit β€” Test Optional / Top 10% note
Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__ | TEST SCORE | 1500-1600 SAT or 34-36 ACT | $9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | | 1400-1490 SAT or 31-33 ACT | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | | 1300-1390 SAT or 28-30 ACT | $6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | | 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT | $6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | | 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year |
Eligibility: Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen and transfer students who show exceptional academic ability. Merit awards are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by April 1st for fall entry. __Award amount is determined by test score and unweighted high school GPA.__
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall & spring terms", "admitted by April 1st for guaranteed award", "deadline for scholarship upgrades is April 1st prior to fall enrollment"]
Source β†—
Good Neighbor Scholarship β€” tuition waiver
This State of Texas scholarship provides a complete waiver of tuition to eligible international students from countries in the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. Scholarship winners must still pay all applicable university fees.
Eligibility: Applicants: International students from countries in the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. Undergrad must have a minimum GPA of 2.0; Graduate must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
How to apply: ["Apply Online (Terradotta/online application)", "must be full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program; meet residency/citizenship requirements specified"]
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IB Honors Scholarship β€” $1,000 (first year)
$1,000 one-time
Eligible students will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the first year of college.
Eligibility: The Honors College offers scholarships to all entering First-year student who receive an IB Diploma and have submitted their Honors College contract by the deadline stated in their admission letter. Your application to the Honors College will serve as your scholarship application.
How to apply: ["submit Honors College application/contract (serves as scholarship application)", "present IB diploma by the deadline specified in award letter"]
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Texas Tech University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Texas Tech University scholarships

How much merit aid does Texas Tech University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$9,000/yr. Texas Tech University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$9,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 42% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Texas Tech University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Texas Tech University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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