Southwest Colleges with Scholarships for a 3.5 GPA

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A 3.5 GPA can be a powerful number in the Southwest — but how it turns into real money depends heavily on the state. This is one of the few regions where families are navigating completely different systems side by side.

Southwest strategy tip: The key in this region is understanding which system each school uses — automatic merit, class-rank rules, or tuition discounting.

A 3.5 GPA might unlock automatic merit at one school, predictable scholarship ranges at another, and require a competitive application at a third — all within the same region.

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What this means: In the Southwest, a 3.5 GPA can create real financial opportunities — but families need to understand whether a school uses automatic merit, competitive scholarships, or pricing-based discounts.

Why a 3.5 GPA Matters in the Southwest

A 3.5 GPA sits right at the point where real money starts to appear in this region. It may qualify for automatic or near-automatic awards at some schools, while keeping students competitive for larger scholarships at others.

CRP Insight: In the Southwest, a 3.5 GPA is often the tipping point — but how that value shows up depends entirely on the system the school uses.

What Changes at a 3.5 GPA

Rank vs GPA becomes critical (Texas).
Predictable merit becomes possible (Arizona).
WUE-style discounts appear (AZ/NM).
Competitive scholarships become realistic.
Test scores can significantly increase outcomes.

Reality check: A 3.5 GPA opens doors — but results vary widely depending on the school’s system.

CRP Insight: In Texas, your class rank can matter more than your GPA. A 3.5 inside the top portion of your class may unlock opportunities that the same GPA outside that range will not.

Merit Leverage in the Southwest

This region rewards families who understand how each state structures aid.

Texas: Rank-driven + selective merit
Arizona: Predictable scholarship grids
New Mexico: WUE + pricing strategies
Oklahoma: Hybrid model

CRP Insight: Two students with the same GPA can receive completely different offers depending on which state they apply to.

Arizona Advantage: Some schools publish clear scholarship tables, allowing families to estimate awards before applying.

Texas Tuition Waiver Strategy: Some Texas schools may grant in-state tuition to out-of-state students who earn a qualifying scholarship.

WUE Crossover: Arizona and New Mexico schools may offer reduced tuition through WUE-style programs, while Texas schools generally do not participate.

Student Scenarios

The Texas Rank Play

A strong class rank turns a 3.5 GPA into better admission and scholarship positioning.

The Arizona Grid Winner

Predictable scholarship tables make it easier to estimate and secure merit.

The WUE Crossover

Reduced tuition in AZ/NM creates better value than traditional scholarships.

The Missed Strategy

Ignoring system differences leads to inconsistent and often disappointing offers.

Scholarship Matches

Based on a GPA 3.5 | Southwest profile. Institutions with actionable merit aid identified.

Colleges Listed

197 matching awards across these institutions.

These results cover awards where the college publishes a specific GPA cutoff. Many colleges award merit money without publishing one, so open a college guide to see everything it offers.

These are colleges where your numbers put you in range for real scholarship money. Important: some awards listed as automatic still depend on application timing, funding limits, or test scores for the highest tiers. Use each college guide to see how predictable the offer really is.

🏛️ Oklahoma State University

$93,600 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Automatic

Guaranteed for high-stat profiles

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→ Rising Scholar Institutional Nominee — Out-of-State (OSRHE)

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 30 | SAT: 1360 | Ends: February 1

Strategic Note: Out-of-state nominees — OSU may nominate up to 45 students total across in-state and out-of-state combined. Competitive applicants typically have a 33+ ACT and a 3.9+ unweighted GPA.

+ 19 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University

$88,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Legacy Scholarship

GPA: 3.30 | Ends: Tied to HCU's freshman admission cycle for the fall or spring term; admitted students are evaluated automatically with no separate scholarship deadline.

Strategic Note: Solid B and B-plus students in the 3.30 to 3.67 band. Renewal only asks for a 2.5 HCU GPA, which is one of the gentler renewal rules among Texas private colleges and gives a student real breathing room in the adjustment year.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Trinity University

$30,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Murchison Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1

Strategic Note: Trinity's strongest admitted students — think a recalculated core GPA right at the top of Trinity's admitted profile, with rigorous coursework and standout testing if submitted. Awards at the upper end of the range tend to go to students who would also be competitive for Trinity Tower Scholars Day.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Tulsa

$26,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ TCC Honors Transfer Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling transfer admission — submit your application and official transcripts showing TCC Honors Scholar designation to be automatically considered at the time of admission review.

Strategic Note: Tulsa Community College graduates who earned their Associate's degree as a TCC Honors Scholar with a 3.50 GPA or higher. The Honors Scholar designation has to appear on the awarded Associate's degree — that credential is what triggers UTulsa's highest transfer award.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of New Mexico

$23,149 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Arizona Reciprocal Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: June 1 (Fall) / Oct 1 (Spring)

Strategic Note: Arizona-resident freshmen with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA. A cleaner alternative to WUE Plus for AZ students — same end price (NM resident rate), no test score needed.

+ 21 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ New Mexico State University

$18,326 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount

GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 26 | Ends: Rolling — based on admission and credentials on file

Strategic Note: Out-of-state freshmen meeting one of two combinations — 3.5 GPA with a 23 ACT, OR 3.0 GPA with a 26 ACT (transfers — 3.5 cumulative college GPA). Limited slots, so getting credentials in early is the practical advantage.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Oklahoma

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Automatic

Guaranteed for high-stat profiles

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→ Award of Excellence (Non-Resident)

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 31 | SAT: 1390 | Ends: Dec 15

Strategic Note: Out-of-state students with a 31+ ACT or 1390+ SAT and a 3.5+ scholarship GPA. At $17,000 per year, this brings OU's sticker price meaningfully closer to in-state rates.

+ 17 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Northern Arizona University (NAU)

$15,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ President's Excellence (Non-Resident)

GPA: 3.50

Strategic Note: Out-of-state students from non-WUE states with a 3.5+ unweighted core GPA. This is NAU's strongest automatic award for non-WUE out-of-state students — $15,000 per year with zero application required.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Texas

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ UNT Excellence Scholarship

GPA: 3.25 | Ends: March 1 (admission deadline)

Strategic Note: Any admitted freshman who hits at least a 3.25 unweighted GPA AND finishes in the top 25% of their class — the higher you climb on either axis, the bigger the dollar amount. Top 1% of class with a 3.75+ unweighted GPA hits the $12,000/year ceiling.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Prairie View A&M University

$11,400 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Presidential Academic Scholarship

GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1190 | Ends: April 1

Strategic Note: Strong first-time freshmen with at least a 3.25 GPA and an ACT 24 or SAT 1190 in a single sitting who finish admission and testing early. This is the second-tier automatic award — solid academic profiles, not quite Regents-level numbers.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Texas Southern University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Presidents Transformation Scholarship (First-Time Freshmen)

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: Funds-limited; apply by TSU's freshman admission priority dates — earlier applications get first crack at remaining dollars.

Strategic Note: Strong but not stratospheric — students in the 3.5-3.74 GPA range, top 10% of their class, with mid-1200s SAT or 26-29 ACT. The classic 'solid honors student' profile.

+ 5 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Tier 1 Transfer Academic Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1 priority; rolling admission after

Strategic Note: Admitted transfer students arriving with a 3.50+ cumulative college GPA who enroll full time on the residential campus.

+ 8 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Tech University

$6,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Presidential Merit Scholarship — $1,000–$6,500 Tiers

GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1100 | Ends: April 1

Strategic Note: This is where the broad middle of admitted freshmen actually land — anywhere from GPA 3.0 with a 1100 SAT all the way up to strong-but-not-top profiles. The grid is wide on purpose; the message is: if your student gets into TTU and shows up by April 1 with even modest stats, money is on the table.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Academic Excellence Scholarship ($5,000 tier)

GPA: 3.30 | Ends: June 30

Strategic Note: Strong students who land in one of two sweet spots on the chart: a 3.75+ GPA in the top 5% of their class, or a GPA between 3.30-3.70 in the top 1%. If your student is academically excellent but not the class valedictorian, this is the most common landing zone.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Grand Canyon University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Dean's Scholarship

GPA: 3.30 | ACT: 22 | SAT: 1130 | Ends: At admission (rolling)

Strategic Note: Traditional on-campus freshmen with a 3.3-3.69 GPA or a 22 ACT / 1130 SAT.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of the Incarnate Word

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Alamo Colleges Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Rolling — based on transfer admission and Alamo Colleges transcript

Strategic Note: Transfer students pursuing their first bachelor's degree whose most recent 24 credit hours come from an Alamo Colleges school, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Islander Scholars

GPA: 3.25 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: Feb 1 admission application; Mar 1 FAFSA

Strategic Note: Students in roughly the top half of their graduating class with about a 3.25 to 3.74 unweighted GPA, or who post at least a 24 ACT or 1160 SAT.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Texas Permian Basin

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Falcon Achievement

GPA: 3.35 | Ends: Apply by Apr 15; Orientation registration by Jun 1

Strategic Note: Solid B+/A- students with unweighted GPAs between 3.35 and 3.69 who enroll full-time on campus and finish orientation. Fully automatic — UTPB looks at the GPA on your admitted transcript and offers the award.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Lamar University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ University Scholars

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 19 | SAT: 1010 | Ends: Jan 15

Strategic Note: Upper-half high school seniors with a recalculated 5.0-scale weighted GPA of 3.50–3.64, or test-takers with ACT 19–21 / SAT 1010–1070, who get their admission materials in by the January 15 priority date.

🏛️ Sam Houston State University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Bearkat Transfer Scholarship

GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Rolling — awarded first-come, first-served while funds remain. Apply for admission early in the cycle to maximize your chances.

Strategic Note: Fall-entering transfer students who get their admission file complete early, sit comfortably in the 30–89 transferable credit-hour window with a 2.75+ GPA, and remember to accept the award in the portal within 45 days. It's less a competitive win and more a 'qualify and claim on time' award.

🏛️ University of Texas at Tyler

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Academic Excellence Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | ACT: 24 | SAT: 1160 | Ends: December 1 scholarship deadline. Admission itself is rolling, but scholarship review closes December 1, and admitted students must confirm intent to enroll by May 1 to keep the offer.

Strategic Note: Admitted first-year students ranked in the top 25% of their graduating class with a 3.0 or better GPA. For homeschool students, non-ranking schools and international applicants, UT Tyler looks for a 3.5 instead. There is also a test-score path: a 24 ACT or 1160 SAT qualifies on its own, which matters because only about 38% of UT Tyler's enrolled freshmen actually rank in the top quarter.

🏛️ University of Houston–Clear Lake

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Automatic Transfer Scholarship

GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Rolling — tied to transfer admission application

Strategic Note: New degree-seeking transfer students from any accredited college or university with a recalculated transfer GPA of 2.75 or higher, enrolling full-time at UHCL.

Strategic Note: Based on these numbers, you also qualify to compete for the Competitive & Hidden Gem awards below. These require holistic review or a separate application.

🏛️ University of Texas at El Paso

$30,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Legislators appoint through Sept 30 each year; each office sets its own internal deadline

Strategic Note: Students who contacted a legislative district office early and made their case in person. There is no central application and no marketing, so the pool is thin. Legislative offices often struggle to find a qualified nominee, which means a prepared student who asks has a genuinely good shot.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Grand Canyon University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Colangelo Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Set annually, typically in the year before fall enrollment; contact your counselor for current dates

Strategic Note: A very small group, just two incoming business students each year, who pair a 3.5+ unweighted GPA with standout community service and entrepreneurial leadership. This is one of GCU's most selective awards.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Arizona State University

$13,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Conditional Path

Requires specific designation (e.g., National Merit)

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→ Leadership Scholarship Program

GPA: 3.25 | Ends: January 9

Strategic Note: High school seniors with a strong, sustained record of leadership and community service who stand out in their school community, earn their counselor's nomination, and perform well in the competitive LSP selection process and finalist interview.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

$12,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Gideon Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Aligned with transfer scholarship and AcademicWorks spring cycles; specific dates published each year.

Strategic Note: High-achieving community college Education majors with at least a 3.5 GPA and up to 60 transferable hours who align with the College of Education’s priorities.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Texas Southern University

$12,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Army ROTC

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: ROTC board cycles (fall–winter)

Strategic Note: U.S. citizen students who commit to ROTC, maintain 2.5 GPA, and pass all program fitness/service requirements.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ SFA STEM Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: February 1

Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen and transfer students entering a STEM major with a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the major. The award continues until graduation as long as eligibility holds, so the four-year value can reach $40,000.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Oklahoma

$8,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ National Recognition Program Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 15

Strategic Note: Students recognized by College Board programs, with GPA ≥3.5 and service/leadership.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Texas at Tyler

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Patriot Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1240 | Ends: December 1 admission and scholarship deadline; confirm intent to enroll by May 1 to lock in the offer.

Strategic Note: High-achieving freshmen with a 3.5+ high school GPA OR 26+ ACT / 1240+ SAT, selected through UT Tyler's holistic competitive review. Strong leadership and engagement help differentiate where awards land on the $1K-$5K spectrum.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of New Mexico

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ UNM Scholars Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 27 | SAT: 1280

Strategic Note: Previously awarded to strong academic applicants who landed just below the Presidential tier. The funding stream has been consolidated into the current competitive flagship grid.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Houston

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ College & Departmental Scholarships

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March–April

Strategic Note: Students who apply early, meet GPA, and demonstrate leadership in their major/field.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Sam Houston State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Physics Scholarships (Calvert / Steele / Wilson & others)

GPA: 2.80 | Ends: February 15, 2027 for the Fall 2027 cycle. Most SHSU departmental and donor funds inside Scholarships4Kats share this date. Complete the S4K General Application by November 1 first, then go back and apply to the individual opportunity.

Strategic Note: Physics or dual-degree students with GPAs around 2.8–3.0 or higher and good academic progress; stronger test scores can help incoming freshmen qualify.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Texas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ UNT Foundation & Donor Scholarships

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1

Strategic Note: Students whose profile lines up with specific donor intentions — strong GPA in a particular major, demonstrated financial need, first-generation status, ties to specific Texas regions, or specific identity-based criteria. One general application can match you to a dozen or more individual awards.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Margaret L. Lesher Foundation Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Feb 1–May 15

Strategic Note: Upper-level print or broadcast journalism majors with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas State University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Rodeo Austin Scholarship (Business)

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: BOSS window Dec–Feb

Strategic Note: Business students with strong academics, leadership, need, and Rodeo Austin eligibility/preference.

🏛️ University of the Incarnate Word

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ UIW Theatre Arts Scholarship

GPA: 2.50

Strategic Note: High school graduates or current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA whose audition (two contrasting monologues) or design/technology portfolio impresses the Theatre Arts faculty.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ New Mexico State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ College of Engineering & NMEF Scholarships

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February–March (varies by specific scholarship and year)

Strategic Note: Engineering majors with GPAs usually at or above 3.0–3.5 who show academic promise, involvement, or research activity.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Baylor University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Student Foundation Scholarship

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Dec 1

Strategic Note: Continuing Baylor undergraduates with financial need, solid academic performance, and a strong application. This is not freshman-entry money, but it is a useful Baylor-connected award for students already enrolled.

🏛️ Prairie View A&M University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ PVAMU General University Scholarships

GPA: 2.75 | Ends: April 1

Strategic Note: Admitted undergraduates with at least a 2.75 GPA who file the General Scholarship Application early (the window opens December 1) and complete every supplemental question. Strong academic profile plus a clear story about leadership, service, or financial need closes the deal.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Houston–Clear Lake

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

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→ President's Excellence Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Jan 15 (priority); April 1 (final)

Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with a strong mid-3s+ academic record, an engaged campus-involvement story, and a recommendation letter submitted by the January priority deadline.

+ 8 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Tulsa

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ OK

●Competitive

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→ International Baccalaureate Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Submit IB diploma documentation with your admission file; the award is automatically triggered once IB diploma completion is verified and you enroll full-time at UTulsa.

Strategic Note: Students who complete the full IB diploma (not just IB courses or certificates) with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and enroll full-time at UTulsa. As long as you finish the diploma and stay enrolled full-time, this is essentially an automatic add to your aid package — no extra application or essay required.

🏛️ Trinity University

$2,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Storer and Tillman Christian Leadership Scholarship

GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Nov 1 (ED/EA admission) / Dec 1 (scholarship application)

Strategic Note: Prospective first-year and transfer students with demonstrated Christian service, leadership, and financial need.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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→ Ministerial Dependents Grant

GPA: 2.80 | Ends: First class day of the entering semester

Strategic Note: Students whose parent or guardian is a full-time vocational Christian minister or missionary and who maintain at least a 2.8 GPA.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Northern Arizona University (NAU)

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Hidden Gem

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→ First Scholars Program

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: June (apps Apr–Jun)

Strategic Note: Engaged first-generation Arizona students with need

🏛️ Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

$1,250 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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→ Education Abroad Scholarships

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Summer: Apr 1; Fall: Jun 1; Spring: Nov 1

Strategic Note: Students holding at least a 2.5 GPA who submit strong, on-time applications showing a clear academic plan and a real purpose for the study abroad experience.

🏛️ Tarleton State University

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

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→ Freshman Sprint Scholarship

GPA: 3.25 | Ends: July 1 (final), Feb 15 (scholarship priority)

Strategic Note: Students who took heavy dual credit in high school. If your student did two years of dual credit at a community college, this one is close to free money and almost nobody applies for it deliberately.

🏛️ University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

$700 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

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→ International Student Services Scholarships

GPA: 2.75 | Ends: Dec 1/Feb 1 (each term)

Strategic Note: International students who maintain GPA and good standing.

🏛️ University of Texas Permian Basin

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX

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→ Chad Vanderford Memorial Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Apr 1 with the general scholarship application; confirm with the History Department

Strategic Note: Junior and senior History majors with a 3.5 GPA who can write a genuine one-page statement about why the subject matters to them. This is a small departmental fund, so being known to the faculty is worth more than a perfect transcript.