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.

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Showing all Scholarship results. These are colleges where your GPA puts you in range for real scholarship opportunities — including automatic, competitive, and honors-based awards For more information on each college, click to view the full scholarship breakdown.

Important: Some scholarships listed as “automatic” may still depend on application timing, funding limits, or test scores for the highest award levels. Use the details on each college to understand how predictable the offer really is.

🏛️ Oral Roberts University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ OK

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Oklahoma Golden Eagle Promise

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Aligns with FAFSA priority filing and ORU admission deadlines

Strategic Note: Oklahoma high school students with a family income under $100,000 and at least a 2.5 GPA or qualifying test score who file the FAFSA and add ORU as a school choice. Even students who never enrolled in Oklahoma's Promise in high school can still hit the threshold this way.

+ 8 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Regents' Student Merit Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1260 | Ends: April 1

Strategic Note: Top-tier first-time freshmen who graduate high school within 12 months of enrolling, hold at least a 3.5 GPA, and earn an ACT 26 or SAT 1260 in a single sitting — PVAMU does not superscore for this award. Files complete by April 1 win; late testers miss the cut.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Grace Hopper Scholarship

GPA: 3.25 | Ends: Tied to HCU's admission cycle; the Hopper is evaluated automatically once a student is admitted into one of the eligible STEM majors.

Strategic Note: New freshmen majoring in one of HCU's designated STEM fields with at least a 3.25 unweighted high school GPA, plus qualifying transfers carrying a 3.0+ college GPA. The award also requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. If your student fits all three boxes — eligible major, GPA, and citizenship status — HCU effectively becomes a tuition-free option for them.

+ 6 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oklahoma State University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OK

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Out-of-State Transfer Pathway Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 1

Strategic Note: Nonresident students transferring from Connors State College or NEO A&M College with an associate degree (or 60+ hours) and a 3.0+ college GPA.

+ 19 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Trinity University

$33,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Trustees' Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Feb 1

Strategic Note: Very strong admitted students with high recalculated core GPAs and rigorous high school coursework. The Trustees' tier typically lands awards solidly inside Trinity's admitted academic profile, just below the top Murchison band.

+ 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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→ Lobo Undergraduate Exchange Plus Transfer (LUE Plus)

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: May 1 (Fall) / Dec 1 (Spring)

Strategic Note: Stronger transfers from non-WUE states — 3.0+ GPA and 30+ credits — who want their non-resident tuition all the way down to NM resident rates.

+ 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

●Conditional Path

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

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→ National Merit Semifinalist (Non-Resident)

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Dec 15

Strategic Note: Out-of-state students named NMSF who hit a 3.5+ GPA. At $17,000 per year as a tuition waiver, this is one of the strongest NMSF stipends in the country before the Finalist upgrade.

+ 17 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

$17,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Founders’ Scholarship

GPA: 3.40 | ACT: 26 | SAT: 1180 | Ends: February 1 — final deadline for admission and automatic scholarship consideration.

Strategic Note: Admitted students with solid academics and consistent transcripts, often with a record of college-prep coursework and above-average grades.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship 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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🏛️ Texas Southern University

$10,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Presidents Transfer Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Funds-limited; follow TSU's transfer admission deadlines and apply early.

Strategic Note: Transfer students who finished their associate degree with at least a 3.5 GPA. The completed associate is the key — without it, the Presidents tier isn't on the table.

+ 5 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.

🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

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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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🏛️ Incarnate Word University

$2,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

Predictable tier-based criteria

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→ Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Rolling — present PTK certificate at transfer admission

Strategic Note: Transfer students who are current members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ 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 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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🏛️ University of Texas–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 admission deadline; confirm intent to enroll by May 1 to secure the offer.

Strategic Note: Admitted first-year freshmen ranked in the top 25% of their class with a 3.0+ GPA. If your high school doesn't rank — homeschool, non-ranking school, or international — UT Tyler instead looks for a 3.5+ GPA. New for the 2026-27 cycle, you can also qualify with a 24+ ACT or 1160+ SAT, which opens the door for strong testers from non-ranking schools.

🏛️ 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.

🏛️ Texas A&M–Corpus Christi

$1,500 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

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→ Islander Scholars

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

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

🏛️ University of Houston Clear Lake

$1,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Automatic

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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 your stats, you also strongly qualify to compete for the Competitive & Hidden Gem awards below. These require holistic review or a separate application.

🏛️ Prairie View A & M University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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→ Passport to Careers in Agriculture (CAFNR)

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Priority January–March

Strategic Note: Incoming CAFNR freshmen, especially Texas residents, with around a 3.0 or higher GPA who complete financial aid early and show interest in agricultural careers.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Oral Roberts University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OK

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ First-Generation Scholarship

GPA: 2.00 | Ends: Aligned with admission and financial aid review timelines

Strategic Note: Students whose parents have not completed a bachelor’s degree and who maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Houston Clear Lake

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ University Endowment Scholarship

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: March 1

Strategic Note: Strong involvement, leadership, service (all years/levels).

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of Oklahoma

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ OK

●Competitive

3.8+ GPA / 30+ ACT typical profiles

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→ National Award Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | ACT: 29 | SAT: 1330 | Ends: Dec 15

Strategic Note: Forty students are chosen each year — 15 residents and 25 non-residents. Selection looks at the full academic picture — College Board recognition or AP Scholar status, school/community involvement, class rank, course rigor, and ACT/SAT — so a strong service or leadership profile genuinely matters here, not just the test score.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas Christian University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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→ Clark Society Endowed Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: Faculty and staff nominations typically due in late January each year.

Strategic Note: Rising seniors with at least 85 completed hours, a 3.0+ GPA, significant campus leadership, and a record of positively impacting TCU’s community.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Texas Southern University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Tiger Promise Tuition Guarantee Program

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Tied to TSU's annual priority deadlines for admission and FAFSA. Apply and file FAFSA as soon as the cycle opens — Tiger Promise is built from a stack of gift aid, so earlier means more options.

Strategic Note: Texas residents — first-time freshmen and new transfers — with documented financial need who file FAFSA on time and stay in good academic standing. Freshmen get up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years) of coverage; new transfers get up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years).

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Grand Canyon University

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Pell Grant Match Scholarship

GPA: 2.50 | Ends: Aligned with GCU's FAFSA and institutional priority timing

Strategic Note: Pell-eligible first-time freshmen or transfers who meet the GPA minimum and whose GCU aid package would otherwise come in below their Pell amount.

+ 4 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist)

AWARD VARIESGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Alumni Endowed Scholarships

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: April 4 for fall admits

Strategic Note: Incoming freshmen with strong academics, often with legacy or alumni connections, who complete the alumni scholarship application.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Trinity University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Trinity Tower Scholarship

GPA: 3.50 | Ends: Nov 1

Strategic Note: A tiny group — up to 20 students total each year — pulled from the strongest Murchison-level pool. You need to apply Early Decision I or Early Action by Nov 1, get invited to Trinity Tower Scholars Day, and impress the faculty panel in person. It's not won on stats alone.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of Texas–Tyler

FULL RIDEGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Presidential Rose Scholar Program

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 20 application deadline (11:59 p.m.); in-person finalist interviews held on the Tyler campus on March 20 or April 2.

Strategic Note: Current UT Tyler undergraduates who have completed at least one full year on campus, hold a 3.0+ cumulative UT Tyler GPA, and have the kind of presence — strong communication, leadership track record, deep connection to the university — that makes them a natural face of UT Tyler at presidential, donor, and community events.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Arizona State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ AZ

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Army ROTC Sun Devil Battalion Scholarships

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: National Army ROTC boards and campus-based scholarship deadlines vary by cycle

Strategic Note: Students with solid academics, strong physical fitness, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to commissioning as Army officers. This is best for students who want the military pathway, not just a tuition discount.

+ 7 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Texas State University

FULL TUITIONGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

Holistic review / Not guaranteed

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→ Bobcat Promise (Tuition & Fees Coverage)

GPA: 2.00 | Ends: FAFSA priority (mid-March)

Strategic Note: Low-income TX students who apply early, enroll full-time, and keep GPA above 2.0.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ Sam Houston State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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

GPA: 2.80 | Ends: Physics department spring scholarship window

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 Houston

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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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.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Stephen F. Austin State University

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

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→ Community Impact Scholarship

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: March 1

Strategic Note: Students with at least a 3.0 weighted GPA and a track record of sustained service or community engagement, demonstrated through a strong impact-focused essay.

+ 3 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ University of North Texas

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Competitive

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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.

+ 1 more qualifying scholarship available.

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🏛️ University of New Mexico

$5,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM

●Competitive

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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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🏛️ Incarnate Word University

$4,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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→ Music Performance (Band/Ensembles/Chorale)

GPA: 3.00 | Ends: February 15 priority; audition must occur before the term begins

Strategic Note: Music majors, minors, and non-majors who perform strong auditions and remain active in UIW ensembles such as band, chorale, or other performance groups.

+ 2 more qualifying scholarships available.

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🏛️ Baylor University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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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.

🏛️ New Mexico State University

$3,000 / YRGPA 3.5+ NM

●Hidden Gem

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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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🏛️ 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.

🏛️ 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–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.

🏛️ University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

$700 / YRGPA 3.5+ TX

●Hidden Gem

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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.