2008-2009 Scholarship Information

The 2008-2009 March 1st deadline has passed. The 2009-2010 Scholarship application will be available mid-October 2008.

Texas Woman's University offers several scholarship opportunities for both new and continuing students.  You may complete a scholarship application on-line. Students who are awarded scholarships will receive a personalized scholarship offer letter from the TWU Financial Aid Office.  Students must return the letter by the deadline to avoid having the scholarship cancelled.  Students not awarded scholarships will also be notified. Students not awarded scholarships will also be notified.

Out-of-State Waivers

Out-of-state students who are awarded $1,000 or more in TWU academic scholarship funds may qualify to pay tuition at the Texas resident rate.  Eligible students will be notified if they qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver. 

Eligibility

To be considered for scholarships students must meet the following criteria:

• Complete and submit a TWU Scholarship Application to the TWU Financial Aid Office by March 1, 2008.
• New students will receive the scholarship application along with information mailed to them by the TWU Admissions Office.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for undergraduates and 3.2 or higher for graduate students.
• Have all required admission applications and academic transcripts in the TWU Admission's Office or Graduate Admission's Office by March 1, 2007.
• Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 hours for undergraduates; minimum 9 hours for graduate students and 6 hours for graduate assistants).  EXCEPTIONS:  You are graduating the semester of the award or your degree program requires less than full-time enrollment (Example:  Clinicals, student teaching, thesis, dissertation).
• Declare a major if you are an undergraduate student and have attempted at least 24 semester hours, or you are a graduate student and have attempted at least 12 semester hours.

No 2008-2009 Scholarship funds will be available from the programs listed on the TWU Scholarship Application if you submit your scholarship application or complete your admissions file, if applicable, after March 1, 2008.  (Prospective high school graduates may submit to the TWU Admissions Office a partial academic transcript for scholarship evaluation.)

All TWU Students

TWU General Academic Scholarships
Awards are $500 per year. This scholarship is available to new students, continuing students, undergraduates and graduates.  Students must reapply for this scholarship each year. This scholarship is awarded strictly on the basis of cumulative grade point average.

Departmental Scholarships
Each department at TWU has scholarship funds available to award. Students should contact the chairperson of the department in which they will be majoring for more information.

Mary Bryan and Tom C. Reitch Scholarship
Awards are $1,200 per year. This scholarship is available to entering students and TWU students who have completed at least 24 credit hours. Applicants must complete the Reitch supplemental questions on the TWU Scholarship Application. Awards are based upon academic standing and financial need.

Entering Freshmen

New Freshman Student Scholarship*
Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year.  Entering freshmen and transfer students with less than 13 college credits may apply for this scholarship.  This scholarship is awarded on the combination of high school grade point average, class rank, and SAT/ACT scores.

TWU Honors Scholarship*
Awards are $4,500 per year.  Recipients chosen from the scholarship applicant pool.

TWU Presidential Scholarship*
This scholarship is only available to entering freshmen who were Valedictorians or Salutatorians at an accredited high school.  This scholarship pays full tuition and fees excluding room, board and books.

Chancellor's Endowed Scholarship*
Awards are tuition, fees and stipend per year.  Recipients chosen from scholarship applicant pool.

Entering Transfer Students

New Transfer Student Scholarship*
Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year.  Students transferring to TWU from accredited junior colleges or four-year institutions with more than 12 credit hours may apply for this scholarship.  This scholarship is awarded on a combination of cumulative grade point average and number of hours transferred to TWU.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship*
Awards are $1,800 per year.  Applicants must be active Phi Theta Kappa members in good standing and must continue to serve in Phi Theta Kappa at Texas Woman's University.

TWU Dream Come True Scholarship*
Awards are $1,800 per year.  Students transferring from a Rising Star program in the Dallas County Community College District may be eligible. This scholarship requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and 60 credit hours.  Applicants must contact their DCCCD campus Rising Star adviser for instructions and application materials.

Entering Graduate Students

Awards are $1,800 per year. This award is automatically renewable for up to two years for Masters students and up to three years for Doctoral students as long as the recipient maintains a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average.  Students who will be starting their graduate work at TWU for the first time are eligible to apply for this scholarship This scholarship is awarded on the basis of cumulative grade point average and academic discipline.

McNair Scholars Scholarship

Several awards of $1,800 per year will be made to juniors and above.  Several awards of $1,800 per year will be made to new graduate students who were undergraduate McNair Scholars.  These awards are renewable as described in the New Graduate Student Scholarships section. Applicants must provide a letter of verification from their McNair advisor.

Entering International Students

Awards are $1,800 per year.This award is automatically renewable as long as the minimum grade point average is maintained or until degree is received.

Other Scholarship Sources

The TWU Financial Aid Office and Library have directories of private scholarship sources that you are welcome to explore. In addition, the financial aid web site has links to free on-line scholarship and financial aid searches.  Go to the Tools & Guides page then select any of the scholarship and financial aid searches listed.  In addition, you may be interested in researching scholarships from these sources:

• High School (for traditional age entering freshmen students)
• Home-Town Community - Religious organizations and service organizations, such as Lions Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, etc.
• Government Agencies - Military and Government developmental/recruitment grants/scholarships
• Professional organizations related to Your major
• Business and Industry - Developmental/recruitment grants/scholarships, internships, your employer (scholarships, tuition assistance, internships), and your parents' or spouse's employer

Scholarship Hints

The following is a list of helpful hints useful for students when applying for scholarships.

• Meet deadlines.  Do not wait until the last minute or deadline date to complete the application(s) Some organizations require official transcripts and/or letters of reference.  Allow time to assemble all required information.
• Read through the scholarship information and application before writing on the application form.
• Follow directions explicitly.
• Complete the application by typing or printing in black ink.  Do not use cursive writing when completing an application.  Make sure all information on the application is neat, accurate, and legible.
• Only submit requested information.  Additional information may result in your application not being favorably considered.  Do not submit letters of recommendation, photos, resumes, or transcripts unless they are requested.
• Maintain a record of your applications and the dates submitted.  Keep a copy of the application and all other information submitted to the organization.
• If you are asked to write an essay, use accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  Have someone proofread your work.
• Send thank you notes to scholarship donors.
• Reapply each year, if required.

*These awards are automatically renewable for up to four years or receipt of a bachelors degree as long as a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or more is maintained.