NOTICE: The 2025-2026 Priority Scholarship Date is February 15, 2025. Submit your complete application today!
College Scholarships and Grants
Why Apply for College Scholarships?
Most of our students — 80% — receive financial aid, including over $12 million in Tarleton and private college scholarships each year. We help students find, apply for and manage scholarship funding from a variety of sources to increase the value and affordability of their college education.
How to Apply for Scholarships
General scholarship applications can be found below.
If you are a student enrolled or planning to enroll in courses for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025, please fill out the 24/25 Academic Year Application.
If you are a student enrolled or planning to enroll in courses for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026, please fill out the 25/26 Academic Year Application.
After submitting your General Scholarship Application online, you’ll be automatically matched with eligible college scholarships based on your information—no need to apply individually. The application opens July 1 each year, and you must have an active admissions application with your student ID to access it. Apply early, as many scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis..
Scholarship Deadlines
Submit your General Scholarship Application by the following dates to be considered for over 600 college scholarships.
- Priority Date for Next Academic Year – February 15th
- Spring Priority Date – December 1st
- Early Consideration for Next Academic Year – December 1st
Apply for over 600 scholarships with one application
- Tarleton Impact Scholarship
- Tarleton Academic Scholarship
- Dick Smith Scholarship
- The Dominic and Lisette Dottavio Student Success Scholarship
- Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship
Qualify for the President’s Guaranteed Award Program for Freshmen
Tarleton guarantees scholarship levels to new incoming freshmen who graduated in the top 50% of their high school class. Find out more about the requirements and award amounts for the Guaranteed Award Program.
Non-Resident Waiver Option
Find out if you qualify for the Non-resident Waiver Option
Non-resident students may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver by receiving at least a total of $1,000 in competitive scholarship funds.
The scholarship must be open to both Texas and non-Texas residents and awarded by a scholarship committee authorized in writing by Tarleton to grant scholarships that permit this waiver.
The funds and selection process must be under the control of the institution.
Other Important Dates
- Financial Aid Priority Deadline: January 15th
- Housing Application Opening Date: September 7th
How Do I Apply for College Scholarships?
To get started with finding college scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for, visit each web page that matches your student type.
- Undergraduate Students
- Graduate Students
- Active Military and Veterans
- ROTC Cadets
- Presidential Honors Program
- Scholarships
- Study Abroad participants can receive support to cover program, travel, and other expenses while studying in another country. Study abroad scholarships includes the International Education Fee Scholarship.