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AAUW Rosellen Davis Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient shall be a female high school Senior from Erath County Texas who plans to attend Tarleton State University as a full-time student.
Selection
Process:
American Association of University Women
Ag. Career Development Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The Agriculture Career Development Scholarship was established in 2004 to recognize outstanding students participating in annual judging contests for high schools students from around the state.
Selection
Process:
Winners from annual judging contests.
Agriculture Contest Scholarship
Amount: Typical award $1000 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Scholarship awarded to top ranking high school seniors participating in state level contests, including Dairy Foods, Pasture and Range, Forage Evaluation and Land Judging.
Selection
Process:
Committee from the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences
Arlie Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded only on academic accomplishment to any senior in a Texas High School or to a previous recipient, if the student maintains an average or above GPA at Tarleton State University. The friends of Dr. Arlie Brown, a Tarleton student, established the Arlie Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship in 1989. Dr. Brown became a physician and hospital owner in Freer, Texas.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Audie & Zera Floyd Educational Trust Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded to students that graduated from or attended De Leon High School for at least one year and those who are currently employed in the De Leon ISD. Scholarships may be renewed for five years. No restrictions based on student type or attending hours. Recipients must be admittable to and/or in good standing at the University.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
B.M. Beck Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to community service, which positively impacts a Central Texas community and its citizens. Established in 1999 to honor the career and personal accomplishments of Mr. B.M. Beck. The scholarship is awarded to a student attending the Tarleton System Center-Central Texas.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Barbara Jeanne Adams Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: varies
Deadline: February 15th
Criteria: The recipient must be a high school graduate of Motley County I.S.D., Patton Springs I.S.D., or a high school in Dickens County. The recipient shall be a full-time student and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Scholarship Committee
Barnes & Noble Bookstore Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Four scholarships will be awarded each year to students meeting the minimum requirements for academic awards at Tarleton State University.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Bernie and Lorraine Trice Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient shall be a high school graduate from Erath County or Hamilton County, full-time undergraduate student, Texas resident and United States citizen. The recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, document financial need, and demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement and moral character.
Selection
Process:
Director of University Scholarships
Bob & Karin Alleman Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to students pursuing degree programs at Tarleton State University - Central Texas. Recipients must enroll in at least 6 hours in the semester the scholarship is awarded and maintain a GPA of at least 2.75. Current recipients may be considered in subsequent semesters, but must continue to meet the enrollment and GPA criteria.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Bobby Fox Memorial Endowment
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Tarleton State University track athlete with outstanding leadership and athletic ability.
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Department of Athletics
Brett Spindor Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient must demonstrate leadership abilities in the school and community, demonstrate moral character, and be a Texas resident. Academic record is considered in the selection process. The recipient must be a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.
Selection
Process:
Committee from Alpha Gamma Rho
C.J. “Red” Davidson Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to worthy students in need of an education, renewed yearly for four years or until bachelor’s degree is complete. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 overall and TSU GPA. Established in the late 1960s by Mr. Davidson.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Carroll and Leta Barham Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient must maintain a 3.00 current semester GPA and overall GPA. The children of Carroll & Leta Barham established the Carroll & Leta Barham Endowed Scholarship in 1985. It was established as a tribute to the Barham's 50th wedding anniversary, and as a memorial to their son, Dohn, who died of cancer in 1988.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Cheerleader Scholarships
Amount: Typical award $250 per semester
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipients must be a member of the TSU cheer squad, must attend all scheduled practices and events, must enroll as a full-time student and be in overall good standing with university.
Selection
Process:
Director of Cheerleaders
Choir Presidential
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is based on music performance. (audition required)
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Department of Fine Arts and Communications
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must maintain a 3.0 overall and semester GPA and complete full-time student status.
Selection
Process:
President's Committee
Comanche County Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a graduate of any high school in Comanche County. Recipient must demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to pursue his or her collegiate studies. Recipient must also demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to pursue a college degree and must have work experience. Recipient must also show a record of active participation in extra-curricular activities if physically able to do so. Recipient must also be a full-time undergraduate student. Established in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Nix of Stephenville.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Community College Bridge Scholarships
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 15 (fall) or December 1 (spring)
Criteria: Recipients shall be first-time transfer students with an Associate Degree or 60 transferable hours, an overall GPA for all transfer work of at least a 2.5 and full-time status.
Selection
Process:
Director of Scholarships and Transfer Services
Continuing Student Incentive Scholarship
Amount: $500 per semester
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a returning Tarleton State University-Central Texas student from the previous semester with a Tarleton overall GPA of 3.5 or higher and must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester credit hours.
Selection
Process:
TSU Committee-Central Texas
Cross Timbers School Development Scholarship
Amount: Vvaries
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a graduate of a high school from the current membership of the Cross Timbers School Development Council, have a “B” average while in high school, and a U.S. citizen.
Selection
Process:
Cross Timbers School Development Association
Curtis C. Meeks Upward Bound Project Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be enrolled in the Upward Bound Project at Tarleton State University or be a student who has completed the “Bridge Program” of the Tarleton State University Upward Bound Project, must demonstrate financial need, must be a full-time student, and must be an undergraduate at Tarleton State University. Former Upward Bound participants are eligible to reapply as long as the student maintained a 2.5 GPA in the preceding semester.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee in conjunction with the Director of the Upward Bound Project
Dan Shepherd Memorial Endowed Golf Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student who has demonstrated financial need and participates with the Golf team.
Selection
Process:
Athletic Director and Golf Coach
Daniel & Judy Thiebaud Rodeo Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient(s) of the Daniel & Judy Thiebaud Rodeo Scholarship shall be in good academic standing, a member of the Rodeo Team and have demonstrated financial need.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
Daniel Parker Herd Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient will be selected based on academic record, demonstrated leadership abilities in school and the community, demonstrated rodeo skills and talents with preference to be given to team ropers, and demonstrated moral character.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
Danny Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must demonstrate leadership abilities in the school and community, citizenship record of applicant is considered, must demonstrate moral character, must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and display satisfactory citizenship and academic record.
Selection
Process:
Committee from Hico
Davidson Presidential
Amount: $1000 - $2,000 per year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipients must maintain a 3.00 overall and Tarleton GPA. Full-time undergrades, graduates and doctoral students are eligible for the award. Established in the late 1960s by Mr. Davidson.
Selection
Process:
President’s Committee
De Leon Ex-Students Association Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a graduate of De Leon High School in De Leon, TX. Recipient must also demonstrate a reasonable financial need, and be a person who will be enrolled as a full-time student at Tarleton. Recipient can be majoring in any field at Tarleton. Established in October 1994 by Mr. John Caraway of Stephenville to benefit deserving students from DeLeon, Texas.
Selection
Process:
De Leon Selection Committee
Deans' Academic Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Awarded to outstanding students identified during the recruiting process. Recipients must have high school top quarter ranking and SAT scores of 1100 (verbal and math) or ACT scores of 25 composite. One-time only award.
Selection
Process:
TSU Recruiters
Dennis and Mary Lou McCabe Presidential Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient shall be a full-time student who has demonstrated financial need, meritorious leadership and scholastic aptitude.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Dextor & Leroy Ator Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a deserving student who shows financial need. The Dextor and Leroy Ator Scholarship was established by the children of the Ator family in honor of their parents. All nine children and several of their grandchildren continue the tradition of attending Tarleton State University.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Dr. Dennis P. McCabe Student Endowment Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded for achievement in the classroom, leadership on campus, financial need and field experience.
Selection
Process:
Committee selected by the Dean of Student Life
Drucilla Eberhart George Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a graduate from one of the Coleman County High Schools the preceding spring and demonstrate good academic performance. The committee will give primary consideration to a student with need of financial assistance, satisfactory citizenship, high moral character and a desire for a college education.
Selection
Process:
Committee made up of the Coleman County Retired Teachers Assn.
Dwain & Carolyn Bruner Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient selection must be an entering freshman student who is a graduate of an Erath County High School and who has demonstrated a 3.2 GPA while attending High School. The recipient should demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to be able to pursue his or her collegiate studies. Recipient should also demonstrate strong leadership characteristics. The Dwain & Carolyn Bruner Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by the employees of Bruner Motors as a holiday gift to their employer and his wife. The Bruners are longtime residents of Stephenville.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
E.J. Howell Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a person who has demonstrated financial need, they must be a full-time student and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. A student can qualify for the scholarship for a maximum of 10 semesters.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Eleanor Golding Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a female track athlete who has a 3.0 GPA in high school or a 2.25 cumulative college GPA. Recipient must be a full-time student, must be in "good standing" with the University and must demonstrate a need for financial assistance to pursue her collegiate studies.
Selection
Process:
Athletics Director and Women’s Basketball Coach
First-Time Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: December 1 - Spring; May 1 - Summer; August 1 - Fall
Criteria: To qualify, students must be seeking a graduate degree and be enrolled in at least 6 graduate level hours. This scholarship is only available during student's first semester of graduate enrollment.
Selection
Process:
College of Graduate Studies
First-Time Tarleton-Central Texas Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 7, 2008
Criteria: Recipients must be new to Tarleton Central Texas for any of the following sessions (Fall II 2007, December mini-mester 2007, Spring I 2008 or Spring 2008). This scholarship is for first time enrolled students and is a one-time only scholarship award. Undergraduate transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 articulated transferable GPA. Undergraduate students: 3-5 hours = $175, 6-8 hours = $350, 9-11 hours = $525, 12-14 hours = $700, and 15 or more hours = $1000. Graduate students: 3-5 hours = $175, 6-8 hours = $350, 9-11 hours = $525, and 12 or more hours = $700.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Flora H. Foust Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Any major qualifies; for any exemplary student who has a score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the GRE exam and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Selection
Process:
College of Graduate Studies
Four Winds General Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be of native American/American Indian descent with financial need, a carded member of a federal recognized tribe nation, or a member of a state or organized tribe or a native American descendant. Recipient must enroll in at least nine semester credit hours for an undergraduate student or six semester credit hours for a graduate student. The recipient must have a GPA of at least 2.75. Recipient can be considered in subsequent semesters.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Frank W. and Sue Mayborn Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) during the semester the scholarship is awarded and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Friends of Tarleton-Central Texas Endowed
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient(s) shall enroll in at least 6 semester hours in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University (Killeen)
FWIS Warrior's Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient must enroll in at least six semester credit hours, maintain a GPA of at least 2.5, on active military duty and native American or of American Indian descent.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee - Killeen
Gary Wayne Brannon Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with at least a sophomore status. Recipient must also be an initiated brother of Kappa Delta Rho for at least 1 year and overall 1 year involvement with Zeta Beta. Recipient must be in good standing with Zeta Beta with a minimum GPA of 2.25 the previous semester and a 2.5 cumulative GPA. The recipient overall activity within Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho, Tarleton State University, and the local community will be looked at. Recipien must show gentlemanly conduct in and outside of Tarleton State University.
Selection
Process:
Committee appointed by the Executive Committee of the Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho
George Martin Memorial Endowed Agriculture Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student with the need of financial assistance. Recipient must have a declared major within the area of Agriculture and must have a junior or senior status. Recipient must also be a Texas resident.
Selection
Process:
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Technology and the Department Heads within the College of Agriculture and the Technology and the Director of University Scholarships.
Golden Family Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.25 cumulative GPA and earned a minimum of 30 credit hours at Tarleton State University. Recipient must be involved in two or more organizational activities recognized by the Office of Student Activities at Tarleton State University. Preference shall be given to graduates of Clifton High School.
Selection
Process:
Committee appointed by the Vice President of Student Services
Graduate Transfer Incentive Completion Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate studies. Recipient must have a GRE score of at least 1,100 (Verbal and Quantitative). Recipient must also have a graduate GPA of 3.0 in a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12 semster credit hours of transfer graduate work applicable to the MBA program or the MSIS program. Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student upon matriculation at Tarleton State University and in immediate subsequent semester. Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 during each semester at Tarleton State University. (This scholarship will be discontinued fall 2008.)
Selection
Process:
President's Committee
Greater Texas Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must meet need-based federal guidelines, enroll in at least 9 hours (undergraduate) or 6 hours (graduate) in the semester the scholarship is awarded, and maintain a GPA of 2.75.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Hal W. & Winnie F. Wright Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving studentw who has a 3.0 GPA and is enrolled as a full-time student.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Honors Degree Program Scholarship
Amount: $1000/year
Deadline: February 15th
Criteria: Incoming freshmen recipients must present SAT scores of 1100 or higher(math and verbal) or ACT score of 24 or higher or top quarter ranking in their graduating class. Returning students must possess a 3.2 or higher overall Tarleton GPA. Recipients must make a commitment to completing the 18-hour Honors Degree Program. Returning students must have significant participation in honors courses during their first year at Tarleton State University.
Selection
Process:
Honors Advisory Council
Hunewell Band Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is performance based. (audition required)
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Fine Arts and Communications Department
International Trips Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline:
Criteria: Students must be participating in a credit-bearing TSU faculty-led study abroad progam in which over 50% of the contact hours are delivered in the foreign location. Students must be enrolled at TSU full-time the semester before travel. Students must have a TSU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Selection
Process:
Study Abroad Committee
J. Brad and Nancy Gage Allen Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at Tarleton State University who is a U.S. citizen. Recipient must demonostrate strong academic excellence.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
J. Thomas Davis Endowment
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.0 GPA and be a US Citizen. Recipient must also be enrolled full-time.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Jacob Bentley Sandlin Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with at least a sophomore status. Recipient must be an initiated brother of Kappa Delta Rho for at least one year and overall one year involvement with Zeta Beta Chapter. Recipient must also be in good standing with Zeta Beta, minimum GPA of 3.0, and overall activity within Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho, Tarleton State University, and the local community.
Selection
Process:
Committee appointed by the Executive Committee of the Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho
James H. & Betty Tally Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a graduate of any public high school in Taylor County, Texas who has demonstrated a need for financial assistance in order to be able to pursue his or her collegiate studies. In addition, the student must demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to pursue a college degree, have work experience and a record of active participation in extra-curricular activities if physically able to do so.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Jerry DeHay Founders Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student.
Selection
Process:
Pi Sigma Epsilon Club
Jesse & Armour Richardson
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Jesse Lee & Armour McCluer Richardson Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Jodi Roberts Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student and a graduate of Tolar High School. Recipient must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Recipient will retain the scholarship for four (4) years if continueing to meet criteria.
Selection
Process:
Tolar High School Representatives and Director of Scholarships.
Joe Price Fambro Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is performance based, contact Rodeo Activities at (254) 968-9187.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
John Fielding Higgs Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student based on academic achievement.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
John Franks Rodeo Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student and be an agriculture major, one who is an active member of the Tarleton Rodeo Team Recipient must be academically eligible to compete in the NIRA Rodeo, one who has maintains a 2.75 GPA, and a U.S. citizen.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
John Tarleton College Class of 1948
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a full-time student with a sophomore classification or above. Recipient must show financial need and have a 2.5 GPA or above. Recipien must be a student of good report with the student code of conduct guides for the University.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Joy Gallant Archer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must show financial need. The scholarship does not apply to those who do not qualify for awards based solely on academic achievements or those based solely on financial need. Recipient must be a full-time student with a GPA of 2.75 and have filed a FASFA at Tarleton. The Joy Gallant Archer Scholarship was established in 1999 by a gift from the will of Joy Gallant Archer. Mrs. Archer, who died at the age of 83, was a private individual who had little formal education and worked hard for what she achieved in life. Mrs. Archer appreciated the financial and moral support she had received from her family throughout her life and felt it was important to set up a system to provide support for young people seeking educational opportunities.
Selection
Process:
President’s Committee
Juanita Dixon Single Parent Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be the single head of household, must have a GPA of 2.6 or higher overall and must demonstrate financial need.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Scholarship Committee
Judge & Mrs. Almon Maus Track Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a cross-country and/or track athlete. Recipient must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA per semester and overall.
Selection
Process:
Track Coach
June Arthur Shannon Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a graduate of any high school in Erath, San Saba, Brown, Coleman, or Callahan counties. Recipient must have a solid work ethic and a record of active participation in extra- curricular activities if physically able to do so. First time freshman must have maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Lambda Chi Alpha Levi Jones Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student at TSU and be an initiated brother of Lambda Chi Alpha in good standing with the chapter. Recipient must be in good academic standing with the University, preference shall be given to student from the Liberty Hill-Austin area. Also preference to students majoring in Exercise and Sports Studies.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Lambda Chi Alpha Mark Kilroy Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Single Award $250 Non-Renewing
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student at TSU with at least a sophomore status. Recipient must be an initiated brother for at least one semester and overall one year involvement with Phi Rho Zeta. Recipient must be in good standing with chapter with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Selection
Process:
Executive Committee of The Phi Rho Zeta Alumni Association
Lewis Charles Link Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a worthy student.
Selection
Process:
Selected by TSU scholarship Committee.
Lonnie & Clara Herring Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must show financial need and be a current Texas resident who desires to attend Tarleton.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
LTC J.D. McCullough Scholarship
Amount: $75.00 per semester
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be an outstanding student who plans to enroll & complete ROTC training at TSU as long as program exists at Tarleton. Recipient must show a high academic standing in his/her field.
Selection
Process:
ROTC Commander & his selection committee
LTC Sam Jeffers ROTC Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving ROTC students.
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Military Science Department
Lucy Ellis Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a worthy student.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
M.S. & Meek Lane Doss Endowed Opportunity Award Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with financial need. Preference will be shown to students who are graduates of high schools located in Western Texas anywhere west of a line drawn between Wichita Falls, Texas and Laredo, Texas or a high school located in Southeastern New Mexico.
Selection
Process:
Committee designated by the Director of University Scholarships
Major JW Burkett Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving ROTC student.
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Military Science Department
Major William Clay, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student that is a graduate of Stephenville High School. This Scholarship was created in 1962 by family members of Major Clay. Major Clay's plane was gunned down in 1944 during a bomb raid over Yap Island in the Pacific.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Mandy Holmes Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a student of any classification holding at least a 3.0 GPA, a graduate of Bangs or May High School in Brown County in the State of Texas.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Marshall "Digger" Procter
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient(s) shall be a graduate of Lingleville High School.
Selection
Process:
Administration of Lingleville High School
Mary Garrett Lindley Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have an academic record, demonstrated leadership abilities in the school and in the community. Recipient must show financial need and demonstrated moral character. Recipient must also be a Texas resident.
Selection
Process:
Committee for the Department of Human Sciences
Mickey & Stella Nix Maguire Alumni Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a child or grandchild of a former student of Tarleton State University, incoming students must graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA on all high school work. Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time scholarship money is disbursed. Transfer and returning students must have a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled as full-time students when funds are disbursed.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Mike Myers and Oscar Frazier Track & Field Endowment Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a full-time student in good standing pursuing a degree from Tarleton State University and must also be a track and field athlete.
Selection
Process:
Approved by the Tarleton Track and Field Alumni Association
O.C. & Allen Knox Cook Scholarship for Panther Creek H.S.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student with high academics and must demonstrate leadership abilities in school and in the community. Recipient must demonstrate good moral character. Established by Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Cook of Dublin in 1986. Both Mr. & Mrs. Cook, Alumni of Tarleton (class of '26 and '30 respectively), devoted over 80 years to education. Mr. Cook passed away February 24, 1992. Mrs. Cook passed away October 27, 1994.
Selection
Process:
Panther Creek Committee
O.C. & Allene Knox Cook Scholarship for Evant H.S.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student who demonstrates leadership abilities in school and in the community. Recipient must also demonstrate good moral character. Established by Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Cook of Dublin in 1986. Both Mr. & Mrs. Cook, Alumni of Tarleton (class of '26 and '30 respectively), devoted over 80 years to education. Mr. Cook passed away February 24, 1992. Mrs. Cook passed away October 27, 1994.
Selection
Process:
Evant Committee
O.C. & Allene Knox Cook Scholarship for Hico H.S.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student and must demonstrate leadership abilities in school and in the community. Recipient must also demonstrate good moral character. Established by Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Cook of Dublin in 1986. Both Mr. & Mrs. Cook, Alumni of Tarleton (class of '26 and '30 respectively), devoted over 80 years to education. Mr. Cook passed away February 24, 1992. Mrs. Cook passed away October 27, 1994.
Selection
Process:
Hico Committee
Oscar Frazier Endowment
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student(s) participating in Track.
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Athletics Department (Track)
Panhandle-Plains Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving graduate student.
Selection
Process:
President's Committee
Pauline “Polly” Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must demonstrate leadership abilities in the school and community, demonstrate good moral character, must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and display satisfactory citizenship. Recipient must also show a good academic record.
Selection
Process:
Committee from Hico
Pearl Mahan Writing Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student and sumbmit a humorous writing containing 500 words prose or less than 100 words of humorous or witty poetry.
Selection
Process:
1 English Department Member, 1 other Academic Department member, 1 person not Faculty or Employee of TSU who judged published work of TSU.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Amount: $1000/year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipients must have an Associate Degree or 60 transferable hours, an overall GPA for all transfer work of at least 3.0 and full-time student status. Recipients must be current Phi Theta Kappa participants.
Selection
Process:
Director of Scholarships and Transfer Services
Potishman Tennis
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Reciepent must promote tennis through intramural activities, not to be used for tennis scholarships or for professional tennis.
Selection
Process:
Presidential Academic
Amount: $1000 - $2000 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.00 overall and Tarleton GPA
Selection
Process:
President’s Committee
Presidential Honors Program Scholarship
Amount: Typical Award $7,000 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a begining freshman at Tarleton State University. Recipient will be judges on tehir; class rank (generall top 10%), ACT/SAT (generally ACT 27 or higher and SAT of 1190 or higher). Recipient must also participiate or has participited in honors program, advanced placement and/or gifted and talented. Recipient must also show a good quality of essays, activitiesservice to school and community and recomendation letters. Thier will be an interview with the director (finalist only). New and transfer students will be awarded only if there is avaiable space. Also students with up to a maximum of one year of college credit may also be considered. Participation in the Honors Degree Program is required of all recipinents.
Selection
Process:
PHP Scholarship Committee. Scholarships supporting the Presidential Honors Program: Joy Gallant Archer PHP Scholarship, Daniel Ross Carpenter PHP Scholarship, Frederick Thomas & Madeline Tolksdorf Crimmins Criminal Justice PHP , Scholarship Crimmins Criminal Justice PHP Scholarship, Helen Crimmins Justice PHP Scholarship, Herman Funston Honorary Endowed PHP Scholarship, Guin Lemke PHP Scholarship, Roy & Mildred McKnight Endowed PHP Scholarship, Audrey Myers Memorial PHP Scholarship, M.D. McElroy PHP Scholarship, Will & Pearl Nix PHP Scholarship, Robert & Ireta Pittman Endowed PHP Scholarship, Nita Todd PHP Scholarship, Henry Todd PHP Scholarship, Dr. James Clark Terrell PHP Scholarship, Dora L. Willard & Ellen W. Willard Terrell PHP Scholarship, J.L. Todd PHP Scholarship, Town & Country Bank PHP Scholarship, Clyde H. Wells PHP Scholarship, Royce Wisenbaker PHP Scholarship.
Presidential Leadership
Amount: Typical Award $1200 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student that shows leadership qualities, must have GPA of 2.75.
Selection
Process:
President’s Committee
Presidential Need Based
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must show need as indicated by FASFA, must be a Texas resident, undergraduate seeking first degree, must meet admissions standards for new students, and maintain a 2.4 semester GPA and overall Tarleton GPA. Special consideration will be given to first generation university students.
Selection
Process:
President’s Committee
Presidential Need Based - Central Texas
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: The recipient shall be a student attending the Tarleton State University Central Texas campus at Killeen, Texas, maintain at least a 2.4 GPA (overall and current semester), demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA information, and be an undergraduate, Texas resident, first-degree seeking student.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Scholarship Committee-Killeen
Reecie & Opal Jones Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a student who meets all standard admission criterion, has demonstrated an interest in TSU, and provides evidence of financial need.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Removing Educational Barriers
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a first-time qualified freshmen, meet all standard admission requirements, be a Texas resident and show financial need.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Resident Advisor Association Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a deserving student from Resident Advisor Association.
Selection
Process:
Resident Advisor Association
Richard & Suzanne Coan Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must show financial need, must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, classified as a junior or senior, and hold at least a 2.0 GPA. Established in 1995 by Richard and Suzy Coan of Stephenville.
Selection
Process:
President’s Committee
Rodeo Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must show performance. Contact Rodeo coach at (254) 968-9187.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
Rodeo Stall Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must demonstrate the ability to rodeo competitively, must be accepted to TSU, must complete 12 semester hours each long semester, must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or last long semester GPA and must be eligible to compete in NIRA rodeos.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
Roger & Ruth Turney Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must enroll in at least six undergraduate credit hours, demonstrate financial need, be classified as a non-traditional student and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. An incoming freshman must meet TSU admission requirements to be eligible for the award.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
ROTC Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline:
Criteria: Awarded to ROTC participants for the purpose of paying tuition and fees.
Selection
Process:
ROTC Program
Ruth and Oren Ellis Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student at TSU and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State Universtiy Committee
Ruth Scrimshire McCleskey Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a student or would-be student unable to attend TSU without aid.
Selection
Process:
TSU Scholarship Committee
Second Chance Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipients must be students who are 24 or older and who are single parents with custody of a child or children, students with average academic performance, students who have demonstrated a financial need and who, without financial assistance, would not be able to pursue their studies through alternate financial resources.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Shanon Rasco Memorial Scholarship for Physically Disabled Student
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient(s) shall be a full-time disabled student and have demonstrated financial need, demonstrated leadership abilities in school and in the community, demonstrated good moral character, and residency in the State of Texas.
Selection
Process:
Director of University Scholarships and a representative of Tarleton's Disability Services Office
SHS Class of 1961 Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a member of the current graduating class of Stephenville High School who will attend Tarleton and must have maintained an overall “B” GPA.
Selection
Process:
Stephenville High School Committee
Staff Council Scholarship
Amount: $100/credit hour or $600 max/each fall and spring
Deadline: August 15th Fall/December 15th Spring
Criteria: The recipient must be an employee of Tarleton State University, permanently budgeted with the scholarship being prorated based on percent employment. Previous recipients may reapply, but first priority will be to new applicants. A cap of $2,400 per staff member will be used in funding. The recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete the TSU General Scholarship application. A letter of need and benefit to the applicant's job and/or University must be submitted with the application. If the staff member does not complete coursework or forfeits the scholarship for any reason, the staff member will become ineligible for future staff scholarships.
Selection
Process:
Staff Council Past-President as committee chair, a Staff Council Executive Board member, Director of Scholarships as ex officio, and another member as selected by the chair
Stephenville Optimist Club Robert C. Fain Honorary Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a Freshman student attending Tarleton, must be a graduate of Stephenville High School, second semester funded if 3.0 GPA is obtained in first semester.
Selection
Process:
Optimist Club Committee
Stephenville Study Club Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15th
Criteria: The recipient shall be a graduate of Stephenville High School enrolled as an incoming Freshman and a full-time student with a GPA of at least 3.0 demonstrating financial need.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Student Services Rodeo Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient will be based on performance. Contact Rodeo Activities (254) 968-9187.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
T.C. & Jill Granberry Alumni Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a child or grandchild of a former student of Tarleton State University, incoming students must graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA on all high school work, must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time scholarship money is disbursed, transfer and returning students must have a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled as full-time students when funds are disbursed.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
TAA Don Winn Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need, demographics, personal qualities and academic achievement.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
TAA Edwin Dyess Veteran Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be in ROTC, have a 2.25 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities, have financial need, and no other scholarships.
Selection
Process:
Committee from the Military Science Department
TAA Jostens Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipients will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and complete full-time student status. Financial need will be considered in selection.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Tarleton Academic Scholarships
Amount: Typical Award $1,000 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.00 overall and Tarleton GPA, full-time undergraduate student.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Tarleton Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must show financial need, demographics, specific personal qualities, and academic achievements.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee and Alumni Relations
Tarleton Parents Association Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient’s family must be enrolled in the Tarleton Parents Association and be current in membership dues payment. All children on of the Tarleton Parents Association are eligible for the award. Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Texan Rider Spirit Leadership Scholarship
Amount: $2000/year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to the student selected by the student body through tryout and election. The Texan Rider must have and maintain a cumulative 2.25 GPA, enroll and complete full-time student status, attend all home athletic events and attend away athletic events as deemed necessary by the TSU athletic department.
Selection
Process:
Student Body Election
Texan Stars
Amount: $250 per semester
Deadline:
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student, in good standing with university, have a minimum of 2.4 GPA for the long semester prior to the award. Recipient must not exceed the annual university limit on scholarship awards.
Selection
Process:
Director of Texan Stars
Texas Pioneer Foundation Endowed
Amount: Vries
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Rcipient shall be a full-time student from the state of Texas in good standing with the University with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton Scholarship Committee
The Congressman Chet & Lea Ann Edwards Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours in the semester the scholarship is awarded, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA and be a member of the United States Armed Forces or have an immediate family member in the Armed Forces.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Tolly and Florence Moore Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours in the semester the scholarship is awarded, GPA of at least 3.0, preference given in the following order; 1) high school graduates of the Killeen Independent School District; 2) members of the United States Armed Forces or their family members; 3) other students pursuing a degree at Tarleton State University-Central Texas.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee (Killeen)
Town & Country Bank Dublin H.S. Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a Dublin High School graduate, top quarter of graduating class, college prep diploma and demonstrate good academic and leadership abilities.
Selection
Process:
Committee from Dublin
Town & Country Rodeo Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient will be judged on their performance, contact Rodeo Activities (254) 968-9187.
Selection
Process:
Rodeo Committee
Truby Glasscock Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student, 1st preference for students who graduate from Troy High School, 2nd preference to high school graduates from Temple, TX, based on financial need, and renewable based on 2.5 GPA.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
TSU Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have an academic merit, 3.0 GPA or higher.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Two Plus Two Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 per academic year
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.25 transfer GPA, 3.00 Tarleton GPA, Associate Degree, and a Two Plus Two Degree Plan. (This scholarship will be replaced by the Phi Theta Kappa/TAP (Top Academic Partners) Scholarship beginning fall 2008).
Selection
Process:
Scholarship Director and Two Plus Two Coordinator
Uta Davis Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a worthy female student, awarded during junior year for use in senior year, GPA of B or better, and character above reproach from best information available. Various donors created the Uta Davis Scholarship as a memorial scholarship. Mrs. Davis was the wife of J. Thomas Davis who served as Dean of John Tarleton Agricultural College during the 1940s.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
Virginia Powell Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a full-time student, who must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must also demonstrate leadership abilities in the school and community. First preference will be given to those students from the Selden community with next consideration given to students from Erath County. Recipient must be a Texas resident and a US citizen. Recipient must also demonstrate a good moral character and must not be on academic or disciplinary probation of any type currently or previously at TSU, and must show financial need.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
W.J. Wisdom Endowment Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be active in Physical Education (preferably basketball or golf).
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
W.L. & Barbara Nix Mills County Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient must be a graduate from any Mills County High School, who demonstrates a financial need. Recipient must demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to pursue a college degree and must also have work experience and a record of active participation in extra-curricular activities if physically able to do. Recipient must be a full-time student at Tarleton State University, an undergraduate student at Tarleton State University. Former participants are eligible to apply as long as they have maintained a 2.0 GPA in the preceding year.
Selection
Process:
Tarleton State University Committee
W.L. and Barbara Nix Erath County Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Recipient shall be a graduate of any high school in Erath County who has demonstrated a need for financial assistance in order to be able to pursue his or her collegiate studies. In addition, the student must demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to pursue a college degree. The student must also have work experience and a record of active participation in extra-curricular activities if physically able to do so. Former recipients must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and enroll full-time. Recipients must be undergraduate students.
Selection
Process: