Texas Leadership Scholars Program

Overview

The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program is a state-funded, premier scholarship initiative. Selected students receive financial support to a Texas public university and benefit from a peer network, mentoring, leadership development, and other opportunities to help unlock their potential.

The Texas Leadership Scholars program develops students into capable, ethical, and innovative leaders. Our scholars apply to the program in high school and remain engaged throughout all four years of their undergraduate experience. Scholars engage in experiential learning, workshops, and collaborative projects that cultivate leadership skills, professional readiness, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact on campus and in the broader community.

Eligibility Criteria

The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program seeks top performing students with demonstrated financial need, leadership in their high school community, and academic success.

To receive this scholarship, you must:

  • Graduate in the Top 10% of an accredited Texas High School or be nominated by a high school teacher, counselor, or administrator
  • Be accepted for admission to Tarleton State University
  • Be a Texas resident
  • Register for Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement
  • Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA
  • Be eligible for the TEXAS Grant
  • Enroll full-time

Renewal Requirements

To continue as a Texas Leadership Scholar, you must:

  1. Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA
  2. Maintain TEXAS Grant renewal eligibility 
  3. Maintain full-time enrollment 
  4. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress 
  5. Participate in TLS activities and program requirements coordinated by the Office of Student Global and Community Connections

Funding

Once selected for the program, the TLS Campus Coordinator will notify the Office of Financial Aid of your selection. Your funding will be applied prior to the start of the semester.

  • Tuition and Fees: Covered up to 100% of board-designated tuition and fees, but the total aid amount is capped by demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA.
  • Housing and Meals: The Coordinating Board provides a Housing & Food scholarship equal to the average cost at the participating institution, capped at the cost of attendance.
  • Additional Details: The scholarship supports undergraduate coursework only (fall/spring semesters) and is renewable for up to 8 long semesters based on continued eligibility.

For information on how to apply for this program, visit the Texas Leadership Scholars program website.
 
Texas Leadership Scholars to participate in a learning community and activities coordinated by the Office of Student Global and Community Connections.