NOTICE: The 2026-2027 Priority Scholarship Date is February 15, 2026. Submit your complete application today!
College Scholarships and Grants
Why Apply for College Scholarships?
Most of our students — 80% — receive financial aid, including over $19 million in Tarleton State 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 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026, please fill out the 25/26 Academic Year Application.
If you are a student enrolled or planning to enroll in courses for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027, please fill out the 26/27 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 August 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
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 State 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
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.