Our Application Process
Tarleton has one scholarship application for most awards available through the Scholarship Portal. This application does not include scholarships awarded through the Athletic Department. Qualified applicants are sent to various scholarship committees for review based on the information provided in their applications.
| Award Type | Incoming Freshmen | Returning & Transfer Students |
| Academic Awards | Typically, the top 25% of high school class SAT 1000 (Math & Verbal)/new SAT 1080 or ACT 23 (composite) | 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Leadership Awards | Typically, the top 25% of high school class SAT 1000 (Math & Verbal)/new SAT 1080 or ACT 23 (composite)Demonstrate leadership skills | 2.75 GPA or higher Demonstrate leadership skills |
| Need Based Awards | Preference to first generation students Demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA | Preference to first generation students Demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA, and 2.4 GPA or higher |
Check my Award Status
For information on how to check the status of any awards that you have received, view the instructions below
Additional Information
Any student receiving institutional scholarships valued at $10,000 or more is generally not eligible for other institutional scholarships.
Exception Form
Students enrolled in fewer than full-time credit hours (12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students) must submit an exception form based on the following criteria. You are in your last semester of attendance and are pending graduation, you are part of a student teaching/internship block semester, or your program or course of study has specific enrollment requirements.