2008-2009 TWU Scholarship Information
Texas Woman's University offers several scholarship opportunities for both new and continuing students. You may complete a scholarship application on-line. Students who are awarded scholarships will receive a personalized scholarship offer letter from the TWU Financial Aid Office. Students must return the letter by the deadline to avoid having the scholarship cancelled. Students not awarded scholarships will also be notified. Scholars
Out-of-State Waivers:
Out-of-state students who are awarded $1,000 or more in TWU academic scholarship funds may qualify to pay tuition at the
Eligibility :
To be considered for scholarships students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete and submit a TWU Scholarship Application to the TWU Financial Aid Office by
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for undergraduates and 3.2 or higher for graduate students.
- Have all required admission applications and academic transcripts in the TWU Admission's Office or Graduate Admission's Office by
- Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 hours for undergraduates; minimum 9 hours for graduate students and 6 hours for graduate assistants). EXCEPTIONS: You are graduating the semester of the award or your degree program requires less than full-time enrollment (Example: Clinicals, student teaching, thesis, dissertation).
- Declare a major if you are an undergraduate student and have attempted at least 24 semester hours, or you are a graduate student and have attempted at least 12 semester hours.
No 2008-2009 Scholarship funds will be available from the programs listed on the TWU Scholarship Application if you submit your scholarship application or complete your admissions file, if applicable, after March 1, 2008. (Prospective high school graduates may submit to the TWU Admissions Office a partial academic transcript for scholarship evaluation.)
All TWU Students:
TWU General Academic Scholarships
Awards are $500 per year. This scholarship is available to new students, continuing students, undergraduates and graduates. Students must reapply for this scholarship each year. This scholarship is awarded strictly on the basis of cumulative grade point average.
Departmental Scholarships
Each department at TWU has scholarship funds available to award. Students should contact the chairperson of the department in which they will be majoring for more information.
Mary Bryan and Tom C. Reitch Scholarship
Awards are $1,200 per year. This scholarship is available to entering students and TWU students who have completed at least 24 credit hours. Applicants must complete the Reitch supplemental questions on the TWU Scholarship Application. Awards are based upon academic standing and financial need.
Entering Freshmen:
New Freshman Student Scholarship
Awards are $1,800 per year. Entering freshmen and transfer students with less than 13 college credits may apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded on the combination of high school grade point average, class rank, and SAT/ACT scores.
TWU Honors Scholarship
Awards are $4,500 per year. Recipients chosen from the scholarship applicant pool.
TWU Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship is only available to entering freshmen who were Valedictorians or Salutatorians at an accredited high school. This scholarship pays full tuition and fees excluding room, board and books.
Chancellor's Endowed Scholarship
Awards are tuition, fees and stipend per year. Recipients chosen from scholarship applicant pool.
Entering Transfer Students:
New Transfer Student Scholarship
Awards are $1,800 per year. Students transferring to TWU from accredited junior colleges or four-year institutions with more than 12 credit hours may apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded on a combination of cumulative grade point average and number of hours transferred to TWU.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Awards are $1,800 per year. Applicants must be active Phi Theta Kappa members in good standing and must continue to serve in Phi Theta Kappa at Texas Woman's University.
TWU Dream Come True Scholarship
Awards are $1,800 per year. Students transferring from a Rising Star program in the Dallas County Community College District may be eligible. This scholarship requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and 60 credit hours. Applicants must contact their DCCCD campus Rising Star adviser for instructions and application materials.
Entering Graduate Students:
New Graduate Student Scholarship
Awards are $1,800 per year. This award is automatically renewable for up to two years for Masters students and up to three years for Doctoral students as long as the recipient maintains a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average. Students who will be starting their graduate work at TWU for the first time are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of cumulative grade point average and academic discipline.
McNair Scholars Scholarship
Several awards of $1,800 per year will be made to juniors and above. Several awards of $1,800 per year will be made to new graduate students who were undergraduate McNair Scholars. These awards are renewable as described in the New Graduate Student Scholarships section. Applicants must provide a letter of verification from their McNair advisor.
Entering International Students:
New International Student Scholarship
Awards are $1,800 per year. This award is automatically renewable as long as the minimum grade point average is maintained or until degree is received.
Other Scholarship Sources
The TWU Financial Aid Office and Library have directories of private scholarship sources that you are welcome to explore. In addition, the financial aid web site has links to free on-line scholarship and financial aid searches. Go to http://www.twu.edu/finaid/othersites then select any of the scholarship and financial aid searches listed. In addition, you may be interested in researching scholarships from these sources:
- High School (for traditional age entering freshmen students)
- Home-Town Community - Religious organizations and service organizations, such as Lions Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, etc.
- Government Agencies - Military and Government developmental/recruitment grants/scholarships
- Professional organizations related to Your major
- Business and Industry - Developmental/recruitment grants/scholarships, internships, your employer (scholarships, tuition assistance, internships), and your parents' or spouse's employer
Please Note!
DEADLINE:
Fill the form on the link below to apply :
2008-2009 Scholarship Application Form
2008-2009 Financial Aid Certification and Information Form
Info from www.twu.edu
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