Lamar University is offering the University Scholars Scholarship to support high-achieving students. If you’re a first-time freshman with a strong GPA or qualifying test scores, you could receive $8,000 toward your tuition over four years.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be first-time college freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.50-3.64 on a 5.0 scale and rank in the top 50% of their class, or have qualifying SAT (1010-1070) or ACT (19-21) scores. International students must meet the same SAT/ACT requirements. Homeschool students or those from schools that do not rank are also eligible without class rank criteria.

Lamar University (LU) is a renowned institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. As a member of the Texas State University System, LU offers over 100 programs across diverse fields, empowering students to pursue their passions with a strong foundation in education. The university is celebrated for its vibrant campus life, cutting-edge research, and dedication to fostering leadership and success among its students.

Application Deadline: January 15th

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Lamar University (LU)
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Award: $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year; $1,000 per semester)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Varies
• Nationality: Domestic and international students
• The award can be taken in: USA

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any subject offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria:
  To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a first-time college freshman (dual credit and AP courses are not disqualifying).
2. Achieve a minimum high school GPA of 3.50-3.64 on a 5.0 weighted scale and rank in the top 50% of their graduating class OR submit qualifying SAT (1010-1070) or ACT (19-21) scores.
3. International students must submit a qualifying SAT (1010-1070) or ACT (19-21) score.
4. Class rank requirements are waived for homeschool students or high schools that do not rank students.

How to Apply

There is no separate application for this scholarship. Eligible students are automatically considered if they meet the criteria.
Additionally, students are encouraged to:

• Complete the LU Scholarship application in the myScholarships portal.  for consideration for endowed scholarships.
• Submit the FAFSA or TASFA using code 003581 by the January 15th priority deadline for additional financial aid opportunities.

Benefits

• Recipients will receive $8,000 over four years, distributed as $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester).
• The scholarship amount is applied evenly between the fall and spring semesters and is specifically designated for tuition.

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