Texas Southern University Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know
Financing your education is an important part of planning your journey at Texas Southern University. Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a continuing student, or transferring to Texas Southern, the university offers a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to reward academic success and support student access.
This guide provides a clear overview of available scholarships Texas Southern University offers.
General University Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen
Texas Southern University offers merit-based scholarships for first-time freshmen based on GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores. Awards vary, and all scholarships depend on the availability of funds.
Regents Scholarship
- GPA & Class Rank: 3.75–4.0 and Top 5%
- SAT: 1370 and up
- ACT: 30–36
- Maximum Award: Up to $14,000
Presidents Transformation Scholarship
- GPA & Class Rank: 3.5–3.74 and Top 10%
- SAT: 1240–1369
- ACT: 26–29
- Maximum Award: Up to $10,000
Tiger Genesis Scholarship
- GPA & Class Rank: 3.0–3.49 and Top 20%
- SAT: 1050–1239
- ACT: 19–25
- Maximum Award: Up to $7,000
Tiger P.A.W. (Providing A Way) Scholarship
- GPA: 2.5–2.99
- SAT: 900–1049
- ACT: 17–18
- Maximum Award: Up to $1,000
Important Notes for Incoming Freshmen!
- Scholarship eligibility is based on high school transcript GPA. If the transcript does not use a 4.0 scale, Texas Southern will convert it using the GPA converter tool available on the official website.
- Students without class rank may still be considered based on GPA and test scores.
- Scholarships are considered a financial resource, which may lead to adjustments in your total aid package based on your cost of attendance.
- All general university scholarships are awarded pending fund availability.
- To maintain the Tiger P.A.W. scholarship, students must meet SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) and successfully advance to the next grade level.
Scholarships for Continuing Students
Texas Southern supports academic achievement beyond the first year.
Continuing General University Scholarship
- GPA: 3.0
- Completed Hours: 30
- Maximum Award: Up to $4,000
This scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated consistent academic progress at the university.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
Students transferring to Texas Southern—whether from a community college or another university—have dedicated scholarship options.
Presidents Transfer Scholarship
- GPA: 3.5
- Degree Requirement: Associate Degree
- Maximum Award: Up to $10,000 per year
General University Transfer Scholarship
- GPA: 3.0
- Completed Hours: 30
- Maximum Award: Up to $4,000 per year
These awards help support students transitioning into Texas Southern’s academic community.
Where to Find Additional Information
You can find detailed scholarship information, eligibility requirements, and application links on the Texas Southern University Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
Texas Southern University is committed to supporting student success through a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a continuing student, or a transfer student, these scholarships help make your educational goals more accessible.
