Tarleton State University Scholarships 2026 Announcement

Tarleton State University Scholarships 2026 Announcement

Overview

Tarleton State University, located in Stephenville, Texas, is a member of the Texas A&M University System. Recognized for academic excellence and innovation, Tarleton serves over 15,000 students across more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as agriculture, business, education, health sciences, liberal arts, and STEM disciplines. The university combines high-quality education with affordable tuition, vibrant campus life, NCAA Division I athletics, and strong community engagement.

Scholarship Opportunities

Tarleton offers more than 600 scholarships, awarding over $12 million annually through institutional and private funding. Scholarships help cover tuition, fees, housing, travel, certification expenses, and more.

Degree Levels

• Undergraduate Students (freshman and transfer)

• Graduate Students (master’s and doctoral)

• Veteran and Active Military Students (including ROTC cadets)

Available Subjects

All academic disciplines are eligible.

Benefits

• Financial awards to cover tuition, fees, housing, travel, and certification costs

• Automatic matching with eligible scholarships upon submission of the General Scholarship Application

• Non-resident tuition waivers for out-of-state and international studentsTypes of Scholarships

• Guaranteed Scholarship Programs:

  • President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program (Freshman)

  • President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program (Transfer)

• General Scholarships:

  • Tarleton Impact Scholarship

  • Tarleton Academic Scholarship

  • Dick Smith Scholarship

  • Dominic and Lisette Dottavio Student Success Scholarship

  • Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship

• Specialized Opportunities:

  • 125 Guarantee Program

  • Exam Certification Reimbursement

  • Tarleton Promise Program

  • Career Enrichment Scholarship

  • Study Abroad Scholarships

  • Veteran Scholarships

  • Employee Scholarships

Eligibility

• U.S. citizens and permanent residents; international students admitted to Tarleton may qualify for certain scholarships

• Active admissions application and valid student ID

• Meet minimum GPA or test score requirements

• Enrollment in eligible academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer)

• Transfer students must provide transcripts from accredited institutions

• Military/veteran students must provide proof of service or ROTC enrollment

• International students must meet admission and visa requirements

Application Procedure

1. Complete Tarleton admissions application and obtain student ID

2. Submit General Scholarship Application online

3. Automatic consideration for over 600 scholarships after submission

4. Apply early, as many scholarships are awarded first-come, first-served

Scholarship Deadlines

• Priority Deadline for 2026-2027: February 15, 2026

• Early Consideration: December 1

• Spring Priority Date: December 1

• Financial Aid Priority Deadline: January 15

Apply here: Tarleton State University Scholarships 2026