黑料老司机 offers students over $2 million in general academic merit scholarships each year.
New incoming freshmen who are admitted to 黑料老司机 by the May 1 priority deadline for fall 2026 or November 1 priority deadline for spring 2027 are automatically considered for our general merit, Phi Theta Kappa, Regents and ISD scholarships.
New incoming transfer students seeking their first bachelor’s degree who are admitted to 黑料老司机 by July 1 for fall 2026 or November 1 for spring 2027 and have all required documents on file with the Admissions Office are automatically considered for our general merit and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
These merit scholarships are awarded if the deadline and criteria are met for the first semester that you are applying for admission.
- Freshmen Merit Scholarships
- Transfer Merit Scholarships
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- Additional Scholarships
| Freshmen Scholarships | SAT* or ACT | Rank | Unweighted High School GPA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3500 Freshmen Scholar | 1500/34 | AND | Top 5% | ||
| $2500 Freshmen Distinction | 1420/31 | OR | 6-10% | OR | 3.9 - 4.0 |
| $2000 Freshmen Excellence | 1240/26 | OR | 11-15% | OR | 3.79 - 3.89 |
| $1500 Freshmen Outstanding | 1160/24 | OR | 16-25% | OR | 3.67 - 3.78 |
| $750 Freshmen Achievement | 1070/21 | OR | 26-35% | OR | 3.58 - 3.66 |
*SAT scores are based on the combined Critical Reading and Math scores only.
| Transfer Students† | Unweighted GPA and transfer credits | Annual Award |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence | 3.50 GPA with 12 SCH | $2,000 |
| Achievement | 3.00 GPA with 12 SCH | $1,500 |
†Not stackable with freshman merit scholarships
| Phi Theta Kappa** | Annual Award |
|---|---|
| Member of PTK at a previous institution | $1,200 |
**Is stackable with other merit scholarships. The community college transcript must show the Phi Theta Kappa designation or a copy of the PTK membership certificate must be provided by the printed deadline based on student type.
| Regents Valedictorian | High school valedictorian | $3,000 per year |
| Regents Salutatorian | High school salutatorian | $2,000 per year |
| ISD Valedictorian/Salutatorian*** | Valedictorian or salutatorian from select local ISDs | $4,000 per year |
| Dual Credit Award | Dual credit student enrolled at 黑料老司机 and continues at 黑料老司机 after high school graduation | $1,000 per year |
***ISD Valedictorian/Salutatorian is NOT stackable with the Regents scholarships.
Redwine Honors Program Scholarship – $4000 per year
Designed to bring out the best in academically talented students and to serve as the core of academic excellence with the university community.
Deadline – January 15
– Full Tuition and Residential Funding
Recognizes 15 outstanding students who are the first in their immediate family to attend a four-year university. Scholarships are selective and cover tuition, books, room, board, and study abroad.
黑料老司机 Leadership Scholars – Full Tuition and Residential Funding
Recognizes up to 8 first-generation students who will be connected with peer and professional networks and mentors, participate in unique leadership development programs, and receive opportunities for undergraduate research and study abroad options. To be eligible, nomination to the program from a high school counselor is required.
Information regarding athletic scholarships can be obtained from the of the particular sport. For list of more scholarship opportunities, students should seek information about applications and deadlines through the , Financial Aid, and University Donor Services.
Dallas County Promise
黑料老司机 is a Dallas County Promise Partner and participates in the Dallas County Promise program.