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Scholarships |
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 Scholarships are considered gift aid that does not have to be paid back. They are usually based on a student's academic performance, special talent and/or financial need. Texas Southern University participates in several different scholarship programs.
Texas Southern University has a commitment to academic excellence. Thus, the objective of our scholarship program is to attract students who have demonstrated extraordinary scholarly efforts in high school. Final awards will be based on proof of graduation and test scores, per official transcript of the student's complete academic record. |
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Guide to Scholarships
- Be prepared. Online scholarship searches may require you to enter a lot of information. Be patient and allow time to carefully complete the applications.
- Start early. Most scholarships are awarded six months to one year prior to the start of the semester.
- Don't pay. Texas Southern Univerisity does not endorse any scholarship search that charges a fee. You should never have to pay for a scholarship search!
- Be persistent. Revisit the sites listed below on a regular basis. Many repost new scholarships frequently.
- Reasons for choosing Texas Southern University,
- Obstacles overcome to attend college,
- An expected graduation date, or
- An initial reaction to receiving the scholarship
- Handwrite your note, unless your handwriting is poor.
- Address your donor as Dr., Mr., Mrs., or Ms.
- Mention the scholarship by name in your introduction.
- Sign your name.
- Include your return address on the envelope.
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