First-Time Freshman Merit Scholarships
Our freshman scholarships are honorary, four-year, merit-based scholarships awarded to high academic achievers.
There are three opportunities for graduating high school seniors to qualify for one of five TAMIU First-Time Freshman Merit Scholarships by means of 1) high school ranking, 2) SAT scores, or 3) ACT scores.
Using these three qualifiers, students only need to fulfill one of the requirements in any set category as outlined below. Furthermore, students must be first-time freshmen and be admitted to TAMIU by February 1 (priority deadline).
There is no need to submit a separate application to qualify.
Presidential $30K Scholarship |
Rank Top 1-2% |
OR | SAT 1360+ |
OR | ACT 29+ |
Achievement $25K Scholarship |
Rank Top 3-4% |
OR | SAT 1290+ |
OR | ACT 27+ |
Pride $20K Scholarship |
Rank Top 5-6% |
OR | SAT 1250+ |
OR | ACT 26+ |
Discovery $15K Scholarship |
Rank Top 7-8% |
OR | SAT 1210+ |
OR | ACT 25+ |
Dustdevil $10K Scholarship |
Rank Top 9-10% |
OR | SAT 1160+ |
OR | ACT 24+ |
Transfer Student Merit Scholarships
Our transfer student scholarships are honorary, merit-based scholarships awarded to students transferring to TAMIU in the Fall or Spring. These scholarships are automatically awarded to qualified students upon meeting the following scholarship criteria.
To be eligible, students must meet the following scholarship criteria.
Presidential
Transfer Award
$6K**
- Transfer with 45+ credit hoursa
- Transfer with 3.75+ GPA
Achievement
Transfer Award
$4K**
- Transfer with 45+ credit hoursa
- Transfer with 3.50+ GPA
Students with 90+ SCH are not eligible for Automatic Transfer Student Merit Scholarships.
**Total amount awarded within a period of four consecutive long semesters.
a45 credit hours must be applicable to degree.
First-Year General Scholarship
Our First-Year General Scholarship is designed for incoming first-time freshman students. It is student aid intended to cover tuition. Priority is given to incoming, first-time freshmen who are enrolled at TAMIU.
To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a first-time freshmen student
- Must be admitted to TAMIU
- Must be enrolled at TAMIU
- Must demonstrate financial aid need for their enrolled semester
These First-Time Freshman and Transfer Merit Scholarships are only guaranteed for those students who meet the applicable criteria and who apply by priority deadlines. Those applying after this deadline may still qualify contingent on scholarship funding availability.
Contact the Office of Recruitment and School Relations
956.326.2270 | enroll@tamiu.edu
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center (STC) 130
5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, Texas 78041