Institutional Undergraduate Scholarships

 

Scholarship candidates are evaluated on a competitive basis. A number of factors are reviewed in selecting a student to receive an award. For new entering students, of prime importance are the student’s academic record and the results of national testing programs. Candidates for federal aid programs are evaluated based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA.

Available only to full-time undergraduate students. (12 or more credit hours per semester)

Unless otherwise noted, the amount(s) listed on the Award Notice are yearly awards with one-half applicable to the fall semester and one-half to the spring semester. The single exception is the Federal Work-Study Program, which is received in bi-weekly paychecks as earned. Since a student must earn the Work-Study award, this amount is not available for bill payment at the beginning of the semester.

University scholarships credit to the student's account no earlier than the first day of classes when the award notification is accepted and returned to the Office of Student Financial Services and all required documents have been received.  These awards are made possible from general funds budgeted each year with approval of The University of Tulsa Board of Trustees.

Presidential Scholarship-Given to new freshman, scholarships are determined by exceptional class rank, ACT and/or SAT scores and overall academic performance.  Awards range up to $6,000 per year and can be combined with other scholarship awards to total TU's base tuition, room and board.  Awarded for eight semesters with a cumulative gpa of 3.25 and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year.  *Limited number awarded. Please see "Other Scholarship Awards" to see how outside scholarships will affect this award.

National Merit/Presidential Scholar Award-National Merit finalists, who list TU as their school of choice, are chosen by TU as a Presidential Scholars and will be granted scholarships that cover up to base tuition, room and board charges (additional charges and fees not included).  If eligible for the Oklahoma Academic Scholar Program this funding is inclusive in the total scholarship package.  A cumulative 3.25 gpa and completion of a renewal application for the NMSC program is required.  *Limited number awarded. Please see "Other Scholarship Awards" to see how outside scholarships will affect this award.

TU Academic Scholarship-Scholarships based on exceptional high school performance given to new freshmen.  Awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative gpa.  The award may be honorary if, combined with others, it would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Supplemental Scholarship-Awarded for eight semesters witha 2.5 cumulative gpa.

Provost Scholarship-Scholarships based on exceptional high school performance given to new freshmen. This scholarship is awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative gpa requirement for renewal. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, it would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Dean's Scholarship-Scholarships based on exceptional high school performance given to new freshmen. This scholarship is awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative gpa requirement for renewal. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, it would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship Award-Given to students based on earning an International Baccalaureate diploma.  This scholarship is awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative gpa requirement for renewal. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, it would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Presbyterian Leadership Award-Based upon recommendation from a Presbyterian Minister in specific churches. Scholarship renewal is contingent on active participation in Presbyterian leadership program on campus. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, it would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Dependent of Presbyterian Ministers Grant-Must be a dependent of a Presbyterian Minister and be eligible to be claimed on parent's most recent federal tax return. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the maximum scholarship eligibility.

Honors Program Scholarship-Award available to new freshmen based on exceptional performance in high school, ACT or SAT scores, and Honors Program application essay. Participation in Honors Program course work is mandatory. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Alumni Grant-Awarded to new undergraduate students based on at least one parent with a degree from TU. Awarded for undergraduate degree with a 2.0 cumulative gpa. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Sibling Grant-This grant is available to students who currently have a sibling attending TU.  In order to have this grant renewed the student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative gpa. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility. 

Transfer TU Academic Scholarship-Awarded to new transfer students, based on exceptional performance in previous college course work. Must have at least 48 transferable hours and a 3.75 cumulative gpa.  Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative gpa.  May receive for six semesters if student enters as a sophomore or four semesters if student enters as a junior. Students receiving this award are not eligible for the TCC Honors Student Scholarship or the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

TCC Honors Graduate Scholarship-Awarded to new AA or AS degree candidates graduating from TCC's honors program. Must have a 3.5 gpa at TCC. Award may be given provisionally - must have required hours and gpa by start of fall. Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative gpa for four semesters as long as the student continues full-time enrollment at TU. The scholarship is forfeited upon withdrawal or dismissal. Students receiving this award are not eligible for the Transfer TU Academic or the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.  The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility. 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship-Awarded to new transfer students who were members of Phi Theta Kappa at two year schools. Must have a 3.5 gpa and at least 48 hours of transferable credit. Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative gpa for six semesters if students enters as a sophomore or four semesters if students enters as a junior. Students receiving this award are not eligible for the Transfer TU Academic Scholarship or the TCC Honors Graduate Scholarship. The award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Vision Scholarship-Scholarships based on exceptional high school performance given to new freshmen.  Awarded for eight semesters with a cumulative 3.0 gpa.  This award may be honorary if, combined with others, would exceed the student's maximum scholarship eligibility.

Performance, Talent, and Athletic Scholarships-Scholarships awarded on basis of merit and demonstrated talent. Awarded by departments through an audition or evaluation of performance. Renewable by department's guidelines.

Endowed and Supported Scholarships-These awards are made possible by the annual earnings of restricted gifts invested with The University of Tulsa's endowment funds or by gifts given to The University of Tulsa by corporations, foundations, and friends of the University. Most of these awarded are used to underwrite university grants and university scholarships.

Law and Graduate-Students receiving scholarships, stipends, or assistantships should contact the respective college for information and renewal of awards.

Scholarship policies are reviewed annually and are subject to change from year to year. University policy may prohibit academic scholarship awards to exceed the cost of tuition. The University reserves the right to use outside sources of scholarships in determining if academic scholarships exceed the cost of tuition.

*Other Scholarship Awards-Funds from sources outside the university will credit to the student's account no earlier than the first day of classes upon receipt of the funds.  If outside scholarships received, combined with TU scholarship funds, exceed basic charges of TU tuition and TU room and board, we reserve the right to adjust your TU funded awards.  It is necessary to report to the Office of Student Financial Services any change in circumstances, including outside scholarship awards not considered in the offer of assistance.  By law, the Office of Student Financial Services must make adjustments to prevent or correct "over awards" that may result from the receipt of these outside sources of financial  assistance.  Adjustments will be in both gift aid (grants/scholarships) and self-help aid (work/loans).