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University of North Texas

University of North Texas

UNT Excellence Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

The University of North Texas sets its main merit award on a grid rather than a single threshold, pairing unweighted grade average with class rank. A 3.75 average in the top 1 per cent pays $12,000 a year; a 3.25 average in the top 25 per cent pays $2,000.

An SAT of 1350 or ACT of 30 adds $1,000. More valuable for an international student, the university says recipients may also qualify for a Texas waiver covering the gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition, which is worth considerably more than the scholarship itself.

The published cycle dates had already passed when we checked and the university had not yet posted the next round, so confirm the current deadlines with the financial aid office.

What It Covers

  • Tuition

A grid of unweighted grade average against class rank, paying $12,000 a year at the top (a 3.75 average in the top 1 per cent) down to $2,000 (a 3.25 average in the top 25 per cent), split half in autumn and half in spring. A further $1,000 bonus is added for an SAT of 1350 or an ACT of 30. The university also notes that international recipients may qualify for a Texas waiver covering the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition.

Eligibility

An unweighted grade average between 3.25 and 4.00 with a class rank in the top 25 per cent, as a first-time first-year student pursuing a first bachelor's degree. Where no class rank exists the university works from the transcript. Renewable for up to four years, needing continuous autumn and spring enrolment of at least 12 hours, a cumulative grade average of 3.00 at the university, and at least 24 hours a year.

Eligible Countries

The university states international students are eligible for the Excellence and Transfer Excellence scholarships. Students active in the intensive English programme only are excluded.

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How to Apply

No separate application. Applicants are considered automatically on admission, though the university notes the awards are competitive and subject to available funding.

Application Routes and Dates

Scholarship consideration

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Consideration is linked to admission. Confirm the applicable admission deadline and any scholarship requirements with the university.