2026 Texas Lutheran University Freshman Academic Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
A range of academic scholarships, awarded based on high school academic performance, are available at Texas Lutheran University and all accepted undergraduate students (domestic and international) at TLU will be considered for an academic scholarship.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain a minimum HS GPA of 2.5

Value of Scholarship: 
The Texas Lutheran University Freshman Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Regents' Scholarship: $28,000 (4.60 GPA and above)
ii. Presidential Scholarship: $26,000 (4.10 - 4.59 GPA)
iii. Distinction Scholarship: $24,000 (3.70 - 4.09 GPA)
iv. Academic Excellence Scholarship: $22,000 (3.30 - 3.69 GPA)
v. Heritage Scholarship: $20,000 (2.80 - 3.29 GPA)
vi. Commendation Scholarship: $18,000 (2.79 GPA and below)

Other Available Awards
  • The SAT/ACT award of $1,000-$3,000 is in addition to your Academic Scholarship (Heritage, Academic Excellence, or Presidential). Test scores must be received by June 1 to be eligible for a SAT/ACT award.
  1. $3,000 (1400+ SAT or 31+ ACT)
  2. $2,000 (1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT)
  3. $1,000 (1100+ SAT or 22+ ACT)
Academic Scholarships are renewable for up to three years (a total of four years) based on continued full-time enrollment and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 earned at TLU.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate scholarship application; your also serves as your scholarship application.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Texas Lutheran University Freshman Scholarship Page.