Texas Tech National Merit Scholarship

Notice of National Merit Scholarship Texas Tech University is pleased to announce the new National Merit Finalists Scholarship program! Students who have designated Texas Tech as their first choice institution with the National Merit Corporation will be eligible to receive 100% of cost of attendance including tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation and a personal/miscellaneous allowance. The scholarship offer will be funded by a combination of federal, state and institutional gift aid funds including Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Educational Grant, TEXAS Grant, Texas Public Education Grant, Texas Tech Grant and scholarships.  Qualifying students should make the designation no later than June 1, 2015 to ensure maximum eligibility. Students should contact their Texas Tech University admission counselor with questions or other inquiries.  Meet them here.  Office of Undergraduate Admissions | PO Box 45005 | Lubbock, TX 79409  Visit Texas Tech | 806.742.1299 | admissions@ttu.edu Unsubscribe

Furman Scholars Program

The Furman Scholars program seeks to honor high school juniors who exhibit strong academic potential, demonstrate leadership potential, and show significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. High school guidance counselors nominate current juniors to participate in the program. Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible to receive at least $7,500 in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University.

For any questions regarding Furman Scholars, please email furmanscholars@furman.edu or call 864.294.2034.

CRITERIA

The nomination form can be viewed here. To receive award certificates by spring awards days, counselors must nominate by April 1, 2015. We will continue accepting additional nominations until June 1, 2015, which is the final deadline for nominations.

Nominees must be juniors who meet all of the following criteria:

A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences
A high school weighted grade-point average of 3.5 or higher
Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
Demonstrated leadership potential
At least a 1250 on the SAT or PSAT (critical reading and math only) or a 28 on the ACT or Aspire (excluding writing)