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Scholarships

The Petree College of Arts & Sciences offers merit based and competitive scholarship opportunities.

Deadline: March 1

Description

The TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ Academic Merit scholarship is based on grade point average. To receive the TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ Academic Merit Scholarship, incoming first-year students must submit their application and all required documents* by March 1. After the deadline, scholarship amounts are not guaranteed. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for the scholarship. Awards are renewable up to seven consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with a required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA. TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ recalculates every high school grade point average on a standard 4.0 scale.**

SCHOLARSHIP NAMEGPAAMOUNT
PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARD                                             3.8+   $13,000/yr                                       
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AWARD  3.4-3.79         $10,500/yr
ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMIC AWARD      3.0-3.39   $8,000/yr

*Required documents include application, application essay, official high school transcript, high school counselor's recommendation form, and $55 application fee.

**All Pre-AP, Pre-IB, and Honors courses are weighted on a 4.5 point scale (A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5), and AP, IB, or Concurrent courses are weighted on a 5 point scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2). Our calculation will be used for admission and scholarship purposes.

Game Design & Animation Scholarship

Students majoring in Game Design and animation with at least a 2.75 minimum high school GPA will automatically be awarded the Game Design & Animation Scholarship. This award is $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 each fall and spring semester for a maximum of 8 semesters for first-year students). The Game Design & Animation Scholarship is stackable with other university scholarships, but the sum of all university scholarships may not exceed the block tuition rate. This award is renewed each year for students continuing to major in Game Design and Animation who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Esports Management Scholarship

Students majoring in Esports Management with at least a 2.75 minimum high school GPA will automatically be awarded the Esports Management Scholarship. This award is $5,000 per academic year ($2,500 each fall and spring semester for a maximum of 8 semesters for first-year students). The Esports Management Scholarship is stackable with other university scholarships, but the sum of all university scholarships may not exceed the block tuition rate. This award is renewed each year for students continuing to major in Esports Management who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. Additional information may be required for some scholarships. If you would like to be considered for competitive scholarships, please submit a resume and an additional letter of recommendation to [email protected], if not already included in your application materials.

  • Students must be admitted to TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ by Dec. 15 to be considered for competitive scholarships.
  • Notifications will be made on March 1.

Art Scholarships

• Based on portfolio.
• May be combined with academic scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Bishop's Scholar Award

The Bishop’s Scholarship provides up to the full cost of tuition for four years for eligible applicants. To be eligible for the Bishop’s Scholarship, students will meet the following criteria:

  • Be a first-year student admitted to TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ by Dec. 15.
  • Hold membership in a United Methodist Church.
  • Obtain a recommendation from the senior pastor or youth minister of the student's church.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment in the Wimberly School of Religion.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Reside in campus housing first-year through fourth year in college.
  • Be active and provide leadership for the campus Religious Life programs, including weekly chapel services.
  • Plan to pursue a career in service to the church and community.

*PLEASE NOTE – Religion scholarships are designed to cover up to the tuition percentage awarded once all other scholarships and grants have been applied. They are not stackable with other university scholarships unless specifically noted.

Brooke Haley Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship fund was created in 2005 to honor Brooke Haley, a mass communications (broadcasting) student. The scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate a commitment to the field of mass communications. Funds are applied to tuition expenses. Students must have a 3.25 GPA. Current, transfer, and first-year students may apply.

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Computer Science Fellows Program

The Computer Science Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for select, high-achieving, first-time, full-time students entering the Computer Science program at TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ with a cumulative high school GPA ≥ 3.60. This unique program offers the combined opportunities of (a) an up to full-tuition scholarship for four years (eight semesters) of study at TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ and (b) participation in internships, interdisciplinary learning, and professional development opportunities.

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Dean's Scholarship

The Dean's Scholarship is for 80% tuition for four years for eligible applicants. To be eligible for the Dean’s Scholarship, students will meet the following criteria:

  • Be admitted to TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ by Dec. 15.
  • Obtain recommendation from the pastor, youth minister, or the leader of the student's faith community.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment in the Wimberly School of Religion.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Be active and provide leadership for the campus Religious Life programs.
  • Plan to pursue a career in service to the student’s faith tradition and the wider community.

*PLEASE NOTE – Religion scholarships are designed to cover up to the tuition percentage awarded once all other scholarships and grants have been applied. They are not stackable with other university scholarships unless specifically noted.

Esports Scholarship

Students wishing to compete on our varsity-level Esports teams are eligible to try out for talent-based scholarship awards. Scholarship amounts vary and are stackable with other university merit scholarships but may not exceed the full-block tuition rate. Information on tryout dates will be shared with all interested students by the Esports Director in the spring of each academic year. This award may be renewed each year by the Esports Director based on student performance and team participation, as well as good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Film Scholarships

  • Based on portfolio.
  • May be combined with academic scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Frank G. Brooks Memorial Scholarship

The Frank G. Brooks Memorial Scholarship is a competitive, full-tuition scholarship awarded to an outstanding first-year student who chooses to study biology at TikTok³ÉÈ˰æ. This award cannot be combined with other university scholarships. The scholarship selection committee will assess multiple criteria including, but not limited to, ACT/SAT scores, GPA, letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor, community involvement, and application essay. An on-campus interview will be scheduled with qualifying applicants.

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