14. Lamar University
https://beacardinal.lamar.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships.html
In addition to the guaranteed scholarships below, “Top Scholars Program” scholarships are
available with SAT of 1360/ ACT of 29 but a separate application is required, one is need based,
the other is not. Mirabeau & SETX Scholars receive a full scholarship for four years covering
tuition, fees, room and board, and books. More info at the link above.
Academic Excellence Scholarships are available to first-time-in-college freshmen (dual credit
and AP credit are not disqualifying) with a minimum SAT (CR + M) score of 1150-1290 (test
taken Before March 5, 2016) / 1220-1350 (test taken After March 5, 2016) or an ACT score of
25 AND must be ranked in the Top 25%.
The Academic Excellence award will give students $24,000 over four years:. $3,000 per year
will be applied toward tuition and $3,000 will be applied toward on-campus residence hall.
Cardinal Elite Scholarships are available to first-time-in-college freshmen (dual credit and AP
credit are not disqualifying) with a minimum SAT (CR+M) score of 1300 (test taken Before
March 5, 2016) / 1360 (test taken After March 5, 2016) or an ACT score of 29 or greater
The Cardinal Elite award will give students $32,000 over four years: $5,000 per year will be
applied toward tuition and $3,000 per year will be applied toward on-campus residence hall.
15. University of Houston–Downtown
https://www.uhd.edu/financial/scholarships/Pages/scholarships-institutional-freshman.aspx
https://www.uhd.edu/admissions/first-year/Pages/UHD-Merit-Scholarship.aspx
ALSO competitive STEM awards:
https://www.uhd.edu/academics/sciences/scholars/Documents/fullapp.pdf
In red below are merit scholarships with min test scores, however, UHD also offers these
without min test scores:
5 different scholarships, similar award and requirements as below:
$1500 per academic year - $750 per semester
Eligibility
Minimum 2.7 high school GPA based on a 4 point scale
Must be a New Freshman entering for the Fall term
Graduated from high school within last two years
Must enroll in 12 or more UHD college credit hours each semester
Transcript submission required for Admission acceptance
May be renewable, up to 8 semesters, if renewal criteria are met each semester.
Distinguished Four-Year Scholarships for FTICs:
Benefits: Merit scholarships of up to $3,000 per year, for four years = total: $12,000.
Scholarship will cover the cost of tuition/fees depending on financial aid eligibility, in addition
to the $3,000.
Students can apply for membership in the UHD Honors Program and Scholars Academy.
Eligibility Criteria: For full-time, first-time-in-college students only.
3.5 or higher GPA or Class Rank Top 15% and SAT 1100/ACT 24 or higher.
Must attain a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA at the end of consecutive academic year in order to
renew the scholarship for subsequent years, up to four years.