Scholarships are a form of aid that help students pay for college. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not have to be paid back and they may be combined with other kinds of financial aid to cover up to the total cost of attendance.

UNT awards thousands of scholarships each year and not just to students who have earned high grades or have high test scores.

In addition to academic merit, scholarships are awarded to students based on other qualifications such as athletic ability or artistic talent.  There are also scholarships for students who are interested in particular fields of study, who have extracurricular achievements, who are members of certain groups, or who demonstrate financial need. 

Take some time and learn more about the types of scholarships available at UNT and search for scholarships that match your interests and qualifications. 

Scholarship opportunities for:

Access the Eagle Scholarship Portal.

Once you have been admitted to UNT,  create a profile in the Eagle Scholarship Portal which will match you to scholarship opportunities based on your responses.

Instructions for accessing the Eagle Scholarship Portal

Explore department-sponsored scholarship opportunities.

UNT departments provide additional scholarships to eligible students. Contact the department of your major to find out:

  1. What scholarships they offer;
  2. How to apply, and;
  3. The deadline to submit your application for each opportunity.

Explore department-sponsored scholarships

Research external scholarship opportunities

Many private organizations and agencies fund scholarships such as those listed below. If you are active military or a veteran, be sure to research the numerous opportunities specifically related to service members.

Competitive Scholarship Waiver

Non-Texas residents receiving a UNT competitive scholarship(s) of at least $1,000 for the academic year and/or summer term, who are assessed non-resident tuition, are eligible to pay in-state Texas resident tuition for the fall, spring, and the following summer terms. Learn more about the Competitive Scholarship Waiver