Scholarship Programs
Presidential Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to incoming traditional freshman whose application demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular or community involvement and who meet the required minimum test scores on either the SAT or ACT. SAT = 1070 excluding written portion with a 500 each in math and critical reading
ACT = 23 composite with a minimum of 19 each in math and English Awards are for $2,000 per year for two years and require full-time enrollment. Apply by March 1st using the current TJC scholarship application.
Current Presidential Scholarship endowments
Dean's Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to incoming traditional freshman whose application demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular or community involvement and who have taken either the SAT or ACT. The selection committee will consider test scores but no minimum is required. Awards are for $1,000 per year for two years and require full-time enrollment. Apply by March 1st using the current TJC scholarship application. Current Dean’s Scholarship endowments
Top Ten Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to high school students from the Tyler Junior College service area who graduate in one of the ‘top ten’ positions of their senior class. Students, who by invitation attend an on-campus reception hosted by the president of the College during their senior year, are offered the scholarship. Awards are for $2,000 per year for two years and require full-time enrollment. Current Top Ten Scholarship endowments
General Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman and continuing students and are based on a variety of attributes including academic merit, leadership, need, choice of study, and other factors. Need-based scholarships require that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be completed according to respective deadlines. Award amounts vary and require full-time enrollment. Generally, these scholarships are awarded one academic year at a time and require reapplying each year. Apply by March 1st using the current TJC scholarship application. Current general scholarship endowments
Fine and Performing Art Scholarship
Also known as performance grants, these scholarships are awarded to members of certain performing groups. Award amounts vary and will pay toward the student’s tuition and fees only. Full-time enrollment is required. These scholarships are not awarded through the TJC scholarship application. Each area has its own award process which may require separate application and try-outs. For more information, contact your specific area of interest. Apache Band Apache Belles Apache Cheerleaders A Cappella Choir and Harmony and Understanding Visual Art Student Government Speech and Theatre
Athletic Scholarship
Also known as performance grants, these scholarships are awarded by the Tyler Junior College athletic program according to Region XIV Athletic Conference and NJCAA guidelines. Award amounts vary and full-time enrollment is required. Currently Tyler Junior College offers scholarships in football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, women’s volleyball and athletic training. These scholarships are not awarded through the TJC scholarship application. Each area has its own award process which may require separate application and try-outs. For more information, contact Apache Athletics.
Legacy Scholarship
The Legacy Scholarship Program establishes endowment-based funding for performance grants to ensure that these outstanding extracurricular programs continue to be a vital part of the student experience. Select students are named as a Legacy Scholar through the respective area from which they are receiving a performance grant. Current Legacy Scholarship endowments
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