Achieving Curricular Excellence (ACE) Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must have a minimum 3.4 GPA (minimum GED score of 290) and minimum composite ACT score of 24 (combined SAT I score of 1110). Financial need is not considered.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be ranked first or second in their graduating class.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Leadership Award
Award: $1,500
Applicant must have demonstrated leadership abilities in high school and/or community activities.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Boys' and Girls' State Awards
Award: $3,000
Applicant must be an elected delegate to Boys' or Girls' State Convention ($1,000), governor or lt. governor ($2,000), or president or vice president of Boys' or Girls' nation ($3,000).
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Young Women of America Award
Award: $5,500
Applicant must be a local Young Woman contestant in Missouri, a local Young Woman winner in Missouri, a runner-up in a state pageant, a State's Young Woman, or America's Young Woman. $1,500 of each award is for room costs.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Board of Regents Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a first-time, full-time freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 24 (combined SAT score of 1070) for minimum award. National Merit finalists may receive maximum award.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Tower Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate and have a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 24 (combined SAT I score of 1070) for minimum award. National Merit finalists may receive maximum award.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Pillars for Excellence Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 26 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1170) and either a minimum 3.75 GPA or have graduated in the top 10% of class.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
President's Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must have a minimum 90 grade average, minimum 3.3 GPA, and have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 24). Transfer applicants must also have a minimum 3.71 GPA.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Paschal Carter Scholarship
Award: $44,000
Applicant must be a first-year student who has earned National Merit Finalist status as determined by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Applicant must be able to demonstrate extraordinary intellectual promise, embrace academic challenges, and reveal clear potential to make significant contributions to the university. Candidates must interview with a university representative on campus or in their home prior to January 15. Preference will be given to applicants who have visited the Denison campus. National Merit Semi-finalists are required to submit a special Paschal Carter Scholarship application. Carter Scholars will be chosen after the completed Common Application and special application have been reviewed.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Founders Scholarship
Award: $22,000
Selection depends on the applicant's potential to make significant contributions to both the university's classrooms, but also the school community as well. Strength of the applicant's record, extracurricular achievements, essay, and recommendations will also be considered; recipients typically fall in the top ten percent of the applicant pool.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Wells Scholarship
Award: $44,000
Applicant must be an outstanding student in science or mathematics. Nomination is required; applicants nominated rank at or near the top of their class, pursue the most rigorous course load available, and demonstrate sustained and outstanding leadership ability. Other selection factors include the completed Common Application and a special application, which will be sent to the nominated applicant. Interview and campus visit prior to January 15 is required. A faculty committee will select the finalists.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences
Dunbar Scholarship
Award: $44,000
Nomination required. Applicants nominated for award rank at or near the top of their class, pursue the most rigorous course load available, and demonstrate sustained and outstanding leadership ability. Common Application, application, interview, and campus visit prior to January 15 are required. Faculty committee will select finalists.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- English, Humanities, Philosophy, Journalism, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Tyree/Parajon Scholarship
Award: $22,000
Applicant must be an academically exceptional student from a traditionally underrepresented population who has demonstrated leadership and service in school, community, or religious organizations. Selection depends on applicant's potential to make a significant contributions both in the classroom and the larger university community.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Dr. Betty Lovelace Scholarship
Award: $44,000
Applicant must be an academically exceptional student who comes from a traditionally underrepresented population. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and service in school, community, or religious organizations, while showing a commitment to diversity. Common Application, special essay, and interview with a university representative by January 15 are required. Preference is given to applicants who have visited the campus.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Hla/Fisher Scholarship
Award: $18,000
Applicant must be an academically talented student who is a leader and comes from a traditionally underrepresented population.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Upward Bound Scholarship
Award: $22,000
Applicant must be an outstanding participant in the Upward Bound Program.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Alumni Award for Leadership and Talent
Award: $18,000
Selection is based upon applicant's academic record, special talent in the creative or performing arts, or demonstrated leadership and service in school, community, or religious organizations. Applicant must be in the top quarter of their graduating class, present a successful record in a college preparatory course of study, and show evidence of leadership, special talent, or commitment to service.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Presidential Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Selection is based upon standardized test scores and GPA.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College freshman, College junior, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Senator Hugh Butler Academic Leadership Award
Award: -
Selection is based upon standardized test scores, GPA and/or class rank.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Van Hoy Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Selection is based upon standardized test scores and/or class rank.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College junior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Board of Trustees Scholarship
Award: $7,500
Selection is based upon standardized test scores and/or GPA.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Thomas Doane Scholarship
Award: $20,000
Applicant must be a National Merit finalist.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College senior, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Academic Initiative Scholarship
Award: $50,500
Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1000 (composite ACT score of 21) and an "85" high school average. International students are also welcome to apply.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Albert Loftin Endowed Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a degree-seeking student who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (at least a 3.0 GPA each semester), and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Official Texarkana Coll transcripts required. First preference is for an applicant who attended Texarkana Coll on an Albert Loftin scholarship; second preference is for an applicant who attended Texarkana Coll full time who plans on completing an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M U - Texarkana.
- Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas
- College junior, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Presidential Scholarship
Award: -
Selection is based upon academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service. Financial need is not considered.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Trustee Scholarship
Award: -
Selection is based upon academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Honors Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Awarded to most outstanding applicants. Financial need is considered. For transfer applicants, preference is given to Phi Theta Kappa members who are graduates of community colleges.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Church and Campus Scholarship
Award: $7,000
Applicant must be a Presbyterian student, have pastor's recommendation, and possess outstanding academic ability, character, and leadership. Financial need is considered.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Music Performance Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must have outstanding performance skills in instrumental, keyboard, or vocal music.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
