How to Apply for Scholarships
The University of North Texas offers various scholarship opportunities to help you finance your education. A scholarship is a financial award given to a student on the basis of academic achievement and promise. Many scholarships are awarded based on merit. However, some also take into account financial need.
Where to Start
- Apply and be admitted to a UNT program.
- Activate your MyUNT account.
- Complete the General Scholarship Application.
- Monitor your EagleConnect email account.
Who Can Apply
- Incoming Freshmen
- Transfer Students
- Continuing Undergraduate Students
- New Graduate Students
- Continuing Graduate Students
- International Students
University Scholarship Opportunities
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFAS) administers a variety of scholarships funded by the university and donors who support UNT. To compete for these scholarships, you must submit the General Scholarship Application annually. Be sure to review individual scholarship opportunity criteria and deadlines.
Where to Start
- Complete the General Scholarship Application.
- Review our University-sponsored Scholarships section.
Department-sponsored Scholarship Opportunities
UNT departments provide scholarship opportunities to eligible students. Contact the department of your major to find out what scholarships they may offer, how to apply and find out their deadlines.
Where to Start
- Contact the department of your major.
- Review our Department-sponsored Scholarships section.
Who Can Apply
- Incoming Freshmen
- Transfer Students
- Continuing Students
- New Graduate Students
- Continuing Graduate Students
- International Students
External Agencies Scholarship Opportunities
Many outside agencies provide scholarship opportunities to help you fund your college education. These agencies may include your church, the booster club at your high school, etc.
Where to Start
- Check with local organizations you are involved in.
- Research online for opportunities.
- Review our External Scholarship section.
Who Can Apply
- Incoming Freshmen
- Transfer Students
- Continuing Students
- New Graduate Students
- Continuing Graduate Students
- International Students