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Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships and Fellowships (for entering first-year law students only)

The Texas Tech University School of Law has numerous scholarships and fellowships available to the entering class. Some entering class scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence; others have been established to assist those in financial need. In awarding entering class scholarships, the Texas Tech University School of Law evaluates students using the same factors as those used in evaluating applications for admission; no additional information is needed from the student. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their awards prior to enrolling.

Presidential Scholarship Program (for entering first-year law students only)

The Texas Tech University School of Law created the Presidential Scholarship Program to bring legal education opportunities to outstanding students from selected Texas colleges and universities. Although the Texas Tech University School of Law funds the scholarship, each participating school is responsible for nominating the recipient. Nomination under this program, however, does not guarantee admission to the Texas Tech University School of Law. The Admissions Committee must accept each nominee based on the same criteria as applied to other applicants. Conditions for renewal of these $7,500 scholarships are provided at the time of the award. Students attending the institutions listed below are eligible for nomination:

Interested students should contact the Office of the President at their respective institution for additional information.

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Program (for entering first-year law students only)

Texas law allows an out-of-state student (non-resident) who receives a competitive academic scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year to pay the significantly lower tuition rates otherwise available only to Texas residents. This award results in a current savings of approximately $7,400.

Regent's Scholarship Program (for entering first-year and advanced law students)

Regent's Scholarships can range from $1,000.00 per year to full scholarships, which include tuition, tuition-generated fees, and book allowances. Entering first-year law students and advanced law students are eligible for this program.

Advanced Student Scholarship and Fellowship Program (for current TTU Law students only)

These scholarships, funded through the generous donations of alumni and friends of the Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech University, are available to current students in their second or third year of law school. They are awarded on the basis of academic performance and financial need. Applications from advanced students should be returned to the Texas Tech University School of Law by May 15 of each academic year.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

The Texas Public Educational Grant was established by the Texas Legislature for the purpose of providing a program to supply grants of money to students attending institutions of higher education in Texas. You must complete the FAFSA to apply. Eligibility is determined, in part, by need and availability of funds.

The maximum grant eligibility for a graduate/professional student at Texas Tech Universitfy is $3,500. Grants may be adjusted if scholarships are received. Grants are awarded, in part, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Links to Scholarship Web Sites