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Texas Tech University (TTU) USA Global Academic Achievement Scholarships (Plus In-State Tuition)

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

May 11, 2021

Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas, USA, is offering the Global Academic Achievement Scholarship ($600 to $1,000 per year) alongside the Presidential Merit Scholarship to incoming international freshmen and transfer undergraduate students.

Global Academic Achievement Scholarships at Texas Tech University - USA, 2021

Why a $1,000+ TTU Scholarship Saves You Over $12,000/Year

  • Texas In-State Tuition Waiver Rule: Under Texas state law, any international student at Texas Tech University who wins a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000 per year automatically qualifies for the Texas In-State Resident Tuition Rate—waiving over $12,000 per year in out-of-state tuition fees!
  • Application Deadline: Friday, 15th October 2021
  • How to Apply: Apply for undergraduate admission via ApplyTexas or Common App and check full international scholarship tiers at depts.ttu.edu/international/scholarships/firstyear-transfer.php.
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Jessica Adeleke

May 11, 2021

Texas Tech is so popular among Nigerian students because of that $1,000 competitive scholarship rule that waives out-of-state tuition!

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Mentra Admissions Team

May 11, 2021

Exactly, Jessica! Winning a $1,000 to $9,000 TTU merit scholarship drops your remaining tuition down to the in-state resident rate of around $9,000/year before subtracting the scholarship itself.

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