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

  1. Apply and be admitted to a UNT program.
  2. Activate your MyUNT account.
  3. Create an account in the Eagle Scholarship Portal.
  4. Monitor your EagleConnect email account.

UNT’s 2024-2025 Eagle Scholarship Portal will be available 10/31/2023.

Eagle Scholarship Portal
 

Information for New Students

New students must have an active EUID to complete the application. You can access help with your EUID and/or password using UNT's Account Management System.

UNT is a selective university and does not guarantee admission of all applicants.  Submit the ApplyTexas Application by February 1 to ensure that all high school records, prior college records, and entrance exams are current with UNT for scholarship consideration. ApplyTexas Applications received after February 1 may not be complete in time for eligibility to be confirmed for scholarship opportunities using the Eagle Scholarship Portal. Admission to UNT does not guarantee a scholarship award.

Specific questions regarding your admission application should be directed to the appropriate department below.

Incoming FreshmenTransfer StudentsNew Graduate Students

Application Instructions

  • Be prepared to provide essays, email contact for individuals providing letters of recommendation, or other documents that may be required. These documents must be uploaded to your online application prior to the scholarship opportunity deadline. The application will state if letters of recommendation, essays, etc. are required for a scholarship. All document attachments become the property of UNT and will not be returned.
  • If you encounter problems or have questions about the Eagle Scholarship Portal, please view the Application Help and Frequently Asked Questions. Some users may experience slow website performance as the deadline approaches.
  • If selected for a scholarship award,  award notification will be sent to your EagleConnect account, UNT's official email service. Students are encouraged to monitor EagleConnect and MyUNT for award information. Most awards are announced by late June.

Scholarship Requirements

  • Maintain continuous enrollment and take the minimum required UNT Hours each fall/spring. Most scholarships require at least full time UNT enrollment and completion of at least 24 UNT Hours annually if you have a renewable scholarship, depending on the first term of your award (fall/spring or spring/fall).
  • Maintain the minimum UNT GPA and plan and use UNT Learning Center resources to help with all your academic needs.
  • Scholarship recipients not meeting renewal requirements will receive appeal guidance via EagleConnect.
  • Keep a copy of your Scholarship Award Agreement with your other important documents so you can access and reference is easily.

Additional Information

According to Texas Coordinating Board Rules for Public Institutions of Higher Education, relatives of University of North Texas board members may not receive certain scholarships from the institution or system on whose board the member serves.

It is the policy of the University of North Texas not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (where reasonable accommodations can be made), disabled veteran status or veteran of the Vietnam era status in its education program, activities, admission or employment policies. In addition to complying with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations, the university through its diversity policy declares harassment based on individual differences (including sexual orientation) inconsistent with its mission and educational goals. Questions or concerns should be directed to Office of Equity and Diversity 940-565-2456 or the Dean of Students 940-565-2648. TDD access is available through Relay Texas: 800-735-2989.

Apply for Scholarships
  1. Apply and be admitted to a UNT program.
  2. Activate your MyUNT account.
  3. Register the Eagle Scholarship Portal.
  4. Monitor your EagleConnect email account
Scholarship Requirements
  • Maintain continuous enrollment and take the minimum required UNT Hours each fall/spring. Most scholarships require at least full time UNT enrollment and completion of at least 24 UNT Hours annually if you have a renewable scholarship, depending on the first term of your award (fall/spring or spring/fall).
  • Maintain the minimum UNT GPA and plan and use UNT Learning Center resources to help with all your academic needs.
  • Scholarship recipients not meeting renewal requirements will receive appeal guidance via EagleConnect.
  • Keep a copy of your Scholarship Award Agreement with your other important documents so you can access and reference is easily.