The University of Texas Permian Basin — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Odessa, Texas · 4 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from The University of Texas Permian Basin's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Elite Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Renewal (per UTPB financial aid eligibility page): maintain full-time status, successfully complete 24 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, meet SAP; awards available up to four years for freshmen. | 3.9 | — | — | $4,000 | $16,000 | both | Must have applied by April 15; awarded September 1 - April 15; register for New Student Orientation by June 1 to secure | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Falcon Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Renewal (per UTPB financial aid eligibility page): maintain full-time status, successfully complete 24 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, meet SAP; awards available up to four years for freshmen. | 3.7 | — | — | $3,000 | $12,000 | both | Must have applied by April 15; awarded September 1 - April 15; register for New Student Orientation by June 1 to secure | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Falcon Achievement Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Renewal (per UTPB financial aid eligibility page): maintain full-time status, successfully complete 24 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, meet SAP; awards available up to four years for freshmen. | 3.35 | — | — | $2,000 | $8,000 | both | Must have applied by April 15; awarded September 1 - April 15; register for New Student Orientation by June 1 to secure | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Falcon Recognition Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Renewal (per UTPB financial aid eligibility page): maintain full-time status, successfully complete 24 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, meet SAP; awards available up to four years for freshmen. | 3.25 | — | — | $1,000 | $4,000 | both | Must have applied by April 15; awarded September 1 - April 15; register for New Student Orientation by June 1 to secure | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at The University of Texas Permian Basin
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Recognition Scholarship ($1,000/yr) | +0.1 GPA | Falcon Achievement Scholarship ($2,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Falcon Achievement Scholarship ($2,000/yr) | +0.35 GPA | Falcon Excellence Scholarship ($3,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Falcon Excellence Scholarship ($3,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Falcon Elite Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Unweighted high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Test-score basis: Test-optional; per UTPB, an SAT/ACT score can bump up the scholarship tier
- Application deadline: April 15
- Renewal GPA: 2.5
- Stacking limits: Full-time, first-time undergraduate degree-seeking students taking face-to-face courses; second bachelor's and online degree students not eligible
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall
There’s no extra application required—merit scholarships are automatically offered based on your qualifications at the time of admission.
Questions
Does The University of Texas Permian Basin offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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