University Student Housing Scholarships
University Student Housing believes in supporting students to financially afford the costs of college and living on campus. We also support our student staff members with scholarships to enhance their ability to work and learn at Texas Tech University. We have 10 unique scholarships and offer over $500,000 in scholarships each year.
Scholarship applications open October 1, 2025.
Available Scholarships
Mary W. Doak Scholarship
The Mary W. Doak scholarship is in honor of the accomplishments of Mary W. Doak, who served as the first dean of women for Texas Technological College in 1925. She later became a member of the English faculty in 1945. Doak Hall, named for Mary W. Doak, was the home of University Student Housing for many years.
Student Success research supports that students who choose to live on-campus typically do better both socially and academically. In order to support our on-campus students, University Student Housing offers a $1,500 total for the academic year scholarship for students who currently live on campus and who will live on-campus for the next academic year. Residency is verified during each semester for scholarships to be awarded.
Requirements are as follows:
- Currently, live on-campus and will live on-campus for the upcoming academic year
- Maintain full-time student status as outlined by Texas Tech University
- Consideration is given to students with financial need
- Agree to a University Student Housing photo-release
Graduate/Professional Student Scholarship
The Graduate/Professional Student scholarship is designed to support those graduate or professional students who currently live on-campus and who will live on-campus for the next academic year. University Student Housing primarily serves traditional undergraduate students. However, over the years, advances in our residential facilities now better serve the needs of graduate and professional program students. University Student Housing offers a $2,000 total for the academic year scholarship for students meeting the stated requirements. Residency is verified during each semester for scholarships to be awarded.
Requirements are as follows:
- Currently, live on-campus and will live on-campus for the upcoming academic year.
- Maintain full-time graduate or professional student status as outlined by Texas Tech University, Texas Tech Law School, or Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
- Consideration is given to students with financial need
- Agree to a University Student Housing photo-release
Angela Forney Memorial Scholarship
The Angela Forney Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a first-generation college student who exemplifies the spirit of a servant leader by participating in community service, has demonstrated leadership through membership in organizations, maintains a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and is committed to living on-campus for the upcoming year. University Student Housing offers a $1,500 total for the academic year scholarship for students meeting the stated requirements. Residency is verified during each semester for scholarships to be awarded.
Requirements are as follows:
- Currently, live on-campus and will live on-campus for the upcoming academic year
- Maintain full-time student status as outlined by Texas Tech University
- Must have at least a 2.75 GPA to apply and maintain the scholarship
- Identify and are listed as a First-Generation college student
- Possess demonstrated commitment to community service
- Possess demonstrated leadership through involvement in organizations
- Agree to a University Student Housing photo-release
Hilda Alonzo Memorial Scholarship
Hilda Alonzo worked in the Housing Services area of University Student Housing (USH) for 35 years. She dedicated her career to making sure the residence halls were clean and tidy for students and staff. This scholarship is awarded to a traditional or non-traditional student enrolled at Texas Tech University working in the area of USH Housing Services and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. There is no on-campus living requirement for this scholarship. University Student Housing offers this $500.00 total for the academic year scholarship for students meeting the stated requirements.
Requirements are as follows:
- Maintain full-time student status as outlined by Texas Tech University
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA to apply and maintain the scholarship
- Awarded to traditional and non-traditional students enrolled at Texas Tech University working in the area of Housing Services of University Student Housing.
- The scholarship is renewable upon the student maintaining a 3.0 grade point average
- Agree to a University Student Housing photo-release
The Exousia – Michael G. Burrows Memorial Scholarship
In 1998, Michael G. Burrows was a first-year student at Texas Tech and had a promising life ahead of him. He was tragically killed that next fall in a vehicle accident on his way to a student conference. He lived in Murdough Hall, and his death had a strong impact on a fellow student named Zelvis Applin.
Zelvis commented that “Micheal was the type of person who always walked around wearing a smile. He had a way of making you feel better whenever he greeted you…no matter how bad your day was going.” Zelvis wrote and performed a song at Michael’s memorial service in October of 1999. It’s there he met Deidra Hader, the Complex Director for Stangel/Murdough. They struck up a conversation. Over the next few months, they had conversations about race relations on the Texas Tech campus, and the overwhelming need that exists to draw people together based on commonalities, not differences. From these conversations, Exousia was developed as a contribution to Black History Month education and celebration activities. Admission collected to Exousia helped to fund this scholarship along with a generous financial gift from Michael’s mother. University Student Housing offers a $1,500 total for the academic year scholarship for students meeting the stated requirements.
Requirements are as follows:
- Maintain full-time student status as outlined by Texas Tech University
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply
- Sophomore level or above
- Demonstrated ability to overcome adversity by utilizing determination and perseverance
- Agree to a University Student Housing photo-release
Student Staff Scholarship
The Student Staff Leadership Council (SSLC) and University Student Housing (USH) are proud to offer several $1,000 total for the academic year scholarships to University Student Housing student staff members. The scholarships will be awarded pending continued employment. Any USH student employee is eligible!
Requirements are as follows:
- Student Staff member is employed by University Student Housing
- Will be employed for University Student Housing for the upcoming academic year.
- Agree to University Student Housing photo-release
Guns Up Forevermore Scholarship
Founded in 2014 by the Residence Halls Association, the Guns Up Forevermore campaign recognizes students who have demonstrated their passion for Texas Tech by helping other students through the idea of 'paying it forward' and have exemplified the qualities of being an outstanding member of the Red Raider community by a continual show of school spirit.
Special consideration will be given to students who exemplify the traits listed above
and whose future at Texas Tech may be in jeopardy due to temporary financial need.
A maximum of $3,000 in awards will be distributed on a rolling basis throughout the
academic year in varying amounts as needed.
Requirements are as follows:
- Nominees must be a current full-time student at Texas Tech University
- Nominees must be in good standing with Texas Tech positively, and University Student Housing
- Nominees must live on campus at Texas Tech University
- Nominees must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
Guns Up Forevermore awards are designed for students who go above and beyond to help other students and represent Texas Tech positively; as such, students are typically only awarded this scholarship once during their career at Texas Tech.
The nature of this scholarship recognizes those who give selflessly to help others
and the university. This selfless service should be noticeable and make a regular
impact. For these reasons, you must be nominated by someone else within the Texas
Tech community to receive this scholarship.
How to Apply
The Scholarship Universe system connects you to a pool of scholarships based on your eligibility. There is no longer a traditional application; simply answer a series of questions to be matched with opportunities. Be sure to log in periodically and continue answering questions until the deadline on February 1.
Below are a few steps you may follow to help you navigate the Scholarship Universe system:
Step 1 – Log into your account at https://ttu.scholarshipuniverse.com/school/dashboard
- Use your eraider login.
- If this is your first time logging in to Scholarship Universe, you may see a page asking you to confirm your contact information. If you see this page, click I'm Ready, and move to the next step. Since the login process is connected to eraider, your TTU email will always be the email used for Scholarship Universe communications, with no action required on your part.
Step 2 – Answer questions about yourself to create your personalized profile.
- Some data will be pre-populated based on information TTU already has.
- Be sure to answer as many questions as you can to get the best scholarship matches.
- You can navigate to the questions from the Dashboard by clicking the big green button at the top of the page that says ‘Qualify for more scholarships by clicking here’ or clicking the Questions tab in the sidebar.
Step 3 – Review your matches and apply for scholarships!
- While the deadline for internal TTU scholarships is February 1, 2026, we encourage students to continue reviewing external scholarship opportunities year-round.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Anna Burton at anna.burton@ttu.edu or 806-834-6465.
Students may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for.
Scholarship Deadlines
| Scholarship | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Mary W. Doak Scholarship | February 1, 2026 |
| USH Graduate/Professional Student Scholarship | February 1, 2026 |
| Angela Forney Memorial Scholarship | February 1, 2026 |
| The Exousia – Michael G. Burrows Memorial Scholarship | February 1, 2026 |
| RHA Student Leader Scholarship | February 1, 2026 |
| Student Staff Scholarship | February 1, 2026 |
| Guns Up Forevermore Scholarship Nomination Form | February 1, 2026 |
Academic Year 2025–2026 Scholarship Stats
| Scholarships | Number of Recipients | Total Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mary W. Doak | 21 | $31,500 |
| Graduate/Professional Student | 1 | $2,000 |
| RHA Student Leader | 4 | $4,000 |
| Student Staff | 4 | $4,000 |
| Angela Forney | 1 | $1,500 |
| Hilda Alonzo | 1 | $500 |
| Michael G. Burrows-Exousia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Guns Up Forevermore | 6 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL | 39 | $48,000 |
All housing scholarships require the recipient to live on campus and continue to live on campus throughout the duration of the award and/or be employed by University Student Housing (as applicable).
How to Give Back
If you are interested in making a gift to support our scholarship efforts, please click the Support Housing Scholarships link below.
University Student Housing
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Address
Wiggins Complex, 3211 18th St., Box 41141, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2661 | Fax: (806) 742-2696 -
Email
housing@ttu.edu