Scholarships

Student Disability Services and the TECHniques Center offer scholarship opportunities for eligible Texas Tech students. Students can also use Scholarship Universe to find additional Texas Tech and external scholarship opportunities that match their qualifications.

Applications for 2026-27 SDS and TECHniques Center scholarships are closed. Applications for the 2027-28 academic year are expected to become available in October 2026.

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How to Apply

Texas Tech uses Scholarship Universe to connect students with scholarship opportunities based on their eligibility. Instead of completing a separate general SDS scholarship application, students create a Scholarship Universe profile, answer eligibility questions and review scholarships that match their information.

Most Texas Tech scholarships for continuing students are available from Oct. 1 through Feb. 1 for the following academic year. Students should log in regularly because scholarship availability and deadlines may vary.

1. Log in to Scholarship Universe. Use your Texas Tech eRaider credentials.
2. Complete your profile. Answer as many eligibility questions as possible so the system can identify scholarships that may match your qualifications.
3. Review your matches. Check available and partial matches and complete any additional information required for scholarships you want to pursue.
4. Check back regularly. New scholarship opportunities and external awards may become available throughout the year.

Access Scholarship Universe

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Student Disability Services Scholarships

SDS scholarships have specific eligibility requirements. Students must meet the criteria for the individual scholarship in addition to applicable SDS scholarship requirements.

Clyde and Ouida Black Scholarship

The Clyde and Ouida Black Scholarship is awarded annually to a student(s) who is hard of hearing and has implants or an assisted listening device such as an FM system or hearing aids. The student(s) must also be able to communicate orally. Priority is given to a student who is an incoming freshman or transfer student from Paris Junior College or Temple Junior College.

Apply to the Clyde and Ouida Black Scholarship

Olive-Pfluger Scholarship

The Olive-Pfluger Scholarship is awarded annually to a student(s) with a documented learning disability such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, specific learning disabilities in math, reading, or writing, and/or oral/written language disorders, or AD/HD or Autism.

Apply to the Olive-Pfluger Scholarship

Solcher Family Scholarship

The Solcher Family Scholarship is awarded annually to a student(s) with a hearing impairment.

Apply to the Solcher Family Scholarship

Alex C. Watkins Memorial Scholarship

The Alex C. Watkins Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to one student who is registered with Student Disability Services.

Apply to the Alex C. Watkins Memorial Scholarship

Guy and Elwanda Phillippe Scholarship

The Guy and Elwanda Phillippe Scholarship is awarded annually to one student with a documented learning disability such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, specific learning disabilities in math, reading and/or writing, oral/written language disorders, or AD/HD or Autism. Priority is given to a TECHniques Center student.

Apply to the Guy and Elwanda Phillippe Scholarship

Whitney Bonner Scholarship

The Whitney Bonner Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is registered with Student Disability Services, a Texas resident, and is classified as a junior or senior majoring in Education.

Apply to the Whitney Bonner Scholarship

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TECHniques Center Scholarships

Additional scholarship opportunities are available for eligible students participating in the TECHniques Center. Availability and eligibility requirements may vary by academic year.

Students enrolled in the TECHniques Center should complete their Scholarship Universe profile and review their scholarship matches to determine which opportunities are currently available.

Jeanne Rau Cumbie Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student(s) who is currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application.

Apply to the Jeanne Rau Cumbie Scholarship

Connally S. Wheat Scholarship

The Connally S. Wheat Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a TECHniques Center student(s). The purpose of this scholarship is to make the specialized support of the TECHniques Center available to a student(s) who is currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application.

Apply to the Connally S. Wheat Scholarship

David R. and Brenda Hughes Nelson Scholarship

The David R. and Brenda Hughes Nelson Scholarship is awarded annually to a student(s) who is currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist in financing the TECHniques Center for a qualified student(s). Financial need will be taken into consideration.

Apply to the David R. and Brenda Hughes Nelson Scholarship

Jack T. Grant Memorial Scholarship

The Jack T. Grant Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a TECHniques Center student(s) who is currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application.

Apply to the Jack T. Grant Memorial Scholarship

TECHniques Center Endowed Scholarship

The TECHnique Center Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a TECHniques Center student(s). The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to help finance all or a portion of the fee for a student enrolled in the TECHniques Center. Eligible students must: (1) be a currently enrolled student in Good Standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application for this scholarship; (2) utilize Standard or Expanded services; and (3) be enrolled in the TECHniques Center for Standard or Expanded services the academic year for which this scholarship will be awarded. Students must also maintain good standing with the TECHniques Center for the duration of the scholarship. Incoming freshman and students receiving Limited services are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Apply to the TECHniques Center Endowed Scholarship

William Waller and Mary Glavan Scholarship

The William Waller and Mary Glavan Scholarship is awarded annually to a TECHniques Center student(s) who is currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application and is majoring in a degree program within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Apply to the William Waller and Mary Glavan Scholarship

Ronald W. Herrin Scholarship

The Ronald W. Herrin Scholarship is awarded annually to two TECHniques Center students who are currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application, is majoring in economics, and has a documented learning disability specific to reading. Preference is given to one male and one female student.

Apply to the Ronald W. Herrin Scholarship

Joella Childress Carlyon Endowed Phoenix Scholarship

The Joella Childress Carlyon Endowed Phoenix Scholarship is awarded annually to a TECHniques Center student(s) who is currently enrolled and in good standing with the TECHniques Center program at the time of application and is majoring in a degree program within the Whitacre College of Engineering.

Apply to the Joella Childress Carlyon Endowed Phoenix Scholarship

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Universe also includes external scholarship opportunities. Students can use their profile to identify awards that may match their academic background, interests and other eligibility criteria.

External scholarships are offered by organizations outside Texas Tech. Their eligibility requirements, application processes and deadlines are established by the sponsoring organization and may change throughout the year.

Students looking for additional financial assistance should also review scholarship opportunities available through Texas Tech Student Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Explore Texas Tech Scholarships

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Scholarship FAQ

Scholarship FAQ

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Questions About SDS Scholarships?

If you have questions about SDS scholarship eligibility or your registration with Student Disability Services, contact SDS.

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