The TrUE Scholars program supports first-year and current TTU students through the entire continuum of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) during their time at TTU. The program recruits, trains, and launches talented students into marquee experiences designed to set them apart.

Emerging Research Scholars Calendar of Events: Fall 2025

Our website is currently under construction!

We are excited for the 2025-2026 TrUE Scholars Program and all the exciting changes that are coming!

As we navigate on going changes please refer to all previously sent messages to your TTU email! See below for a log of our most recent communication.

Communications Log

Legacy Scholars

(anyone accepted as a Toreador or Matador before summer 2025)

Toreadors - anyone accepted as a Toreador or Matador before summer 2025

7/23/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholars 2025-2026: Toreador Research Experience Group Assignments! 
8/27/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholars 2025-2026 Toreador Welcome and Orientation Information!

Matadors - anyone accepted as a Toreador or Matador before summer 2025

8/4/2025; Subject Line: Important Updates for Legacy TrUE Scholars (Matadors)
8/19/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholars 2025-2026 Matador Welcome, Research Partnership Sign-ups, and Program Updates

Research Scholars

(anyone accepted this summer and all future students)

Emerging Research Scholars - anyone accepted this summer and all future students

7/1/2025; Subject Line: Fall 2025 TrUE Scholar Emerging Scholar Acceptance Notification (Action Required!)
7/1/2025; Subject Line: Spring 2026 TrUE Scholar Emerging Scholar Acceptance Notification (Action Required!)

Associate Research Scholars

7/1/2025; Subject Line: Fall 2025 TrUE Scholar Associate Scholar Acceptance Notification (Action Required!)
9/8/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholar Associate Research Scholar Acceptance and Next Steps | 2025-09-08

Faculty Mentors

8/4/2025 ; Subject Line: Updates to the TrUE Scholars Program Starting 25-26 Academic Year

2025-2026 Associate Research Scholar Application
This application is for students who are currently enrolled undergraduate students who have identified a research mentor at Texas Tech for the Fall 2025 semester and would like to join the TrUE Scholars program.

Last ARS application review: September 8, 2025

Next ARS application review: October 15, 2025—do not be concerned if you have not heard from us before then.

If you have not received any emails or have questions please email true.scholars@ttu.edu.