Scholarships based on Merit

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas Schools (Other Than Austin
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<p>I have read that UTD grants deserving students generous scholarships. My question is not typical.</p>

<p>I am a former UT Austin student with a poor GPA. I have very good professional credentials with work experience at top firms, but I suffered academically.</p>

<p>My question is this. If I were to take classes at a community college and did well in them, before applying to UTD, would this help my chances at receiving more scholarships? With such a poor transfer GPA, would I be eligible for any scholarships that UTD grants, or would it be primarily need-based allocation?</p>

<p>Also, what kind of packages are offered to transfer students? I read about tuition being covered and receiving a $1500 stipend towards housing...is this for first time freshman entering the university only? Or does UT Dallas provide similar awards to deserving transfer students? </p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Bump. Anyone have any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Scholarships for transfer students are treated differently from freshman applicants. As a transfer, you need a 3.0 GPA to receive the minimum ($500/semester), so I think bringing your grades up with community college would dramatically help you to get the merit-based help.</p>

<p>[Transfer</a> Academic Excellence Scholarship - Admission and Enrollment Services - UT Dallas](<a href=“http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/financialaid/transfer.php?nocookies=false]Transfer”>http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/financialaid/transfer.php?nocookies=false)</p>