The Tier One Scholarship is the University of Houston's premier award for incoming freshmen, covering full tuition and mandatory fees for four years (five for Architecture), on-campus housing and a meal plan for the first two years, a $1,000 research stipend, a $2,000 study-abroad stipend, and a non-resident tuition waiver worth roughly $40,000 for out-of-state students. Candidates apply separately from admission, submit a recommendation letter, and top applicants are invited to a virtual interview weekend before final selections are announced. The university encourages a 1400 SAT or 30 ACT composite and a top-10%-class-rank profile, though test-optional applicants are also welcomed.
Eligibility
DemographicsRequires admission to University of Houston; requires a separate Tier One Scholarship application plus a recommendation letter.
Applying
Also includes a $1,000 research stipend, $2,000 study-abroad stipend, and a non-resident tuition waiver worth about $40,000 over four years.