$4,500 Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program

The Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program has a minimum award of $4,537, which is significantly more than the average for all College Scholarships and Grants. The Loan has a maximum award of $43,217, which is drastically more than the average for all College Scholarships and Grants.

Total Awards
Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program is given to 31 students yearly, which is significantly more
than the average for all College Scholarships and Grants. The total award amount given each year is $726,919, which is $721,919 better than the average for all College Scholarships and Grants.

Criteria Applicant must be a Texas resident, be enrolled in an eligible Texas institution, and be nominated by an eligible sponsor located in a rural area of Texas. HS applicant must rank in top quarter of class (for a minimum class of 48) or have an overall grade average of "B." Undergraduate applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay, three letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores required. Recipient must work in a rural area of Texas one year for each year award is received.
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GPA 3-4
College Specific (Yes/No) No
State Specific Texas
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Study Areas health care professions
Major/Program Specific Health Sciences and Services
Application Deadline Third Friday in May;Third Friday in September;Third Friday in January

Administering Agency Office of Rural Community Affairs
Address 211 East Seventh Street, Suite 915, P.O. Drawer 1708Austin, TX 78701United States
Phone (512) 479-8891 x 8778392744
Fax (512) 479-8898
Website Website
(orca.state.tx.us)