The starting point
Lamar publishes a clear automatic GPA/rank/test scholarship ladder from $8,000 up to $40,000 — but its two headline $100,000 awards (Presidential and Southeast Texas Legends) are competitive and require separately submitted materials by January 15.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Automatic Academic Scholarship ladder (Cardinal Elite, Academic Excellence, Distinguished, University Scholars)
$8,000-$40,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Cardinal Elite 4.25+ & Top 10%; Academic Excellence 3.95+ & Top 25%; Distinguished 3.65-3.94 & Top 25%; University 3.50-3.64 & Top 50% (5.0 weighted scale) · SAT: Cardinal Elite 1330-1600; Academic Excellence 1200-1320; Distinguished 1080-1190; University 1010-1070 · ACT: Cardinal Elite 29-36; Academic Excellence 25-28; Distinguished 21-24; University 19-21 (as an alternative to GPA/rank)
Eligibility: Qualify via GPA+rank OR test score. Class rank waived for homeschool/non-ranking schools. Awarded from the admissions application.
Renewal: Renewal terms not published (headline figures appear to be multi-year totals).
Other terms: Stat-based ladder awarded from admissions data. Each headline amount is a total (period not stated on the page).
https://www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen-scholarship.html
Presidential Scholarship
$100,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 4.40+ GPA (5.0 weighted scale) and Class Rank Top 10% · SAT: 1330-1600 (alternative to GPA/rank) · ACT: 29-36 (alternative to GPA/rank)
Eligibility: Qualify via 4.40+ GPA AND Top 10% rank, OR via SAT 1330-1600 / ACT 29-36. Students must separately submit materials for this scholarship to the Office of Student Aid by January 15. Class rank waived for homeschool/non-ranking schools.
Renewal: Renewal terms not published on the pages reviewed (the headline figure appears to be a multi-year total; disbursement schedule not stated).
Other terms: Competitive — requires separately submitted materials by January 15, so not automatic. Total amount as displayed ($100,000); the page does not state the disbursement period.
https://www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen-scholarship.html
Southeast Texas Legends Scholars
$100,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 4.40+ GPA (5.0 weighted) and Class Rank Top 10% · SAT: 1330-1600 (alternative) · ACT: 29-36 (alternative)
Eligibility: Same stat thresholds as Presidential. Students must separately submit materials to the Office of Student Aid by January 15.
Renewal: Renewal terms not published on the pages reviewed (headline figure appears to be a multi-year total).
Other terms: Competitive — separate January 15 submission required. Total amount as displayed; period not stated.
https://www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen-scholarship.html
