The starting point
University of Dallas (Catholic, Irving TX — NOT UT Dallas) publishes an automatic GPA/test grid of $28,000-$36,000/yr plus several competitive full-tuition tracks; all non-need awards are tuition-directed and stack only up to full tuition.
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 7 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.
Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarship (automatic merit grid)
$28,000-$36,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Weighted 3.0+ / unweighted 3.0+ (tier depends on GPA) · SAT: 1000+ (tier depends on score) · ACT: 20+ (tier depends on score)
Eligibility: Awarded at admission on the higher of best test score (or superscore) OR weighted/unweighted GPA; no separate application; CLT also accepted
Renewal: Requires full-time enrollment (12+ credits/semester) and Satisfactory Academic Progress; a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the end of sophomore year. GPAs of 2.0-2.4999 are prorated to 50%; below 2.0 the award is suspended.
Other terms: Automatic at admission, completely funded by UDallas, no additional application. Amounts are for students starting fall 2026 or later. Tuition-directed (see stacking).
https://udallas.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid-scholarships/index.php
Transfer Scholarship (automatic grid)
$28,000-$35,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 3.0+ cumulative college GPA (tier depends on GPA)
Eligibility: Based on cumulative college GPA; the admission application is the scholarship application
Renewal: Same renewal terms (full-time, SAP, 2.5 CGPA by end of sophomore year).
Other terms: Elite $35,000 (3.75+), Premier $31,000 (3.5-3.749), Select $28,000 (3.0-3.49). Scholarships/grants except Pell may be stacked up to but not beyond full tuition.
https://udallas.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid-scholarships/index.php
Full-Tuition Scholars of Excellence & Crusader Scholarships
Full tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Any incoming full-time undergraduate seeking first bachelor's degree; competitive (Crusader has a creative/expressive component). FAFSA completion required even though merit-based.
Renewal: Renewable for all four years; full tuition scholarships cover up to 18 credit hours each for fall and spring; standard 2.5 CGPA renewal applies.
Other terms: Open Aug 1, deadline Jan 5. Full-tuition winners are ineligible for additional non-need awards (anti-stacking).
https://udallas.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid-scholarships/index.php
