Help Make a TCU Education Possible for More Students
An Investment In Students. Outcomes for Life. LEAD ON.
TCU delivers an experience students can find Only Here® — elite academics, Big 12 athletics, a welcoming community and a prime Fort Worth location. Scholarships have opened doors for generations of Horned Frogs, and as more students express interest in a TCU education, we’re growing our commitment to scholarships.
The TCU Scholarship Initiative is your way to join this effort as we help outstanding scholars become proud Horned Frogs.
Give Now & Support Student Scholarships
Creating a Path to TCU
At Texas Christian University, students never have to trade academic rigor for vibrant campus life. Yet for too many prospective students, total costs can make a Horned Frog education seem beyond reach.
Financial resources should not be a barrier to a TCU education. Over the past decade, we’ve increased TCU’s financial aid offering substantially — by more than $150 million — and thousands of students are benefiting, but there’s more work to be done. We are doubling down on our commitment to students with a goal to raise $300 million for scholarships.
Guided by our strategic plan, LEAD ON: Values in ActionTM, the TCU Scholarship Initiative helps ensure that admission criteria, not ability to pay, decides who becomes a Horned Frog. Your gift unlocks a life-changing TCU education for students who are meant to be here.
“Outstanding students are at the heart of TCU’s ascent as a national university. This initiative will expand scholarships so the TCU experience stays within reach of every student who earns it. We believe in our students, and we want to invest in their success.”
— Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin
Why Scholarships Matter
An investment in scholarships fuels TCU’s future as much as students’ futures. TCU competes for the best students nationwide – those who want the unique campus experience we provide right here in Fort Worth. Scholarships are critical as the right financial aid package often decides whether top-tier students choose TCU or go elsewhere. Your support empowers them to say “Yes!” to TCU.
Ways to Give
There are many ways you can make a difference. Choose the scholarship fund that inspires you or reach out directly to our University Advancement team with questions about how you can support this life-changing effort.
| Program | Impact |
| Chancellor’s Scholars | Full-tuition awards for high-achieving student leaders. |
| STEM Scholars | Full awards that draw high-performing STEM students and surround them with mentoring, leadership and hands-on resources for success. |
| Community Scholars | Full-cost scholarships for exceptional students from designated local Title 1 high schools. |
| Need-Based Scholarships | Bridges the affordability gap so family income is not a barrier to enrollment. |
| TCU for Texans | Attracts high-performing students by awarding full tuition and additional food and housing assistance for Texas residents eligible for the Pell Grant and whose family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) does not exceed $70,000. |
| Merit-Based Scholarships | Rewards academic excellence or special talents, ensuring TCU competes for standout students. |
| Athletic Scholarships | Full awards that keep Horned Frog athletics nationally competitive; endowment options for specific positions. |
| Graduate Fellowships & Assistantships | Tuition support plus stipends that elevate TCU’s master’s and doctoral programs. |