A UT Tyler Presidential Rose Scholar is defined as a student who would be an exemplary representative on behalf of The University of Texas at Tyler. These students will represent UT Tyler at Presidential events, donor events, and community events including but not limited to greeting guests at Cowan Center events, grand opening ceremonies, Homecoming events, and more. These students will also assist with Presidential and UT Tyler donor events and represent UT Tyler at external community events. Ten students will be selected for this position by a committee.

The Presidential Rose Scholars are awarded a scholarship disbursement which will include all tuition, fees, housing, and stipend towards books for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.

The full-ride scholarship* covers the following items:

• Tuition (Statutory & Designated)
• Mandatory Fees
• Course Fees
• Student Service Fees
• On-campus housing
• Books ($800 Allowance Per Term; To Be Used at the UT Tyler Bookstore Only)
• Pride Meal Plan

*Full ride scholarship in combination with eligible need and merit-based aid

The application for Presidential Rose Scholars is now housed via Academic Works after completing the General Scholarship Application.

Please note the full application includes all of the following:

1. General Scholarship Application
2. Presidential Rose Scholarship Application
3. List of Clubs, Activities, & Organizations
4. Essay
5. YouTube Video Submission
6. Faculty/Staff Recommendation - The Faculty/Staff Recommendation Form is a separate link that we send to the faculty/staff member you have chosen to complete the form.

Required Qualifications:

1. Successful completion of at least one year at UT Tyler (at least one fall & spring semester or one full academic year).
2. Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UT Tyler and plan to be enrolled for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 semesters as an undergraduate student in at least 6 hours each semester.
3. Minimum of 2.5 cumulative UT Tyler GPA at time of application and maintain 2.5 cumulative UT Tyler GPA in order to retain scholarship.
4. Students must maintain good academic and conduct standing at all times in order to retain the scholarship. 
5. Submission of application in full by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 6.
6. Available for an in-person interview that will be held on the main Tyler campus on the week of April 28 (specific interview times will be communicated directly with the Presidential Rose Scholar finalists).
7. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, leadership skills and experience, strong connection to UT Tyler, and the ability to effectively represent UT Tyler at community events.  
8. Students are eligible to reapply if qualifications are still met for the following year.  
9. The specific calendar of events and expectations will be given to the selected Presidential Rose Scholars at a later date. 

For questions about this application, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship. Your application must be submitted in full no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Confirm your application is "submitted" by viewing your applications from the applicant homepage.