An affordable Education
Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that do not have to be repaid. McMurry offers a number of merit based and need-based scholarships and grants to new incoming students. Use this guide to learn more about how you can fund your education and how McMurry is investing in our students. Last year 99% of McMurry students qualified for financial aid. We want McMurry to be a financial fit for you and there are many opportunities for your to fund your education.
The scholarships listed below require full-time enrollment unless noted. The annual amount is based on Fall and Spring enrollment and is awarded by semester. Transfer students with less than 24 transferable hours are subject to review of high school transcripts. Military awards cannot be stacked with Freshman or Transfer Scholarship/awards. McMurry scholarships, awards, and financial aid are awarded based on availability of funds. Amounts are subject to change.
First-Time Freshman
Scholarships are based on high school GPA, recalculated on a 4.0 scale and weighted for honors/dual credit/AP/IB courses.
| HS GPA | Scholarship | Yearly Amount |
| 4.25+ | President | $17,000 |
| 3.85 – 4.24 | University | $15,500 |
| 3.4 – 3.84 | Deans | $14,000 |
| 2.85 – 3.39 | Trustees | $12,000 |
| < 2.84 | Talon | $11,000 |
McMurry University Transfer Scholarships
Scholarships are based on cumulative transfer GPA.
| Eligibility | Scholarship | Yearly Amount |
| Member of PTK | Phi Theta Kappa | $15,000 |
| 3.5 – 4.0 GPA | Transfer 1 | $13,000 |
| 3.0 – 3.49 GPA | Transfer 2 | $12,000 |
| 2.5 – 2.99 GPA | Transfer 3 | $10,000 |
| 2.0 – 2.49 GPA | Transfer 4 | $9,000 |
At McMurry, we honor those who are serving others and building better communities. The Community Commitment is a scholarship program that guarantees eligible students receive at minimum half of their tuition in institutional funds from McMurry. Service is a core value of our campus and the Community Commitment is one small way we can highlight our values while providing an affordable education for those that serve. Learn more about the Community Commitment and determine your eligibility.
Scholarships, Grants, and Awards Information
| Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) McMurry’s TEG Policy | Up to $3,420 | State of Texas need-based award |
| Federal Pell Grant | Up to $6,985 | Federal need-based award |
| Federal Direct Loan Program | $3,500 to $5,500 | Subsidized and/or unsubsidized federal student loans |
| College Work Program | Up to $2,320 | Eligibility to hold a student work job on-campus and earn additional aid |
| Federal Parent Loan Program | Up to attendance cost minus other aid | Federal loans to eligible parents |
Don’t worry if you do not fully understand these awards and grants. Our financial aid and admission team is here to walk you through the process. Once we receive your FAFSA we’ll automatically determine your eligibility for all available institutional, federal and state financial aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- McMurry Honors Scholarship
- McMurry University Abilene Military Dependent Scholarship
- Special Military Rate For Active Duty Members Using Tuition Assistance (TA)
- International Scholarship
- Lydia Patterson Scholarship
- United Methodist Minister’s Dependent Scholarship
- Methodist Grant
- Departmental Honors Scholarships
- Family Business Center Scholarship
- Methodist Scholarships
- McMurry University Activity Scholarships