How To Apply

1. Submit your application through Apply Texas (2-3 business days following receipt of your application, you will receive an email from TWU that includes an ID specific to you).
2. Create your Pioneer Portal account. Access it anytime at portal.twu.edu. Pioneer Portal is where you will accept your scholarships and financial aid, register for classes and more. Your Pioneer Portal account must be set up before you can access your TWU Gmail account.
3. Visit the TWU Scholarship System website and click the “Sign In” button at top right of screen; sign in using your Pioneer Portal account information.
   • Complete the scholarship system General Application. After completing this application, the system will list the various scholarship opportunities available to you for which you qualify.
   • Click on the Distinguished Scholars Application, complete the application form indicating the scholar programs you are interested in, and submit as indicated in the scholarship system.
   • Students applying for the Terry Scholarship will also have to complete the Terry Scholarship application in the scholarship system.
     • Terry applications require 2 letters of recommendation. Make sure you have informed your references of the deadline!

Fall 2023 Distinguished Scholars Application Deadline - January 8, 2023

Save the Date: Scholarship Invitational - January 27-28, 2023 @ TWU Denton Campus

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