TU - PERSIST Scholarship Program

PERSIST Scholars will have access to the following benefits:

1.  Academic scholarship of up to $10,000 per year (up to 4 years subject to continuous eligibility) 

2.  New laptop computer at the beginning of the program

3. Summer Bridge (Pre-college) STEM Course

4. Individualized  Mentor ship and Guidance

5. Travel awards 

All applicants to the PERSIST Program must meet the following criteria:

1. Be citizen of the United States, national of the United States, alien admitted as refugees, or alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.

2. Be enrolled full time in, or accepted to one of academic programs (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics)

3. Demonstrate financial need each semester, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid according to the rules of the US Department of Education.

Demonstrate academic talent, persistence, motivation, leadership skills through:

1. Complete program application 

2. Submit two letters of recommendation, preferably from current and/or past instructors.

3. Submit 500-800 word Personal essay.