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Scholarship FAQs

When will the Eagle Scholarship Portal be available?
The Eagle Scholarship Portal opens annually in the fall to award scholarships for the next academic year. Spring only scholarships are not currently awarded through the Eagle Scholarship Portal.
What is my EUID? How do I activate my EUID?
Your EUID and PIN will be sent to the email address you provided when you applied for admission. If you have applied but did not receive this email, please contact the Admissions office. To activate your EUID account, go to UNT Account Management System.
I'm a graduate student, can I apply?
Yes! UNT Graduate students can apply for scholarships in the Eagle Scholarship Portal. New graduate students must be fully admitted to a UNT degree-seeking program.
I'm an international student, can I apply?
Yes! International students can apply for scholarships in the Eagle Scholarship Portal. Please note, students active in the IELI program only are not eligible for scholarship consideration. 
My SAT/ACT score (or class rank) is below the minimum criteria, but I'm already a UNT student. Can I apply?
Yes! SAT/ACT score and high school ranking are only used to determine eligibility for students new from high school. Continuing UNT students (graduate and undergraduate) will be reviewed based on their UNT cumulative GPA at the end of the most recent fall term. New transfer students will be reviewed based on their cumulative transfer GPA.
Can I save my application and come back later?
Yes! Your responses are automatically saved. You can begin your application, stop and then continue your application later. Be sure to submit your application before any application deadlines to ensure full scholarship consideration.
How can I tell if my reference has submitted their recommendation?
Click on the Scholarships tab in the Eagle Scholarship Portal to find the scholarship in question. Click on the scholarship to open your application and confirm the status of your recommendation.
Can I change my reference contact?
If a recommendation is pending, students can resend the original request or update their application with a new reference. Clicking the Resend Request button will send a new link to the current reference’s email. Clicking the Send New Request button will allow you enter a new reference.
How can I see the scholarships that I was automatically matched to?
Click on the Scholarships tab in the Eagle Scholarship Portal to review the full list of available scholarships. Filter on the Applied status to see the scholarships you have been matched to.
Do I need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Some scholarships awarded through this competitive application process require the recipient to show financial need as determined by the annual FAFSA. All newly admitted and continuing UNT students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA annually, regardless of family income. There is no application fee, and the eligibility information received from the application will assist with budgeting for educational related expenses.
When will I know if I have been awarded?
We begin making awards in spring and continue through the summer. Most students receive notification of awards by late June.
How will I be notified of an award?
Award notification will be sent to EagleConnect, UNT's official email service. Students are encouraged to  monitor their EagleConnect and MyUNT regularly.
Can I be awarded more than one scholarship?
Due to the high number of eligible applicants and the limited scholarship funding, UNT scholarship committees strive to award the most students possible. Students selected for a scholarship administered by Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFAS) may only receive one award per academic year. Students may still receive departmentally or externally administered awards.
What is an external scholarship?
An external scholarship is one that comes from outside sources. Examples include Lion's Club, Booster clubs, and PTA scholarships.
Why am I getting an error message when I try to sign into the Eagle Scholarship Portal?
New students must be admitted to UNT before applying for scholarships. Additionally, you must activate your UNT account and EagleConnect before you can sign into the Eagle Scholarship Portal. Please contact the IT HelpDesk if you need help managing your UNT account.
Why can’t I submit my General Application?
Students must answer all required questions in the General Application and Agreement sections. Any question that has been skipped will be highlighted in orange. Once the highlighted questions have been completed, you will be able to click the Submit Application button.  
Why does my scholarship status say that I am not qualified?
Students must meet all the qualifications listed on a scholarship to be applied. Please review the qualifications on the scholarship and contact the the awarding department if you feel there is an issue with your application.