A new online search platform makes it easier for Horned Frogs to find and apply for scholarships. Created by the Office of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid, Horned Frog Scholar Search opened this month for the 2021-2022 academic year, giving current students access to more than $1 million in scholarship opportunities.
Profiles are automatically created for current students. Once they fill out a general application, students will be matched with open scholarship opportunities across campus. Answering a few additional questions can open up even more scholarship options.
Below, creators of the Horned Frog Scholar Search answer some questions about the new online search tool.
TCU recognizes the cost of quality higher education to students and families. This centralized platform serves as a resource allowing TCU students to apply for scholarships provided by our generous alumni and donors. This increased visibility and awareness of available scholarships, coupled with the ease of submitting applications online, will reach a broader student base than previously possible.
The platform pulls basic information (i.e., name, GPA, degree, etc.) into the system from university resources such as the Registrar’s Office. The student then completes a “General Scholarship” application with detailed information (i.e., honors, awards, sorority/fraternity involvement) not available from other school sources. Upon completion and electronic submission, the system then recommends additional scholarships for the student based on these two sources. The student can choose to answer a few supplemental questions to be considered for those scholarships.
The platform makes information readily available to students about potential resources. They can log in at their convenience to research, apply and upload documents. Once students complete a general application, they are automatically matched by the system to scholarship opportunities based on specific scholarship criteria. The system also “recommends” additional applications for the student to complete for more scholarship opportunities. Incoming families can read the descriptions of more than 100 TCU scholarships that have application processes. The Horned Frog Scholar Search platform is not an exhaustive resource of all TCU scholarships. Students should continue to apply for scholarships advertised by departments and campus organizations.
A soft rollout occurred in November 2020 when a few departments on campus piloted the program. As of March 1, the platform is available to all TCU students.
Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are available now for students to apply. Please see individual deadlines.
They can email the Office of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid at finaid@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7858.