Tarleton State University- Central Texas is offering scholarships for new students who enroll full-time in the spring 2009 term.

First-time Tarleton-Central Texas students are eligible to apply for the scholarships, which are $750 each. Undergraduate students must enroll in at least 15 credit hours, and graduate students in at least 12 credit hours.

The scholarships are applicable to new students enrolling in any spring term, including the eightor 16-week sessions. Students may obtain scholarship applications and view complete course schedules at www.Tarleton.edu/ CentralTexas. Completed applications must be submitted to the Tarleton-Central Texas Financial Aid office by Jan. 9.

New students are required to complete applications for admission, then make an appointment with an academic adviser to review degree plans.

Tarleton-Central Texas offers evening, weekend and online classes toward bachelor's and master's degrees and is located just off U.S. Highway 190 at 1901 S. Clear Creek Rd. in Killeen. Phone (254) 519-5442 for more information.