OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to scholarship awards made by HSU shown below under Institutional Scholarships, numerous foundations, organizations and individuals also make scholarship awards. To access outside scholarship information and applications,
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Students are considered for scholarships based on a combination of the following criteria: academic preparation and performance, standardized testing, co-curricular involvement, enrollment status, and anticipated major. Except where noted, no additional application is required; admissions and financial aid applications are also used for scholarship evaluation. Requirements and/or evaluation criteria are subject to change. Awards funded by HSU are capped at tuition.
| INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FRESHMEN |
| Scholarships |
Amount |
Eligibility* |
| Trustee Scholar |
$11,000/year |
Top 10% of high school class and
30 ACT or 1970 SAT |
| Presidential Scholar |
$9,000/year |
Top 25% of high school class and
27-29 ACT or 1790 SAT |
| Deans Scholar |
$7,000/year |
Top 50% of high school class and
25-26 ACT or 1690-1780 SAT |
| University Scholar |
$2,500/year |
Top 50% of high school class and
21-24 ACT or 1460-1680 SAT |
*Scores represent averages and are based on the new ACT & SAT which involves writing. Awards are tuition-specific for a maximum of eight (8) long semesters and VA benefits recipients may not be eligible. Renewal requires a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment..
| INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFERS |
| Scholarships |
Amount |
Eligibility* |
| Presidential Scholar |
$7,000/year |
3.50 Transfer GPA |
| Deans Scholar |
$5,000/year |
3.00-3.49 Transfer GPA |
| University Scholar |
$2,500/year |
2.50-2.99 Transfer GPA |
*Based on 24 transferable hours. Transfer students with less than 24 transferable credits will be evaluated under freshman admission and scholarship guidelines. Awards are tuition-specific for a maximum of eight (8) long semesters and VA benefits recipients may not be eligible. Renewal requires a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment..
| ALL NEW STUDENTS |
| Scholarships |
Amount |
Eligibility/Renewal |
| Honors Scholarships |
$3,000/year |
Application and acceptance to Honors Program required. See Special Programs in the ACADEMICS section of this website |
| Leadership Scholarship |
$1,500/year |
Application and acceptance to Leadership Program required. See Special Programs in the ACADEMICS section of this website |
| Ministerial Grant |
$50/hour |
Application required.
Apply through the Logsdon School of Theology;Satisfactory academic progress required for renewal |
|
Incoming Freshman Business Scholarship |
|
Application required.
Apply through the Kelley College of Business |
|
Church Matching
(Baptist church) |
|
$500 maximum match per semester
Satisfactory academic progress required for renewal |
|
Church Matching
(non-Baptist church) |
$1 for $3 match/year |
$500 maximum match per semester
Satisfactory academic progress required for renewal |
Please Note: To be considered for the limited number of scholarships available, new students must submit the following: (1) Application for admission, (2) A non-refundable application fee, (3) Official high school transcript, (4) Official academic transcript for previous college work (if applicable), and (5) Eligible ACT/SAT scores (if applicable). (6) 3 Letters of Recommendation (if applicable).
All institutional scholarships are HSU-tuition-specific scholarships. McMurry University, Abilene Christian University, the Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing, International Studies Program, and the Physical Therapy Program tuition charges are not covered.
Scholarships are renewable for up to a maximum of eight (8) consecutive semesters, provided that full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress is being made. Availability beyond eight (8) semesters is on appeal basis only and subject to availability of funds.
Numerous endowed and restricted scholarships are available through the various departments. Contact the department head related to your major for details. Some departmental awards are not tuition specific.