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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
not be received in addition to the
Christian Service Scholarship. Full-time
enrollment not required but award
amount cannot exceed the cost of tuition.
RENEWAL GPA: Must be in good academic standing
SCHOLARSHIP: John Hardin Grant
REQUIREMENTS: This need-based award will only be
applied to full-time undergraduate
students once Texas Tuition
Equalization Grant funds have been
depleted, except in the case of an out-of-
state student. Students must complete
24 hours in an academic year to maintain
eligibility. Eligibility ceases after five
years. This award is capped at tuition. A
FAFSA application is required.
RENEWAL GPA: 2.50
SCHOLARSHIP: James Simmons Award
REQUIREMENTS: Students must file a FAFSA for this
award prior to the first payment deadline.
Students with financial need as
determined by the FAFSA will receive
priority for this award. Award amounts
vary and will be applied after all other
scholarship and grant aid has been
awarded. This award is renewable as
long as the student is making satisfactory
academic progress and in good-
standing; however, the amount will
depend on financial need as determined
by the FAFSA and other financial
assistance received. If additional
scholarship monies are received after
the initial award, this award will be
recalculated.
RENEWAL GPA Must be in good academic standing
SCHOLARSHIP: Excel Scholarship
AMOUNT: $8,000
REQUIREMENTS: Awarded to full-time Undergraduate
students not initially qualifying for an
academic scholarship, but have a 2.0
cumulative GPA after their first year.
This scholarship will be awarded to
students prior to the start of their 2nd
year at HSU.
RENEWAL GPA: 2.00
SCHOLARSHIP: Kiker Scholarship
AMOUNT: varies
REQUIREMENTS: Awarded to 2nd-year HSU students
majoring or planning to major teach in
the fields of math or science. Students
must have a minimum 2.0 GPA at the
beginning of the fall semester of their
second year, be in good academic
standing and free from any disciplinary
action to be awarded this scholarship.
This award is for one-year only.
SCHOLARSHIP: Christian Service Scholarship
AMOUNT: $500/year minimum; amount varies
according to financial need as
determined by the FAFSA
REQUIREMENTS: Christian Service Scholarship application
must be submitted along with the FAFSA
and a pastoral letter of recommendation
from the student’s local church. The
recommender cannot be related to the
applicant. This award may not be
received in additional to a Church Match
scholarship.
RENEWAL GPA: 2.00
Ministerial Financial Assistance
Designated for students that are planning on entering the
ministry. Being a ministry/theology major is not required for
this award. Students must complete an application through
the Logsdon School of Theology and present a license,
certificate of ordination, or letter of certification from a Baptist
Church. The Ministerial Grant is tuition- specific.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Leland Scholars
Select students admitted to the Honors Program may apply
for the Leland Honors Scholarship. This prestigious award is
for 100% tuition and replaces all other tuition-specific
institutional scholarships previously awarded. Leland
Scholarships will cover tuition up to 150 undergraduate hours.
Endowed Scholarships
Numerous endowed and restricted scholarships are available
through various HSU departments. Students who have
received admissions approval can log into HSU Central to
submit a scholarship application through Scholarship Central.
Application does not guarantee an award and must be
completed on an annual basis.
Outside Scholarships
It is important for the student to pursue scholarships provided
by local organizations and businesses. Check with your high
school counselor to see what information they might have
about outside scholarship opportunities.
Tuition Exchange
The tuition exchange scholarship is a partnership of over 500
colleges & universities offering competitive scholarships to
dependents of full-time faculty and staff. Tuition exchange
scholarships are not guaranteed to all eligible applicants.
These awards cover four years (eight semesters) of
undergraduate tuition. Fees, course overloads, room & board
charges, and PHSSN tuition are not covered. These
scholarships cover tuition where regular HSU tuition is
assessed. Tuition Exchange scholarships will be awarded up
to the cost of tuition when combined with other institutional