Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Please note that meeting the eligibility requirements for a scholarship does not guarantee receipt of the scholarship. To be considered for scholarships which are given through Admissions, please complete your Admissions application before the priority date of November 15.
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Scholarship |
Criteria |
Application Process |
Amounts |
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Presidents Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) |
3.5 GPA |
Apply through program director | $3,000 |
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Presidential* |
3.0 GPA |
$4,000 - $6,000 |
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Dean's* |
3.5 GPA |
$2,000 - $3,000 |
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Kimbrough (Limited Awards Available) |
3.0 GPA |
$2,500 |
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Howell C. Smith* (Limited Awards Available) |
High-achieving students |
$3,000 |
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Luther Tippit* (2 Annual Awards Available) |
Top 25% of graduating class; good recommendations within and outside of school; be involved extensively in extracurricular activities in and out of school; demonstrate leadership abilities |
$2,500 |
* Students must complete service hours in a campus department in order to retain this scholarship.
Retention Information
Once awarded, scholarships have certain requirements in order to be retained between semesters. Review retention information here.