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SMU has one of the most substantial commitments in American higher education to providing merit and leadership scholarships for talented students. These scholarships are awarded without regard to financial need and are gifts that do not have to be repaid. All students who apply for admission by the January 15, priority deadline date are reviewed automatically for scholarship eligibility. Except where noted, no separate application is required. Below is a list and description of scholarships available to SMU students.
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United Methodist Church Scholarships
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Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences - Undergraduate
Various endowed merit-scholarship funds have been established by the Dedman College friends and alumni especially for students majoring in the humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences.
- A number of Dedman College scholarships are available to students in any major within Dedman College, not restricted to particular disciplines. Majors which these scholarships might support: English, Biological Sciences, English - Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Foreign Languages, Chemistry, History Geological Sciences, International Studies, Geophysics, Latin American Studies, Environmental Geology, Anthropology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Statistical Sciences, Philosophy, Economics, Religious Studies, Economics with Finance Applications, Ethnic Studies, Economics & System Analysis, African/African-American Studies, Political Science, Mexican-American Studies.
- Numerous scholarships are specifically for incoming first-year students who are sure of their intended major, and are renewable; others are designated for upperclass students who have achieved outstanding academic performance.
- Some scholarships are not tied to need consideration but are merit only. Some are based on need and merit.
- Most of the scholarships are renewable based on full-time enrollment on a Dedman College major and 3.000 GPA.
- If you study abroad on one of SMU's International Programs, your scholarship funds and financial aid can still apply.
- Students, exhibiting outstanding academic merit, transferring to SMU from 2-year or 4-year schools to pursue degrees in
Dedman College may also be considered for scholarships.
- As long as your SMU admission application is complete by January 15 (postmark), we will automatically consider you for merit scholarships within Dedman College for which you might be eligible. Completing your application earlier is more helpful, both for you and for us. You do not need to contact us about specific departmental scholarships in Dedman College, and there is no separate application for individual Dedman College scholarships unless you are notified. The matching process begins in January and continues through spring. We work closely with the Enrollment Services offices, so having your financial aid information complete early will also speed up the process.
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Edwin L. Cox School of Business - Undergraduate
Endowed scholarships made possible by the generosity of Cox School alumni and friends, awarded on the basis of merit to juniors and seniors majoring in business.
Awards
- Vary in number and amount; some with very specific donor stipulations
Minimum Requirements
- Academic excellence
- Outstanding leadership and/or community service
Application
- File the FAFSA in spring semester for most awards; some do not require application
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Meadows School of the Arts - Undergraduate
Meadows Merit Scholarships based upon an evaluation of students' artistic competence and potential, made possible by endowments from Meadows' patrons of the arts
Awards
- Full- and partial-tuition scholarships varying in number and amount
Minimum Requirements
- Audition for dance, music, and theater applicants
- Portfolio review for visual or fine arts applicants
- Academic record review for communications honors students
- Renewable if high academic and artistic standards are maintained
Application
- Complete admission application by January 15 and FAFSA by February 1
- Deadlines for artistic merit scholarships vary by discipline
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School of Engineering - Undergraduate
Scholarships for students majoring in engineering and applied science, underwritten by University funds and the generosity of individual donors and companies in the Dallas high-tech community.
Lindsay Embrey Academic Excellence Scholarships
Awards
- Vary in number and amount
Minimum Requirements
- SAT score of 1350 or higher
- Leadership
- Range of personal accomplishments
- Renewable if full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA are maintained
Minimum Requirements
- SAT score of 1250-1340; otherwise same as Embrey Scholarship
- Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP)
- This work program is open to all SEAS undergraduates after successful completion of the first year of study. Students who participate fully in the five-year program can earn approximately $44,000 and gain up to 21 months of professional experience before graduation
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Financial Aid Programs for United Methodists
Applicants who are members of the United Methodist Church receive the same consideration as other students for all SMU financial aid programs. They also receive consideration for financial aid specifically dedicated by the United Methodist Church to its members.
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Minister's Family Tuition Awards
Awarded from SMU funds to dependent children or spouses of ordained ministers of the United Methodist Church who are engaged in active pastoral work and dependent children of retired or deceased United Methodist ministers.
Awards
- $3500 per semester for eight semesters of full-time study
Minimum Requirements
- Meet all standard admission requirements
- Maintain a 2.000 overall GPA for renewal
- Complete the above eight semesters within five calendar years
Application
- Complete admission application by January 15, and FAFSA and separate application (available from Enrollment Services) by February 1
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United Methodist Scholarships
Awards
- Vary in amount and number
Minimum Requirements
- Limited to undergraduates who have been active members of the United Methodist Church for at least one year, who have filed a financial aid application, and who have demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement
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Other SMU Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
For outstanding athletes in football, men's and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, women's volleyball, and track and field
Awards
- Amount and number vary by sport
Minimum Requirements
- Determined in accordance with NCAA and SMU guidelines
For more information, contact:
Office of Recruiting Coordination, Department of Athletics
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750216
Dallas, TX 75275-0216
(214) 768-2864
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Mustang Band
Awards
- Vary in amount and number
Minimum Requirements
- Must meet SMU admission requirements
- Criteria include playing ability, need, desire to participate, and instrument requisites
Application
- Completed SMU Admission Application by January 15
For more information, contact:
Director, SMU Mustang Band
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750493
Dallas, TX 75275-0493
(214) 768-2198
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Online Outside Scholarship Searches and Information Sites
There are a variety of customizable search engines designed to assist students in locating off-campus scholarship resources. Click on any of the links below to begin searching the Internet for additional scholarship money. There are also various scholarship resources, including a local database and many scholarship reference books, available through the Central Library system at SMU.
For more information, contact:
Southern Methodist University
Division of Enrollment Services
PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275-0181
(214) 768-2058
Email the Scholarship Office
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