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Hilltop Scholars Program
Students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and an interest in service and leadership on their applications to SMU may be invited to join the Hilltop Scholars Program.
Lead. Give. Learn.
Featured Hilltop Scholars
Learn about the HSP community from former Scholars:
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Tiffany Lam
"Every individual in the program is extremely driven and passionate about making an impact in the community, so it's thrilling to know that I'm surrounded by people who are going to make the world a better place."
![Nicholas Fontela is a white male with short brown hair. He is wearig glasses, a red and blue plaid button up, and a navy blue blazer. He has his hand up in the "Pony Up" hand sign.](/-/media/Site/Provost/SAES/Academic-Enrichment/HonorsAndScholars/HSP/Headshots/NicholasFontela.jpg?h=300&iar=0&w=300&hash=CDF32A16E34C091D841F6167A2DCDAB5)
Nicholas J. Fontela
"The Hilltop Scholars Program was an incredible way to start my academic, service, and leadership career at SMU!"