Awarded to incoming, first-year students who demonstrate outstanding academic credentials and personal achievement. This award is based on a comprehensive, holistic review of the SMU admissions application.
Maximum Award Amount: $100,000 payable up to $25,000 per year or $12,500 per semester for eight semesters, four years or graduation whichever comes first. To be eligible for renewal the recipient must maintain a SMU GPA OF 3.000 or greater and full-time enrollment.