Incoming freshman with exceptionally strong academic records are invited to apply. Presidential Scholars receive a full-ride scholarship for up to four years, or until the obtainment of a bachelor's degree, covering tuition, fees, room and board, and books.
Presidential Scholars applicants must first apply and be accepted for admission to ذكذكتسئµ University. To apply for a Presidential Scholars scholarship, you should submit a letter of interest that presents a personal statement of your academic goals and intended major, along with a current resume, and a short essay on a provided topic. The student must interview in front of a committee prior to being considered for the award.
If you have already been awarded scholarships by us, the fact must be disclosed in the application. Presidential Scholars are also required to be a member of the Reaud Honors College through the entire undergraduate degree.
Incoming freshman with exceptionally strong academic records are invited to apply. Southeast Texas Legends Scholars receive a full-ride scholarship for four years covering tuition, fees, room and board, and books.
Southeast Texas Legends applicants must first apply and be accepted for admission to ذكذكتسئµ University. In addition, you must submit a letter of interest that presents a personal statement of your academic goals and intended major, along with a current resume, an essay based on a provided prompt AND complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This scholarship does interview in front of a committee prior to being awarded. Southeast Texas Legends students are required to be a member of the Reaud Honors College through the entire undergraduate degree.
The Smith-Hutson Scholarship is based on academic achievement and need. All applicants must submit an essay, two letters of recommendation, and complete a FAFSA. Smith-Hutson Scholarship applications should be submitted online through .
This scholarship is open to incoming freshman and transfer students who have completed a minimum of 50 credit hours and/or have obtained an associate's degree. Incoming freshmen are eligible for four years of funding, or up to eight semesters and transfer students can receive the scholarship for a maximum of two years. Students on scholarship must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credit hours each semester and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
The Smith-Hutson Scholars award will give students $74,000 over four years and will cover 90-95% of the student's bill.
There is no application for this scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship if they:
The Cardinal Elite Scholars award will give students $40,000 over four years. $8,000 per year ($4,000 per semester) will be applied toward tuition and $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) will be applied toward on-campus residence hall. If a student chooses to not live in the residence hall, their room scholarship will be forfeited. The scholarship amount is divided evenly between fall and spring semesters.
There is no application for this scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship if they:
The Academic Excellence Scholars award will give students $32,000 over four years. $6,000 per year ($3,000 per semester) will be applied toward tuition and $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) will be applied toward on-campus residence hall. If a student chooses to not live in the residence hall, their room scholarship will be forfeited. The scholarship amount is divided evenly between fall and spring semesters.
There is no application for this scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship if they:
The Distinguished Scholars award will give students $20,000 over four years. $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) will be applied toward tuition. The scholarship amount is divided evenly between fall and spring semesters.
There is no application for this scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship if they:
The Distinguished Scholars award will give students $8,000 over four years. $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) will be applied toward tuition. The scholarship amount is divided evenly between fall and spring semesters.
All students are invited to fill out the supplemental LU Scholarship application in the portal. The supplemental application will match your qualifications with other endowed scholarship awards.
Endowed scholarships will be awarded after the January 15th priority deadline.
LU awards more than $20 million in scholarships each year. Complete your FAFSA and TASFA and use code 003581 to be eligible for additional financial aid.
*High school GPA will be calculated on a 5.0 weighted scale.
**Class rank requirements will not apply to homeschool students or high schools that do not rank students.