Smith-Hutson Freshman Scholarship

Dedicated to providing opportunities to students who otherwise may not have a chance to earn a baccalaureate degree, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is targeted toward individuals who have demonstrated Academic Achievement, Leadership Potential, and financial need. The Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities for Texas high school graduates pursuing a baccalaureate degree from Sam Houston State University. The number of Smith-Hutson scholarships varies year-to-year depending on the number of qualified applicants. This award is funded for 8 semesters, or until the student earns their baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.
Note: High school graduates with dual or AP credits are still eligible for this scholarship regardless of college credits earned while in high school.

Award
Up to $20,000 per year
Scopes
Smith-Hutson
Deadline
02/12/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Preferred Name
  2. Place of Birth
  3. SHSU email
  4. Phone number (student)
  5. Alternate Mobile Number
  6. List scholarships or grants you will receive
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  7. List scholarships or grants you will receive
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  8. List scholarships or grants you will receive
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  9. List scholarships or grants you will receive
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  10. List scholarships / grants for which you have applied for, but have not received a decision yet
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  11. List scholarships / grants for which you have applied for, but have not received a decision yet
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  12. List scholarships / grants for which you have applied for, but have not received a decision yet
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant Name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  13. List scholarships / grants for which you have applied for, but have not received a decision yet
    • 1. Scholarship / Grant name
    • 2. Amount per semester
    • 3. Number of semesters
  14. Smith-Hutson Schools
    • Have you applied for a Smith-Hutson Scholarship at any other school?
    • Please select the other Smith-Hutson school
  15. With whom do you reside? Please select all that apply.
  16. Please select the marital status of the individual(s) with whom you reside.
  17. Information on the first person you reside with:
    • 1. Relationship of person to you:
    • 2. If other, please describe. (Enter N/A, if not applicable)
    • 3. Occupation:
    • 4. Employer Name:
  18. Information on the second person you reside with:
    • 1. Relationship of person to you:
    • 2. If other, please describe. (Enter N/A, if not applicable)
    • 3. Occupation:
    • 4. Employer Name:
  19. Did either of your parents/guardians attend college?
  20. Total number of people living in your household, including yourself:
  21. Total number of people in your household (including yourself) that will be attending college during Fall 2025-Spring 2026
  22. Do you have any other persons (besides those individuals listed in the parent/guardian section) currently residing in your home?
  23. List the information for the first person (not previously listed in the parent/guardian section) that is currently residing in your home:
    • 1. First person's name:
    • 2. First person's age:
    • 3. First person's relationship to you:
    • 4. If the first person is a sibling, are they self-supporting?
    • 5. If the first person is a sibling, are they currently in college? :
    • 6. If the first person is a sibling and in college, please provide the name of the school they attend:
    • 7. If the first person is a sibling and in college, please provide the total number of years they have been attending college:
  24. List the information for the second person (not previously listed in the parent/guardian section) that is currently residing in your home:
    • 1. Second person's age:
    • 2. Second person's name:
    • 3. Second person's relationship to you:
    • 4. If the second person is a sibling, are they self-supporting?
    • 5. If the second person is a sibling, are they currently in college?
    • 6. If the second person is a sibling and in college, please provide the name of the school they attend:
    • 7. If the second person is a sibling and in college, please provide the total number of years they have been attending college:
  25. List the information for the third person (not previously listed in the parent/guardian section) that is currently residing in your home:
    • 1. Third person's name:
    • 2. Third person's age:
    • 3. Third person's relationship to you:
    • 4. If the third person is a sibling, are they self-supporting?
    • 5. If the third person is a sibling, are they currently in college?
    • 6. If the third person is a sibling and in college, please provide the name of the school they attend:
    • 7. If the third person is a sibling and in college, please provide the total number of years they have been attending college:
  26. List the information for the fourth person (not previously listed in the parent/guardian section) that is currently residing in your home:
    • 1. Fourth person's name:
    • 2. Fourth person's age:
    • 3. Fourth person's relationship to you:
    • 4. If the fourth person is a sibling, are they self-supporting?
    • 5. If the fourth person is a sibling, are they currently in college?
    • 6. If the fourth person is a sibling and in college, please provide the name of the school they attend:
    • 7. If the fourth person is a sibling and in college, please provide the total number of years they have been attending college:
  27. List the information for the fifth person (not previously listed in the parent/guardian section) that is currently residing in your home:
    • 1. Fifth person's name
    • 2. Fifth person's age:
    • 3. Fifth person's relationship to you:
    • 4. If the fifth person is a sibling, are they self-supporting?
    • 5. If the fifth person is a sibling, are they currently in college?
    • 6. If the fifth person is a sibling and in college, please provide the name of the school they attend:
    • 7. If the fifth person is a sibling and in college, please provide the total number of years they have been attending college:
  28. Please use your Parent/Guardian's 2022 tax return to complete the following:
    • 1. Number of Dependents
    • 2. Total Earned Income
    • 3. Adjusted Gross Income
  29. Please use your Parent/Guardian's 2023 tax return to complete the following:
    • 1. Number of Dependents
    • 2. Total Income
    • 3. Adjusted Gross Income
  30. Please use your Parent/Guardian's 2024 tax return to complete the following: (Estimate if not yet filed)
    • 1.Number of Dependents
    • 2.Total Earned Income
    • 3.Adjusted Gross Income
  31. Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch at your school?
  32. Are you or your family receiving financial assistance (such as SNAP, Social Security, disability, unemployment, etc.) from any local, state or federal government entity?
  33. Amount of funds you have saved for college:
  34. Do you have a parent, grandparent or other family member who is willing to help fund your college expenses? Please include any military benefits or tuition waivers.
  35. Do you have a Texas Tomorrow Fund or 529 college savings plan?
  36. Please describe any special circumstances that affect your family's ability to fund your college expenses.
  37. Do you have a sibling/relative who is a current/past Smith-Hutson Scholar?
  38. Please provide the below information for the first sibling/relative who received the Smith-Hutson Scholarship:
    • 1. First person's name:
    • 2. First person's relationship to you:
    • 3. Name of the college/university the first person received the scholarship at:
  39. Please provide the below information for the second sibling/relative who received the Smith-Hutson Scholarship:
    • 1. Second person's name:
    • 2. Second person's relationship to you:
    • 3. Name of the college/university the second person received the scholarship at:
  40. Please provide the below information for the third sibling/relative who received the Smith-Hutson Scholarship:
    • 1. Third person's name:
    • 2. Third person's relationship to you:
    • 3. Name of the college/university the third person received the scholarship at:
  41. Work history, extra curricular activities, leadership roles, awards/honors and/or community service
    • Please upload a resume containing your work history, extra curricular activities, leadership roles, awards/honors and/or community service
  42. Please upload a 500-1000 word essay detailing why you have chosen your academic major and your educational plans and/or professional goals after graduation. *Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) detection tools will be used to ensure essays are the original work of the applicant*
  43. Please provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member addressing academic potential and leadership qualities. This person must be a teacher of English, Mathematics or Science who taught you in the past year.
  44. Please provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member addressing your academic potential and leadership qualities.
  45. Attach High School Transcript (Page 1)
  46. Attach High School Transcript (Page 2)
  47. Attach High School Transcript (Page 3)
  48. Attach College Transcript (Front) - If Applicable
  49. Attach College Transcript (Back) - If Applicable
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