National Merit Scholarship

The National Merit Scholarship is reserved for finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The total award amount is $40,000 with the student receiving $10,000 annually over the course of four years.

To qualify students must meet all of the following:

• Be a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program
• Select Sam Houston State University as your first college of choice with NMSC on or before May 31st prior to your first semester and submit a copy of the certificate to this scholarship application

Renewal Criteria (must meet all):

• 3.5 cumulative Sam Houston State University GPA
• Complete 28 passing SHSU hours/year (fall/spring)
• Undergraduate status
• Currently enrolled and not have earned a bachelor’s degree