Fall 2020 Application

Applying for the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program

APPLICATION POSTING DATE: The application will be available for eligible applicants via "Scholarships for Kats" on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

There are two groups of students who are eligible to apply for a Smith-Hutson Scholarship.

  1. Incoming Freshmen: Entering Freshmen (high school students graduating from a Texas high school in May/June of 2020, regardless of how many university hours have already been earned) seeking a bachelor's degree (any major) from Sam Houston State University. This scholarship is for a maximum of four years of undergraduate studies at SHSU. To apply, applicants will follow the instructions listed in the application. For general inquiries please contact Program Coordinator Chris Garcia at 936-294-3116 or via email at smith-hutson@shsu.edu.

  2. Transfer Students: Students transferring from a Texas community college who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree from SHSU. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years of undergraduate studies at SHSU. To apply, these applicants will follow the instructions listed in the application. For general inquiries please contact Program Coordinator Chris Garcia at 936-294-3116 or via email at smith-hutson@shsu.edu.

DEADLINE: The deadline to submit an application will be 11:59 pm Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

CONTACT INFORMATION: If you need assistance uploading any supporting documents (essay, letters of recommendation, and/or transcripts), please contact:

Chris Garcia
smith-hutson@shsu.edu
936-294-3116