Getterman FAQs

Getterman recipients are selected based on academic merit and leadership potential within their chosen fields. A selection committee assesses each student's application and identifies around thirty finalists who are invited for personal interviews during the Getterman Scholars Day in spring.

Yes, your Honors College application must be submitted in order for your Getterman application to be reviewed. This gives application reviewers a better understanding of your collegiate goals and career pursuits. 

No. You can apply to Getterman before being accepted to the Honors College. 

Getterman applications are holistically reviewed by a faculty committee in the Honors College.

Applications are reviewed holistically. A student's academic record, extracurriculars, Honors College essay responses, video essay response, and interview will all be taken into consideration.

The Getterman Scholars application requires the email contact information for two references. If the selection committee reaches a point at which it would like additional information about an applicant, the committee will reach out to references for responses to focused questions. Reference letters do not need to be sent as a part of the application process.

No. We want to see your creativity and personality, and that can be expressed in a variety of ways. We recognize that not all students have access to special equipment or video platforms; content is important, not the production. 

You can find some helpful tips at the bottom of our application process webpage. 

Yes, you are eligible for both, but you will not be able to receive both scholarships.

Getterman Scholars Day will be an in-person event.

No. If you defer your acceptance to Baylor, you will have to re-apply for the Getterman Scholars Program again next year.

If selected as a Getterman finalist, you will be required to attend the January Invitation to Excellence program with the Honors College.

International students are welcome to participate in the Getterman Scholars selection process. All students who are named finalists are expected to attend the in-person final selection event, Getterman Scholars Day, in Waco, Texas.

If you still have questions about the Getterman Scholars application process, email ApplyHC@baylor.edu.