Scholarship Opportunities

More than 90 percent of students receive financial assistance at Baylor. As part of that support, the Honors College annually awards nearly $1 million in endowed scholarships to incoming and current students, with an average award amount between $1,000 to $5,000. Honors College scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic records and need.

Scholarship Application Details

Incoming Students: Each student who confirms their intent to enroll in one of the four Honors College majors or programs by March 1 (Round 1) or April 1 (Round 2) is considered for an Honors College scholarship. The committee reviews the student’s Baylor application, level of financial need as displayed through the FAFSA and CSS profile, and Honors College application (unnecessary if enrolling only in Great Texts). If selected to receive an award, students are notified via email in March (Round 1) or April (Round 2). The process is completed and closed in April. Students do not need to submit a deposit to Baylor in order to be considered. The confirmation for the Honors College is non-binding.
Current Students: Current students who received Honors College scholarships as first years can keep their scholarships if they maintain at least a 3.5 GPA and remain in the Honors College. If a current student has not yet received Honors College aid or would like to apply for additional funding, they must submit an application.
Completing a FAFSA and/or CSS Profile is important for all Honors College students in order to maximize opportunities for endowed scholarship support.
If awarded, please be aware that Financial Aid will be processing the award. You will be notified by an email from the Student Financial Aid office once this scholarship is added to your Financial Aid Dashboard in BearWeb for the corresponding academic year, provided their office receives your FAFSA. Please note that the amount of your award is dependent on your financial aid status and the amount may change based on your FAFSA information.

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Financial Aid:

To learn more about financial aid opportunities, please visit One Stop Student Financial Services. This office also provides helpful information about applying for financial aid, including details regarding FAFSA and CSS Profile.

Questions? Contact:

If you have questions about Honors College scholarship opportunities not answered on our FAQ page, please email ApplyHC@baylor.edu.