The Distinguished Scholars Award Program is a merit scholarship for U.S. high school graduates. Eligible scholars will receive an award to cover the cost of tuition minus the sum of Bright Futures, the National Merit® award, or other scholarships and awards. The scholarship will cover fees associated with tuition, minus the postal fee and the $35 orientation fee.
Students are eligible to receive the award for a maximum of eight (8) semesters. Students must maintain enrollment in the degree program under which this award was made. Students may not change majors. A student must enroll in fifteen credit hours per semester. Awards are not made during the summer term.
Scholarship Requirements:
Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of each semester. For automatic renewal, an award recipient must comply with the policies of the University Scholarship program and the bullets below:
Freshman year only (cumulative grade point average reviewed at the end of the spring semester)
Scholarship awards are limited. Awards will be made based upon the competitiveness of the current pool of candidates and until funds are exhausted. Scholarships will not be awarded to candidates that require remedial coursework or developmental education.