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💰 Hardin-Simmons University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,500-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,500-$18,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA / 25 ACT

Hardin-Simmons University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA / 25 ACT. Against tuition of $31,920, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,920 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Hardin-Simmons University

Tuition & fees
$31,920
−
Largest annual award
$25,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$6,920/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,500), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Hardin-Simmons University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Hardin-Simmons University — no separate application

9 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Deans Scholarship
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.8.
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Deans Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming transfer students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4.
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Opportunity Grant
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen who live on campus.
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Presidents Scholarship
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a high GPA.
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Presidents Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming transfer students with a high GPA.
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Transfer Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming transfer students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.4.
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Trustee Scholarship
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 25+ • SAT 1200+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with high test scores.
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University Scholarship
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA between 3.2 and 3.4.
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University Scholarship (Transfer)
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming transfer students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.9.
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Other scholarships at Hardin-Simmons University (8)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Church Match
$2,000/yr
A matching scholarship for designated Christian church gifts.
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Cynthia Ann Parker Endowed Presidential Scholars Program
$16,000 total
A scholarship program for students pursuing a degree in the College of Liberal Arts.
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Ed & Betty Mann DPT Student Scholarship
$18,000 total
A scholarship for students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
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Heritage Scholarship
$1,500/yr
A scholarship for students with family connections to HSU or parents in full-time ministry.
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Honors Scholarship
$25,000/yr
A scholarship for students admitted into the Julius Olsen Honors Program.
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Phi Theta Kappa
$2,000/yr
A scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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Stone Owl
$3,000-$6,000/yr
A matching scholarship for students participating in the Stone Owl Scholars program.
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian
$1,500 one-time
A one-year scholarship for high school valedictorians and salutatorians.
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Common questions about Hardin-Simmons University scholarships

How much merit aid does Hardin-Simmons University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$25,000/yr. Hardin-Simmons University lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Hardin-Simmons University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA / 25 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Hardin-Simmons University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Hardin-Simmons University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 78% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Hardin-Simmons University?

9 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Hardin-Simmons University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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