Scholarships
St. Edward's University recognizes the hard work and high achievement of top-performing students. We award a variety of merit-based scholarships to further inspire high academic achievers. Some scholarships require no additional application beyond the application for admission. Others, including the full-tuition Moreau and Holy Cross scholarships, require a separate application.
In addition to scholarships awarded by St. Edward's University, there are many additional opportunities available from outside sources. Your high school guidance counselor can provide resources and point you to free web tools that can help you find scholarships.
Guaranteed President's Excellence Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Top 15% of senior class
- Combined (critical reading + math) SAT score 1300 or higher or
- ACT score 29 or higher
Award: $15,000 annually
Application: None besides admission application. Priority deadline Feb. 1.
Academic Scholarships
Qualifications:
- Top 25% of senior class
- Combined (critical reading + math) SAT score 1100 or higher
- ACT 24 or higher
- Evaluation of high school grades/GPA and curriculum
Award: $5,000 to $15,000 annually
Application: None besides admission application. Priority deadline Feb. 1.
Sorin Award
Qualifications:
- Must graduate from a Holy Cross high school
Award: $5,000 annually (up to four years)
Application: None besides admission application. Priority deadline Feb. 1.
Moreau Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must graduate from a Holy Cross high school
- Top 10% of senior class
- Combined (critical reading + math) SAT score 1250 or higher or
- ACT 28 or higher
- Significant leadership and community service
Award: Full tuition for the freshman year and the same amount in subsequent years.
Application: Requires separate application. All documents for the admission application and Moreau application must be received by the Office of Admission by Feb. 1.
Holy Cross Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Top 10% of senior class
- Combined (critical reading + math) SAT score 1250 or higher or
- ACT 28 or higher
- Significant leadership and community service
Award: Full tuition for the freshman year and the same amount in subsequent years.
Application: Requires separate application. All documents for the admission application and Holy Cross application must be received by the Office of Admission by Feb. 1.
Specialty Scholarships
Theater Arts Scholarships
Qualifications:
- Declare a Theater Arts major
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
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Audition in one of four areas:
- Acting
- Directing
- Theater management
- Technical design and technology
Award: Ranges from $1,000 to $4,000, up to 4 years
Application: Requires separate application and audition. Auditions held on campus in February. Contact your admission counselor about auditions.
Download scholarship audition brochure (PDF) »
ROTC Scholarships
St. Edward's University students participate in Air Force and Army ROTC through the University of Texas at Austin. Each ROTC program offers numerous scholarship opportunities, including full-tuition scholarships, book allowances and monthly stipends. Interested students should contact the University of Texas Air Force ROTC program at 512-471-1776 or the Army ROTC program at 512-471-5919 for more information.
Varsity Athletics Scholarships
St. Edward's University is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Heartland Conference. Coaches award scholarships to men and women based on athletic ability in baseball/softball, basketball, tennis, soccer, golf and cheerleading. Women are also eligible for volleyball scholarships. Student athletes should contact the athletic director or coach of their sport.
Scholarships for Current Undergraduate Students
Faculty Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward's University enrolled in at least 15 credit hours. (Faculty Scholarship is not awarded to incoming freshmen.)
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Recommendation from St. Edward's University faculty member
Award: Ranges from $400 to $1,400 (amount may vary year to year)
Service Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward's University. (Service scholarship is not awarded to incoming freshmen.)
- 2.75 GPA or higher
- Must demonstrate outstanding achievement in the area of community service on or off campus since enrolling at St. Edward's
Award: Ranges from $400 to $1,400 (amount may vary year to year)
Brown Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time student at St. Edward's University
- Significant community service
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Community service project proposal
Award: Ranges from $2,000 to $10,000
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
- Must receive Federal Pell Grant funding
- Accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit
- Must study abroad for at least four weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.
Award amount: up to $5,000
Daniel Lynch Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
- Pre-medical and pre-dental students admitted to a medical or dental school
- Distinguished in activities other than studies
Students may apply for this scholarship by contacting the associate dean of the School of Natural Sciences.
Dr. Charles Henry Tripp Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in the School of Natural Sciences
- Must have proven need for funds to meet college expenses
- Preference given to a student beginning his or her studies at St. Edward’s University as a CAMP (or its successor) student.
Dr. John S. Trout Jr. Scholarship
The Dr. John S. Trout Jr. Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Dr. John S. Trout Jr., a distinguished faculty member at St. Edward’s University. The scholarship is awarded each year to one or two exceptionally well-qualified students in the School of Natural Sciences.
Qualification:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
Jimmy T. Mills Endowed Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
- Second semester freshman majoring in math or science
- Must complete 12–15 hours of study with a 3.5 GPA or higher
- Preference is given to economically disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the sciences, including minorities and women.
Recipients are expected to make a contribution of their choice to the campus community through involvement in student organizations, leadership and other campus activities.
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship
Designed to help math and science students prepare for teaching positions. This scholarship program is funded by a five-year National Science Foundation grant and is a collaboration among St. Edward’s University, Austin Community College and Austin Independent School District (AISD). Noyce Scholars receive mentoring from university faculty and master teachers.
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Completed at least 60 hours of college credit by the beginning of the fall semester
- Open to sophomore and junior math and science majors at St. Edward’s University or Austin Community College, and candidates for an associate of arts in teaching at Austin Community College.
Award: $15,500 per academic year for up to 2 years
Robinson Scholarship
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student at St. Edward’s University
- Attending medical school immediately after graduation
Students may apply for this scholarship by contacting the associate dean of the School of Natural Sciences.