MeritPlaybook / Take-home research
Texas · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer
Private Dallas university with a tiered automatic academic merit program plus departmental merit through Meadows and Dedman.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
First 3 of 7 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
$30,000/year · Published amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Renewal: Renewable with 3.0 GPA
Other terms: Automatic based on admission review; no separate application.
https://www.smu.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-services/scholarships
$25,000/year · Published amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Renewal: Renewable with 3.0 GPA
https://www.smu.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-services/scholarships
$20,000/year · Published amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Renewal: Renewable with 3.0 GPA
https://www.smu.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-services/scholarships
Recorded stacking policy: SMU's outside-scholarship treatment is not stated explicitly on its public Student Financial Services pages. Families should confirm with SFS before assuming outside awards will add on top of institutional merit.
Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/smu/merit-aid
The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.
