Our take
Administrative strategy only. Requires Classics as primary, which is a big declaration.
About this scholarship
Dedman College Scholars is an SMU honors program for students majoring in a Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences subject area. The award includes a stipend that can reach $15,000 per year and tracks the student's major through graduation.
Scholarship details
- Up to $15,000 per year
- Tied to a Dedman College major such as Classics
- Stacks with SMU academic merit
- Renewable while major is maintained
Eligibility criteria
- Admitted to SMU as a first-year student
- Declares a Dedman College major as primary
- Strong academic record and writing samples
- Maintains the major through graduation for renewal
Application process
- Indicate Dedman College as the primary college on the SMU application
- Submit the Dedman Scholars supplemental application by the published date
- Provide an academic writing sample and faculty recommendation
- Interview if invited
Why this fits you
Medium fit
- Emma's classics-leaning profile fits the academic shape of the program well.
- The lift is the major declaration; if Classics is genuinely primary, the value is real.