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SMU Dedman College Scholars

Southern Methodist University · School award

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

  1. Indicate Dedman College as the primary college on the SMU application
  2. Submit the Dedman Scholars supplemental application by the published date
  3. Provide an academic writing sample and faculty recommendation
  4. 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.
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