Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
University Website: www.shsu.edu/Apply Online: www.shsu.edu/admissions/apply-texas.html
Sam Houston State University (known as SHSU or Sam) was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. It is located 70 miles north of Houston in the hills, lakes, and forests region of East Texas in Huntsville. It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first such institution of its type in Texas. The school is named for one of Texas's founding fathers, Sam Houston, who made his home in the city.
SHSU is a member of the Texas State University System and has an enrollment of more than 18,000 students across over 80 undergraduate, 54 masters', and 6 doctoral degree programs. The university also offers over twenty online bachelor's and graduate degrees. It was the first institution classified as a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education within the Texas State University System, and while education continues to be the most popular major among students at the university, SHSU is well known for its business, education, dance and criminal justice programs.
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Sam Houston State University College Scholarships
Smith-Hutson Scholarship ProgramSam Houston State University |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is open to entering freshmen and transfer students at Sam Houston State University. Read More |
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S.C. Wilson, Sr., Logan Wilson, and S.R. Warner Endowed Scholarship For BiologySam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $12,750 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe S.C. Wilson, Sr., Logan Wilson, and S.R. Warner Endowed Scholarship For Biology is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in biology or environmental science at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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Genevieve Sandhop Endowed ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Sam Houston State University. Two Scholarships, both have a GPA requirement of 3.00 in English. Scholarship #1 you must be a full-time junior majoring in English, have taken both freshmen and sophomore English at SHSU and have the intention to graduate from SHSU. ... Read More |
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Jessie A. Lewis Reading ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science |
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award $9,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Jessie A. Lewis Reading Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students seeking teacher certification with reading as a specialization at Sam Houston State University. You must have been admitted to the educator preparation program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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Gibbs A. & Lela Wynne ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science |
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award $9,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Gibbs A. & Lela Wynne Scholarship is available to full-time juniors and seniors at Sam Houston State University. You must be majoring in education, have completed at least 60 hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit three letters of reference that demonstrate your leadership, good moral... Read More |
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Earl H. Burrough Endowed ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $5,400 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Earl H. Burrough Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time students majoring in chemistry or physics at Sam Houston State University. You must be a native born U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas. You must also have a minimum 3.6 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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H.H. "Tubby" and Nuna Sandel Endowed ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award $5,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe H.H. "Tubby" and Nuna Sandel Endowed Scholarship is available to full - time entering freshmen at Sam Houston State University. You must be a graduate of a Walker County high school to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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Coalson Family Dance Scholarship In Memory of Cynthia Joy CoalsonSam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $5,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Coalson Family Dance Scholarship In Memory of Cynthia Joy Coalson is available to students majoring in dance at Sam Houston State University. Read More |
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Drs. Robert (Bob) and Mary Barnes Harris Endowed ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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award $4,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Drs. Robert (Bob) and Mary Barnes Harris Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time students majoring in family and consumer sciences teaching certification at Sam Houston State University. You must have completed at least 48 hours, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in major and a 2.85 overall GPA. You must also demonstrate financial need to be... Read More |
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San Antonio Livestock Exposition ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $3,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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