The Smith-Hutson Scholars Program was founded at 章鱼体育直播in 2012. This program is funded by an anonymous donor, and we currently have 70 students enrolled and on scholarship. The scholarship along with all other grants and scholarship funds will cover between 90% - 95% of the student's bill. Scholars who are selected will also be given a book stipend each semester. Our mission at 章鱼体育直播with the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is to assist students financially by helping guide them on their college journey to becoming successful leaders within the work place. Student's are selected to interview with the foundation in order to be part of this prestigious scholars program.
As one of five participating institutions, we are Cardinal proud to have the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program at Lamar University!
Application Dates:
Open: September 1st
Close: February 1st
Interviews: April
Smith-Hutson Scholarship Applications are OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year.
Incoming freshman and transfer students with at least 60 degree plan credited hours are invited to apply.
Are you a former scholar that would like to be more involved with the Smith-Hutson program? 章鱼体育直播has over 100 Smith-Hutson alumni and all are welcome to participate. Whether its coming to an event, or sitting on an interview panel - the options are endless! If you would like to be more involved, please contact the coordinator at the email below.
Email: scholarships@lamar.edu or smith-hutson@lamar.edu
Phone: 409-880-1714
Location: Student Aid Office - Wimberly Building, 2nd floor
All students will need to be admitted before they can submit an application. Please follow the steps below to apply!
All applicants will be required to submit an essay, two letters of recommendation, and their most recent high school transcript
**All students selected to receive the scholarship will receive a handbook with guidelines to ensure their understanding and expectations of the program. Please consult with the coordinator if there are any questions or concerns about the handbook.
The scholarship will continue to renew each year as long as all requirements are met. This scholarship will remain in place for a specific amount of time, based on the foundations initial award, or until the obtainment of your bachelors degree (whichever comes first).
You will need to reaccept and submit the thank you letter each academic year, prior to the first day of class each fall.