Sam Houston State University

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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

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Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program

Sam Houston State University

Up to $20,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is open to entering freshmen and transfer students at Sam Houston State University.

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Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program

Sam Houston State University

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is open to entering freshmen and transfer students at Sam Houston State University.

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S.C. Wilson, Sr., Logan Wilson, and S.R. Warner Endowed Scholarship For Biology

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$12,750 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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S.C. Wilson, Sr., Logan Wilson, and S.R. Warner Endowed Scholarship For Biology

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

award

$12,750

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

$10,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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. ...

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Genevieve Sandhop Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

award

$10,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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. ...

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Jessie A. Lewis Reading Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science

$9,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Jessie A. Lewis Reading Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science

award

$9,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Gibbs A. & Lela Wynne Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science

$9,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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Gibbs A. & Lela Wynne Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College Education and Applied Science

award

$9,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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...

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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Raise Your Hand Texas

Up to $10,000 March 21, 2025 See Details

Description

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to students majoring in education. You must be attending one of the 20 eligible universities to be eligible for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Raise Your Hand Texas

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

March 21, 2025
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Description

The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to students majoring in education. You must be attending one of the 20 eligible universities to be eligible for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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Earl H. Burrough Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$5,400 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Earl H. Burrough Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

award

$5,400

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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H.H. "Tubby" and Nuna Sandel Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

$5,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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H.H. "Tubby" and Nuna Sandel Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

award

$5,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Coalson Family Dance Scholarship In Memory of Cynthia Joy Coalson

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$5,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The Coalson Family Dance Scholarship In Memory of Cynthia Joy Coalson is available to students majoring in dance at Sam Houston State University.

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Coalson Family Dance Scholarship In Memory of Cynthia Joy Coalson

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

award

$5,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The Coalson Family Dance Scholarship In Memory of Cynthia Joy Coalson is available to students majoring in dance at Sam Houston State University.

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Drs. Robert (Bob) and Mary Barnes Harris Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

$4,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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Drs. Robert (Bob) and Mary Barnes Harris Endowed Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

award

$4,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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...

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