Charles and Mary Forbes Presidential Scholarship

The Charles and Mary Forbes Presidential Scholarship was established to provide a scholarship to a Southwestern University junior or senior that have demonstrated leadership skills within a student organization and have financial need. 

Amount: $1,000 
Application deadline: April 29

Earl Lee Moseley, Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship is for Juniors and Seniors who are involved in civic engagement and student leadership.  Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need. Preference is given to students from under-represented groups. 

Amount: Variable
Application Deadline: April 29

J. Charles Merrill Peace and Justice Scholarship

For this scholarship, preference will be given to students who have completed at least two years of full-time enrollment, are pre-ministerial students, and/or who have demonstrated interest in activities or occupations which promote peace and justice locally, nationally or globally. Furthermore, preference may be given to students who are members of the United Methodist Church.

Amount: $3,000 for one year
Application Deadline: April 29

Alpha Phi Omega Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are members of the Alpha Gamma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega: National Service Fraternity.  The purpose of this scholarship is to develop leadership, promote friendship and provide service to humanity by supporting active members of Alpha Phi Omega.  Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: May 27

Wade Tyler “Ty” Wilson Endowed Scholarship

The Wade Tyler “Ty” Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 to provide scholarships to Southwestern University sophomores, juniors, and seniors with demonstrated campus engagement, volunteerism and/or student leadership and who graduated from a Texas High School Awarded on the basis of financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Nancy Spivey Scholarship 

This Scholarship was established and endowed by Nancy and Rex Spivey, to provide scholarships to Southwestern University sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a diagnosed learning disability and who demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Olivia Ann Brooks Endowed Scholarship

This endowment fund was established by Kermit Jr. and Delesicca McCradic, to provide scholarships to students that demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office and meet one or more of the following criteria:1.Student has a physical disability 2.Student comes from an underrepresented background 3.First generation college student 

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29    

Bishop Kaung Scholarship

The Bishop Kaung Scholarship is available for international students who are attending Southwestern University. The scholarship is made possible through the Bishop Kaung Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29                                                  

  Pre-Law Scholarships

Candidates for these scholarships must be pursuing a course of study in preparation for Pre-Law, with the intent of enrolling in law school after graduation from Southwestern University.  Contact Tish Owen (Financial Aid, 512-863-1259, owent@southwestern.edu) for more information.  

 Judge Richard Critz & Robert H. Purl Pre-Law Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis of merit (Critz) and financial need (Purl).

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Pre-Med Scholarships

Candidates for these scholarships must be pursuing a course of study in preparation for medical school, with the intent of enrolling in medical school after graduation from Southwestern University. Students planning to enroll in dental school are ineligible for these scholarships. Applications for Pre-Med scholarships should be submitted to Dr. Maria Cuevas.

M.D. Anderson Pre-Med Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis of merit and not financial need.

Amount: Variable, up to $4,000
Application deadline: May 9

 Turner M. Caldwell, III Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 3.7 cumulative GPA in their Southwestern coursework and must be entering their senior year. Awarded on the basis of merit and not financial need.

Amount: Variable, up to $10,000
Application deadline: May 9

 Dr. John W. Foster Pre-Med Excellence

This scholarship is competitive and is awarded on the basis of merit and financial need. Recipients who also receive need-based financial aid will have this scholarship incorporated into their need-based financial aid package. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes (i.e., 2.0 cumulative GPA, completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted, and earned no more than 175 credit hours.)

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: May 9

Study Abroad Scholarships

Lokey Scholarship & Kahler Scholarship

Southwestern maintains two scholarship funds: the Lokey Scholarship for Study Abroad and the Kahler Scholarship. The Lokey Scholarship is reserved for summer study abroad programs. Awards range from $200 - $500 and are made on the basis of academic merit and financial need. The Kahler Scholarship provides awards for semester and year-long study abroad. These awards are made primarily on the basis of financial need. Kahler awards typically range from $1,000 - $3,500. Contact the Office of Intercultural Learning for application information.

Alumni Relations Scholarships

Greater Austin Association Scholarship

A scholarship for students who have financial need, minimum 3.0 GPA, and whose permanent home address is in one of the following counties (Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Travis).

Amount: Variable
Application Deadline: April 29

Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship of Communities Foundation of Texas

Scholarship is available for legal residents of TX, NM, or OK who have completed 60 hours of college coursework, minimum GPA of 3.25, have four semesters remaining in college and intend to pursue a baccalaureate degree at any accredited college or university in TX, NM, or OK.  Applicants will be reviewed based on two letters of recommendation, aspirations and ideals expressed in essay, school, and extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership potential.

Amount:   $10,000  (2-year scholarships awarded per year per student)

Deadline:  TBD

Academic Major Scholarships

Suzanne Morrow Ellis and Edward Ellis JR. Scholarship

This Scholarship was established and endowed by Suzanne Morrow Ellis and Edward Ellis Jr, to provide scholarships to students majoring in business, economics or education. Students applying for the scholarship must also demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office. 

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Alpha Omicron Centennial Scholarship (Pi Kappa Alpha)

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted, and earned no more than 175 credit hours in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis of financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Alpha Xi Delta Stephanie Quimby Memorial Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis of leadership.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Kappa Sigma Iota/Lori & Erik Harpst Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Ouida Henderson/Allison Dickson Scholarship (Delta Delta Delta)

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: May 15

Gabe W. Lawson & Phi Delta Theta Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Nell Barnes Benold ’48 & Dorothy Stevens Bruner ’61 ZTA Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

The Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 01

Thomas White Memorial - Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship

Candidates must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed at least 80% of all credit hours attempted in their Southwestern coursework. Awarded on the basis on financial need.

Amount: Variable
Application deadline: April 29

Methodist Scholarships

A number of both need and merit based scholarships are available through a variety of Methodist organizations. Each award has its own eligibility requirements and deadlines, so be sure to contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions. 

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) Scholarships 

An online scholarship application must be submitted directly to GBHEM in order to be considered for the J. A. Knowles Memorial Scholarship and the United Methodist Scholarship, which were formerly awarded through the Southwestern University United Methodist Scholarship Application.

*Note: When on site choose General Application

J. A. Knowles Memorial Scholarship

Candidates must be a full-time degree seeking student at Southwestern, and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Applicants must file a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered.

Amount: $500 to $5,000 for one year
Application deadline: March 1

United Methodist Scholarship

Candidates must be a full-time degree seeking student at Southwestern, and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered. Applicants must be an active, full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to application.  

Amount: $500 to $5,000 for one year
Application deadline: March 1

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

United Methodist Dollars for Scholars 

Candidates must be a full-time degree seeking student at Southwestern. Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered. Applicants must be an active, full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to application.  

Amount:  $3000 to $4000 for one year
Application Deadline:  March 1

Pre-Ministerial Scholarship

Pre-Ministerial Scholarships are available for students who plan to enter full-time ministry and participation in the Southwestern Pre-Ministry Connection organized by the University Chaplain.  Candidates should speak with the University Chaplain prior to submitting a Pre-Ministerial Scholarship application.

Amount:  Up to $10,000 per year
Application Deadline:  May 3

J. Charles Merrill Peace and Justice Scholarship

For this scholarship, preference will be given to students who have completed at least two years of full-time enrollment, are pre-ministerial students, and/or who have demonstrated interest in activities or occupations which promote peace and justice locally, nationally or globally. Furthermore, preference may be given to students who are members of the United Methodist Church.

Amount: $3,000 for one year
Application Deadline: April 29