Hardin-Simmons University — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Abilene, Texas · 5 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from Hardin-Simmons University's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Test credential: SAT 1200 or ACT 25 (CLT minimum 78 also published). | — | 1200 | 25 | $22,000 | $88,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Presidents Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.9+ (CLT minimum 76 also published). | 3.9 | — | — | $20,000 | $80,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Deans Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA band 3.5-3.8 (CLT minimum 74 also published). | 3.5 | — | — | $18,000 | $72,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| University Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA band 3.2-3.4 (CLT minimum 72 also published). | 3.2 | — | — | $16,000 | $64,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Opportunity Grant Guaranteed — published by the college GPA band 3.0-3.1 (CLT minimum 66 also published). Requires the student to live on campus unless a housing exception has been approved. | 3.0 | — | — | $14,000 | $56,000 | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Hardin-Simmons University
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Grant ($14,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | University Scholarship ($16,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| University Scholarship ($16,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Deans Scholarship ($18,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Deans Scholarship ($18,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | Presidents Scholarship ($20,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Presidents Scholarship ($20,000/yr) | meeting the higher tier's published criteria | Trustee Scholarship ($22,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- Stacking limits: Hardin-Simmons University does not stack Academic Scholarships; a student who qualifies for more than one receives the highest dollar-value scholarship only
- Cost-of-attendance cap: All HSU scholarships are capped at tuition
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2026-2027
Academic scholarships are automatically determined during your admission application review to Hardin-Simmons University.
Questions
Does Hardin-Simmons University offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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