Merit Scholarships
Are you a current 天美传媒 student with a declared major in Dedman College? As a continuing Dedman College student, you are eligible for scholarship consideration!
Here are the steps you will need to take to apply:
- Complete the
- Submit a copy of your 天美传媒 transcript through the most recent completed semester; a copy of your DPR will work
- In 500 words or less, describe your short and long-range goals, both academic and professional
- Secure two letters of recommendation from 天美传媒 faculty members (preferably in your major)
Potential topics to cover in recommendation letters include: the student's potential, goals, research skills, contributions to class discussions, interpersonal skills, leadership ability and extracurricular activities.
Please note:
- The application for the 2025-2026 academic year opens on October 1, 2024.
- All application materials are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, March 14, 2025.
- You must be declared in at least one Dedman College major to be eligible.
- All listed application materials must be received by the deadline or you will not be a competitive candidate. No exceptions will be made for late applications.
Current students can submit application materials .
Professors can submit letters of recommendation .
We award departmental scholarships once a year, typically before the beginning of the fall semester and are awarded for the fall and spring semesters. For questions, email dedmancollege@smu.edu.