Incoming Freshman Merit-Based Scholarships

No additional application is required for a merit-based scholarship. All applicants are automatically and comprehensively considered for merit-based scholarships when they apply, including students who apply as test optional. 

Admitted students are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship based on a full review of their comprehensive high school academic performance and completed Baylor application. Test scores will be taken into account for the scholarship review process for students applying for the upcoming academic year.

Applicants who submit a complete admission file after February 1 are considered for merit-based scholarships based on available funding. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining a Baylor cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If your Baylor CGPA is below 3.0 at the end of the academic year, we will discontinue your merit-based scholarship. If your Baylor CGPA is below 3.0 but at least 2.0 at the end of your first year at Baylor, we will continue your merit-based scholarship on a probationary basis for the following year. If your Baylor CGPA is less than 3.0 after the probationary period, we will discontinue your scholarship.  When you attain a Baylor CGPA of at least 3.0, you may contact Baylor One Stop to request reinstatement of your scholarship. If you have not attained a Baylor CGPA of 3.0 and would like to request reinstatement of your scholarship, please submit a Loss of Aid Appeal. Reinstatement of Baylor merit-based scholarships is contingent on available funding.

Baylor also offers a number of scholarship programs for high-achieving students. Scholarships range from $1,000 to full cost of attendance. Learn more and apply if eligible.