2200 Hickory Abilene, TX 79698
- Rating: C+
- 1,850 Students
- Private
- Christian
Description
Hardin-Simmons University, located in Abilene, Texas, is a private Baptist university known for its commitment to providing an education grounded in Christian values. Offering a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs, the university is particularly noted for its strong programs in nursing, business, education, and theology. Established in 1891, Hardin-Simmons is dedicated to fostering a community where academic excellence and faith integration are paramount. The university’s vibrant campus life, small class sizes, and emphasis on leadership and service create a nurturing environment for students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
National Merit
Hardin-Simmons University does not offer a specific scholarship for National Merit Finalists. However, please see the Additional Scholarship Opportunities section below for other scholarship opportunities that you may quality for.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Leland (Full-Tuition)
Leland Scholars receive a full-tuition scholarship. This scholarship is limited to five members of the fall Julius Olsen Honors Program in consultation with the Faculty Honors Council once the Honors class is chosen for that year. Application and admission into the Julius Olsen Honors Program is required. The Leland scholarship will take the place of any previously awarded academic scholarship.
- You must maintain a 3.5 GPA and be a member in good standing of the JOHP to continue to receive the scholarship. The Honors Council may allow for a semester of probation if your GPA falls below a 3.5. You must maintain a full-time schedule except in the case of your final semester if 12 hours is not required for graduation, in which case the amount will be prorated to the amount of hours taken for that final semester.
Honors Scholarship ($25,000) – Application and admission into the Julius Olsen Honors Program required. The Honors scholarship will take the place of any previously awarded academic scholarship.
- You must maintain a 3.5 GPA and be a member in good standing of the JOHP to continue to receive the scholarship. The Honors Council may allow for a semester of probation if your GPA falls below a 3.5. You must maintain a full-time schedule except in the case of your final semester if 12 hours is not required for graduation, in which case the amount will be prorated to the amount of hours taken for that final semester.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian ($1,500) One year scholarship – Awarded to incoming high school graduates who rank #1 or #2 in class. You must submit an official transcript indicating class rank.Not an applicable scholarship if you are in the Leland or Honors Program.
Last Updated: December 2024