2027-28 Merit Awards for Freshmen

New full-time Houston Christian University freshman admits will be considered for ONE of the following awards. Recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission to the fall or spring semester. Unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale is used to calculate merit awards.
Actual scholarship award amounts may vary depending on other merit-based awards (i.e., Raise.Me). Submitting an updated transcript may qualify a student for a higher scholarship tier. Any new transcripts will be reviewed, and scholarships will be adjusted accordingly.

Merit Awards for Freshman Students
Merit Scholarships and Grants Maximum Possible Amount* Test Optional GPA Requirement
Founders Scholarship $108,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $27,000 per academic year) 3.88 – 4.0 HS GPA
President’s Scholarship $96,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $24,000 per academic year) 3.68 – 3.87 HS GPA
Legacy Scholarship $88,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $22,000 per academic year) 3.30 – 3.67 HS GPA
University Grant I *** $64,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $16,000 per academic year) 3.0 – 3.29 HS GPA
University Grant II *** $56,000 divided over eight undergraduate semesters (or up to $14,000 per academic year) <= 2.99 HS GPA

*** All unconditionally accepted freshmen who do not qualify for a scholarship listed above will be considered for one of these University Grants.

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Renewal of Freshmen Merit Awards

Recipients of the Founders and President’s scholarships are expected to maintain a 3.0 cumulative HCU grade point average and full-time enrollment (taking at least 12 hours per semester). Recipients of the Legacy and University Grants must maintain a 2.5 cumulative HCU grade point average and full-time enrollment. Calculate the estimated cost to attend HCU with our Net Price Calculator for Freshman or Transfer students!

 

Earn up to $70,000 With Raise.Me

HCU has partnered with Raise.Me to offer “micro-scholarships” that recognize your accomplishments in high school and allow you to start earning scholarship money starting in 9th grade! Students can earn scholarships for visiting campus, earning an “A” in a class, participating in a sport, performing community service, and much more! Students can earn up to $14,500 per year, which will be part of their HCU financial aid award. Freshman applicants can earn these micro-scholarships through Oct. 1 of their senior year. Visit raise.me/signup to sign up and start earning scholarships at HCU! Scholarships earned through Raise.Me are included within a student’s merit scholarship; they are not additional, stackable scholarships.