Renewal of Grace Hopper Scholarship for STEM Students
2022-2023 Award Year
Houston Christian University is pleased to announce the renewal of the Grace Hopper Scholarship for students, recognizing a pioneer of computer science and military service, Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper, PhD. The third year of the scholarship is funded through a generous gift from Mr. Holly Frost and Ms. Kathaleen Wall. The renewed gift of $1 million will enable HCU to support students in high demand STEM-related academic programs during the 2021-2022 school year.
In this application cycle, there is a new opportunity that eligible students may apply for. The Hopper Fellows Award is designed for students who meet higher merit criteria and are willing to participate in leadership development and service activities for the College. Hopper Fellows must be highly prepared for success in designated COSE disciplines.
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Hopper Fellows Applicants
What is it?
The Hopper Fellows Award is designed for students who meet the highest academic merit criteria and also have an interest in maintaining a high involvement with the College of Science and Engineering (COSE). Eligible applicants will undergo an interview process before being selected to receive up to a $10,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Hopper Fellows will be expected to contribute to COSE during the year, including but not limited to recruiting and student events.
Students who apply for the Hopper Fellows but are not selected may be considered for the Grace Hopper Award.
Hopper Fellows Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time new and current students majoring in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math or Chemistry;
- Graduates from a High School located in Texas;
- Students who express an intention to work in Texas for at least three years post-graduation;
- Students who have accepted or participated in a summer internship program or engaged in significant STEM-related extracurricular activities with their high school (ie. Robotics Club).
- Please upload a resume showing this involvement.
- Academic merit
- SAT score of at least 1200 or ACT score of at least 25 for first-time students
- If SAT or ACT scores or not available, please include a high school transcript that includes college-preparatory science and mathematics courses. We will calculate your GPA based only on these courses.
- GPA in Science and Engineering courses for continuing students of at least 3.2
- Willingness to live on campus
- Willingness to participate in COSE affiliated activities
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Grace Hopper Applicants
What is it?
Grace Hopper Awards will be distributed on a merit and need basis, with scholarship amounts ranging between $2,500-$5,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Full-time new and current students majoring in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math or Chemistry;
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Graduates from a High School located in Texas;
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Students who express an intention to work in Texas for at least three years post-graduation;
- Students who have accepted or participated in a summer internship program or engaged in significant STEM-related extracurricular activities with their high school (ie. Robotics Club).
- Please upload a resume showing this involvement.
- Academic merit
- SAT score of at least 1100 or ACT score of at least 22 for first-time students
- If SAT or ACT scores or not available, please include a high school transcript that includes college-preparatory science and mathematics courses. We will calculate your GPA based only on these courses.
- GPA in Science and Engineering courses for continuing students of at least 2.75
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Application Timelines
Hopper Fellows Scholarship Program
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2022
Grace Hopper STEM Scholarship
- Priority deadline: March 1, 2022
- Final deadline: April 1, 2022