Smith-Hutson Scholarship
for students enrolled full time pursuing a degree or certificate in any academic major offered. Must complete at least twenty-four (24) credit hours per academic year, establish financial need and academic potential, and be a Texas resident. 2.5 or higher GPA required.
* This application can only be completed after submitting a General Scholarship Application.
- Donor
- Mr. Robert Hutson
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 03/01/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Personal Information
- Birthplace:
- Cell Phone:
- Did either of your parents attend college?
- High School Graduation Date:
- Preferred Name:
- Please describe any special circumstances that impact your family's ability to fund your college expenses, as well as any explanations for missing financial information.
- Government Assistance
- 2021 Assistance Annual Amount:
- 2021 Assistance Type:
- 2022 Assistance Annual Amount:
- 2022 Assistance Type:
- 2023 Assistance Annual Amount:
- 2023 Assistance Type:
- Are you or your family receiving any financial assistance, such as Social Security, disability, or unemployment benefits, from local, state, or federal government sources?
- Parent/Guardian Income Tax Information (only complete if you are considered a dependent)
- 2021 Adjusted Gross Income:
- 2021 Number of Dependents:
- 2021 Total Income:
- 2022 Adjusted Gross Income:
- 2022 Number of Dependents:
- 2022 Total Income:
- 2023 Adjusted Gross Income :
- 2023 Number of dependents:
- 2023 Total Income:
- Are you eligible for free or reduced lunch at your school?
- Do you have a Texas Tomorrow Fund or a 529 College Savings Plan?
- How much money has your family or others saved towards your college education?
- How much money have you personally saved for your college education?
- Is there anyone, whether in your family or elsewhere, who can contribute to your education? If yes, please specify their relationship to you.
- Parent/Guardian Financial Information (only complete if you are considered a dependent)
- 1a. Father's Annual Income:
- 1b.Father's Employer:
- 1c. Father's Occupation:
- 2a. Mother's Annual Income:
- 2b.Mother's Employer:
- 2c. Mother's Occupation:
- 3a. Step Parent (1) Annual Income:
- 3b. Step Parent (1) Employer:
- 3c. Step Parent (1) Occupation:
- 4a. Step Parent (2) Annual Income:
- 4b. Step Parent (2) Employer:
- 4c. Step Parent (2) Occupation:
- 5a. Guardian's Annual Income:
- 5b. Guardian's Employer:
- 5c. Guardian's Occupation:
- Your Financial Information (only complete if you are not considered a dependent of your parents/guardian)
- 1a. Your Employer:
- 1b. Your Occupation:
- 1c. Your Annual Income:
- 2a. Spouse's Employer (if applicable):
- 2b. Spouse's Occupation (if applicable):
- 2c. Spouse's Annual Income (if applicable):
- Martial Status:
- Information about your parents (if you are still a dependent under the age of 26, not married, and not in the military)
- Number of siblings currently attending college (excluding yourself):
- Parents' marital status:
- Total number of dependents in your family (including yourself):
- With whom do you currently live:
- Please provide the requested information for all family members under 25 years of age. (excluding yourself)
You can add up to 10 entries by clicking the 'Add Another Answer' link.- 1a. Dependent Name:
- 1b. Dependent Age:
- 1c. Dependent Relationship to you:
- 1d. Dependent School/College:
- 1e. Dependent Years in College (if applicable):
- 1f. Is dependent self-supporting?
- Additional College Funding
- Are you receiving any of the following?
- If Other, please specify the type and amount:
- If you are receiving scholarships, please specify the amount:
- Additional Smith-Hutson Information
- Do you have any siblings or relatives who have received a Smith-Hutson Scholarship?
- Have you applied for the Smith-Hutson Scholarship at another school?
- If so, please provide their name, relationship to you, the college they attended, and the years they were in the program.
- If yes, which school?
- Please submit an essay that includes the following: your journey to LIT, any financial information that highlights your need for a scholarship, your future plans and goals, and any additional details you'd like to share with the scholarship donors. Remember, this is your opportunity to make a strong first impression and is a significant factor in the selection process.
- Please submit a photo of yourself in a headshot format.
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- Personal Information