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
  1. Personal Information
    • Birthplace:
    • Cell Phone:
    • Did either of your parents attend college?
    • High School Graduation Date:
    • Preferred Name:
  2. 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.
  3. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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:
  6. 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:
  7. 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:
  8. 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?
  9. 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:
  10. 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?
  11. 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.
  12. Please submit a photo of yourself in a headshot format.
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