Caroline M. Jones Scholarship

Provided by SMU Staff Association

April 2, 2027(168 days left)
$10,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

An endowed memorial scholarship for an SMU undergraduate with demonstrated financial need and a record of community service. The single recipient receives $10,000 (paid 50% in the fall term and 50% in the spring term) to be used for tuition, fees, room, and board. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with an overall SMU GPA of at least 3.2 and have no pending disciplinary actions.

Quick facts

Award amount

$10,000

Number of awards

1 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

April 2, 2027

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

5 listed

An undergraduate enrolled full-time

Maintain an overall SMU GPA of 3.2 or higher

No honor violations, disciplinary actions, or make-leave decisions pending

Demonstrate financial need

Must plan to be enrolled full-time in undergraduate studies for the 2026-2027 academic year

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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