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About Baylor University:
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution. The University provides a Baylor Scholarship Programs (2020-2021). Chartered in 1845 through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas and welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
Baylor Scholarship Programs (2020-2021):
Each year, Baylor University awards more than $7.5 million of generous scholarships to high-achieving attendees at the following programs. These are given below:
- Getterman Scholars Program
- Invitation to Excellence
- Baylor2Baylor Medical Program
- Baylor2Baylor Law Program
- Baylor2Baylor Seminary Program
- Distinguished Scholars Day
Prospective freshmen students will have the opportunity to be awarded multiple scholarships:
- Each program has specific scholarship levels that participants will be considered for at the conclusion of the program.
- Each student who fully completes one or more scholarship programs will be awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship, regardless of the number of programs completed.
- All participants will be considered for additional Baylor scholarships geared toward high-achieving students.
Apply details:
- First, submit an application to Baylor.
- After you’ve submitted your application to Baylor, you’ll gain access to your personal go BAYLOR portal.
- The 2021 Scholarship Program Application will be in your go BAYLOR portal under the “Connect & Visit” tab.
- Note: If you opt into providing your test scores on your Baylor admissions application, your test scores will be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application. If you opt out of providing your test scores on your Baylor admission application, your test scores will not be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application.
Eligible qualify:
Students should review specific program descriptions to learn more about the academic profile of students who are typically accepted into each program. Then apply for the programs that sound like a good match with your academic record. Whether you are applying to one or multiple programs, you will submit only one application.
Timeline for the Baylor Scholarship Programs (2020-2021)
There will be two rounds of scholarship programs. Some programs will be offered in both rounds, while others are only available one time during the academic year and students will be informed of selections, See the Requirements & Important Dates section below.
Requirements & Important Dates
| Scholarship Program | Round 1 | Round 2 | Academic Requirements | Can Apply Test Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getterman Scholars | ✔ | ACT 34 or SAT 1500 | ✔ | |
| Invitation to Excellence | ✔ | ✔ | ACT 32 or SAT 1420 | ✔ |
| Distinguished Scholars* | ✔ | ✔ | ACT 27-31 or SAT 1260-1390 | ✔ |
| Baylor2Baylor Medical | ✔ | ACT 32 or SAT 1430 and possess 3.7 GPA and/or be top 5% | ✔ | |
| Baylor2Baylor Law | ✔ | ACT 30 or SAT 1360 | ✔ | |
| Baylor2Baylor Seminary | ✔ | ACT 27 or SAT 1280 | ✔ |
*Distinguished Scholars Days for certain academic units are only available in Round 1 or 2.
| Action Items | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship application opening | September 1 | September 1 |
| Completed Baylor application deadline | November 2 | February 1 |
| Scholarship application deadline | November 10 | February 10 |
| Participation notification date | December 1 | February 18 |
| Student program registration | December 4 | February 22 |
| Essay due after faculty session | February 1 | April 1 |
| Deadline for all other requirements (virtual interview, campus visit, etc.) | February 10 | April 9 |
| Scholarship notification date | February 15 | April 15 |
Program Descriptions
- Getterman Scholars Program
Invitation to Excellence
Baylor2Baylor Medical Program
Baylor2Baylor Law Program
Baylor2Baylor Seminary Program
Distinguished Scholars Day
