A variety of merit-based scholarships are available:

TRINITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
$5,000 - $18,000

Trinity rewards academic performance by offering scholarships to students who have distinguished scholastic records.

Generally, students are considered for these awards based on a variety of factors, including:

• academic preparation and performance
• standardized test scores
• application essay and writing skills
• co-curricular involvement
• recommendation letters

All merit awards are renewable for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study. To ensure renewal students must enroll full-time each semester (minimum 12 credit hours per semester), complete 24 credit hours per academic year, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and earn the required cumulative Trinity GPA associated with their merit award. Merit scholarships and grants are applied toward fall and spring tuition only, and are not available for summer study.

How to apply for Trinity Academic Scholarships:
No additional forms are needed to be considered for these awards, since the application for admission is used to determine eligibility.
Questions regarding merit scholarships should be directed to your admissions counselor at (800) TRINITY or admissions@trinity.edu.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS
National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, and National Hispanic Scholars

Trinity awards up to $2,000 in recognition of these achievements. This award includes any corporate or National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) awards to National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Finalists.

How to apply for National Merit Finalist, National Achievement Finalist, and National Hispanic Scholars awards:
Notify the Office of Admissions as soon as possible of your status as a National Merit or National Achievement Semifinalist or as a National Hispanic Scholar. Students who have identified themselves to Trinity will be notified of their potential eligibility for these additional funds. Actual disbursement of these awards will be limited to National Merit Finalists who designate Trinity as their first-choice school and National Achievement Finalists and National Hispanic Scholars who send a copy of their award letter to the Office of Financial Aid. For more information contact the Office of Admissions.

FINE ARTS AND DEBATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Baker Duncan Scholarships
$2,000-$10,000

First year students who plan to participate in music or debate, major or minor in drama, or major in art may qualify for these awards. A separate application process is required, and students may submit materials in more than one area of the arts.

Baker Duncan Application/Audition Deadline: March 8, 2009


How to apply for Baker Duncan Scholarships: Potential candidates should contact the following program(s) or visit the web sites listed below for more information on requirements and application procedures.


ART: (210) 999-7168
DEBATE: (210) 999-8511
DRAMA: (210) 999-8511
MUSIC: (210) 999-8212





Music Scholarships
$500-$2,500


Selection for this award, which is available to both music majors and non-majors, is based on a campus or taped audition. For more information contact the Department of Music at (210) 999-8212.

How to apply for music scholarships: Applications for music scholarships are available online at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/music/index.html.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Trinity offers merit scholarships and need-based gift aid (which does not have to be paid back) to international students who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. permanent residents. Please note that we take into account whether an applicant can finance their Trinity education when reviewing his or her application for admission.


Merit scholarships are based on a student’s course rigor and academic performance, standardized tests, strength of essay, involvement outside the classroom, and recommendations from school officials. Your application for admission is also your application for merit scholarships.

Need-based financial aid is based on the demonstrated financial support of the student’s family, as established by their International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) a required form when applying for admission. Eligibility for need-based aid is determined by the formula below:



   Trinity's Cost of Attendance
- Demonstrated Financial Support
= Demonstrated Financial Need



How to Apply for International Student Scholarships and aid: No additional forms are required other than the application for admission and International Student Financial Aid form.

For more information, visit the "International Students" section of the Admissions website and/or contact the Office of Admissions at (800) TRINITY or admissions@trinity.edu.

ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACCD) TRANSFER ACADEMIC GRANT

Trinity offers special academic grants to qualified students from the Alamo Community College District who are continuing their college education at Trinity. The ACCD Transfer Academic Grant is valued at half tuition.

How to apply for an ACCD Transfer Academic Grant: Interested students from San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, and Northeast Lakeview College may apply by completing the transfer application and submitting required documents, including an additional essay for the ACCD Transfer Grant. The essay should explain the value of a liberal arts education and should be no more than 500 words. Selected candidates will be interviewed by members of the ACCD Grant Selection Committee. For more information, please contact Zina Wormley, Assistant Director of Admissions, at (210) 999-7207, (800) TRINITY or via e-mail at zina.wormley@trinity.edu.

NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIP

This award of up to $1,400 is available to students who meet the following criteria:

• maintain a 3.0 grade point average
• are members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States
• demonstrate financial need
• will enter college in Fall of 2009
• have taken the SAT/ACT exam no later than December 15 of their senior year in high school


Applications and additional information are available at www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/natpresbycollege.htm.

2009-2010 FAST GRANTS (FINANCIAL AID for SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY)

Trinity's new Financial Aid for Science & Technolgoy (FAST) student grants will be available to select academically talented new students with financial need who plan to major in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. These $4,600 annual awards are designed to replace need-based student loans and are renewable for up to four years.


HOW TO APPLY:
To be eligible for a FAST grant Trinity applicants must:

• Submit the FAST application form by February 1. Online forms and downloadable pdf files are available at www.trinity.edu/fast.
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Trinity's FAFSA filing priority date is February 15.
• Be eligible for federal student aid based on citizenship status.
• Demonstrate outstanding academic ability, as indicated by your Trinity application for admission.
• Indicate a strong intention to study/major in one of the “STEM” science areas: Astronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Science, Geoscience, Mathematics and/or Physics through your application for admissions and FAST application form.

While all eligible applicants will be considered, first generation and students of color are especially encouraged to apply.


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@trinity.edu or 800-TRINITY.

Partial support for this program was provided by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed regarding the FAST Grant are those of Trinity University, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

2009-2010 SAN ANTONIO FIRST GENERATION ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship program offers four first year full-tuition scholarships awarded to high achieving first generation students from low socio-economic status households who attend San Antonio area public schools. The mission of this scholarship program is to enroll an outstanding, diverse student body and to meet the needs of the greater community.


Application Details:
To be eligible for a San Antonio First Generation Access Scholarship Trinity applicants must:
• Submit the San Antonio First Generation Access Scholarship application form by February 1. The application is available online at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/admissions/mz3/SAfgen.shtml.
• Complete the Common Application for admission by February 1.
• Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by February 1.

For more information, please contact Karly Barraza Brockett, Assistant Director of Admissions, at karly.brockett@trinity.edu or 210-999-7207.