A variety of merit-based scholarships are available:

TRINITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
$4,000 - $15,000

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.

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD

The Distinguished Scholar Award is a full-tuition scholarship, available to entering new first year students, which includes $5,000 in research support for stipend, professional travel, materials and supplies. The Distinguished Scholar Award is available to all students, except for those planning to major in a Semmes area (see Semmes Distinguished Science Scholar Award below). Both domestic and foreign students may apply for this scholarship. It may be applied toward participation in a study abroad program.

HOW TO APPLY:
To be eligible for a Distinguished Scholar Award Trinity applicants must:

• Submit the Distinguished Scholar application form by January 1.
  The online form is available at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/admissions/mz3/DistinguishedScholarApp.shtml.
• Submit your application for admission to Trinity by December 1
INTERVIEWS & AWARD NOTIFICATION:

• Candidates will be notified for a campus visit and interview by February 1
• Campus visits and interviews will be held by early March
• Recipients will be notified by April 1
RENEWAL CRITERIA:

• Must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of each academic year
• Renewable for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@trinity.edu or 800-TRINITY.

SEMMES DISTINGUISHED SCIENCE SCHOLAR AWARD

The Semmes Distinguished Science Scholar Award is a full-tuition scholarship, available to entering new first year students, which includes $5,000 in research support for stipend, professional travel, materials and supplies. The Semmes Distinguished Science Scholar Award is available to all students planning to major in certain designated areas (see required academic majors below). Both domestic and foreign students may apply for this scholarship. It may be applied toward participation in a study abroad program.

HOW TO APPLY:
To be eligible for a Semmes Distinguished Science Scholar Award Trinity applicants must:

• Submit the Distinguished Scholar application form by January 1.
  The online form is available at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/admissions/mz3/SemmesScholarshipApp.shtml.
• Submit your application for admission to Trinity by December 1
• Plan to major in one of the following academic areas*: Biology, Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Geosciences, Math, Neuroscience, or Physics
*Semmes recipients who change to a non-designated major will lose the scholarship.
INTERVIEWS & AWARD NOTIFICATION:

• Candidates will be notified for a campus visit and interview by February 1
• Campus visits and interviews will be held by early March
• Recipients will be notified by April 1
RENEWAL CRITERIA:

• Must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of each academic year
• Renewable for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@trinity.edu or 800-TRINITY.

FINE ARTS AND DEBATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Baker Duncan Scholarships
$3,000-$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
$800-$3,000


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.

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.