Overview
Description
A select group of applicants will be invited to campus as finalists for an event on February 6, 2027, where two or three outstanding incoming first-year students will become Semmes Distinguished Scholars in Science.
This scholarship includes a $5,000 stipend to be used for research support, professional travel, materials and supplies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible:
Undergraduate, First-Year students planning to major in biology, biochemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering science, geosciences, mathematics, neuroscience, physics and astronomy, or psychology.
Who is not eligible:
Transfer, continuing, or graduate students
Test scores:
Standardized Test Scores (Optional)
Trinity does not have a preference for ACT or SAT. Trinity uses the highest test scores for each test and subtests submitted for consideration.
GPA:
Awards are determined based on the official high school transcript and rigor of curriculum. Core GPAs are recalculated on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
Explore further:
See Trinity’s Student Profile
How to Apply
Step 1
Apply to Trinity by Early Decision or Early Action Deadline
Apply for Trinity undergraduate admission through Early Decision I (ED) or Early Action (EA).
Trinity application opens: August 1
Trinity application deadline: November 1
Step 2
Submit the Semmes Scholars Application
The Semmes Scholarship requires an application and an expanded resume in addition to your application for admission to Trinity University.
Semmes Scholars application opens: August 4
Semmes Scholars application deadline: November 8
Step 3
Finalists interview and visit campus for an event on February 6, 2027
After review of all applications, a select group of applicants will be invited as finalists to interview and visit campus for our Semmes programming on February 6, 2027.
Separate application required.
Deadline
Apply to Trinity by the Early Decision or Regular Decision deadline, and submit your Semmes Distinguished Scholars in Science Scholarship application by November 8.
Important Details
Selection Criteria
- Consideration will be given through the standard admissions process.
- Recipients are selected without regard to income.
Renewal Information
- Applicants must declare interest in majoring in a STEM field at Trinity
- Renewable annually for up to 8 semesters
- Award recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each academic year.
- Must be enrolled full-time for each semester
Additional Details
- Semmes Scholars are not eligible to receive other institutional grants or scholarships
- Scholarships are applied toward fall and spring tuition only, and are not available for summer study
- Scholarships do not require repayment.
Contact
Application process and admission:
Office of Admissions
Northrup Hall
1-800-TRINITY
@email
Dany Munoz Pinto
Department of Engineering Science and Director of the Semmes Scholars Program
210-999-7565
@email
All other financial aid inquiries:
Student Financial Services
Northrup Hall, Room 340
210-999-8898
@email