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Freshmen Scholarships
Make an Impact

As tuition costs continue to rise across the U.S., financial aid has never been more crucial. While 85% of college students receive some form of assistance, many still struggle—38% worry they won’t have enough funds to cover even a single semester. With the average federal and state aid per student at $13,100, scholarships play a vital role in bridging the financial gap.

Your support helps reduce student loan debt and provides deserving Bearkat students with access to education they might not otherwise afford. Every scholarship gift makes a meaningful impact, empowering Sam Houston State University students to achieve academic success and build a brighter future.

Join us in making a difference—your generosity opens doors for the next generation.


$1,000
Freshman Scholarship Challenge
We want all students to have the opportunity to attend SHSU, and with the help of scholarships, we can eliminate financial barriers and make attending college a reality. You can help change lives through scholarship funding. When 25 people make a gift of any size to Freshman Scholarships, SHSU Alumni Association President, and Chi Omega alum, Amanda Lyons '00, will make a gift of $1,000!
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Highest Participation by Decade Challenge
Which SHSU decade of graduates will make the most gifts on Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard!
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 1985 - 1994 130
2 2005 - 2014 117
3 2015 - 2024 113
4 1975 - 1984 101
5 1995 - 2004 99
6 Current Student 50
7 1965 - 1974 48
8 1955 - 1964 9
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area on campus will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your favorite area at Sam Houston State University get to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Participating Group Gifts
1 Athletics 269
2 College of Business Administration 152
3 Alumni Association 81
4 College of Science and Engineering Technology 63
5 College of Education 60
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