Smith-Hutson Scholarship

Smith-Hutson Scholarships are intended for Angelina College students with academic potential and established financial need who are committed to completing a certificate or degree at Angelina College. Taking into account other scholarships that the student may receive and the students’ financial resources, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship typically provides sufficient assistance to cover tuition, books, fees, and reasonable living expenses on campus. Students remain eligible to receive a Smith-Hutson Scholarship for a maximum of two years of undergraduate studies, or three years for those enrolled in a health career related program, provided the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 and completes a minimum of 24 semester credit hours toward their degree each academic year. Students enrolled in a health career program, must enroll full-time based on their degree plan and remain in good standing with the program. Most recipients qualify for the Pell Grant and all applicants are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov or if not eligible to complete the FAFSA, then the student must complete a house bill packet with the Financial Aid Office as early as possible prior to the semester for which they are applying. The student must then follow up on their financial aid status at AC by logging into the AC Portal at angelina.edu. All financial aid requirements should be completed as early as possible.

Award
Varies; up to $11,000 per year
Deadline
03/20/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Personal Data
    • a) Are you a Texas Resident?
    • b) Did either of your parents attend college?
    • c) Do you have a sibling/relative who is a current/past Smith-Hutson Scholar?
    • d) If yes, please list their name(s), your relation, and school where they received the scholarship:
    • e) List Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number
  2. Employment: Please answer the following employment questions based on corresponding income information entered on the FAFSA. You must include all parental information if you are determined as a dependent by the FAFSA. You must enter spousal information if you are married. You must enter financial information for yourself if you are employed. Submit an answer for each applicable parent, spouse, and applicant by clicking "Add Another Answer."
    • a) Select Family Member
    • b) Occupation
    • c) Employer
    • d) Annual Income
  3. Self-Employment: Are any of the individuals listed above self-employed?
  4. Living Status: Please answer the following questions about your living situation.
    • a) With whom do you currently live?
    • b) What is the marital status of the person(s) with whom you live?
    • c) What is the number of total people living in your household including yourself?
    • d) Are you claimed as a dependent by a parent or legal guardian?
  5. 2023 Income: Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
    • Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
    • Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
    • Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
  6. 2024 Income: Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
    • Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
    • Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
    • Will be requested in a follow up letter from the Smith Hutson Coordinator.
  7. Savings and Benefits
    • a) Do you have a Texas Tomorrow Fund or 529 college savings plan?
    • b) Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch at your school?
    • c) How much have you personally saved towards your college education? (Use dollar amount.)
    • d) How much has your family or others saved towards your college education? (Use dollar amount.)
    • e) Is there anyone in your family able to pay for your education?
    • f) Are you or your family receiving any financial assistance (such as Social Security, disability, unemployment) from any local, state, or federal government entity?
    • g) If yes, please list the assistance type and the annual amount for 2015, 2016, and 2017*. If no, please enter "not applicable."
  8. Household Information: Please provide the specified information for all individuals under 25 years of age in your family. Do not include yourself or your parents.
    • a) Name
    • b) Age
    • c) Relationship
    • d) School/College
    • e) Years in College
    • f) Self-Supporting?
  9. Special Circumstances: Please describe any special circumstances that affect your family's ability to fund your college expenses and/or explain why any of the financial information above is missing.
  10. Scholarships and Grants You Will Receive
    • a) Scholarship or Grant Name
    • b) Duration
    • c) Amount per Year
  11. Scholarships and Grants for Which You Have Applied
    • a) Scholarship or Grant Name
    • b) Duration
    • c) Estimated Amount per Year
  12. Career Essay: Use the "Upload File" button below to attach an essay to this application. The attachment should be in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file. Your essay must be typed and double-spaced with one inch margins. Include your name on the top right corner of each page. Essays should be no longer than two pages. In your essay, identify the career you have chosen and discuss your goals.
  13. Recommendations: Provide two letters of recommendation from non-family members addressing academic potential and/or financial need. It is preferable that at least one of these letters come from a teacher of English or Mathematics who taught the applicant in the last year.
    • Recommendation 1:
    • Recommendation 2:
  14. I understand that if I am selected as a finalist, I must participate in a mandatory personal interview at Angelina College on May.
  15. Certification Statement: With the electronic signature below, I certify that the information I have provided is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Angelina College to verify the information I have provided and to share my application with the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program.
    • a) Electronic Signature
    • b) Date
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