Students are allowed to compete only once. Scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise for study in the areas of science and mathematics. The students are selected on the strength of their admission applications, emphasis on course work in science and mathematics, standardized testing, strength of recommendations, and pursuit of interest in these areas beyond the classroom. Strong academic records along with leadership qualities. Ford and Picker Scholarships are for engineering students.
Primary criterion is the leadership a student has actively demonstrated.
There are 20 Hunt Scholars in each SMU first-year class. 16 academic credits are required in total in English, Math, Foreign Language, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. Composite SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 28 are required. Full SMU tuition and fees, less the amount of resident tuition and fees at the leading public university of the student s state of residency. If eligible, a student can be awarded need-based aid in addition to the Hunt Scholarship.