A number of scholarships, particularly those awarded on a merit and need basis, are awarded annually. A number of endowed scholarships are designated for students studying in particular departments or pursuing particular majors. Many times, students who might be eligible for such scholarships will be selected by their department during their junior or senior years at Baylor. Other times the scholarships may be awarded on a merit and need basis through the Office of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid. Again, students in their junior or senior years are given priority.
Several departments make awards on an individual basis to incoming freshmen.
A full tuition scholarship is an award that covers a recipient's tuition obligation. On a strictly merit basis, the largest Baylor scholarship is full tuition. Baptist students who become Acteen National Panelists, Texas State Panelists or receive the Texas Acteen Citation, or Challengers who receive the National Missions Challenge Award will receive the Presidential Denominational Scholarship. The School of Music has an extensive scholarship program from which financial aid awards are made based on the applicant's ability and future promise as a musician. Interested students are encouraged to contact the School of Music directly.