Scholarships

All new freshmen admitted through regular admission will be considered for merit scholarships, which range between $12,000 - $30,000, annually.

Students will be evaluated for merit scholarships based on high school GPA, class rank (if available), and the academic experience pursued in high school. St. Edward’s University uses a holistic review process. Although GPA and academic information are the most important components, you will also be considered based on your demonstrated ability to be successful at St. Edward's. See all of our application requirements.

U.S. citizens residing outside of Texas also qualify for the Edwardian Scholarship, an additional award of $3,000. Holy Cross high school graduates who meet this qualification will receive the Sorin Award and are not eligible for the Edwardian Scholarship.

These scholarships do not require an additional application beyond the application for admission. Students who receive athletic scholarships may not be eligible for all the scholarships and grants listed below. Freshman applicants should submit a completed application for admission by the Feb. 1 priority deadline to be fully considered for all scholarships and need-based grants.

The Department of Education is making significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year, and St. Edward's University remains committed to helping families during the financial aid process. New freshmen are strongly encouraged to submit a FAFSA to St. Edward's by the May 1 priority deadline, and all FAFSA filers will be considered for additional grant aid. The St. Edward's University school code is 003621.

St. Edward’s recognizes your hard work and achievements, which is why we offer scholarships to transfer students with strong academic records.

Last year, 94% of full-time transfer students received merit scholarships and grants — money you don’t pay back. And the average transfer award was $30,540 in scholarships and grants (not including loans and campus jobs). We’ll automatically consider you for merit scholarships when you apply to St. Edward’s. No additional application required. (Please note that students who receive athletic scholarships may not be eligible for all the scholarships and grants listed below.)

2024–2025 Academic Scholarships

(Available to full-time students)

Trustee’s Excellence Scholarship

$18,000 Annually

3.5 and above cumulative GPA and at least one recent full-time semester completed when you apply (30 hours of college credit preferred)*

Trustee’s Merit Scholarship

$16,000 Annually

3.0 and above cumulative GPA and at least one recent full-time semester completed when you apply (30 hours of college credit preferred)*

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Additional $2,500 Annually

Current member of Phi Theta Kappa (the two-year college honor society), 3.5 cumulative GPA, 30 hours of college credit when you apply, at least one recent full-time semester

St. Edward’s made Phi Theta Kappa’s 2019 Transfer Honor Roll for creating outstanding pathways for transfer students.

See Deadline and Policy Information

*For applicants with less than 30 hours, high school transcript and test scores will be considered.

At St. Edward’s University, we’re proud of our welcoming and diverse community that includes students from 59 countries. 

Here, you’ll reap the rewards of a highly personalized educational experience, with innovative classes, graduate-level research, meaningful service activities and career-building internships. And you’ll live and learn fully in one of the most exciting cities in the U.S. — Austin, Texas.

To help make your St. Edward’s education a reality, we offer academic and athletic scholarships for international freshmen. We consider your previous academic curriculum in addition to a standout essay and application. Academic scholarships require no additional application beyond your application for admission. The full-tuition Moreau Scholarship requires a separate application. International students should also complete the CSS Profile to be considered for need-based financial aid. International transfer students are eligible for athletic and academic scholarships as well.

Academic Scholarships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a freshman
• TOEFL or IELTS
• 3.0 GPA

Award: $12,000 to $30,000 annually.

Learn more about academic scholarships here.
Application: automatic with an admission application. Priority deadline, Feb. 1.

Moreau Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must be a freshman. Must graduate from a Holy Cross high school. The ideal candidate is among the top students in their class, with a strong academic profile, significant leadership experience, and community-service involvement. The award seeks to recognize students who have been outstanding representatives of Holy Cross values in the classroom and in the community. Requires a separate application, which must be received with an application for admission by Dec. 15

And the following:

• PSAT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, AP Exam, IB Exam, GCE/GCSE, or the Duolingo English Test

Award: Full tuition for the freshman year, plus the amount equal to freshman year tuition in subsequent years.

Application: requires separate application.

Access the Moreau Scholarship Application here.

Varsity Athletics Scholarships

St. Edward's University is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Lone Star Conference. Coaches award scholarships to men and women based on athletic ability in baseball/softball, basketball, volleyball (women only), cross-country, soccer, stunt, indoor and outdoor track, and cheerleading. Student athletes should contact the athletic director or coach of their sport.
Visit our Athletics site

If you don't qualify for one of our academic scholarships, you may still be considered for one of our merit-based Holy Cross scholarships.

We also have merit scholarships available for students who excel in these areas.