Scholarship Information
The School of Merchandising and Hospitality has excellent industry support for students through significant endowments and scholarships. The School’s high profile has resulted in major gifts from companies such as Ben E. Keith, Marriott, J.C. Penney, and Nordstrom. Scholarship endowments exceed $1,000,000 with over $150,000 awarded to students for the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

Applications are due February 1 each year. Applications are accepted December 1- February 1 in the SMHM Office, Chilton Hall 331. Scholarship awards are based on academic performance, career goals, letters of recommendation, and extra-curricular involvement. A scholarship reception is held each October to celebrate the accomplishments of award recipients with faculty, parents, and industry donors.

 

Scholarship Requirements
To receive an SMHM scholarship, one must maintain:

 

• 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA each semester (unless otherwise stated);
• Status as an SMHM major at UNT, taking required courses on degree plan and enrolling in at least one SMHM major class per semester;
• Full-time student status (i.e. 12-15 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 hours for graduate students).

 

Important Scholarship Facts:

 

• Scholarships are not automatically renewed. Students must reapply each year.
• A scholarship of $1,000 will waive out-of state tuition for international students and out-of-state students.
• Failure to fulfill scholarship requirements will result in a withdrawal of scholarship funds.
• Eligible recipients may be supported no longer than 4 years for BS degree or 2 years for MS degree.
• The submission of a scholarship application does not automatically guarantee a scholarship. The awards are competitive and based on availability of funds.

 

Financial Aid

Visit the UNT Financial Aid & Scholarship website for more information.