Freshman Scholarship Events

Overview

The Getterman Scholars Program will be hosted in person on January 22-23, 2027.

In collaboration with the Honors College, the Getterman Scholars Program* is open to high-achieving students across academic disciplines, especially students interested in an integrated undergraduate liberal arts education that encourages connections between the various disciplines of study, the local and the global, the past and present, and the love of learning and service of God and neighbor. Getterman Scholar applicants are among the brightest in their high school classes, demonstrating success in competitive and rigorous high school course selections.

Students selected for Getterman Scholars Program events will automatically be part of Invitation to Excellence and, after attending the event, receive an Event Participation Scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years), unless they are awarded the Getterman Scholars Program scholarship instead. Both events offer opportunities to engage in rich programming, connect with Baylor faculty, and gain a deeper understanding of campus life along with the many academic success resources available.

*Students who are selected to participate in the Getterman Scholars Program will be automatically registered for Invitation to Excellence on January 22-23 and must attend to be considered for the program scholarship.

Learn more about the Getterman Scholars Program

Scholarship Value

Selected recipients will be awarded the Getterman Scholars Scholarship in the amount of tuition (minus merit-based scholarships received through the Admissions process), a book allowance, and course-related fees for eight semesters of undergraduate study, as well as housing and food in the Honors Residential College. Additionally, support is provided for one Honors College supported study abroad and one approved mission/service experience. Students may also apply for support for an approved summer research internship.  Award limits apply, and reasonable costs will also be taken into consideration during the approval process for the study abroad, mission, and research experiences. The goal is for Getterman Scholars to spend summers in enriching, engaged learning opportunities.

Students selected as finalists for Getterman Scholars Day will be invited to join the Getterman Fellows Program. Students who accept their invitation to the Getterman Fellows Program receive a renewable $5,000 annual scholarship for up to four years, as well as funding toward an Honors College spring break mission trip, an Honors College study abroad experience, and attendance or presentation at academic conferences. 

Please note: If you are selected as a Getterman Scholar awardee, that scholarship will take the place of the Invitation to Excellence participation scholarship and Getterman Fellows scholarship.

Requirements for Consideration

• Selected applicants typically score 1500 or higher on the SAT, 34 or higher on the ACT and 103 or higher on the CLT. Test-optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible for consideration.
• Students who are selected to participate in this event will be automatically registered for Invitation to Excellence on January 22-23, 2027. Selected students must attend both Getterman Scholars Programs and Invitation to Excellence I in order to be eligible for the event scholarship.
• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026.
• Submit a completed Elite Academic Programs Application for the Baylor Honors College by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 12, 2026.
• Submit the Scholarship Events application by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 12, 2026, indicating an interest in the Getterman Scholars Program.
  • Note: The application process involves uploading a three-minute-long video-recorded essay in response to one of the provided prompts. 

Steps to Apply

• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026. Though a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to enhance your Scholarship Events application.
• After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal as well as to the 2026-2027 Scholarship Events application.
  • If you apply through the Common App, you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application prompting you to create your goBAYLOR account.
  • Starting September 1, 2026: The Scholarship Events application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab.
  • Note: If you opt into providing your test scores on your Baylor Application for Admission, your test scores will be considered as part of your Scholarship Events application. If you opt out of providing your test scores on your Baylor Application for Admission, your test scores will not be considered as part of your Scholarship Events application.
• Starting September 1, 2026: Submit a completed Elite Academic Programs Application for the Baylor Honors College by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 12, 2026.
• Submit the Scholarship Events application by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 12, 2026, indicating an interest in the Getterman Scholars Program.
  • Note: The application process will involve uploading a three-minute-long video-recorded essay that responds to one of the following prompts:
    • Iris Murdoch, a twentieth century novelist and philosopher, said: "We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality." To what illusions does our world fall prey? Why? Where can we find reality? How would an education in Baylor's Honors College help in this effort?
    • In My Secret Book, Francis Petrarch, the Italian Renaissance humanist, has fictional St. Augustine ask, "What is the use of knowing so much – the extent of earth and sky, the expanse of the sea, the stars in their courses, the qualities of plants and stones, all the secrets of nature – if you do not ask yourself?" What about the world interests you? What's the relation between knowledge of those things and knowledge of yourself? Why do both forms of knowledge matter? How would a Baylor Honors College education help you learn about both your chosen areas of study and yourself?

*Keep in mind, you can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.

Learn more about the application process.

If Selected to Participate in the Getterman Scholars Program

• If accepted into the program, you must register for the Getterman Scholars Program as a formal notification that you intend to fully participate.
• Check your goBAYLOR account for a checklist of program requirements to complete.

Important Dates

Overview

Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will be held in person on January 23, 2027 and February 6, 2027. If you are invited, you must register for  the in-person event you are selected to attend. See dates below:

• Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will be held in person on January 23, 2027.
• Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will be held in person on February 6, 2027.

The Baylor²Baylor Medical Program is a combined 8-year baccalaureate/MD program for selected high-achieving undergraduate students. Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine grant six outstanding high school students provisional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine upon matriculation to Baylor University.

Students selected for the Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will also be invited to participate in Invitation to Excellence. Students who attend both events will receive the Event Participation Scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years). Both events offer opportunities to engage in rich programming, connect with Baylor Faculty, and gain a deeper understanding of campus life and the many academic success resources available on campus. 

*Students who are selected and registered to participate in Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will be automatically registered for Invitation to Excellence on January 23 or February 6, 2027 and must attend to be considered for the program scholarship.

Scholarship Value

Selected students for the program award will receive an approximate $80,000 scholarship, which includes: 

• Two of the six students selected will receive a tuition scholarship valued at $40,000 ($10,000 distributed during their 4-year undergraduate career). Upon entering Baylor College of Medicine, they will also be eligible to earn another scholarship valued at $40,000 ($10,000 distributed during their 4-year professional school career).  

• The other four students will receive a tuition scholarship valued at $12,000 ($3,000 distributed during their 4-year undergraduate career). 

• Regardless, all students who attend the Baylor²Baylor Medical Program and Invitation to Excellence events will receive the Invitation to Excellence Event Participation Scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years). 

Requirements for Consideration

The Baylor²Baylor Medical Program is designed for high-achieving high school seniors who:

• Rank in the top 5% of their high school graduating classes or possess a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Typically have a 1430 or above on the SAT or a 32 or above on the ACT. Students must submit their test scores on their Baylor Application for Admission to be reviewed for scholarship consideration. 
• Are a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Complete the Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026.
• Complete the Scholarship Events Application by the application deadline November 12, 2026.

You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.

• Following the initial Baylor²Baylor Medical program, a small group of students will be selected to interview with the Baylor College of Medicine.
• Students who are selected for the Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will register for Invitation to Excellence and select Baylor²Baylor Medical Program as their event option during the registration process. Remember, students must attend both the Baylor2Baylor Medical Program and Invitation to Excellence events to be eligible for the event participation scholarship. 

Requirements During Undergraduate Program

While at Baylor, students selected for the Baylor²Baylor Medical Program must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. They are also required to participate in all traditional pre-med coursework at Baylor. Additionally, these selected students will be required to take the MCAT and earn a minimum score of a 508, with no section less than 125, in order to matriculate to Baylor College of Medicine upon graduation from Baylor University.

Steps to Apply

• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026. Although a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to strengthen your Scholarship Events Application. 
  • After you've submitted your Baylor Application for Admission, you'll gain access to both your personal goBAYLOR portal and the Scholarship Events application.
    • If you apply with the Common App, you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application prompting you to create your goBAYLOR account.
    • Please do not create a duplicate goBAYLOR account. This could cause significant delays in your review for admission. 

If you are invited, you must register for one of the in-person events you are selected to attend. See dates below:

• Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will be held in person on January 23, 2027. 
• Baylor²Baylor Medical Program will be held in person on February 6, 2027.
• Starting September 1, 2026: The Scholarship Events Application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab.
• Note: Test scores are required for the Baylor²Baylor Medical Program and will be considered as part of your Scholarship Events application. You must submit your test scores on your Baylor Application for Admission so they can be reviewed for scholarship consideration.
• Submit a completed Scholarship Events application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 12, 2026, indicating an interest in Baylor²Baylor Medical Program. Note: The Baylor²Baylor Medical Program application requires you to answer the following essay prompt in 500 words or less:
•        Why do you want to pursue your career in medicine at Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine?

Keep in mind: You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.

If Selected to Participate in the Baylor²Baylor Medical Program

• If accepted into the program, you must register for your assigned Baylor²Baylor Medical Program date to confirm your participation in the program.
• Check your goBAYLOR account for a checklist of program requirements to complete.
• You will receive notification of the next required steps in the process on March 1 , 2027.

Important Dates

Overview

The Baylor²Baylor Law Program will be held in person on February 5-6, 2027.

Each year, Baylor Law School selects six highly talented freshmen and offers them guaranteed admission into Baylor Law School, providing these students meet the academic criteria.

Students selected for the Baylor²Baylor Law Program event will also be invited to participate in Invitation to Excellence. Students who attend both events will receive  the event participation scholarship of  $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years). Both events offer opportunities to engage in rich programming, connect with Baylor faculty, and gain a deeper understanding of campus life and the academic success resources available.  

*Students who are selected and registered to participate in the Baylor²Baylor Law Program will be automatically registered for Invitation to Excellence on February 5-6, 2027 and must attend to be considered for the program scholarship.

Scholarship Value

Selected students for the program award will receive an approximate $250,000 scholarship, which includes:

• $40,000 tuition scholarship ($10,000 per year for 4 undergraduate years)
• Full tuition scholarship toward a Baylor Law School degree
• Regardless, all students who attend the Baylor²Baylor Law Program and Invitation to Excellence events will receive the Invitation to Excellence Event Participation Scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years).

Requirements for Consideration

The Baylor²Baylor Law Program is designed for high-achieving students who: 

• Have an interest in attending law school
• Typically score 1360 or above on the SAT or a 30 or above on the ACT ((Test-optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible for consideration for the Baylor²Baylor Law Program).
• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026.
• Submit a complete Scholarship Event application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 12, 2026, indicating an interest in Baylor2Baylor Law Program.
  • Note: The Baylor²Baylor Law Program application requires you to answer the following essay prompts in 500 words or less:
    • Why are you interested in attending Baylor University and Baylor Law School?
    • Discuss why you are interested in a career in the legal profession.
• Students who are selected for the Baylor²Baylor Law Program will register for Invitation to Excellence and select Baylor²Baylor Law Program as their event option during the registration process. Remember, students must attend both the Baylor²Baylor Law Program and Invitation to Excellence events to be eligible for the event participation scholarship.
• Students who are accepted to the Baylor²Baylor Law Program will have a scheduled interview with a Law School representative.

Requirements During Undergraduate Program

• Maintain 3.7 cumulative GPA in Baylor undergraduate courses
• Score at least 165 on the LSAT exam
• Matriculate to Baylor Law School within 6 years of matriculating at Baylor University
• Meet general admission and character and fitness requirements for law school admission
• Contribute to the Pre-Law community while enrolled as an undergraduate student in a manner which will be outlined upon matriculation to Baylor University

Steps to Apply

• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026. Although a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to strengthen your Scholarship Events Application.
  • After you've submitted your Baylor Application for Admission, you'll gain access to both your personal goBAYLOR portal and the Scholarship Event application.
    • If you apply with Common App, you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application prompting you to create your goBAYLOR account.
    • Starting September 1, 2026: The Scholarship Event application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab.
    • Note: If you opt into providing your test scores on your Baylor Application for Admission, your test scores will be considered as part of your Scholarship Event application. If you opt out of providing your test scores on your Baylor Application for Admission, your test scores will not be considered as part of your Scholarship Event application.
• Submit a completed Scholarship Event application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 12, 2026, indicating an interest in Baylor²Baylor Law Program.
  • Note: The Baylor²Baylor Law Program application requires you to answer the following essay prompts in 500 words or less:
    • Why are you interested in attending Baylor University and Baylor Law School?
    • Discuss why you are interested in a career in the legal profession.

Please note: You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After you submit your application, changes cannot be made.

If Selected to Participate in the Baylor²Baylor Law Program

• If you receive an invitation to participate in the program, you must register for the Baylor²Baylor Law Program to confirm your participation.
• Check your goBAYLOR account for a checklist of program requirements to complete.
• You will receive notification of the next required steps in the process on a date to be determined (TBD). 

Important Dates

Overview 

The Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program selection experience will be held in person on January 22-23, 2027.  

The Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to be awarded provisional admission to a Baylor graduate professional program (Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, or Master of Physician Assistant Studies) upon matriculation to Baylor University. 

As part of the selection process, a group of highly qualified applicants, comprised of 25 Pre-Physical Therapy, 25 Pre-Occupational Therapy, and 25 Pre-Physician Assistant students, will be invited to Baylor's campus on January 22-23, 2027 to participate in Invitation to Excellence. During the event, the applicants will participate in interviews with faculty and staff, engage with graduate program representatives, and gain firsthand exposure to Baylor's Clinical Simulation and Skills Facility and graduate health professions programs. 

Following the event, two students from each program will be selected to receive a Baylor²Baylor Health Professions scholarship and provisional admission status, for a total of six recipients. All applicants who attend both Invitation to Excellence and the Baylor2Baylor Health Professions selection process will receive the event participation scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years). 

*Students who are selected and registered to participate in the Baylor2Baylor Health Professions Program will be automatically registered for Invitation to Excellence on January 22-23, 2027 and must attend to be considered for the program scholarship. 

Scholarship Value 

The six students who are selected through the Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program will receive an undergraduate scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years ($20,000 total, distributed across eight semesters). 

To maintain eligibility for the scholarship, recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 while enrolled at Baylor University. 

In addition to the scholarship award, selected students will be offered provisional admission status within their designated graduate professional program. Continued eligibility is contingent upon meeting all academic, professional, and program-specific admission requirements throughout the undergraduate experience. Because requirements vary by program, applicants are encouraged to review the requirements for their intended professional program: 

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy 

• Doctor of Physical Therapy 

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies 

Requirements for Consideration 

The Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program is designed for high-achieving students who:  

• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 

• Have a minimum 3.70 unweighted high school GPA.  

• Typically have a 1280 or above on the SAT or a 27 or above on the ACT. Students must submit their test scores on their Baylor Application for Admission to be reviewed for scholarship consideration. 

• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026.  

• Complete the Scholarship Events Application by November 12, 2026.  

Steps to Apply 

• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026. Although a completed admission file is not due until November 1, students are encouraged to apply early to maximize time for completing the Scholarship Events Application.  

• After submitting your Baylor Application for Admission, you will gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal and the Scholarship Events Application. Students who apply through Common App will receive instructions for creating their goBAYLOR account within 24-48 hours after submitting their application. 

• Beginning September 1, 2026, access the Scholarship Events Application through the Events tab in your goBAYLOR portal.  

• Submit the Scholarship Events Application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 12, 2026, indicating your interest in the Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program.  

• As part of the application, applicants must respond to the following essay prompts. Responses should be 500 words or fewer per question.  

• Submit a completed Scholarship Event application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 12, 2026, indicating an interest in Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program.
  • As part of the application, applicants must respond to the following essay prompts. Responses should be 500 words or fewer per question.  
    • After watching Dr. Leigh Greathouse's TED Talk, reflect on the experiences, values, or strengths that motivate you to pursue a career in your chosen field. Describe your "why" and/or "superpower" and how you will use it to provide care to future patients.  
    • Healthcare professionals often encounter people, situations, and ideas that challenge their assumptions. Describe a time when your perspective changed because of a new experience or new information. What did you learn, and how might that experience shape the way you approach healthcare? 

• Baylor reviews applications holistically. Applicants may choose whether to include standardized test scores as part of their Baylor admission application. If submitted, test scores may be considered during the scholarship review process.  

Important: You may make changes to your application until you click Submit. Once submitted, changes cannot be made.  

If Selected to Participate 

Students selected to participate in the Baylor²Baylor Health Professions Program will receive an invitation to the on-campus selection experience scheduled for January 22-23, 2027. Invited students must register for the program and complete all required steps outlined in their goBAYLOR account to confirm participation. Participants will interview with faculty and staff from their intended health professions pathway and engage with graduate program representatives during their campus visit. 

Important Dates

Overview

Invitation to Excellence is a competitive event that showcases many of the exciting academic opportunities Baylor offers. Through this elite event, students have robust experiences and conversations with faculty representing all nine of Baylor’s schools and colleges.

Scholarship Value

Every student selected for Invitation to Excellence who attends the event will receive a $20,000 tuition scholarship ($5,000 per year for four years)!

Requirements for Consideration

• Students considered for invitation to this program are high-achieving, hoping to enroll in the Fall 2027 term, and have typically scored 1420 or above on the SAT or a 32 or above on the ACT. Test-optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible to be considered for an invitation.
• To be considered for invitation to this event, you must submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026. Though a completed admission file is not due until November 1, 2026, we encourage you to submit your materials early to enhance your opportunity for consideration.
• Recommended, not Required – Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS): We recommend you complete the Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System, or STARS. Through STARs, you can self-report your academic information, including coursework and grades, which allows Baylor Admissions to process your application more holistically (at no additional cost). The STARS is separate from your Baylor admissions application, so you will need to link it to your application through goBAYLOR. To learn more about STARS, please visit baylor.edu/STARS.
• To retain this scholarship throughout your time at Baylor, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in your Baylor undergraduate courses.

If Selected to Participate in Invitation to Excellence 

• After you’ve submitted your application to Baylor, you’ll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal.
  • If you are applying via Common App, you will receive an email with a special link to activate your goBAYLOR account 24-48 hours after submitting your application.
  • Please do not create a duplicate goBAYLOR account; this could cause significant delays in your review for admission.
• If you’re selected to participate, expect to receive communication from us via email and in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab by December 14, 2026.
• If you’re invited, you must register for one of the following in-person events. See dates below:
  • Invitation to Excellence I will be held in person on January 22-23, 2027. 
  • Invitation to Excellence II will be held in person on February 5-6, 2027.
• Important: Please do not make travel plans unless you have received an invitation and have successfully registered for your selected event date.
• The deadline to respond to the invitation and confirm your participation is December 18, 2026.

Awards will be sent to your financial aid dashboard in BearWeb for Invitation to Excellence I by February 5, 2027, and Invitation to Excellence II by February 19, 2027.

Important Dates

Overview

Baylor Scholars Days are designed to showcase exciting, discipline-specific opportunities available at Baylor. If you are invited to a Baylor Scholars Day, the invitation will be in your goBAYLOR account under the “Events” tab.

Scholarship Value

Students who complete the requirements associated with Baylor Scholars Day will automatically receive a $10,000 tuition scholarship ($2,500 a year for four years). 

Requirements for Consideration

Baylor Scholars Day is designed for high-achieving students who:

• Scored between 1260-1410 on the SAT or 27-31 on the ACT (Test-optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible to be considered for an invitation)
• Submit a completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1, 2026. Though a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to enhance your opportunity for consideration.

If Selected to Participate in Baylor Scholars Day

• After you’ve submitted your application to Baylor, you’ll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal.
  • If you’re applying via Common App, you will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application prompting you to activate your goBAYLOR account.
  • Please do not create a duplicate goBAYLOR account; this could cause significant delays in your review for admission.
• If you’re selected to attend, expect to receive communication from us via email and through your special registration link in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab, by December 14, 2026.

Baylor hosts two Baylor Scholars Days. If you are invited to Baylor Scholars Day you are required register for one of the event days that best fits your schedule. 

• Baylor Scholars Day I will be held in person on February 19, 2027.
• Baylor Scholars Day II will be held in person on February 22, 2027.
  • Important: Please do not make travel plans unless you have received an invitation and have successfully registered for your selected session.
• The deadline to respond to the invitation and confirm participation is December 18, 2026.
• Awards will be sent to your financial aid dashboard in BearWeb by Feburary 26, 2027.

Important Dates