2023-2024 Freshman Scholarship Programs

Each year, Baylor University awards more than $5 million in generous scholarships to high-achieving prospective freshman students who participate in our Scholarship Programs! Through these programs, students not only have the opportunity to be considered for significant financial awards but also connect with Baylor faculty, staff and students through special in-person and virtual experiences.

The scholarship awards prospective freshman students can receive after participating in these programs include:

Program-specific scholarships that participants will be considered for after meeting all requirements for their Scholarship program, such as Baylor²Baylor Medical, Baylor²Baylor Law and Getterman Scholars.
Additional Baylor scholarships geared toward high-achieving students such as those invited to attend Invitation to Excellence.

Note: Baylor Scholarship Programs are only available for qualified prospective freshmen students. If you are considering Baylor as a transfer, you can explore other scholarship opportunities available to you on our Transfer Academic Scholarships webpage. Furthermore, all students are eligible for merit-based awards; the programs listed below are in addition to these awards.

Explore the information below to learn more about each scholarship program including program requirements, invitation-only offerings, application-specific programs, and other frequently asked questions.

For the 2023-2024 year, certain programs will require a separate Scholarship Program application to be considered for participation while others will be invitation-only based on academic record. To be considered for either, you must first submit a 2024 application for admission to Baylor by November 1. Please review the specific program descriptions to learn more about the academic profile of students who are typically accepted to attend each program.

Be aware: Qualified students may apply and register for multiple programs, but if selected they will only be allowed to participate in one program to be considered for the scholarship award. Whether you are applying to one or multiple programs, you will submit only one Scholarship Program application.

Both Invitation to Excellence and our Distinguished Scholars Days are invitation-only programs. Students who apply to Baylor by November 1 and have academic records that meet the qualifications are eligible to be considered for these special programs. If you are selected, your invitation will be made available in your goBAYLOR account.

Based on the competitive nature and limited space of these programs, not all students who qualify are guaranteed to receive an invitation. Our review process is holistic, meaning we not only look at academics but also extracurricular achievements and a demonstrated interest in Baylor. With this, we strongly encourage you to submit all recommended items when applying for admission to Baylor.

How will I know if I’m invited to attend one of these programs?

To start, all students considered for our invitation-only programs must first submit a 2024 application for admission to Baylor by November 1.
After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal.
- If applying via Common App or ApplyTexas, you will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with a special link to activate your goBAYLOR account.
- Please do not create a duplicate goBAYLOR account as this could cause significant delays in your review for admission.
If you qualify and are selected, you will be notified via email and your special registration link will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Connect & Visit" tab. No separate Scholarship Program application is required for Invitation to Excellence or Distinguished Scholar Days.
Note: Test Optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible to be considered for ALL programs (excluding B2B Medical Program).

If I am invited into a program, what are the requirements to participate?

If students are accepted into a program, they must register for that program by the corresponding deadline as a formal indication that they intend to fully participate. For a timeline of when students will be informed of selections, see the Important Dates section on each respective program page below.

Students who participate in a Scholarship Program will have either an interview during the on-campus event or an essay to submit following the event. If your program requires an essay, the prompt and deadline will be in your goBAYLOR account following the event.

The following programs require a Scholarship Program application separate from the Application for Admission to Baylor:

The deadline to apply for these scholarship programs is November 15.

Getterman Scholars Program*
Baylor²Baylor Medical Program
Baylor²Baylor Law Program

Keep in mind, that qualified students may apply and register for multiple programs. However, if selected, with the exception of the Getterman Scholars Program*, students will only be allowed to participate in one program to be considered for the scholarship award. Whether applying to one or multiple programs, you will submit only one Scholarship Program application.

*Getterman Scholars applicants, if selected as part of the program you will be required to participate in both Getterman Scholars Day and Invitation to Excellence in order to be considered for the program’s scholarship.

How should I apply?

First, submit an application to Baylor.
After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal.
- If you apply with Common App or ApplyTexas, be aware that you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application to create your goBAYLOR account. Please keep this in mind as you apply for our Scholarship Programs.
- Please do not create a duplicate goBAYLOR account as this could cause significant delays in your review for admission.
The 2024 Scholarship Program Application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Connect & Visit" tab.
- Keep in mind: You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.
Note: Test Optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible to apply to ALL programs (excluding B2B Medical Program). If you opt into providing your test scores on your Baylor admissions application, your test scores will be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application. If you opt out of providing your test scores on your Baylor admission application, your test scores will not be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application.

What if I’m interested in more than one program?

Students can apply to any and all of the programs that they think best suit them. The application will list all available scholarship programs and ask students to check a box next to the ones they are interested in. Be prepared to submit the specific requirements for each program as you’re filling out the application and pay close attention to the academic profile and qualifications of each program.

Keep in mind, with the exception of the Getterman Scholars Program*, if selected you will only be allowed to participate in one program to be considered for the scholarship award. Whether applying to one or multiple programs, you will submit only one application.

*Getterman Scholars applicants, if selected as part of the program you will be required to participate in both Getterman Scholars Day and Invitation to Excellence on January 26-27, 2024 in order to be considered for the program’s scholarship.

If I apply, and I am accepted into a program, what are the requirements to participate?

If students are accepted into a program, they must register for that program as a formal indication that they intend to fully participate.

There will be a checklist of program requirements to complete in the student’s goBAYLOR account.

Students who participate in a scholarship program must do the following:

Engage in an academic experience led by Baylor faculty.
For Baylor²Baylor Medical Program Only: Submit an essay after the Faculty session. (Essay prompt will be provided.)
Some programs may include an interview while on campus.

Depending on the program, there could be additional requirements. These will be visible in goBAYLOR as an additional checklist item to complete.

When will I be notified if I am a scholarship recipient?