Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
Baylor awards several scholarships to incoming freshmen who demonstrate leadership through service. Recipients are awarded a minimum of $6,650 their freshman year, renewable for three additional years.
Who Should Apply
For consideration, applicants must:
- rank in the top quarter of their graduating class
- have a minimum score of 1310 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT*
- have completed a balanced college preparatory program including history, science and a foreign language
- be an established resident of the state of Texas
*Applicants who elect test-optional admission for the 2024-2025 academic year will be considered eligible to apply if they demonstrate academic success within a challenging curriculum as determined through the admission review process.
How to Apply
Our office must receive the application and scholarship materials by midnight on January 31, 2024.
Requirements
In addition to submitting the scholarship application, you must submit the following scholarship materials:
- A resume of your high school honors, awards, achievements, extracurricular activities and community service
- A handwritten essay of no more than 500 words illustrating your concept of leadership and how your community service experiences have impacted your life
- A specific nomination for the Carr P. Collins Scholars Program from a teacher, counselor or principal that includes a brief explanation of why you deserve the scholarship
You may submit your scholarship materials in the following ways:
- Submit through your goBAYLOR account.
- Submit through the application form.
- Email scholarships@baylor.edu and attach your materials.
- Fax your materials to (833) 969-0184.
Scholarship Details
Collins Scholars must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, and continue to demonstrate dedication to leadership and service. Recipients must participate in a program of civic or community service approved by Baylor University for one semester during each year they are a designated Collins Scholar. In addition, they must attend special seminars designed for the program and an annual dinner held in their honor. Finally, Collins Scholars must maintain a relationship with Baylor and the Carr P. Collins Scholars Program to mentor future scholarship recipients and illustrate the program’s positive results.