Stetson University Scholarships for BESTS and HATS Participants
For those who have an eye on the future and are looking down the road toward college, Stetson University offers a $1,000 annual scholarship to any student who is a member of BESTS and/or participated in the HATS Summer Program.  This scholarship will be extended over the four-year period you are here for a total of $4,000, and it is awarded in addition to any other scholarships you receive here at Stetson. It is important to note that high achieving students typically receive substantial scholarship assistance at Stetson. The HATS Scholarship is to recognize the extraordinary efforts you made in your youth by participating in BESTS and/or the HATS Summer Program. 

Support the Scholarship Fund
You can support the HATS Scholarship Fund in two ways: 1) direct contributions (be sure to indicate "HATS") and 2) participation in fundraising events.

HATS Summer Program Scholarships for High-Scorers in BESTS
Beginning the summer of 2003, Stetson began awarding scholarships for participation in the week-long HATS Summer Programs. A full HATS scholarship ($250 value) was awarded to the boy and girl at each grade level (Grades 4-9) who achieved the highest score in BESTS. 

It should be noted that 4th-6th grade students took the 8th grade level EXPLORE, and 7th-9th grade students took the ACT and/or the SAT, college entrance exams typically taken by 11th and 12th grade students.  Their scores were simply amazing!  A few important facts:

• The 8th grade-level EXPLORE yields a score of 1-25
• The average composite score earned by 8th graders across the nation is 14.7
• HATS Scholarship winners (see below - students in grades 4-6) earned composite scores ranging from 19 to 25 on the EXLPORE - far above their 8th grade counterparts!
• The 11th/12th grade-level ACT yields a score of 1-36
• The average composite score earned by 11th and 12th graders across the nation is 21
• HATS Scholarship winners (see below - students in grades 7-9) earned composite scores ranging from 28 to 35 on the ACT - far above their 11th and 12th grade counterparts!

Who are these incredibly bright students, and how did they get so smart?  You can read about their diverse interests and talents by following the links below.

Congratulations to the following students who won scholarships to the HATS Summer Program for their high scores on the EXPLORE, ACT, and SAT!

Students who took the EXPLORE:
4th Grade Girls
4th Grade Boys
5th Grade Girls
5th Grade Boys
6th Grade Girls
6th Grade Boys
Students who took the ACT and/or SAT:
7th Grade Girls
7th Grade Boys
8th Grade Girls
8th Grade Boys
9th Grade Girls
9th Grade Boys