Lawson Scholarship - Scholarships - Student Financial Planning

Lawson Scholarship

Stetson University's endowed Lawson Scholarship assists academically qualified students. Preference is given to philosophy or related majors with demonstrated interest in community service and a commitment to principled citizenship. Each scholarship provides $6,250 on an annual basis to a student in each class who possess an SAT score of 1300 or ACT score of at least 29, a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.

Potential scholarship recipients must meet the following qualifications:

• Major in philosophy or a related field of the humanities
• 3.5 or higher GPA in high school for first-year applicants
• A ranking in the top ten percent of the graduating class, if the school uses a ranking system
• A combined SAT-I score of at least 1300 (critical reading and math) or an ACT composite score of at least 29

How to Apply

Access the Lawson Scholarship Application online:

• Select “2021 Special Programs and Scholarships” from the first selection list
• Select "Lawson Scholarship" from the second selection list

You will need to submit an essay of no more than 500 words addressing the following prompt: "Articulate your vision of a good life with specific reference to, and examples from your academic studies, your faith and your experience."

The application is due January 8, 2021.