Scholarships

For your student to apply for the SHSU Parents' Association Endowed Academic Scholarship, please have them follow the instructions below. 
Academic Scholarships are for $1,000, we currently give out 4 each academic year.
Draw Scholarships are for $500, we currently give out 12 each academic year.

Academic Scholarship - Deadline: February 28, 2025

1. Go to MySam

2. Select the Students Tab

3. Click on Scholarships 4Kats

4. Complete General Application

5. Once the General Application is complete, select "Apply to Recommended Opportunities"

6. Search "SHSU Parents' Association Endowed Scholarship"

7. Answer question and apply

Requirements for Eligibility:

• Parent must be a current member of the SHSU Parents' Association
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in at least 12 hours at SHSU
• Applicant must have completed at least 12 hours at SHSU
• Applicant must have a minimum SHSU cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Applicant must have not previously received an academic scholarship from the SHSUPA

*Note: you will only see the Parents' Association Scholarship if you meet the requirements for eligibility.

Draw Scholarship

*Students are automatically eligible for Draw Scholarships by your active Parents' Association Membership, and their active Scholarships4Kats application for the current academic year, no separate submission is necessary.*

For more information about the scholarship application process, please contact parents@shsu.edu or 936-294-1785.