Apply to the Tower Scholars Program

The SMU Tower Scholars Program application process is now closed. Applications for the Class of 2029 will open November 1.

Tower Scholars Program applicants must:

  • Be a current first-year freshmen at SMU
  • Have a minimum 3.3 GPA for the fall semester
  • Complete the application form.
  • Submit two recommendation letters. At least one of the letters MUST be from an SMU faculty member who has taught the applicant.

The Tower Scholars Program invites first-year students from across the university to apply.

Ready to apply?

Step 1: Fill out the recommendation release form

The Release form is a DocuSign form that gets automatically sent to the Tower Scholars Program. Students MUST complete the form TWICE, once for each recommender. 

 

Step 2: Send recommendation form to recommenders

Once completed, send the recommendation form to your recommenders and request that they directly email the form to TowerScholars@smu.edu by the deadline.

Recommendation Form

 

Step 3: Complete the application form and submit your essay!

 

 

For more information on the curriculum, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact us at towerscholars@smu.edu.