Tower Scholars Program Application

INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the application form below no later than 5 p.m. CT, February 02, 2024. 

For your application to be complete, you need two recommendation letters (one must be from an SMU faculty member who has taught you). 

Be sure to complete a Recommendation Release Form for each of your recommenders.

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First Name *
Last Name *
SMU ID *
Pronouns: *
Cell Phone Number: *
SMU Email Address *
Date of Birth: *
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Home Street Address: *
Home City, State and Country (i.e. Dallas, TX, USA): *
Home Zip Code: *
Major(s): *
Minor(s): *
Academic interests other than Major(s) & Minor(s) listed above:
High School
Name, City, State and Country  

(i.e. Grapevine High School, Grapevine, TX, USA): 
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Colleges
List all colleges you have attended, starting with the most recent. 

Include school name and GPA 

(i.e. SMU, Dallas, TX, USA, 3.6)
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Please indicate if you are part of any of the following programs/groups:
Academic Honors and Awards 
List no more than 4 academic honors and awards.

Include the name of the honor or award, date received (mm/yyyy) and a description.

(i.e. 1. National Merit Award, 05/2020, National scholarship award for achieving a high score on the PSAT,  2. Academic Excellence Award in Biological Research, 12/2023, SMU awarded by Dedman College for excellent research in the field of Biology.)
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Other, Non-Academic Honors and Awards 
List no more than 4 non-academic honors and awards.

Include the name of the honor or award, date received (mm/yyyy) and a description. 

(i.e. 1. M Award, 05/2024, The "M" Award is the highest recognition bestowed upon students, faculty, staff and administrators on the SMU Campus. 2. Employee of the Month, 08/2020, Recognition for excellent performance in team role at SMU's Tower Center. )
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Language Proficiency

Please list any language(s) you have proficiency in. 

Include your level of proficiency for each (i.e. English, Native; Spanish, Basic Communication Skills). 

Levels of proficiency to choose from are: Native, Fluent, Good Command, or Basic Communication Skills.
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Extracurricular & Volunteer Activity Since Graduating High School

List no more than 5 Activities.

For each activity listed, include the following: 
Activity, Level of Membership/Position, Time of Involvement (mm/yyyy) to (mm/yyyy), and
Time Commitment (hours/week).

(i.e. 1. Mustang Heroes, Project Leader, 08/2023 to 10/2023, 1 hour/week; 2. SMU Student Foundation, Activities Coordinator, 09/2023 to 12/2023, 5 hours/week; 3. SMU Student Senator, Finance Chair, 10/2023 to Present, 5 hours/week.)
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All Work Experience

List no more than 4 Jobs.

For each job listed, include the following: 
Company or Employer, Title/Position, Responsibilities, Dates of Employment (mm/yyyy) to (mm/yyyy) and
Time Commitment (hours/week).

(i.e. 1. Chick-fil-A Addison, Team Lead, Supervise and coach teammates on greeting customers and fulfilling orders, 01/2023 to 08/2023, 10 hours/week; 2. SMU Student Worker, Hughes Trigg Front Desk, Greet guests and respond to questions about student activities and facilities, 08/2023 to 12/2023, 5 hours/week.)
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Essay
As an applicant to the SMU Tower Scholars Program, please explain your interest in adding the study of public policy and international affairs to your undergraduate education. (600-word limit)

In your answer please include: 

1. One specific experience, activity, or interest (research paper, work experience, policy issue or political project) that has led to your interest in this Program,

2.  Your long-range educational and professional objectives, and

3.  How you think the Tower Scholars Program will help you meet those objectives.

Please click here to upload your essay as a pdf. Include your name on document itself as well as in the file name (i.e. filename: "LastName, FirstName_TSP App Essay") If you have questions, contact us at towerscholars@smu.edu 

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