The NexPoint Tower Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2026.
Applications open: Stay tuned for next academic year dates.
Deadline: Applications are now closed.
Tower Scholars Program applicants must:
- Be a current first-year student 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 NexPoint Tower Scholars Program invites first-year students from across the university to apply. Once applications have been evaluated, a select number of applicants are invited to a panel interview with the Tower Scholars Program Selection Committee.
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, Recommenders will directly email their forms to TowerScholars@smu.edu
Step 3: Complete the Application Form
Students email the completed application form to TowerScholars@smu.edu
Remember, all application materials are due by due date and time. Stay tuned for next academic year's date.
For more information on the curriculum, go HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact us at towerscholars@smu.edu.