Herman J. Smith Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited four-year institution. They must have at least one more year of study to complete after the date of award disbursement; fifth-year seniors are ineligible for this award. They must be majoring in and planning to pursue a career in mortgage finance, construction management or another construction-related subject. Preference is given to Texas residents, students who attend school in Texas and current members of their school's National Association of Home Builders student chapter. Selection is based on academic merit, recommendations, work experience, extracurricular activities, career goals and financial need.

How to Apply

Apply directly through National Housing Endowment's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the May 2, 2027 deadline.

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