Howard University Freshman Scholarships (HUFS)

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

HUFS includes Presidential, Achievers, Founders, Capstone, Leadership, Opportunity and Access awards; only one HUFS type may be received. Awards may be merit-based or need-based and can renew for up to eight consecutive undergraduate semesters or graduation. Amounts and tier thresholds are not published.

Timeline

1. Nov 1, 2026EA/ED
2. Feb 1, 2027RD

How to apply

Automatic consideration; no separate application. Domestic applicants submit FAFSA; international applicants ISFAA.

What you'll need

• No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
• Required financial-aid forms (check the program's rules)

Who can apply

Incoming first-time-in-college fall applicants, including international and test-optional applicants. Domestic applicants need a FAFSA; international and DACA applicants use ISFAA. Merit considers academic records and optional tests; need-based tiers consider Student Aid Index.

Good to know

For the explicitly published Fall 2027 admission cycle, FAFSA/ISFAA priority follows November 1 EA/ED or February 1 RD. Merit and need-based HUFS tiers are distinct; test-optional applicants receive scholarship consideration. Award amounts depend on application/aid review. Accept terms in Bison Hub and sign/submit the acceptance agreement by the individually designated deadline. Renewal earned credits and GPA are specified in the individual acceptance contract and evaluated after spring grades.

Details

Need considered