Scholarships at Texas State University

The Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship in International Studies at Texas State University supports returned Peace Corps Volunteers pursuing the face-to-face international studies master's program. Out-of-state applicants may receive up to $39,000 and in-state applicants up to $25,000 toward graduate study. Students self-nominate through the Graduate College Coverdell application process. Eligibility is limited to returned Peace Corps Volunteers admitted to the qualifying master's program. The fellowship combines graduate funding with the Coverdell Fellows service requirement in underserved communities. Contact the Graduate College for current application deadlines and nomination procedures.

The McCoy Scholarship of Distinction provides $6,000 per year ($24,000 total over four years) to competitively selected incoming freshmen at Texas State who intend to major in business and demonstrate strong academic credentials. Qualifying applicants must be National Merit commended, semifinalist, or finalist; valedictorian or salutatorian; or ranked in the top ten percent of their graduating class. Students apply for admission and submit the BOSS freshman scholarship application by December 15. Renewal requires maintaining a 3.3 cumulative Texas State GPA, completing twenty-seven credit hours per year, remaining a business major, and submitting an annual renewal portfolio. Award counts vary each year based on available funding.

The Ingram Engineering Technology Scholarship provides $4,000 per year ($16,000 total) to competitively selected incoming freshmen at Texas State in engineering technology and related qualifying majors, including construction science and management, electrical engineering technology, environmental engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, industrial technology, and industrial technology-manufacturing technology. Awards are based on high school grades, class rank, and standardized test scores, with preference for students demonstrating financial need. Apply for admission and submit the BOSS freshman scholarship application by December 15. Renewal requires a 3.0 cumulative Texas State GPA, twenty-eight hours per year, and remaining in a qualifying major.

The Rodeo Austin Scholarship at Texas State University provides $4,000 per year ($16,000 total) to competitively selected incoming freshmen pursuing a business major who demonstrate leadership, financial need, and strong academic performance. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, rank in the top twenty-five percent of their graduating class, and graduate from a Texas high school, with preference for students who participated in Rodeo Austin activities. Apply for admission and submit the BOSS freshman scholarship application by December 15. Renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative Texas State GPA, twelve credit hours per semester, and submitting required documents to the donor each year.

Chartwell's Undergraduate Scholarship at Texas State University provides $2,000 per year ($8,000 total) to incoming freshmen who qualify for the President's Honor Scholarship and apply for admission by March 1 for the upcoming fall semester. Students must also submit the BOSS freshman scholarship application by December 15 to be considered among competitive university-wide awards. Renewal requires a 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA and twenty-eight passing Texas State credit hours each academic year while remaining an enrolled undergraduate who has not earned a bachelor's degree. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years based on meeting all renewal criteria.

The Terry Foundation Scholarship at Texas State University is a competitive full-cost-of-attendance award for exceptional Texas high school graduates with leadership ability and demonstrated financial need. Recipients receive funding up to the cost of attendance, live on campus in Cibolo Hall as part of the Terry Scholar Learning Community their first year, and must be U.S. citizens, Texas residents, and graduates of a Texas high school or equivalent. Applicants must be admitted to Texas State, complete all admission steps by December 15, file the FAFSA in October or soon after, and apply through the Bobcat Online Scholarship System with two letters of recommendation including one from a high school teacher, advisor, or principal. Renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative Texas State GPA and twelve credit hours per semester.