Texas State University
 
University Honors Program
Lampasas Bldg 407
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666

Dr. Heather C. Galloway, Director
Ph: (512) 245.2266
Fax: (512) 245.8959
honors@txstate.edu

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Scholarship Opportunities

The scholarships listed below are affiliated in some way with the University Honors Program and are for incoming freshmen.  Go to www.finaid.txstate.edu for a more complete listing of available awards.

Freshmen applying for scholarships should complete the Texas State standard application, which is due by December 1 in the year preceding the fall semester of the academic year that the student wants to attend Texas State. (For example, applications are due December 1, 2010 for students who will enter Texas State in fall 2011.)

Please see the Continuing Students Scholarship page for current Texas State students in the University Honors Program.

These applications and further information are available at www.finaid.txstate.edu

The Mitte Laureate



The Mitte Laureate Award is a premier academic scholarship created by a generous gift from the Mitte Foundation.  Students chosen as Mitte Laureates receive $25,000 per year for four years to cover tuition, fees, living expenses, books, study abroad, an internship, and other education-related travel.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship (one new award annually), a student must have a minimum SAT/ACT score of 1300/30 and meet one of the following criteria:

Commended, semi-finalist, or finalist in the National Merit Competition;
or
Valedictorian or salutatorian of high school graduating class;
or
Top five percent of high school graduating class

Additional Factors Considered:

•    communication skills
•    community involvement and citizenship
•    employment/ internship history
•    essay response
•    extracurricular work
•    personal résumé

Application Procedures and Deadlines

To apply, you must have already been accepted to Texas State.

•    Complete a Texas State Scholarship Application listing the Mitte Laureate Scholarship as one of your choices by December 1st
•    Turn in completed Texas State scholarship application to the scholarship office in JCK 240

Submit applications to:

Texas State University Scholarship Office, JCK 240
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616


The Terry Foundation Scholarship



16 scholarships awarded, each for $11,500 annually

The Terry Foundation Scholarship pays for up to the full cost of tuition and fees, room and board, books, and other expenses. The average value of the award is $46,000 over four years ($11,500 per year) with the amount of the award modified according to financial need. The intent of this award is to allow recipients the opportunity to have a complete college experience and concentrate on their academic pursuits.

Eligibility

Typically top 10 percent;
or
Minimum SAT: 1200;
or
Minimum ACT: 25

Application Procedures and Deadlines

To apply, you must have already been accepted to Texas State.

•    Complete a Texas State Scholarship Application listing the Terry Foundation Scholarship as one of your choices by December 1
•    Turn in completed Texas State Scholarship Application to the Scholarship Office in JCK 240

Submit applications to:

Texas State University Scholarship Office, JCK 240
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616


Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship



25-30 scholarships awarded, each $5,000 annually

This scholarship is an award of $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year). To be considered for this scholarship, a student must have earned at least an SAT score of at least 1200 or an ACT score of at least 25.

 Additional Criteria

Commended, semi-finalist, or finalist in the National Merit competition;
or
Valedictorian or salutatorian of high school graduating class;
or
Top five percent of high school graduating class

Application Procedures and Deadlines

To apply, you must have already been accepted to Texas State.

•    Complete a Texas State Scholarship Application listing the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship as one of your choices by December 1
•    Turn in a completed Texas State Scholarship Application to the Scholarship Office in JCK 240

Submit Applications To:

Texas State University Scholarship Office, JCK 240
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616