College of Science

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of A. B. and Irene S. Rogers and provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree in the Aquatic Biology Program.
Award Amount:

• Annual award  is $750

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• Awards will be made to full-time upper-level undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) at Texas State University having completed at least 60 hours of study
• Students must be pursuing a degree within the Aquatic Biology program at Texas State University
• Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0
• Applications can be obtained from the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178) or the Aquatic Resources office (Freeman 122, 512-245-2284)

This scholarship was established in honor of Chuck Nash, San Marcos businessman and member of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Board of Directors for many years, and to provide financial support for students pursuing aquatic and hydrological studies at Texas State University.
Award Amount:

• Annual Award is $1000, renewable

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• Awards will be made to full-time junior, senior, or MS students at Texas State University.
• Students must be pursuing studies in aquatics or hydrology.
• Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Awards are based on ability and achievement rather than on financial need.
• Applications can be obtained from the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178) or the Aquatic Resources office (Freeman 122, 512-245-2284)

This award was created in 2002 by Texas State graduate Colene Drace and recognizes exceptional research in cell biology by a Department of Biology graduate student.
Award Amount:

• Varies

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• Biology students in any sub-discipline are eligible as long as their work involves techniques of cell and molecular biology
• Current graduate students who completed a thesis-requiring Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in the Department of Biology during the current academic year
• Must have an approved thesis or dissertation proposal on file with the Graduate Dean
• Must not be on conditional status or academic probation
• Complete and submit online nomination form
• Prior to the deadline, the nominator must provide to the CDCBA committee:
• A cover letter that specifically addresses the criteria above and describes how the nominee clearly exceeds or exceeded minimal expectations of all graduate students
• One to three letters of support for the nominee, one of which should be from the nominee's mentor
• These materials should be prepared on appropriate letterhead or stationery
• All materials are to be submitted to Dr. Joseph R. Koke, Department of Biology (SUPP 440)

This award will be given to an outstanding biology graduate student; it is a full tuition scholarship for the 2008 academic year (fall and spring semester).
Award Amount:

• Award amount is $5000

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• All graduate students in thesis or dissertation requiring programs are eligible.
• The award will be based on merit, including demonstration of excellence and proven research potential (i.e. publications)
• Application should include a current CV, emphasizing scholarly accomplishments, two letters of reference/recommendation, and unofficial graduate transcripts
• Completed application must be sent to Dr. Dittmar Hahn, Department of Biology (SUPP 316)

This award was created in 2006 to honor Dr. Francis Rose, chair of the Department of Biology for 11 years. The purpose of this award is to provide research opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences during the academic year, especially for students whose financial need would make such work difficult on an unpaid basis. The goal of this program is to increase the number of undergraduate students doing research. All qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply.
Award Amount:

• Award amount is up to $800, renewable

Application Deadline:

• TBA - See link below for timeline.

General Information:

• Eligible applicants must have an interest in pursuing a career in the biological sciences
• Applicants must have a faculty advisor to support their proposed research
• Some research experience (whether in university coursework or work outside the university) is required
• Awards in previous semesters or summers does not guarantee an award for the current year
• Application information and program details are available on the Francis Rose Undergraduate Award Website

This award in given in honor of Fred and Yetta Richan and to support the activities of Texas State students engaged in research and management of streams, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs.
Award Amount:

• One (1) Aquatic Resources PhD student tuition fellowship
• One (1) Aquatic Biology MS student tuition fellowship
• Two (2) full-tuition scholarships worth approximately $5000 (FY2008)
• One award to a junior or senior Aquatic Biology undergraduate student
• One award of $1000

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• PhD students must be pursuing studies in Aquatic Resources at Texas State University
• Undergraduate and masters students must be pursuing studies in Aquatic Biology at Texas State University
• Students must be full-time
• Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Awards are based on ability and achievement rather than on financial need
• Applications can be obtained from the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178) or the Aquatic Resources office (Freeman 122, 512-245-2284)

This is a tuition-credit scholarship awarded by the Department of Biology to a junior, senior, or graduate student in recognition of significant academic achievement. This scholarship was established by Christopher B. Schulze, M.D. in honor of his father.
Award Amount:

• Tuition-credit, renewable

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• Scholarship applicants should be juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in Biology, enrolled full-time at Texas State University, with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0
• Previous recipients may reapply for the scholarship; renewal will be based on evaluation of continued academic achievement
• To apply for the Schulze Scholarship, bring one letter of recommendation from a Texas State Biology professor and a current copy of your transcript to the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178)

This award is in honor of the late Dr. Russell W. Strandtmann and his wife, Ruth Strandtmann. They established a field biology development fund in their names for the purpose of supporting undergraduate research projects in the areas of whole organism taxonomy, systematics, life history studies, and ecology.
Award Amount:

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• Awards are made to full-time (12 or more hours) undergraduate students who have earned at least 90 semester hours toward a Biology degree while enrolled at Texas State and who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing advanced studies in the biological sciences
• Applications can be obtained from the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178)

This scholarship was established in honor of Sally Ann Karnau who earned her BA in Education and a Master's degree in Biology from Texas State in the early 1980s. She is also a former Biology instructor at Texas State.
Award Amount:

• Award amount is $500

Application Deadline:

• March 23

General Information:

• Applicant must be a junior or senior Biology major, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and also
• be financing at least 25% of his/her education
• Applicants must submit the following materials:
• Two page, double-spaced essay on what the student hopes to do with his/her degree in biology
• Fall 2007 transcript
• Evidence of financial self-support
• Submit all application materials to the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178) or Dr. Julie Westerlund, Department of Biology (SUPP 214)

Award Amount:

Application Deadline:
March 23
General Information:

• Applications can be obtained from the Department of Biology office (SUPP 384, 512-245-2178)
• Applicants must submit the following additional materials:
• Current Texas State transcript
• Copy of the thesis/dissertation proposal (priority will be give to those on file with the Graduate College)
• Letter of recommendation from thesis/dissertation advisor
• Return application material to Dr. Randy Simpson, Department of Biology (SUPP 234).

Award Amount:

• Annual award of up to $200 

Application Deadline:

• November 1

General Information:

• Awarded to an outstanding senior student majoring in chemistry
• Faculty nominated

If interested in this award, please contact one of the following: Dr. David Easter; the faculty member you would like to have nominate you; or the Chemistry Department office (Centennial Hall #238, 512-245-2156)

Up to nine (9) scholarships are awarded annually to qualified students majoring in Chemistry, Physics, English, or History who are entering Texas State University’s Mitte Honors Program.
Award Amount:

• Annual award of $1500

Application Deadline:

• January 15

General Information

• Freshman applicants must have composite ACT scores of 25 or above or minimum scores of 1150 on the SAT or rank in the upper 10% of their high school graduating class
• Transfers and Texas State University students may apply if their overall GPA is 3.5 or above
• Recipients are expected to enroll in at least 15 hours each semester and earn a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Applications may be obtained from: Dr. Heather Galloway, Director, Texas State University Mitte Honors Program

This scholarship is awarded to chemistry majors who show the ability and potential for advanced study in chemistry.
Award Amount:

• Annual award of up to $1500

Application Deadline:

• March 1

General Information

• award is based on student’s freshman record at Texas State University
• faculty nominated

If interested in this award, please contact one of the following: Dr. David Easter or the Chemistry Department office (Centennial Hall #238, 512-245-2156)  

This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who is a declared chemistry major and will be a full-time student.
Award Amount:

• Annual award of up to $1000

Application Deadline:

• May 31

General Information

• Entering student must be in top 25% of graduating class.
• Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA , is a full-time student, and remains a chemistry major

To request an application, please contact the Chemistry Department office (Centennial Hall #238, 512-245-2156)  

 

These scholarships were established in 1993 to recognize undergraduate and graduate computer science students achieving academic excellence in the department. Several $100-$200 scholarships are awarded annually to students selected by the department, based on student’s academic performance.

This scholarship fund was established in 1985 to honor Dr. Don Cude, alumnus and former mathematics professor and department chair at Texas State, and his wife, Helen Ebeling Cude, both of whom were public college teachers. Several $100-$200 scholarships are awarded annually to students selected by the department, based on student’s academic performance.

This scholarship was established in 1994 to honor the memory of Dr. Harold Sellars, former computer science professor at Texas State. One or more $100-$200 scholarships are awarded annually to students selected by the department, based on student’s academic performance.

This award was established by Robert and Brita Northcutt in December, 1997. Dr. Northcutt has served in the mathematics department for over thirty years as a faculty member and former department chair.
Award Amount:

• Awarded when funds are available

General Information:

• Renewable under certain conditions
• Applications are placed through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships via the General Scholarship Application

For application deadline and additional information, contact the Department of Mathematics (MCS 470, 512-245-2551)

This scholarship is awarded by the Mathematics Department to a qualified mathematics major.
Award Amount:

• Awarded when funds are available

General Information:

• Renewable under certain conditions
• Applications are placed through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships via the General Scholarship Application

For application deadline and additional information, contact the Department of Mathematics (MCS 470, 512-245-2551)

Up to nine (9) scholarships are awarded annually to qualified students majoring in Physics, Chemistry, English, or History who are entering Texas State University’s Mitte Honors Program.
Award Amount:

• Annual award of $1500

Application Deadline:

• January 15

General Information

• Freshman applicants must have composite ACT scores of 25 or above or minimum scores of 1150 on the SAT or rank in the upper 10% of their high school graduating class
• Transfers and Texas State University students may apply if their overall GPA is 3.5 or above
• Recipients are expected to enroll in at least 15 hours each semester and earn a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Applications may be obtained from: Dr. Heather Galloway, Director, Texas State University Mitte Honors Program

This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Physics, English, History, Political Science, or the Mitte Honors Program (as long as they have completed at least one Honors Program course) and who plans to receive a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University
Award Amount:

• Annual award of $1,000

Application Deadline:

• March 1

General information:

• Applicants must have Junior/Senior standing (60 credit hours) and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Recipients are expected to enroll for at least 14 credit hours each semester.
• Students must reapply for the scholarship every year and must remain a major in one of the four disciplines or be enrolled in the Honors Program.
• Applications are placed through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships via the General Scholarship Application

This scholarship is available to incoming freshman physics majors with an ACT/SAT 27/1150.
Award Amount:

• Annual award of $1,000

Application Deadline:

• March 1

General Information:

• Renewable for 3 additional years with a 3.5 GPA
• Must complete at least 12 hours each semester
• Required to be making satisfactory progress towards a degree as determined by the Physics Department Scholarship Committee.
• Applications are placed through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships via the General Scholarship Application

For additional information, contact the Department of Physics (RF Mitte Technology & Physics Building, 512-245-2131)

Award Amount:

• Four (4) annual $1000 awards

Application Deadline:

• October 15

General Information:

• Enrolled in or completed a university level cast metals class
• Student must be registered with FEF @ www.fefoffice.org
• Minimum sophomore level status
• Must live in North, Central, or South America
• If awarded, must agree to attend January meeting of Texas AFS Chapter
• Complete departmental application packet includes:
• Application form
• Letter of application to FEF Key Professor in Engineering and Technology
• Career Objective statement (250-500 words)
• Current degree outline or summary
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Annual award up to $1200

Application Deadline:

• Application must be submitted to Technology office on or before November 24

General Information:

• Technology Major
• Must have completed 45 credit hours towards the degree
• Overall GPA 2.50, major GPA 3.00
• Degree Outline must be completed
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Annual award up to $1200

Application Deadline:

• Application must be submitted to Technology office on or before November 24

General Information:

• Technology/Engineering manufacturing major
• Must have completed 60 hours towards degree
• Overall GPA 2.50, major GPA 3.00
• Degree Outline must be completed
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be current, paid Society of Manufacturing Engineer (SME) Student Chapter member
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Amount of award to be determined on a yearly basis, depending upon interest accrual

Application Deadline:

• Application must be submitted to Technology office on or before November 24

General Information:

• Scholarship available to incoming Freshmen, and is renewable for up to four (4) years
• Must be majoring in Industrial Technology with a Construction concentration
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
• If GPA falls below 2.5, student has one (1) long semester to raise it to the required 3.0 or above, otherwise scholarship will be reassigned
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Annual award up to $1200

Application Deadline:

• Application must be submitted to Technology office on or before November 24

General Information:

• IT Technology Construction major or ET Community Systems specialization
• Must have completed 60 hours towards major with at least 12 hours in Technology
• Overall GPA 2.25, major GPA 2.50
• Degree Outline must be completed
• AGC/NAHB Student Chapter members given preference
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Annual award of $500

Application Deadline:

• Applications must be submitted to Technology Office on or before March 1st

General Information:

• Technology/Engineering student with a manufacturing major/specialization
• Must have completed 60 hours towards degree
• Overall GPA 2.50, major GPA 2.80
• Must be currently enrolled in 12 hours
• Active in professional organizations such as Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Annual award of $1000

Application Deadline:

• Applications must be submitted to Technology Office on or before October 15

General Information:

• Enrolled in a cast metals class in the Department of Technology at Texas State University
• Minimum sophomore level status
• Member of AFS
• If awarded, must agree to attend January meeting of Texas AFS Chapter
• Complete departmental application packet includes:
• Letter of application to professor teaching course
• Career objective statement (250-500 words) explaining interest in cast metals engineering as a career
• Current degree outline or summary
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)

Award Amount:

• Annual Award up to $500

Application Deadline:

• Application must be submitted to Technology office on or before November 24

General Information:

• Technology Major
• Must have completed 60 hours toward the degree
• Overall GPA 2.5, major GPA 3.0
• Degree Outline must be completed
• Applications are available in the Department of Technology office, R.F. Mitte Technology & Physics  (RFM 2240, 512-245-2137)