Many Liberal Arts scholarship endowments have been fully funded by donors and are awarded annually to students. To apply for a scholarship, students should contact the department awarding the scholarship.

Please select a department or center below to view its list of scholarships.

Dean's Office
Department of Anthropology
Department of English
Department of Geography
Department of History
Department of Modern Languages
Department of Philosophy
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
Center for International Studies
Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies
Center for the Study of the Southwest

Dean's Office (512/245-2317)
Dean's Exellence Fund - funds projecs that promote faculty excellence and Liberal Arts student travel when presenting work a scholarly meetings. Contact Department Chairs/Directors

Foster Care Scholarship Fund - endowment for scholarships for students who have been in foster care and therefore do not receive birth-parent support for college. Contact Financial Aid Office

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Department of Anthropology (512/245-8272)
Anthropology Scholarships - scholarships awarded to students in the sub-disciplines of Anthropology for study abroad

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Department of English (512/245-2163)
Thomas L. Brasher Memorial Scholarship - a graduate student scholarship in memory of the Texas State English professor and Walt Whitman scholar

Jim and Elizabeth Camp Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in English, History, Political Science, Physics, or who is a member of the Texas State Honors Program

G. Jack Gravitt Scholarship - a scholarship for an incoming graduate student in literature
who also serves as a teaching or instructional assistant. The fund honors the former Department Chair and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

Mary Louise Hightower Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate
student, in memory of the noted grammarian who was also the longtime sponsor of the Shakespearean Literary Society, now known as Alpha Delta Pi International Sorority

Ralph and Francys Houston Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student in memory of the longtime English professor and Dean of Liberal Arts and his wife

William F. McKeen III Memorial Scholarship -a scholarship for an incoming graduate student in memory of one of the first students to enter the Master of Arts Program with a major in Technical Communication

Judith Caldwell Miller Endowed Scholarship - for juniors, seniors, or graduate students

Charles Mosley Scholarship - a scholarship for an entering Master of Fine Arts student in creative writing, in honor of a director of the Andrea and Normal Waitte, Jr., Foundation

Lorin D. Parkin Scholarship - a scholarship for an undergraduate student in memory of the father of a current English professor

Norman Peterson Scholarship - a scholarship for an incoming Master of Fine Arts student in poetry, in memory of the poet who was one of Texas State's first teachers of creative writing

W. Morgan and Lou Claire Rose Fellowship - a scholarship for an entering Master of Fine Arts student, in memory of Lou Claire Rose, a devoted writer and reader, and her husband W. Morgan Rose

W. Morgan and Lou Claire Rose Tuition Scholarship - scholarships for students entering the Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing, in memory of Lou Claire Rose, a devoted writer and reader, and her husband W. Morgan Rose

Mamie Smith Memorial Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student, in memory of the first Texas State English professor to teach creative writing and one of the first to teach honors classes

David Stevens Memorial Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student, in memory of the longtime English professor and graduate advisor

Robert W. and Gloria D. Walts Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior or senior in memory of this Shakespearean scholar and his wife, a decorated World War II veteran.

Leonard and Elizabeth Wright Scholarship for Future Teachers - scholarships for a junior or senior and a graduate student who plan to enter the teaching profession, in memory of a civic-minded Texas State English professor and his wife

Ione Dodson Young Endowed Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior, senior, or graduate student, in honor of an Texas State English professor noted for her courses on the Romantic and Victorian eras

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Department of Geography (512/245-2170)
The Leif Anenson Geography Scholarship - honoring alumnus Leif Anenson

Bruce Lee Augustin Undergraduate Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding junior or senior Geography major, in memory of senior Geography major Bruce L. Augustin

Byron "Doc" Augustin Undergraduate Geography Scholarship - A scholarship for a sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring in Geography in Resource and Environmental Studies. Honors Geography faculty member Dr. Byron "Doc" Augustin

George D. Battle Memorial Scholarship Supporting Research in Climatology or Coastal Geography - a scholarship to an outstanding graduate student studying climatology or coastal geography, in memory of George D. Battle's lifelong commitment to the study of Texas' natural environment. Battle was the father-in-law of Texas State Geography Professor Richard W. Dixon

A.E. and Alvina Beckworth Scholarship in Geography - a scholarship for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate Geography student who is a single parent and who demonstrates service to the Geography Department and its student organizations, in honor of the parents of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. Arlene Shelley

Blanchard Family Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding graduate student in Geography who demonstrates financial need, established by the family of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. Denise Blanchard-Boehm

Don and Reba Blaschke Scholarship for the Protection of the San Marcos River honoring the parents of Kurt Blaschke, who graduated from Texas State Geography in 1996, for their life-long commitment to environmental appreciation and protection

Frank and Ivy Boehm Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding first-year pre-Geography student, in honor of the parents of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. Richard G. Boehm

Karen Brettschneider Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an undergraduate Geography major concentrating in Water Studies or Resource and Environmental Studies

Brock Brown Non-traditional Minority Student Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an undergraduate Geography major who is a non-traditional student (at least 21 years of age), either from an underrepresented group or female.

Peggy Steele Clay Outstanding Pre-service Teacher in Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding junior or senior Geography major or one who seeks certification as a teacher in geography, named in honor of the long-time teacher, Teacher-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society, and Coordinator of the District of Columbia Geographic Alliance

Richard A. Earl Gamma Theta Upsilon Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding member of Gamma Theta Upsilon Geography Honorary, in honor of Geography Professor Dr. Richard A. Earl

The Lawrence Estaville Scholarship in Geography - a scholarship for a first-generation college student--a sophomore or junior majoring in Geography. Honors Dr. Lawrence Estaville and his outstanding service to the Department of Geography as Chair from 1994 to 2004

B.J. Eyton Undergraduate AAG Travel Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding junior or senior Geography major to participate in the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers. The scholarship honors the father of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. Ronald J. Eyton

Four Brothers Scholarship in Geography - a scholarship for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student who has come to the U.S. from another country, named in honor of Armand, Carlo, Cesare, and Vincenzo Stea who, as sons of an immigrant family, made contributions to painting, sculpture, design, and music in the Western Hemisphere in the 20th century

Ray and Marian Butler Environmental Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for a Ph.D. student studying the environmental geography of the mountains in the Western U.S., in honor of the Butlers' ongoing support of geographic study. The Butlers are the parents of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. David R. Butler

Hilmar W. and Alta R. Hageman Family Endowed Scholarship - a scholarship for a first-year Geography major and graduate of San Marcos high school, in honor of the Hageman family of Gonzalez. Alta R. Hageman attended San Marcos Normal School and taught in the Gonzalez County public school system.

Allen D. Hellman Scholarship in Geography and Planning - one or more scholarships for incoming students to encourage them to pursue a Geography degree, in honor of Allen R. Hellman, retired professor and past Chair of the Texas State Department of Geography and Planning

Hodges Padilla Geography Dissertation Research Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding Ph.D. student to support dissertation research, in memory of Theodocia Hodges Richey and Frances Padilla Estavillo, grandmothers of Texas State Geography Department Chair Dr. Lawrence Estaville

Donna Rankin Jeffries Undergraduate Scholarship in Geography and Planning - a scholarship for an outstanding Geography major, in honor of Donna Rankin Jeffries, longtime benefactor of the Texas State Geography Department

Sally Ann Karnau Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding junior or senior Geography major, in memory of one of the first five students in the Texast State Geography Ph.D. program.

Sally Ann Karnau Geography Dissertation Research Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding Ph.D. student in Geography to support dissertation research, in memory of one of the first five students in the Texas State Geography Ph.D. program

Ross Kimmel Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship in Nature and Heritage Tourism - a scholarship for an outstanding student pursuing a minor in Nature and Heritage Tourism, in honor of Ross Kimmel Jr., who loved Texas' diversity and Texas State. Kimmel is the father of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. James R. Kimmel

Lester Family Scholarship - a scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate Geography major

Amita Malwade Graduate Scholarship in Human Geography - a scholarship for an outstanding graduate student in human geography, especially population and social geography, in memory of a dedicated teacher and scholar

Joe and Jerry Moore Scholarship in Water Resources - a scholarship for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate Geography major, in honor of Texas State Geography Professor Joe G. Moore Jr. for his contributions to water resource policy development in Texas

Martha Sue Baker Morrow Scholarship in Secondary Geography Teaching - a scholarship for a junior or senior candidate in secondary geography teaching, in memory of Martha Sue Baker Morrow, a 1946 alumna of Texas State and respected teacher at Bay City High School, TX.

Natural Hazards Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding graduate student interested in natural hazards, to support research and presentation. The scholarship honors nationally-acclaimed geographer Gilbert F. White for his contributions to natural hazards research in geography and encouragement of future generations of natural hazards geographers

Alice Rechlin Perkins Graduate Scholarship in Geographic Education - a scholarship for an outstanding female graduate student who plans to teach, in honor of the recently-retired head cartographer of the National Geographic Society and former chair of the Department of Geography at Valparaiso University

The Leon and Verann Simmons Scholarship - a scholarship recognizing the other than average student majoring in Geography

The Spirit of Geography Scholarship - a scholarship honoring the memory of those people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The scholarship will be awarded to one high school student who best represents the “Spirit of Geography,” selected from the annual Texas State Department of Geography Summer Geography Academy for Minority Students

Phillip A. Staskus Undergraduate Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding junior or senior geography major, in memory of the father of Texas State alumnus and benefactor Tim R. Staskus (1985 BS-Psych.)

The Taetz Family Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an undergraduate Geography major, honoring the family of Mark Taetz, who graduated from Texas State in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Computer Science.

Roy H. Touchstone Graduate Scholarship in Nature and Heritage Tourism - a scholarship for an outstanding graduate student in Geography whose thesis or directed research project focuses on an aspect of nature/heritage tourism, named in memory of Roy H. Touchstone, father of Jerry Touchstone Kimmel

Adriana Samantha Visser Memorial Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding female undergraduate or graduate Geography major who is the caregiver of a disabled or handicapped child, in memory of Adriana Samantha Visser, a bright and disabled child

The Jim Wacker Memorial Scholarship - a scholarship for an undergraduate Geography major, honoring the memory of the University’s legendary football coach and athletic director, Jim Wacker (1936-2003), and his commitment to class, integrity, and academic success

Irene L. Wahl Geography Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding female undergraduate or graduate Geography major, in memory of the grandmother of Texas State alumna Sheri Wahl (1999 BS-Crim. Justice)

Mao-Geng Zhan Scholarship - a scholarship for a Geography Ph.D. student who has published research conducted at Texas State, named in memory of the grandfather of Texas State Geography Professor Dr. F.B. Zhan

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Department of History (512/245-2142)
Alton G. Brieger Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding student in History in honor of a former university registrar and History professor

B.R. Brunson Endowment in History - a scholarship for an outstanding graduate student in History, in memory of a former professor of History

Jim and Elizabeth Camp Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in English, History, Political Science, Physics, or who is a member of the Texas State Honors Program

Dennis and Margaret Dunn Scholarship Fund - scholarships for up to three outstanding students majoring in History or International Studies, in honor of two long-serving Texas State faculty and community members

Fitzpatrick-Clayton-Kissler Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding student in History who is seeking teacher certification, in memory of Merry Fitzpatrick, a former History professor and supervisor of student teachers, "Booty" Clayton, a former History professor and supervisor of student teachers, and Betty Kissler, a former chair and professor of History, supervisor of History students, and member of the San Marcos City Council

Taylor-Murphy Scholarship - a scholarship for an outstanding student in History in memory of former History professors James Taylor and Retta Murphy

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Department of Modern Languages (512/245-2360)

Roberto A. Galván Award - The Robert A. Galvan/San Marcos Lions Club Scholarship recognizes outstanding students majoring or minoring in Spanish.  The award is named in honor of Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages, Dr. Roberto A. Galván

Elizabeth Topper Nash Endowed Scholarship - honors Elizabeth Topper Nash, former member of the Board of Regents of the Texas State University System, and supports a scholarship for an outstanding student in French, German, or Spanish.

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Department of Philosophy (512/245-2285)
James Treanor Scholarship Fund - honors James Treanor, a longtime member of the Philosophy faculty, and supports a scholarship for an undergraduate philosophy major

Southwest Plumbing Scholarship Fund - provides funds for a student development liaison to assist with the department's development activities

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Department of Political Science (512/245-2143)
Jim and Elizabeth Camp Scholarship - a scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in English, History, Political Science, Physics, or who is a member of the Texas State Honors Program

Dan Farlow Memorial Fund - honors former Piper Professor Dan Farlow and supports scholarship for Political Science students who are interested in pursuing a career in college or secondary teaching

Howard Mell "Prof" Green Endowed Scholarship - honors the former Political Science professor and mentor of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. It is awarded annually to a high-achieving full-time junior or senior Political Science major

Richard B. Henderson Award - honors Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Henderson and is given annually to the Political Science graduate with the highest grade-point average

Jack Martin Political Communication Scholarships - established by former Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock to honor Texas State alumnus Jack Martin.  The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who minor in Political Communication

Charles and Julia Matthews MPA Scholarship - established by Texas State University System Chanceller Charles Matthews and his wife Julia, supporting a graduate student in the Master of Public Affairs program

Rembert Freshman Scholarships - J. Brooks Rembert, a 2001 Political Science graduate of Texas State serves as an intelligence officer in the United States Army.  Brooks and Julie Rembert established this scholarship to assist a freshman majoring in Political Science who demonstrates the academic success and enthusiasm for the field of Political Science that Lt. Rembert possesses and values

Francis M. Rich Scholarship - honors former chair of the department Francis M. Rich and supports scholarships for students in the master's degree program in Public Administration (MPA)

Walter Richter Endowed Scholarship in Mass Communication and Political Science - honors the Texas State alumnus, social activist, and first director of the University's journalism program. The one-year scholarship is intended to assist and reward mass communication and political science students who need financial aid and have shown academic potential, leadership, and extracurricular involvement

John and Charlotte Sharp Scholarship - established by John Sharp, former Texas State Comptroller and an alumnus of Texas State's Master of Public Administration program, this fund supports scholarships for undergraduate Political Science majors

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Department of Psychology (512/245-2526)
Leah Burnett Endowed Scholarship - named in memory of a former student and established by her parents, this award is given annually to an outstanding student who demonstrates the commitment to education and love of Psychology that characterized Leah Burnett

William James Scholarship - honors William James, a founding father of Psychology, and supports an outstanding upper-level Psychology major

Fred H. Fahringer and Donna L. Fox Endowed Scholarship - honors the emeritus faculty member Fred Fahringer and alumna Donna Fox and supports an outstanding Psychology major

Sheila Fling Scholarship - honors the accomplishments of emeritus faculty member Dr. Sheila Fling and supports a student whose career goal is to help others

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Department of Sociology (512/245-2113)
Charlotte McCord Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students - honors a respected member of the Sociology faculty who was once a non-traditional student in the department. Supports a scholarship for a non-traditional student who demonstrates academic success and enthusiasm for the field of Sociology

Clarence Schultz Scholarship - honors the celebrated teacher-scholar Dr. Clarence Schultz and supports a scholarship for an outstanding Sociology major

Geoff Wood Memorial Scholarships - established by Ms. Marilee Wood in memory of Geoff Wood and supports a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students whose scholarship is demonstrated through grades and letters of recommendation

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Center for International Studies (512/245-2339)
Piersol/Dunn Scholarship - open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in International Studies

Dennis and Margaret Dunn Scholarship - honors the Director of the Center for International Studies and his wife. Supports a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in History or International Studies

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Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies (512) 245-2361
Cecil Mayo Scholarship for African American Males - given in conjunction with Black Men United, a Texas State student organization that promotes love, unity, and brotherhood

Nina Vaca-Humrichouse Scholarship Fund - provides an annual scholarship for minority student minoring in Multicultural Studies (International, U.S., or Women's Studies). Named in honor of the Texas State alumna and founder of Pinnacle Technical Resources, an information technology services provider to the Fortune 500

Center for the Study of the Southwest (512/245-2232)
Michael Peter Macaluso Scholarship - a scholarship for a student in Southwestern Studies

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