List of Popular Funds

Campus Campaign Popular Funds

The list below includes the most popular funds to support along with a short definition. Click the table title to sort the data, ascending or descending, in each direction. If you can't find something that inspires you, or are looking for a particular fund not listed, please email annualgiving@txstate.edu

Fund IDFund DescriptionPurpose
Fund ID
00044
Fund Description
Child Development Center Fund
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide immediate program support to the Child Development Center.
Fund ID
00052
Fund Description
School of Art & Design Excellence Fund
Purpose
These gifts will be used to further the mission of the department that may include faculty, staff development; program support; and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the School Director in consultation with the Dean of the College
Fund ID
00054
Fund Description
Chemistry/Biochemistry Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Chemistry / Biochemistry in consultation with the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering.
Fund ID
00055
Fund Description
Theatre Excellence Fund
Purpose
All contributions to this account will be used to support Theatre and Film Production programs and support the benefits ofTheatre and Film Production, including faculty and staff support, student support, and program support such as research, recruitment, equipment, and guest artists, as well as production needs such as costumes, scenery, props, and royalties. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, in consultation with the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Fund ID
00057
Fund Description
Computer Science Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department Computer Science, in consultation with the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering.
Fund ID
00063
Fund Description
College of Education Excellence Fund
Purpose
These gifts will be used to further the mission of the College of Education and the fund renamed to the College of Education Excellence Fund that may include faculty, staff development; program support; and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Dean of the College. Student support will be awarded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Fund ID
00067
Fund Description
Friends of Fine Arts & Communication Excellence Fund
Purpose
The mission is to raise funds for student scholarships and travel while providing special benefits and privileges to a community of Fine Arts & Communication supporters. Funds raised through the membership account may support faculty and staff development, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
00068
Fund Description
University College Excellence Fund
Purpose
Gifts will be used to further the mission of University College that may include faculty and staff development, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
00072
Fund Description
College of Health Professions Excellence Fund
Purpose
These gifts will be used to further the mission of the College of Health Professions that may include faculty, staff development; program support; and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Dean of the College. Student support will be awarded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Fund ID
00073
Fund Description
History Excellence Fund
Purpose
Gifts will be used to further the mission of the Department of History that may include faculty and staff development, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
00077
Fund Description
School of Journalism & Mass Communications (SJMC) Excellence
Purpose
Gifts will be used to further mission of the School of Journalism & Mass Communications that may include faculty and staff development, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
00078
Fund Description
College of Liberal Arts Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds will be used at the discretion of the Dean for College of Liberal Arts. Specifically, funds may be used to provide support for faculty, staff, programs, events, or students (student support may also be study abroad and internship assistance). The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts will designate a committee to review and select student recipients that may apply for scholarship, internship, or study abroad funding. Student support will be provided through the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Fund ID
00079
Fund Description
Mathematics Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics in consultation with the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering
Fund ID
00088
Fund Description
Physical Therapy Excellence Fund
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of the Department of Physical Therapy. Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, in consultation with the Dean of the College of Health Professions.
Fund ID
00093
Fund Description
College of Science and Engineering Excellence Fund
Purpose
Gifts will be used to further the mission of the College of Science and Engineering that may include faculty and staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
00172
Fund Description
Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe Communication Studies Graduate Research Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to enhance research and provide assistance for graduate students attending Texas State who are enrolled in graduate Communication Studies. Funds will be used to support graduate student research stipends and/or post-doctoral research fellowships.
Fund ID
00186
Fund Description
TXST Band Program Excellence Fund
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of the band program to include concert ensembles, marching band and associated instruments within the School of Music. Funds may be used for faculty, staff, program, and student support. Distribution of funds will be at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music in consultation with the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Fund ID
00188
Fund Description
Choirs Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds may be used for faculty, staff, program and student support. Distribution of funds will be at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music in consultation with the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication
Fund ID
00255
Fund Description
Gildea Endowed Fund for Geography and Planning
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used for the Department of Geography, at the discretion of the Department chair with no restrictions.
Fund ID
00446
Fund Description
Sam W. Marshall Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the fund shall be used to award scholarships benefitting students majoring in Respiratory Care in the College of Health Professions. Additional criteria follows. • Sophomore or Junior in the BSRC Program• Overall GPA of 3.0 • Respiratory Care major GPA of 3.25 • Minimum of 18 hours taken at Texas State • Show financial need (budget) • Personal essay about RC career plans/interests • Two scholarship letters of reference • Resume
Fund ID
00466
Fund Description
Tomas Rivera Book Award Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used for support and program development of the Tomas Rivera Book Award Program.
Fund ID
00516
Fund Description
Alkek Library Excellence Fund
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of the Alkek Library. Funds may be used for staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Associate Vice President/University Librarian, in consultation with the Vice President of Information Technology
Fund ID
00640
Fund Description
Hispanic Policy Network at Texas State University Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students that are enrolled at Texas State University. It is the donor's preference for a Hispanic student to be selected. Recipients shall have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and as part of his/her application, submit an essay on his/her future goals and aspirations.
Fund ID
00719
Fund Description
Department of Management Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds will be used at the discretion of the Department Chair in consultation with the Dean for the McCoy College of Business to continue to support the mission of the Department of Management. Specifically, funds may be used to provide faculty, staff, program, student, and research support.The Chair of the Department of Management may designate a scholarship committee to review and select student recipients that may apply for scholarship or research funding. Student support will be provided through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Fund ID
00727
Fund Description
Philosophy Excellence Fund
Purpose
These gifts will be used to further the mission of the Department of Philosophy that may include faculty and staff development, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Department Chair in consultation with the Dean of the College.
Fund ID
00748
Fund Description
Volleyball - Maroon and Golddiggers Membership
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of Volleyball.
Fund ID
00789
Fund Description
Mathworks Operating Gift Fund
Purpose
Gifts will be used to further the mission of Mathworks that may include faculty research, faculty and staff support development, and general program support.
Fund ID
00797
Fund Description
Meadows Center Headwaters Fund
Purpose
Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
Fund ID
00898
Fund Description
Lawrence E. Estaville Geography Scholarship Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to geography majors who are first generation college students. Applicants must have a sophomore or junior classification with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Applicants must be actively participating in community service and providing a service to the Department of Geography. It is a preference the recipient qualifies for federal work-study funding or is an underrepresented minority.
Fund ID
00912
Fund Description
Family Association
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of the Family Association in its support of activities that enhance student success and promote the needs of students' families. University Advancement and Student Affairs may agree to designate funds from this account to the Student Affairs Family Association cost center, the Student Success Quasi-Endowment or the Family Association Scholarship Endowment. Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
01013
Fund Description
McCoy College of Business Excellence Fund
Purpose
Funds will be used at the discretion of the Dean for the McCoy College of Business to continue to support the mission of the College. Specifically, funds may be used to provide faculty, staff, program, student, and research support
Fund ID
01224
Fund Description
Crawford Physics Endowment
Purpose
Said funds shall be used to create the Dr. James R. Crawford Scholarship in Physics as a permanent endowment for benefit of the Department of Physics in the College of Science. Funds distributed from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships for continuing, undergraduate students majoring in Physics. Recipients will be selected by a selection committee composed of faculty members from within the Department of Physics as appointed by the Chair. Selection criteria would include, but not be limited to: academic achievement, involvement in the department, need, and future academic and career goals. This scholarship would be renewable by application.
Fund ID
01254
Fund Description
Student Affairs Scholarship
Purpose
Continuing undergraduate student: Recipient(s) must be enrolled at Texas State University for a minimum of 12 hours in the semester awarded; Recipient(s) must be in good standing with the institution; and Recipient(s) must have an undergraduate GPA of a minimum 2.25. Freshmen entering Texas State: Recipient(s) must be in at least the top 50 percent, 2nd quartile or higher of theirgraduating class.
Fund ID
01357
Fund Description
St. David's Nursing School Excellence Fund
Purpose
The name of the fund should be amended to the St. David's School of Nursing Excellence Fund and contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of the St. David's Nursing School. Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Director of St. David's Nursing School in consultation with the Dean of the Health Professions.
Fund ID
01362
Fund Description
Facilities Scholarship Fund
Purpose
• Recipient must be enrolled a minimum of 12 semester hours at Texas State University each semester and demonstrate financial need. • All Applicants must submit the Facilities Scholarship application in order to be considered. • The scholarship may be renewable contingent upon available funding. Recipients must maintain a minimum Texas State GPA of 2.5 and reapply annually by submitting a Facilities Scholarship application in order to be considered for scholarship renewal. • The recipient is a dependent of a permanent Facilities employee under the age of 26.
Fund ID
01418
Fund Description
Women in STEM Initiative
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide financial support to students enrolled at Texas State University, prospective students, program and faculty support. The college would like to demonstrate commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) to attract and retain more women in STEM related programs of study. Students and organizations within the college will be considered for assistance from the fund and funds may be used but not limited for the following: • Assistance with planning, hosting, travel and attendance of conferences and networking events; • Awarding scholarships to rising star STEM students; • Near-peer mentoring between cmTent TXST students and prospective students; • Provide stipends for mentors to allow more commitment of time to their mentees; • Summer camp for incoming 9th graders interested in STEM.
Fund ID
01454
Fund Description
Texas State University Alumni Center
Purpose
Gifts to this fund support the renovation and construction of the Alumni Center on campus.
Fund ID
01514
Fund Description
A Hundred for A Hundred (100 4 100) Scholarship
Purpose
The purpose of this fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria: • Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at Texas State as a major in the School of Art and Design.
Fund ID
01560
Fund Description
Texas State International Piano Festival
Purpose
In June of the next 4 years (2018-21) an annual gift of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to be used for scholarship tuition for student participants, artistic fees for faculty members, production expenses for the event, and any expense related to the creation of the Patrick Webb Price Award.
Fund ID
01595
Fund Description
Dr. Sally Caldwell Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to Texas State University students majoring in Sociology. Additional criteria follows. • Recipients can be undergraduate or graduate students; • Enrolled full-time, (12 hours for undergraduates and 9 hours graduate); • Undergraduate students should have a 3.0 GPA; • Graduate students should have a 3 .5 GP A; • Recipients should have a minimum number of credit hours toward Sociology courses of no less than 15 hours; and, • The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Fund ID
01632
Fund Description
Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support (CARES) Fund
Purpose
These gifts will be used to further the mission of the CARES Clinic and may include, but not limited to salaries/wages for faculty, staff, and students; travel; operating; research and defraying cost of services or summer camp. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Executive Director for the CARES Clinic in consultation with the Dean of the College of Education
Fund ID
01633
Fund Description
Yari Mokri Scholarship in Criminal Justice
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. Criteria for recipients follow. • Recipient must be enrolled full-time at Texas State University-San Marcos and of junior or senior classification the year of the scholarship award. • Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. • Demonstrate financial need. • Pursuing a major in Criminal Justice. • Essay of 500 words explaining why recipient is deserving of this scholarship; • Provide 3 references demonstrating excellence in moral and personal character; and • Must be in good standing with the university.
Fund ID
01635
Fund Description
Kevin L. Shimek Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to Texas State University students. Additional criteria follows. • Recipient will be a full-time (12 hours per semester) student emolled at Texas State University-San Marcos. • Maintain a GPA ofat least 3.0. • Recipient must be working on completing their major in Criminal Justice or be an active member of the Texas State Water Ski Club. • It is a preference for the recipient to be pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice field. • Maximum 500-word essay explaining why recipient is deserving of this scholarship. • Must provide three (3) references demonstrating excellence in moral and personal character.
Fund ID
01638
Fund Description
Elizabeth Falls Scholarship Fund
Purpose
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the following criteria: At the time of application, the applicant must: • Be a freshman student, pursuing a degree from Texas State University-San Marcos, and enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits at the time of the application. • Be a current resident of one of Texas State's 20 residence halls or five apartment complexes. • Plan to reside in university housing for the following spring semester. • Demonstrate academic potential and emerging leadership qualities through participation in applicant's residence hall or apartment council, the Residence Hall Association or other student organization( s ). Additional consideration will be given to those applicants who possess: • A minimum Texas State University GPA of 3.0 or higher • A declared major in the College of Education
Fund ID
01649
Fund Description
Del Kolbe Veteran's Alliance Program Support Fund
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to support the Alliance's mission which is: To ensure that veterans currently enrolled and veterans entering the university are aware of all organizations, services, and opportunities, afforded to them. To establish a sense of pride in service, provide networking, and create a platform for which their voice can be heard.
Fund ID
01678
Fund Description
Buck Winn Mural Restoration Project
Purpose
The purpose of the fund is for the restoration, development, and installation of the three panels of the "Buck Winn Mural" that is to be hung in a prominent place inside the entrance to the Alkek Library.
Fund ID
01691
Fund Description
William James Scholarship
Purpose
Criteria for recipients follow. 1. be a Psychology major; 2. enrolled in 12 or more hours when receiving the scholarship; 3. be an upper level student when receiving the scholarship; 4. have a GPA of 3.0 or greater; 5. demonstrate financial need; and 6. be a member of either Psi Chi or Psychology Association.
Fund ID
01709
Fund Description
Campus Campaign General Scholarship Fund
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships for students enrolled at Texas State University. Scholarships will be awarded to students with a GPA of 2.5 or better that demonstrate financial need
Fund ID
01717
Fund Description
Teri Andrews Harrington Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distribution from the endowment shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for non-traditional students who meet these criteria: • Applicants must have a financial need. • Applicants may be full or part-time student. • Applicants who have completed college hours must be in good academic standing. • Applicants must meet one or more of the following: o A delay in post-secondary education immediately after high school graduation or a delay in returning to post-secondary education; o CmTently or formerly married/domestic partnership; o Parent or guardian, or care for other dependents; or o Work full-time. • Recipients may receive the scholarship one time.
Fund ID
01745
Fund Description
Earl Moseley, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students attending Texas State who meet the criteria listed below. • Recipient(s) must be a currently enrolled student in an accredited undergraduate program and in good standing at Texas State University; • Recipient(s) must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate hours for the semester in which the scholarship is awarded; and • Recipient(s) must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA at the time of the application. Selection of the recipient(s) shall be the responsibility of the Scholarship Selection Committee as designated by the Vice President's Office of Student Affairs in consultation of the Coalition of Black Faculty and Staff. Recipients may re-apply if they continue to meet the scholarship criteria.
Fund ID
01747
Fund Description
President's Excellence Fund
Purpose
To support the President of the University to enhance the presence and reputation of Texas State University among internal and external constituency groups.
Fund ID
01763
Fund Description
Westbrook Nursing Scholarship Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students enrolled in the St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University that demonstrate a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Office. Recipients will be classified as an upper classman with a preference for seniors, and will have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Fund ID
01766
Fund Description
School of Music Scholarship Fund
Purpose
The scholarship may be renewed, but students must re-apply and meet the following criteria: • Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at Texas State University-San Marcos (minimum 12 undergraduate credits or 9 graduate credits) pursuing a major in Music • Enroll in private lessons and ensembles as advised; • Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0, with no music course grade lower than a C; • Demonstrate financial need and musical merit
Fund ID
01853
Fund Description
David Gish Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Athletics Training
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students attending Texas State University who are enrolled in the Department of Human Health Performance. Recipients of the scholarship should meet the following criteria: • Junior or senior in athletic training program • Master's in Professional Athletic Training • At least a 3.0 GPA • Active in Athletic Training Sports Medicine (ATSM) Club • Current member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) • Have a financial need
Fund ID
01871
Fund Description
Wittliff Tomorrow Fund
Purpose
In November 2014, The Wittliff Tomorrow Fund was established to be used exclusively to support acquisitions for The Wittliff Collections that are available to the public for research purposes.
Fund ID
01875
Fund Description
Masters in Psychological Research Graduate Scholarship
Purpose
4. Criteria for recipients follow. - Be an exceptional student In good standing in the MAPR program in the Department of Psychology ; - Minimum GPA of 3.0 or GRE score 50th percentile or above; and, - Must be enrolled for at least 9 hours per semester for the duration of the scholarship.
Fund ID
01885
Fund Description
Sue E. Biedermann Scholarship
Purpose
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships following the below stated criteria: Recipient must be enrolled at Texas State University in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours for undergraduate students or 6 semester hours for graduate students. Maintain an overall Texas State GPA of 3.0. Admitted to the Health Information Management major.
Fund ID
01907
Fund Description
Volleyball non-membership
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of Volleyball.
Fund ID
01914
Fund Description
Softball non-membership
Purpose
Contributions to this fund will be used to further the mission of Softball.
Fund ID
01925
Fund Description
Holly G. King Information Technology Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to provide scholarships and financial assistance to Texas State students in the study of Technology, while developing hands on skills as Student Workers in the Technology Resources department
Fund ID
01930
Fund Description
Family Association Scholarship Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to provide scholarships for entering freshmen, transfer students, and students presently enrolled at Texas State University. For entering freshmen to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1000. Other students must have an overall 3.0 grade point average. Selection will be based on high academic ability, demonstrated leadership and envolvement in extracurricular activities and community service. Preference will be given to students of Family Association members.
Fund ID
01938
Fund Description
Excellence Endowment for the Department of Accounting
Purpose
With the approval of the dean of the college, the chair of the department of accounting may make expenditures from distributions from this endowment to support the following program development-related activities for the department of accounting: • New programs such as innovations in teaching and speaker series; • Recognition awards for faculty excellence and student excellence in specific areas; and • Flexible source of funds to meet future needs of the department that are unknown at this time. • In observance of donor wishes, these funds will be used for the enhancement of excellence through "program development" within the department. In this spirit the college and the university agree that the funding from this endowment shall not be used as an opportunity to divert financial support away from the department to meet other college or university needs.
Fund ID
01961
Fund Description
Cardinal Health Clinical Laboratory Science Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students attending Texas State University. Additional criteria follow: Must be accepted into the Clinical Laboratory Science program. Recipient must be enrolled at Texas State University in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. Maintain a minimum GPAof 3.0 Active in professional service The scholarship committee in the Clinical Laboratory Science Program will be responsible for the selection of the recipient(s).
Fund ID
02007
Fund Description
Texas State University Police Officers Association (TSUPOA) Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Criteria for recipients follow. • Recipients will be high school graduates of San Marcos High School and accepted to Texas State University; • It is a preference that the recipient demonstrate an interest in majoring in Criminal Justice; and • Financial need will be considered.
Fund ID
02036
Fund Description
David R. Cosner Scholarship Endowment
Purpose
Scholarship Qualifications and Distributions: 1. Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to a student enrolled in the College. 2. Recipients will be enrolled full-time (a minimum of 12 hours) and in good standing with the University and the College. 3. Recipients must have a minimum 3 .0 overall GPA. 4. For each award Management majors will receive first preference, thereafter it will be open to any qualified major in the McCoy College. 5. The recipient should be a leader/officer of a McCoy College student club; and, in the judgment of the faculty sponsor of student club the recipient should display strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit, a can-do attitude, and grit. 6. Subject to the approval of the College Dean, the McCoy College Scholarship Committee will .determine the selection process and select the recipients.
Fund ID
02043
Fund Description
Alumni Scholarship Fund in the School of Social Work
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. Criteria for recipients follow: • A student (graduate or undergraduate) majoring in Social Work; • Minimum GPA 3.0; and • Student must demonstrate financial need.
Fund ID
02066
Fund Description
Robert (Escy) Escobar Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to undergraduate student(s) attending Texas State University using the following criteria: • The recipient(s) must be a sophomore or a junior enrolled full time at Texas State University • Recipient must demonstrate financial need • Recipient must work in the Library at Texas State University • Preference will be given to students who are Harris County Residents
Fund ID
02072
Fund Description
College of Health Professions' Study Abroad
Purpose
Funds will support costs associated with the College of Health Professions Study Abroad program including but not limited to program maintenance and expansion costs as well as assisting students with costs of enrolling in a Study Abroad program.
Fund ID
02077
Fund Description
Honors College Undergraduate Research Initiatives
Purpose
Funds will be used at the discretion of the Dean for the Honors College that are specifically related to undergraduate student research and may include faculty support and student research support. An application process will be implemented for students to apply for funds to support research work and the Dean of the Honors College will designate a review and selection committee to select recipients.
Fund ID
02089
Fund Description
Residence Life Scholarship
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. Criteria for recipients follow: • Recipient must be in good standing; and • A student living on campus.
Fund ID
02091
Fund Description
Physical Therapy Study Abroad
Purpose
Funds will be used to provide scholarships and financial assistance for Texas State University student(s) will meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program • Participating in the Department of Physical Therapy's study abroad program • Demonstrates financial need • Priority will be given to: Students who participated in study abroad fund raising events, students who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad programs nationally, and students who have unique knowledge and skills that would be specifically improve the overall quality of the study abroad program
Fund ID
02098
Fund Description
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students attending Texas State University who are pursuing a degree in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is a preference that recipients be female. Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee in the College of Science and Engineering.
Fund ID
02111
Fund Description
Philosophy Dialogue Series Program Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from this endowment shall be used to provide support for the Texas State University Philosophy Dialogue Series or its successor. This endowment shall be managed under the oversight of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and the Chair of the Philosophy Department to support and enhance the Dialogue Series.
Fund ID
02124
Fund Description
Alkek Library Learning Commons
Purpose
The purpose of this fund shall be to support the operation needs, such as supplies, equipment, software and related technology, and activities associated with the development of learning centers, programs, and daily operations of the Learning Commons.
Fund ID
02140
Fund Description
James D. Studer Memorial End Founder's Graduate Research Fellowship in Student Affairs in Higher Edu
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to provide awards of no less than $2,500 per year to graduate student(s) in the Masters of Education program in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE).
Fund ID
02142
Fund Description
Cycling Sport Club
Purpose
Gifrs made to this fund will be used to support the Cyclying Sport Club.
Fund ID
02173
Fund Description
Graduate Student Travel - Crowdfunding
Purpose
Funds will be used to support graduate student travel to present research and creative works at conferences.
Fund ID
02175
Fund Description
Susan L. Dudolski Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students who attend Texas State University and meet the criteria as follows: • Recipient may be a continuing undergraduate attending Texas State full-time and in good standing that is serving in a Housing and Residential Life position and/or actively involved in the residence halls; and/or • Recipient may be a continuing graduate student who is pursuing a Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education; • Additional consideration may be given in the selection of recipient(s) who have a 3.0 cumulative GP A or above, demonstrated campus leadership positions attained and have at least one year remaining in their educational pursuit; and • Scholarship awards will be presented at appropriate times during the year determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs (graduate recipients) and the Director of Housing and Residential Life (undergraduate recipients). Selection of the recipient shall be the responsibility of the scholarship committee in the Division of Student Affairs in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs (graduate recipients) and the Director of Housing and Residential Life (undergraduate recipients).
Fund ID
02194
Fund Description
The John Michael Kilby Memorial Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Anthropology
Purpose
Distribution from the endowment will be used to provide graduate fellowship funds for research purposes to Texas State students who are working toward a graduate degree in Anthropology who meet the criteria listed below. Criteria: 1. The recipient(s) will be full time graduate student(s) pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Anthropology; and 2. In good standing with the university. The Scholarship Selection Committee within the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts will review applications and select the recipient(s).
Fund ID
02221
Fund Description
Communication Studies Excellence Fund
Purpose
These gifts will be used to further the mission of the Department of Communication Studies that may include faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Department Chair In consultation with the Dean of the College.
Fund ID
02222
Fund Description
Animal Assisted Counseling (AAC) Academy
Purpose
Gifts made toward this account will be used to further the mission of the Animal-Assisted Counseling (AAC) Academy, including but not limited to program support and administrative costs.
Fund ID
02225
Fund Description
Model Organizations of American States (MOAS) & Model United Nations (MUN) Events
Purpose
Gifts made towards this account will be used to further the mission of the Model Organizations of American States (MOAS) & Model United Nations events, including but not limited to program support and administrative costs.
Fund ID
02226
Fund Description
Operation Identification (OpID)
Purpose
Gifts made towards this account will help facilitate the identification and repatriation of unidentified human remains found in South Texas through community outreach, forensic anthropological analysis, and collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Fund ID
02227
Fund Description
3 Day Start-Up Workshop
Purpose
The 3 Day Start-Up Workshop is an opportunity for Texas State faculty members and entrepreneurs to mentor teams as they develop venture ideas, test these ideas in the marketplace, and create viable business models surrounding these ideas. Gifts made towards this account will be used to further the mission of the workshop, including but not limited to program support and administrative costs associated with the event.
Fund ID
02229
Fund Description
LGBTQIA Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students attending Texas State who meet the criteria listed below. • Recipient( s) must be a currently enrolled student in an accredited undergraduate program at Texas State University; • Recipient(s) must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate hours for the semester in which the scholarship is awarded; and • Recipient(s) must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA at the time of the application.
Fund ID
02259
Fund Description
Thomas "Randy" Simpson Endowed Scholarship for Wildlife Ecology Students
Purpose
• Recipient must be pursuing a M.S. in Wildlife Ecology; and, • Recipient must be conducting field-based thesis research, and will submit a Curricular Vitae, two letters of recommendation and a 2-page summary of their thesis project.
Fund ID
02289
Fund Description
Common Experience
Purpose
The Common Experience at Texas State University is a yearlong initiative designed to cultivate a common intellectual conversation on a theme, enhancing student participation and fostering a sense of community through the campus and beyond. Gifts made to this fund will be used to further the mission of the Common Experience.
Fund ID
02290
Fund Description
Spencer Lockett Music Scholarship Fund
Purpose
The purpose of this fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria: • Scholarship will be awarded competitively based on a combination of skill, need, and future potential
Fund ID
02291
Fund Description
Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Support Fund
Purpose
These funds will support financial aid and/or reduced tuition for campers and program support that may be limited to equipment and materials that would be used for daily camp excursions.
Fund ID
02313
Fund Description
Bobcat Bounty
Purpose
Bobcat Bounty is the first student-run, on-campus food pantry at Texas State University. Gifts made to this fund will be used to further the mission of Bobcat Bounty.
Fund ID
02316
Fund Description
Strutters Always Fund
Purpose
The Strutters Always alumni group was established in 1998 with the goals of communicating with alumni and friends, as well as supporting the Strutters organization. Gifts made to this account will support activities and alumni engagement, as well as support the Strutters orgranization, inlcuding faculty/staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02322
Fund Description
Larry Hovis Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will provide scholarships to students enrolled at Texas State University who meet the following criteria: BFA Acting Major; Incoming freshman through senior classification; and, Have a 3.0 GPA or better. Selection of the recipient shall be the responsibility of the scholarship committee in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Fund ID
02323
Fund Description
Central Texas Writing Project Excellence Fund
Purpose
Gifts made to the Central Texas Writing Project (CTWP) will be used to further the mission of the Central Texas Writing Project and may include faculty and staff development, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02336
Fund Description
Supple Endowment in Musical Theatre
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to support the Musical Theatre Program at Texas State University. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Musical Theatre Program Director.
Fund ID
02340
Fund Description
KTSW/KAT Radio Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will provide scholarships to students enrolled at Texas State University who meet the following criteria: • Recipient must be enrolled at Texas State University in the College of Fine Arts and Communication within the School of Journalism & Mass Communication; • Recipient must work at KTSW; and, • Recipient must have a 3.0 GPA. Selection of the recipient shall be the responsibility of the scholarship committee of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication.
Fund ID
02347
Fund Description
Dr. Sally Jones Endowed Scholarship in Social Work
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to students enrolled at Texas State in the College of Applied Arts, specifically the School of Social Work, who meet the following criteria: o Recipient must be a graduate student in the School of Social Work; o Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; o Recipient must have an interest in mental health and aging; and, o Recipient must complete their internship at a hospice.
Fund ID
02348
Fund Description
Kent Finlay Legacy Endowed Scholarship in Texas Music History
Purpose
This endowment shall be used to provide scholarship(s) to Texas State University students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate courses offered through the Center for Texas Music History, or its successor unit. The scholarship shall be open to students of any major as long as they have a demonstrated interest in the field of Texas music. Donors desire to initially have multiple awards made annually with a minimum of $1000 to each student, subject to fund and qualified applicant availability
Fund ID
02351
Fund Description
Creative Student Travel Fund
Purpose
The goal of the Creative Student Travel Fund is to assist graduate and undergraduate students in affording travel costs associated with conferences, festivals, workshops, and performances and productions that are a vital addition to the curriculum and opportunities afforded within the Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University.
Fund ID
02352
Fund Description
First Generation Proud Support Fund
Purpose
This fund will provide supportive and inclusive environment for first-generation students, an often hidden but growing population on campus.
Fund ID
02353
Fund Description
New Works Development Fund
Purpose
Funds would go towards supporting the New Works Festival, Playwrights Lab, and Lab Theatre productions, all of which operate largely withough financial support from the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Fund ID
02355
Fund Description
Studying Savanna Chimpanzees in Senegal
Purpose
This fund will support research on the behavior and ecology of savanna chimpanzees at Fongoli , Senegal.
Fund ID
02356
Fund Description
TXST Band Centennial Music Project
Purpose
All funds will be used for the Texas State Bands including faculty/staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02357
Fund Description
Bike Cave Excellence Fund
Purpose
Gifts made to this fund will be used to further the mission of the Bike Cave. Expenditures may include staff development, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Director of Transportation Services, in consultation with the Associate Vice President of Planning and the Vice President for Finance and Support Services
Fund ID
02360
Fund Description
University Star Excellence Fund
Purpose
The University Star is a designated public forum at Texas State University, where student staff members retain editorial control and are responsible for news, advertising, and content. Gifts made to this fund will be used to support the University Stat including faculty/staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02361
Fund Description
Operation Veteran Academic Success
Purpose
All funds will be used to support the Veteran Academic Success Center, including faculty/staff support, program support, student support, and associated equipment costs. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Director of Student Learning Assistance Center, in consultation with the Director of the Veteran Academic Success Center.
Fund ID
02364
Fund Description
Texas State Galleries Program Support Fund
Purpose
Support may be operations expense, maintenance, student wages, and travel. Funds will be used at the discretion of the School Director in consultation with the Dean of the College.
Fund ID
02365
Fund Description
YouStar Production Studio
Purpose
The YouStar Production Studio will feature C246state-of-the-art technology for producing, recording, and editing audio. Gifts to this fund will be used for the YouStar Production Studio including faculty/staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02366
Fund Description
D. Theron Stimmel Endowed Scholarship in Psychology
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarship(s) to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Texas State in the College of Liberal Arts, specifically majoring in Psychology. These scholarships are to be awarded to worthy and qualified men and women who maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system. The recipients must be classified as full-time undergraduate students or full-time graduate students
Fund ID
02370
Fund Description
Bobcat Blend
Purpose
Bobcat Blend is a faculty managed, student-run and grant supported research and teaching-oriented waste management campus composting program at Texas State University. Gifts made to this fund will be used to support program costs, equipment, and other expenses.
Fund ID
02371
Fund Description
Gabriel Mendoza Memorial Music Scholarship
Purpose
Recipient must be an undergraduate enrolled at Texas State • University in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, specifically in the School of Music; and • Student must have a 3.0 GPA.
Fund ID
02372
Fund Description
Mariachi Ensemble Scholarship
Purpose
• Recipient must be an undergraduate enrolled at Texas State University in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, specifically in the School of Music; • Student must be in the mariachi ensemble; and, • Student must have a 3.0 GPA.
Fund ID
02382
Fund Description
School of Nursing Study Abroad
Purpose
Expenditures may include program support, student support, and travel costs. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Director of the St. David's School of Nursing, in consultation with the Dean of the College of Health Professions.
Fund ID
02383
Fund Description
Living-Learning Communities Scholarships
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. Criteria for recipients follow: • Fully admitted, incoming first-time enrolled freshman; and, • An incoming student planning to live on campus in one of the designated LLC. The student will be required to reside in the LLC for both semesters of the scholarship award.
Fund ID
02431
Fund Description
African-American Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used .to provide scholarship(s) to an undergraduate student(s) enrolled at Texas State in the College of Science and Engineering or majoring in Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods within the McCoy College of Business. Selection will be based on the following criteria: • Recipient(s) must be an incoming graduating high school Senior who graduated in the top 10% of their high school class; • Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time; • Recipient(s) must be majoring in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods; • Recipient(s) may be eligible for renewal of the scholarship for up to three additional years upon availability of funds. To be considered for renewal, a minimum GP A of 3.0 must be maintained; • Preference will be given to Texas residents; and, • Preference will be given to African-American students
Fund ID
02431
Fund Description
African-American Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used .to provide scholarship(s) to an undergraduate student(s) enrolled at Texas State in the College of Science and Engineering or majoring in Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods within the McCoy College of Business. Selection will be based on the following criteria: • Recipient(s) must be an incoming graduating high school Senior who graduated in the top 10% of their high school class; • Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time; • Recipient(s) must be majoring in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods; • Recipient(s) may be eligible for renewal of the scholarship for up to three additional years upon availability of funds. To be considered for renewal, a minimum GP A of 3.0 must be maintained; • Preference will be given to Texas residents; and, • Preference will be given to African-American students
Fund ID
02466
Fund Description
Lu Montondon, Ph.D., Professorship in Accounting
Purpose
The holders of the Lu Montondon, Ph.D., Professorship in Accounting will be dete1mined by the Dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration in conjunction with Texas State policies. Holders of the endowed professorship will be a faculty member in the Depaitment of Accounting and should exhibit the same passion for student success as Dr. Montondon. The Endowed Professorship and donors will be appropriately recognized by the College including the prominent display of a permanent plaque with the full name of each Endowed Professor recipient. Funds distributed from the endowment will be designated to support research-enhancing activities including reseai·ch facilities, research equipment, research program costs, and graduate research stipends.
Fund ID
02489
Fund Description
Texas State University Retired Faculty and Staff Association Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the Retired Faculty and Staff Association Endowed Scholarship shall be used to award scholarships to student(s) pursuing a degree at Texas State University using the following criteria: • Recipients must be enrolled as an undergraduate and related to a Texas State retiree or current employee, with preference given to relatives of retirees • If no applicants meet the prior criteria, graduate students who are related to a Texas State retiree or current employee, with preference given to relatives of retirees • If no applicants meet the prior criteras, funds will remain in the scholarship fund to support future applicants.
Fund ID
02501
Fund Description
Texas State Autism Summer Camp
Purpose
Funds will be used to further the mission of the Texas State Autism Summer Camp, including faculty/ staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance, in consultation with the Director of the Autism Summer Camp
Fund ID
02502
Fund Description
Somos Tejas State - Latinx Student Support Fund
Purpose
The Samas Tejas State - Latinx Student Support Fund supports the professional development of the current Texas State Latinx student body for preparation to enter the global workforce. The goal of this fund is to enhance the professional and workforce readiness of Latinx students. Gifts will be used for faculty/staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02503
Fund Description
Space Settlement Symposium
Purpose
The funds will be used to further the mission of the Space Settlement Symposium. Expenditures may include faculty/staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Philosophy, in consultation with the Chair of the Space Settlement Symposium.
Fund ID
02504
Fund Description
Fraternity & Sorority Life Fund
Purpose
The purpose of this fund is to support leadership and career development opportunities to further the mission of Fraternity & Sorority Life. Funds will be used to benefit students directly, specifically for guest speakers, cover cost for student travel to conferences, funding student leadership retreats, food for events, or additional support approved by the Dean of Students.
Fund ID
02505
Fund Description
Endowed Graduate Scholarship for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to graduate students enrolled at Texas State University, additional criteria follow: • Recipient will be a returned Peace Corps volunteer • An applicant unconditionally admitted to a graduate program or a current graduate in good standing
Fund ID
02506
Fund Description
50 for 50 McCoy College Anniversary Scholarship
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide a minimum of two scholarships, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, for students who meet the criteria. Criteria for recipients are as follows: • Recipient must be enrolled full-time in McCoy College; and • Recipient must have a GPA of 3.25 (undergraduate) and 3.5 (graduate); and • Recipient should demonstrate leadership
Fund ID
02512
Fund Description
Robert A. Fischer Memorial Endowed Scholarship (French, German, Spanish)
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to students enrolled at Texas State in the College of Liberal Arts, specifically the Department of World Languages & Literatures. Criteria for selection follows: • Recipient must be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) majoring in any language offered within the Department of World Languages and Literatures • Recipient must maintain a GPA of at least a 2.50 in advanced course work
Fund ID
02571
Fund Description
Shirley Knight Memorial Fund
Purpose
Provide scholarships to students studying Musical Theatre and/or provide supplies for guest artists for the continuing commitment to supporting, educating and mentoring young artists. How funds are spent during any academic year will be determined by the Director of Musical Theatre in consultation with the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Recipients of scholarship funds awarded will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee in the Department of Theatre and Dance in consultation with the Director of Musical Theatre.
Fund ID
02582
Fund Description
College of Fine Arts and Communication Excellence Fund
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Funds may be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Fund ID
02603
Fund Description
Harnessing Big Data Student Learning Fund
Purpose
Funds will be used to support student programs, projects, research or student grants related to big data, data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence. The lead for the Big Data initiative, appointed by the Provost, will be responsible for administering the funds. At such time as a center for harnessing big data is established, the Center Director would assume responsibility for administering the funds.
Fund ID
02605
Fund Description
Human Expression Student Learning Fund
Purpose
Funds will be used to support student programs, projects, or research and student grants related to the humanities and creative arts. The project lead for the Human Expression initiative, appointed by the Provost, will be responsible for administering the funds. At such time as a center for human expression is established, the Center Director would assume responsibility for administering the funds.
Fund ID
02611
Fund Description
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Learning Fund
Purpose
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship seeks to engage, educate, and equip talented and hard-working students with the skills, experiences, mindset, and resources needed to be the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs working to solve complex, real-world problems. Funds will be used to support student programs, research and students grants to gain experience related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Fund ID
02617
Fund Description
Victory Star Fund
Purpose
Funds may be used for student-­athlete support, program support and student-athlete scholarships. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Associate Athletics Director, in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
Fund ID
02622
Fund Description
Stelos Scholars Program
Purpose
Texas State shall develop annual Stelos Scholars Program activities in consultation with the Stelos Alliance. A proposal for program design was reviewed and agreed to by both Parties on November 2, 2020. The Parties agree that the program design will evolve over time.Texas State shall recruit a cohort of high-achieving students to participate as Stelos Scholars. Texas State shall plan and deliver Stelos Scholars Program activities, and coordinate with external individuals and organizations on program delivery where applicable. Texas State shall provide advising and guidance to support Stelos Scholars in meeting the requirements to graduate in the Honors College, including the completion of an Honors College thesis. Selection of Stelos Scholars and Stelos Scholars Program planning and delivery shall be the responsibility of the Honors College at Texas State University, under the direction of the dean.
Fund ID
02642
Fund Description
Institutional Inclusive Excellence - Student Initiatives Support Fund
Purpose
The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support to students and registered student organizations, with a preference given to Black students and registered student organizations with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Fund ID
02690
Fund Description
Live Oak Hall Support Fund
Purpose
The purpose is to provide donor financial support to the construction, operations, technology and equipment for Live Oak Hall on the San Marcos Campus. Funds may also be used to support faculty and program support for departments operating in the facility. The facility, which will serve approximately 600 students and faculty of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, will feature a film sound stage, TV studio, recording mix classroom, editing lab, Foley room (sound effects), and offices.
Fund ID
02700
Fund Description
Career Closet Support Fund
Purpose
The fund will be used to purchase new clothes, department store gift cards, cleaning services for the clothes, and additional essentials that will directly support students with the proper attire needed to attend interviews, career events, and other professional activities with employers. Funds will be used at the discretion of the Director of Career Services in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Fund ID
02705
Fund Description
Alexander Zakhidov Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Physics
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled at Texas State in the College of Science & Engineering, specifically the Department of Physics. Criteria for selection follows: • Recipient(s) must be pursuing either an undergraduate or a graduate degree in Physics • Graduate recipient(s) must be in good standing in the graduate college
Fund ID
02711
Fund Description
The Dr. Joanne H. Smith Endowment in Student Affairs in Higher Education
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarship(s) to graduate student(s). The donor would like to demonstrate commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and would like a preference in supporting minority student(s) in the Master of Education Program for Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE).
Fund ID
02713
Fund Description
Music Building Bricks and Mortar Initiative
Purpose
Music Building construction expenses may include, but are not limited to: • Approximately 109,582 gross square feet of 2 pt century, state-of-the-art music educational space consolidating musical activities into a synergistic atmosphere of shared endeavors to provide a learning environment to match our artistic and educational future; • Rehearsal and practice rooms with appropriate ceiling heights and acoustics designed for specialized musical needs to include appropriate furniture, fixtures and displays; • Labs, meeting and seminar rooms, rehearsal halls, classrooms and a recital hall to include appropriate furniture, fixtures and displays; • Offices for instructors and staff to include appropriate furniture and fixtures; • Planned spaces for a music library, reed-making room, electronic piano lab, student lounges, instrument maintenance room, piano technician studio and storage lockers to include appropriate furniture, fixtures and displays; and, • Branding and Signage - creation of materials necessary to clearly brand the area and create a grand and welcoming entrance for guests.
Fund ID
02718
Fund Description
The Graduate College Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Purpose: The Graduate College scholarships encourage students with intellectual, creative, and leadership promise to complete a master's or doctoral degree at Texas State University. If awarded the following criteria must be met: • Recipient(s) will be enrolled at least six (6) hours of graduate-level (5000 or above) courses leading to the degree for each awarded semester; and, • Must have a competitive GPA.
Fund ID
02719
Fund Description
Division of Forensics and Debate
Purpose
Purpose: The Graduate College scholarships encourage students with intellectual, creative, and leadership promise to complete a master's or doctoral degree at Texas State University. If awarded the following criteria must be met: • Recipient(s) will be enrolled at least six (6) hours of graduate-level (5000 or above) courses leading to the degree for each awarded semester; and, • Must have a competitive GPA.
Fund ID
02720
Fund Description
Learning Communities Program Fund
Purpose
Every year, faculty from departments across the college submit proposals to create new learning communities. If successful, they receive $1,000-$5,000 for their project for 1 academic year. The communities focus on: • Engaging undergraduate students in research • Creating innovative methods and solutions • Addressing a problem with a focus on the impact including policy recommendations • Developing self-sustaining programs that become a standard for students within a department Funds from the account will be used to support the Program through materials and supplies needed for an annual project.
Fund ID
02733
Fund Description
Master's of Arts in Psychological Research Fund
Purpose
Provide financial assistance to students pursuing their Master's of Arts in Psychological Research. The research work will focus on the component of the student's thesis project and may change from year to year depending on challenges faced during the year and the issues of our communities. Student support may include research-related scholarships to be awarded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. A Selection Committee will be designated by the Chair of the Department of Psychology to select the component of focus and to select scholarship recipients.
Fund ID
02740
Fund Description
Denise M. Trauth Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to suppoting scholarships for high achieving incoming freshmen or continuing undergraduate students attending Texas State University. The scholarship will be open to all majors. The Scholarship Selection Committee in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office in consultation with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing will be responsible for selecting the recipient(s).
Fund ID
02784
Fund Description
Dr. Paula L. Rechner Scholarship in Management
Purpose
Subject to both the approval and guidelines of the College Dean, the McCoy College Scholarship Committee will determine the selection process and select a recipient. 1. The recipient(s) must be enrolled in and majoring in management in the McCoy College of Business. 2. The recipient must be in good standing with the College and the University.
Fund ID
02786
Fund Description
Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration Endowment
Purpose
Contributions to this fund will be used to achieve a reliable source of funding in perpetuity and ensure the Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) at Texas State University continues to benefit playwrights, students, and the community with more activities and time to accommodate learning and collaboration. Funds may be used for support of the BLPC including guest artists stipends, travel, lodging and other operating expenses necessary for success.
Fund ID
02795
Fund Description
Uvalde Memorial Scholarship
Purpose
The scholarship will benefit students from Uvalde with a preference for students directly affected by the tragedy.
Fund ID
02832
Fund Description
Texas State Ring Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to outstanding undergraduate student(s) attending Texas State University. Criteria for recipients follows: Recipient(s) must be eligible to purchase a Texas State Ring at time of application; Recipient(s) must demonstrate financial need; • Recipient(s) must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; Preference will be given to recipient(s) that demonstrate a strong passion for Texas State University through evidence of student involvement, leadership activities and service to the Bobcat community. The Scholarship Selection Committee in the Department of Alumni Relations within University Advancement will select the recipient(s).
Fund ID
02001
Fund Description
Meadows Center Excellence - Operation SCUBA
Purpose
Contributions to this account will be used to further the mission of Operation - SCUBA within the Meadows Center. Funds will be used for faculty and staff support, program support, and student support.
Fund ID
02619
Fund Description
McCoy College of Business Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment
Purpose
Criteria for awarding scholarships…will be based upon one or more of the following: • academic excellence • leadership ability • financial need
Fund ID
01778
Fund Description
Barbara Melzer Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships following the below stated criteria: • Third year student enrolled in th Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Texas State University • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 • Good standing within the Department (not on professional probation) • Qualified to participate in the DPT program's required off-site clinical education experiences • Financial need will be considered, including geographical location of clinical affiliations, housing needs, etc. • Documented track record of commitment to service (within the university, professional organization and/or community)
Fund ID
01479
Fund Description
Ann Marie Ellis Liberal Arts College Excellence Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts to fund projects that support student and faculty scholarly activities and programs, including student travel scholarships, and events to benefit the College of Liberal Arts.
Fund ID
00784
Fund Description
Karen Brown Social Work Scholarship
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall benefit the School of Social Work in the College of Applied Arts. Basic criteria for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) applicants: • Formal acceptance into BSW major • GPA of at least 3.0 maintained for the duration of the scholarship • Intention to practice social work with vulnerable children and families as demonstrated by an essay Preferences for BSW applicants: • Bi-lingual in Spanish and English as demonstrated by Application Committee screening or working toward becoming bilingual as demonstrated by successful completion of the Spanish Language Institute for Social Work majors • Financial need • Intention to enter policy practice related to vulnerable children and families as demonstrated by an essay Basic Criteria for Master of Social Work (MSW) applicants: • Formal acceptance into the MSW program • Undergraduate GP A of at least 3.0 and maintained for the duration of the scholarship • Intention to practice social work with vulnerable children and families as demonstrated by previous volunteer or work experience and by an essay Preferences for MSW applicants: • Bi-lingual in Spanish and English as demonstrated by Application Committee screening • Financial need • Intention to enter policy practice related to vulnerable children and families as demonstrated by an essay
Fund ID
01712
Fund Description
Retired Faculty & Staff Scholarship
Purpose
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships for students who meet the following criteria: • Recipient(s) must be enrolled at Texas State University - San Marcos for a minimum of 12 hours per semester for undergraduate students and a minimum of 6 hours per semester for a graduate students • Recipient(s) must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for freshmen, 3.25 for continuing and transfer students, and 3.5 for graduate students • Entering freshmen must be in the top 25 percent quartile of their graduating class
Fund ID
01425
Fund Description
Meadows Center Aquarena Glass Bottom Boat Endowment
Purpose
Distributions from the endowment shall be used to assist in the complete hull restoration cost of original glass bottom boats used on Spring Lake, continued ongoing boat maintenance, and any future restorations necessary.
Fund ID
00339
Fund Description
TX State Friends of Fine Arts Endowment
Purpose
This endowment is for benefit of the Friends of Fine Arts and Communication and the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Funds distributed from this endowment will support scholarships that are awarded by the Friends organization, as well as other student and faculty enhancement projects approved by the Friends Board of Directors.
Fund ID
00121
Fund Description
Alumni Association Priority Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
00122
Fund Description
Maroon and Gold Annual Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
00752
Fund Description
Men's Basketball Sixth Man Club Membership
Purpose
Fund ID
00760
Fund Description
Women's Basketball Fastbreak Club Membership
Purpose
Fund ID
01265
Fund Description
T Association Membership
Purpose
Fund ID
01513
Fund Description
Bobcat Build
Purpose
Fund ID
01369
Fund Description
Bobcat Club Annual Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
00050
Fund Description
College of Applied Arts
Purpose
Fund ID
00056
Fund Description
CIS & Quantitative Methods
Purpose
Fund ID
00058
Fund Description
Counseling Center Discretionary
Purpose
Fund ID
00071
Fund Description
Graduate College
Purpose
Fund ID
00084
Fund Description
School of Music
Purpose
Fund ID
00085
Fund Description
Occupational, Workforce and Leadership Study (OWLS)
Purpose
Fund ID
00089
Fund Description
Political Science Department
Purpose
Fund ID
00149
Fund Description
Mathworks Endowment
Purpose
Fund ID
00511
Fund Description
Honors College
Purpose
Fund ID
00665
Fund Description
College of Education Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
00730
Fund Description
Center for Texas Music History - Operating
Purpose
Fund ID
00746
Fund Description
Strutters
Purpose
Fund ID
00767
Fund Description
Wittliff Collections Support Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
00876
Fund Description
Dietetic Internship
Purpose
Fund ID
01003
Fund Description
University Police Dept - Gift Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
01017
Fund Description
ETS Trio Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
01034
Fund Description
IT Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
01255
Fund Description
Student Health Center Programs/Scholarship
Purpose
Fund ID
01262
Fund Description
Political Science General Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Fund ID
01365
Fund Description
Ag-Horticulture Program Discretionary
Purpose
Fund ID
01433
Fund Description
VPSA Discretionary
Purpose
Fund ID
01586
Fund Description
School of Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarship
Purpose
Fund ID
01589
Fund Description
Emergency Grants for Students
Purpose
Fund ID
01798
Fund Description
Business Leadership Week Gifts
Purpose
Fund ID
02848
Fund Description
Beth and Kelly Damphousse Scholarship
Purpose
Fund ID
02703
Fund Description
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Purpose
Contributions received will used to provide limited financial assistance to current Texas State University Employees. Funds will be used to award Employees who have submitted an application, and who meet the following criteria: • Current, benefits eligible full-time employee at Texas State University • Has been employed full-time on a continuous basis with Texas State University for at least 1 year and, • Is facing a temporary financial hardship due to an emergency situation