College of Science and Engineering Scholarships

The Allen and Sandra Kiesling Scholarship at Texas State University will be awarded to full time students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) at Texas State University.· In addition, the selectee should demonstrate social, emotional, physical and spiritual balance, self-discipline and perseverance. Priority will be given to applicants from Thorndale High School in Milam County, Texas. Should no applicant meet this criterion, the scholarship selection committee will select an applicant keeping with the spirit of the scholarship.

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This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in the College of Science and Engineering to help provide financial support.

General Information:

• Applicants must be enrolled full time and have a minimum Texas State GPA of 3.00
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and not receive other forms of financial aid

Award Amount: Anticipated award amount is $1000 (varies annually) and will be credited toward recipient's tuition and fees.

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This scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of Dorothy Coker, by her husband William.

General Information:

• Available to graduate students majoring in the College of Science and Engineering
• Students must be nominated by a Texas State faculty member

Award Amount: Competitive award in support of research-related costs

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This scholarship was established in 2016 by Wendy Griggs and Monique Mounce, PharmD.

General information:

• Students must be sophomore or junior undergraduates enrolled full time in the College of Science and Engineering
• Students must be pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine, or pre-dental
• Female students are preferred
• Must have demonstrated financial need as verified by their FAFSA

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Gwen and Weldon Durrenberger shared fond memories of their college days. Because of this love and his deep love for his wife, Gwen, Weldon made a gift of property to Texas State University. Both Weldon and Gwen had exciting careers in the sciences. Weldon wanted to create a lasting memory for Gwen and at the same time assist students who were pursuing a degree in one of the sciences, technology or engineering. This property gift has been developed into the Gwen S. Durrenberger Endowment for Women in Science.

General Information:

• Successful candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree in one of the majors in the College of Science and Engineering.
• Candidates can apply for the award or be nominated

Award Amount: Awards are $1000 to $6000 to be credited towards recipient's tuition and fees and is based on classification (i.e., undergraduate, current MS and PhD students, and entering PhD students).

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JAMP is a special program created by the Texas Legislature in 2002 to support and encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged students who are interested in pursuing a medical education.
JAMP website

General Information:

• Students must apply in or just after their freshmen year between April 1 and September 1 on a centralized online application.
• Must be engaged in pre-medical program with the intent to apply to medical school in one of the state-funded Texas medical schools (stipends must be paid back if student drops out of the program)
• Students must attend a mandatory summer session at an assigned Texas medical school (stipend and expenses paid)

Award Amount: Once a student has been admitted, award is $1000 per long semester and expenses and stipend for one semester each summer.

Contact: Dr. Carolyn Pesthy, Dept. of Biology, cpesthy@txstate.edu, 512.245.2178 

Application Deadline: September 1

The Larry Whittington Endowment was established by Mr. Whittington’s children, Keith Whittington and Tracey Storey, in honor of their father.

Lawrence (“Larry”) E. Whittington grew up in Natalia, Texas, in the years after World War II. A first-generation college student, he met and married his wife while a student at what was then the Southwest Texas State College. He received a B.S. in Chemistry in 1965 and a M.S. in Chemistry in 1966 and went on to a career as a research chemist in private industry, primarily in oil and gas. He is a believer in the power of education to improve the conditions of individuals and their families and of science and technology to improve the well-being of the country and humanity.

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This scholarship was established in 1997 to honor Mariel M. Muir, Dean of the College of Science from 1993-1996.

General Information:

• This scholarship will be awarded to a fulltime junior undergraduate student majoring in the College of Science and Engineering to help provide financial support during the senior year.
• Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to campus and/or community activities and demonstrate leadership inside and outside of the classroom.
• Must have completed at least 30 Texas State hours by the end of the Fall semester of their junior year
• Requires a minimum Texas State GPA of 3.60

Award Amount: Annual award of $500 each long semester to be credited towards recipient's tuition and fees.

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In partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), the H-LSAMP Scholars Program is designed to substantially increase the quality, quantity, and diversity of students graduating with baccalaureate degrees in STEM fields - the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Information:

• Available to undergraduate students only; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Student must be a declared major in the College of Science and Engineering and in one of the following disciplines: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, or physics
• See website for online application, eligibility requirements, and additional program information

Award Amount: Individual awards are $3000 per long semester to be credited towards recipient's tuition 

and fees. This is a continuing, renewable award as long as funds are available and all program requirements are met each semester.

Contact: David R. von Miller, Program Director, hlsamp@txstate.edu, 512.245.7464

Application Deadline: This application is not located in the BOSS System. See H-LSAMP website for application and deadlines. 

The Outstanding Graduate Student Award is presented annually to a College of Science and Engineering graduate student who possesses outstanding characteristics in scholarship, research, teaching, and service. Recognition is awarded in the form of a plaque presented to the student as well as a monetary award to the student's account ($1000 for doctoral-level; $750 for masters-level). In addition, a perpetual plaque with the student’s name is displayed outside the office of the Dean of Science and Engineering.

General Information:

• Applicant should exhibit leadership and participation in departmental, college, and university activities
• Applicant must maintain a Texas State GPA of 3.25 or greater based on at least 18 hours of graduate work earned at Texas State

Contact: Apply through the BOSS System. Your BOSS application will be submitted to your major department. Each department will select two students (one Masters, one Doctoral) to send to the College of Science and Engineering Scholarship Committee.

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The Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award is presented annually to a College of Science and Engineering undergraduate student who possesses outstanding characteristics in scholarship and service. Recognition is awarded in the form of a plaque presented to the student as well as a $500 credit to the student's account. In addition, a perpetual plaque with the student’s name is displayed outside the office of the Dean of Science and Engineering.

General Information:

• Applicant should possesses outstanding personal and professional characteristics
• Applicant must maintain a Texas State GPA of 3.25 or greater based on at least 90 hours, 30 of which are earned at Texas State

Contact: Apply through the BOSS System. Your BOSS application will be submitted to your major department. Each department will select two undergraduate students to send to the College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Committee.

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The Presidential Upper Level Scholarship Program provides financial assistance and special recognition to a limited number of undergraduate students with exceptional academic achievement in their college work. Students receiving other scholarships funded by Student Service Fees are not eligible for Presidential Upper Level Scholarships unless they elect to forfeit the other(s) for that year. Students can only be awarded this scholarship once.

General Information:

• Applicants should possesses outstanding academic achievement and leadership
• Applicants must be full-time students with 60 or more credit hours by the beginning of the fall semester, of which 30 hours must be earned at Texas State University
• Applicant must maintain a minimum course load of 12 hours each semester

Award Amount: Annual award of $1200 ($600 for each long semester)

Contact: Department of your major for an application

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This scholarship will be awarded to a junior undergraduate student majoring in chemistry, biology, or physics to help provide financial support during the senior year.

• Student must demonstrate a record of exceptional academic achievement
• Special consideration will be given to students who have expressed an interest in graduate studies and in pursuing careers in teaching and research
• Faculty nominated
• Requires a minimum Texas State GPA of 3.00
• Students must be in junior year to be eligible

Award Amount: Award is a minimum of $500 to be credited towards recipient's tuition and fees, and a plaque is awarded at the end of the student’s junior year.  

Contact: Students must be nominated by faculty. If you are interested in this scholarship, please contact a faculty member in your major department (i.e., Chemistry, Biology, or Physics Departments only).

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Mrs. Sonja Israel established the Stanley C. Israel Memorial Endowment to honor her late husband, Dr. Stanley C. Israel. Dr. Israel was Dean of the College of Science at Texas State University from September 1997 – November 2003.This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman undergraduate student majoring in the College of Science and Engineering. 

General Information:

• Applicant must be an incoming first year, fulltime student who has competed in the Texas Science and Engineering Fair or associated Texas Science and Engineering regional fairs
• Scholarship recipients must be a declared major in the College of Science and Engineering.

Award Amount: The amount of the award will be up to $3100 to be credited towards recipient's tuition and fees.

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This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in the College of Science and Engineering, with preference given to women. 

General Information:

• Applicants must be fulltime students with a minimum Texas State GPA of 3.00 and have at least 60 hours by August 12 of the current year.
•  In order to receive the award, the successful applicant must remain a full-time student in the College of Science and Engineering.

Award Amount: The amount of the award will be $400 to be credited towards the recipient's tuition/fees. 

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