Foster Care Initiative Scholarship (SF5514)

The Foster Care Initiative Scholarship is a one-time award for undergraduate students with outstanding academic credentials. This scholarship is a highly competitive award given to candidates with demonstrated financial need, were in state conservatorship in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on or before their 18th birthday, enrolled at least 9 hours and maintain a minimum overall 2.25 Texas State GPA.

Recipients of this award on average have an overall Texas State GPA of 2.25 or higher. To compete for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Documented state conservatorship in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on or before his/her 18th birthday
• Minimum 2.25 Overall GPA
• Enrolled minimum 9 hours at Texas State University

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please contact Financial Aid and Scholarships at TXST One Stop or call (512) 245-TXST