Leah Burnett Scholarship (SB6049)

The Leah Burnett Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Leah Burnett, an outstanding Texas State psychology graduate. Financial need is a low priority consideration.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Applicant must be a Psychology major who has completed at least 3 psychology courses.
  • Applicant must be enrolled in 12 or more hours when receiving the scholarship (which would be the Fall semester after application is due).
  • Applicant must be an upper-level student when receiving the scholarship.
  • Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for further scholarships.
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need

Additional requirements:

  • One essay describing your interest in Psychology and plans to pursue a career related to the field of Psychology (750 words maximum) is required.
  • A statement of financial need (500 words maximum) is also required.
  • If selected to receive the scholarship, a thank-you letter to the donor, Mrs. Burnett, is required.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts, Psychology
Deadline
02/03/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a member of Psi Chi or the Psychology Association?
  2. Please upload your degree audit. You can access your Degree Audit through Catsweb. To save your audit to your computer, choose “Save as PDF.”
  3. What is your major GPA?
  4. How many total Psychology courses have you taken, both at Texas State and other universities?
  5. Essay: Please describe your interest in Psychology and plans to pursue a career related to the field of Psychology
  6. Statement of financial need: Describe why this award is important to you financially.
  7. Please attach/upload your resume.
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