Study in America Scholarship - Spring (SS0110)

The Study in America Scholarship is awarded through a competitive application process open to all eligible undergraduate and graduate Texas State University students. This scholarship supports participation in Texas State-approved Study in America programs—credit-bearing academic experiences conducted within the United States.

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Study in America Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate Students: Must be enrolled at least part-time at Texas State with a minimum cumulative Texas State GPA of 2.75.
  • First-Semester Transfer Students: Must have an admission GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Graduate Students: Must be enrolled at least part-time at Texas State with a minimum cumulative Texas State GPA of 3.25.

Additional Requirements:

  • Students must be enrolled in a Texas State-approved Study in America program.
  • Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at Texas State.
  • Students must be enrolled at Texas State during the semester prior to participating in the Study in America program.

Scholarship Criteria and Selection
Scholarships are awarded based on a point-based system and the availability of funds. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an award, as funding is limited and applications often exceed available resources. Submissions produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be disqualified.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • GPA
  • Financial Need (as determined by the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office)
  • Quality of Application
  • First-Time Recipient
  • Cost of Program
  • Study in America Program Need

Awards
Seven (7) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in the 2026 academic year.
Scholarship awards are subject to change depending on available funds and applicant volume.
Application Periods

Study in America Semester Scholarship Application Period SIA Program Application Due
Winter/Spring 2026 Sept. 1 – Oct. 1, 2025 Oct. 15, 2025
Summer 2026 Oct. 16, 2025 – Jan. 15, 2026 Feb. 1, 2026
Fall 2026 March 1 – April 15, 2025 May 1, 2025

Awardees will be notified within two weeks of the SIA program application deadline. Disbursements are subject to the Financial Aid and Scholarships disbursements deadline.

For the most current information, students should contact Online & Extended Programs at extension@txstate.edu or 512.245.2322.

Award
Varies
Scopes
TXST Global - Online and Extending Programs (OXP)
Deadline
10/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please list the Study in America program fee:
  2. How will participating in the Study in America program enhance your academic growth at Texas State University? Describe how this experience connects to your current coursework, research interests, or academic goals. Include any specific academic outcomes you hope to achieve through this program.
  3. In what ways will the Study in America program help prepare you for your future career? Explain how this program aligns with your professional goals. Discuss any relevant skills, experiences, or networking opportunities you expect to gain that will support your long-term career path.
  4. Explain how receiving this scholarship would help reduce financial barriers to your participation in a Study in America program. How would receiving this scholarship change your ability to fully engage in the Study in America program?