Wylmette Heather Gayle Memorial Scholarship (SP5112)
The Wylmette Heather Gayle Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students currently enrolled at Texas State, and to entering freshman or transfer students. Entering freshmen should have an overall high school GPA of 3.0 or above, and an ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math only). Transfer and current Texas State students should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Applicants should demonstrate high academic ability through transcripts, and should demonstrate leadership, involvement, community service and/or employment experience through a resume. Students must demonstrate financial need through the application of a FAFSA to Texas State. The scholarship is awarded annually. Preference will be given to the students of current Family Association members. Students must re-apply for the scholarship every year, and must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA.
- Award
- Varies
- Scopes
- Family Association
- Deadline
- 04/01/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- How do you hope to contribute to a positive and immersive campus culture at Texas State, grow as a leader, and help make each day “a great day to be a Bobcat” for yourself and others?
- Describe a challenge or transition you have faced and how it shaped the student you are becoming at Texas State University. What strengths or lessons did you gain through this experience that will guide you in your college journey?
- Which Texas State resources, opportunities, or values do you connect with most deeply, and how do they strengthen your sense of belonging within the university’s supportive community?
- Explain how your course of study at Texas State will help society. How will your education contribute to solving current or future issues in your community, and why is this important?