TXST Internship Scholarships - Fall II

The TXST Internship Excellence Fund is managed by Career Services and provides support for Texas State University undergraduate students with financial need to participate in meaningful internship experiences. Internships are work-based learning experiences that help students connect their academic journey to their future careers.

The scholarship is open to Texas State undergraduate students who have secured an internship with any company or institution. Amounts awarded may vary based on need and funding source, with past recipients receiving an average of $1,500.

Eligibility and award criteria:

  • Students who are awarded a TXST Internship Scholarship will receive the award in one payment during the semester in which they are interning.
  • Only Texas State University undergraduate students are eligible.
  • Recipients must be enrolled at Texas State University during the corresponding spring/fall internship semester, or the following fall semester for summer internships.
  • Recipients must be in good academic standing with the university.
  • Students must show proof, via an offer letter from their internship site, that they have been offered and accepted an internship position.
  • If selected, recipients must be enrolled in and complete the zero-credit internship course, AE 3000, during their internship semester.
  • Financial need will be a consideration when determining recipients of the limited number of scholarships.

Questions regarding this scholarship should be sent to internships@txstate.edu.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Student Success - Career Services
Deadline
09/08/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe how your upcoming internship aligns with your long-term goals. Clearly identify the specific career path or industry you are targeting and explain how this internship experience connects to your career goals and academic journey such as your major, specific coursework, or graduation timeline. (Between 150 – 250 words)
  2. Explain the logistical and financial barriers you face in completing this internship and how this scholarship will help you overcome them. You must list and quantify your specific expected expenses such as estimated costs for rent/housing, gas/transportation, professional attire, work materials, or lost wages from other work. (Between 150 – 250 words)
  3. Tell us about the internship itself. What is the name of the organization, and what will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Detail the specific projects you will work on, the tasks you will perform, or the professional and technical skills you expect to develop during this experience. (Between 150 – 250 words)
  4. Tell Us About Your Internship
    • A. Internship Organization Name:
    • B. Internship Position Title:
    • C. Will you be receiving academic credit for this internship?
    • D. Is your internship paid or unpaid?
    • E. If paid, how much and how frequently (e.g., $15 hourly, $1000 monthly, $1500 one-time stipend)?
    • F. When does your internship start?
    • G. How long will your internship experience last? (Choose the closest option):
    • H. Approximately how many hours per week will you work?
    • I. What will be the format of this internship?
    • J. In what city will you be interning?
    • K. How did you find your internship?
  5. Are you a first-generation student? The formal definition of a first-generation college student is a student whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree in the United States.
  6. Please attach/upload your resume. (PDF format)
  7. Please upload an internship offer letter from your internship site. This offer letter must include the following: company name, internship title, location, start date, and pay status. (PDF Format)
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