Dennis and Margaret Dunn Scholarship (SD5418)

The Dennis and Margaret Dunn Scholarship is open to majors in History and/or International Studies. Applicants must meet the following academic standing:

  • Current students, both undergraduate and graduate, with a minimum of 3.5 GPA
  • Incoming Freshman who have a minimum ACT Composite score of 27 or a SAT score of 1150 and rank in the top 10% of his/her graduating class.

Applicants must submit an essay of 400 to 500 words that examines how the study of history might affect an applicant’s future career plans and/or what, if any, effect it might have on the applicant’s ability to impact the world around them. In addition, the applicant should also share how their experiences within the History Department at Texas State has affected their decision to have a career in history.

Applicants must provide references from three (3) people as follows

  • One should be a teacher whose specialty is the same as or most similar to the applicant’s major
  • One should be a teacher who can describe the applicant’s academic abilities
  • One should be an individual who can best provide a description of those personal qualities and attributes that make the applicant a suitable recipient. (Relatives are not considered suitable references).

Applicants should complete a financial need application at the Texas State Financial Aid Office to determine if they qualify for financial need. Applicants are evaluated on their academic achievements and financial need. If necessary, interviews with applicants may be conducted.

Dunn Scholars are required

  • to maintain an overall and semester-by-semester Texas State University GPA of 3.5 or above
  • remain a major in International Studies or History
  • to enroll for at least 15 hours per semester if they are undergraduates or at least 9 hours if they are graduate students.

Failure to comply will constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Dunn Scholarship.

Please contact the Department of History at (512) 245-2142 with questions regarding this scholarship.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts, History, University Advancement
Deadline
03/01/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. This scholarship requires specific enrollment hours per semester based on level of study. Do you plan to be enrolled in the following number of hours per semester in the upcoming year?
    Note: Required minimum enrollment is 15 hours for undergraduate students and 9 hours for graduate students.
  2. Please provide your History GPA.
  3. What is your projected graduation semester and year?
  4. How many college credit hours have you completed at Texas State?
  5. Have you completed a FAFSA with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships?
  6. Please provide a list/description of all ACADEMIC honors, awards, activities and memberships.
  7. Please provide a list/description of all COMMUNITY honors, awards, activities and memberships.
  8. Please attach a PDF copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s). If you have less than 30 credit college hours, please attach your high school transcript.
  9. If you are a continuing student, please attach a PDF copy of your Degree Works Audit.
  10. Please submit a 400-500 words essay explaining why you are majoring in History. This essay may include information regarding how the study of History will affect your future career plans and what, if any, effect it might have on your ability to impact the communities around you.
  11. Please provide the name and email of Faculty References.
    • Faculty Reference 1
    • Faculty Reference 2
    • Faculty Reference 3
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