TSUS - Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship (SK0005)

The Texas State University System Foundation (TSUS) established the Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship to provide financial assistance to worthy and deserving students, to encourage academic excellence, and to recognize student leadership and achievements. The Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship Program provides a one-time, $5,000 grant to incoming freshman, transfer or currently enrolled undergraduate students to assist with tuition, required fees, living expenses, and/or educational materials.

To compete for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • The candidate must have declared a course of study, or a current student must be enrolled in a course of study, which results in an undergraduate degree
  • For currently enrolled students, the candidate must have completed 12 hours of coursework at an accredited institution, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative Texas State GPA, be in good academic standing
  • For incoming transfer students, the candidate must have completed 12 minimum transferable, post high school credit hours at an accredited institution with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • For incoming freshman students, the candidate must have completed 12 minimum transferable credit hours at an accredited institution with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • The candidate must not have received the scholarship previously

The Texas State University System Foundation (TSUS) selects the final recipients for the scholarship.

Award
$5,000.00
Deadline
12/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. How many hours do you plan to enroll for fall 2026?
  2. How many hours do you plan to enroll for spring 2027?
  3. What is your anticipated graduation date (month and year)?
  4. Have you been awarded the TSUS – Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship in the past? (Recipients are only allowed to receive once. If you are a previous recipient you are ineligible.)
  5. Please submit a short essay between 500 to 800 words. Describe your academic and personal achievements, and goals for the future. In addition, describe your dedication and interest in public or community service. Please include how this scholarship will contribute to your education.