College of Education Scholarships

The A+ Credit Union Scholarship is awarded to recognize and show appreciation to members of the AATFCU and their children. Recipients must be seeking professional certification to enter the teaching profession.

Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to graduate/doctoral students pursuing degrees in the College of Education. The selected recipient should be a member of A+ Federal Credit Union.

The Abigail Parker Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students studying for middle-level teacher certification (grades 4-8) in Core Subjects or in ELAR/Social Studies. Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing the field of Middle School Education. 

The Alison Helene Jacobs Memorial Scholarship is awarded to full-time students majoring in education or special education who have documented financial need and have a record of academic merit

The Anita Ogdee Byington Memorial Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing teacher certification who have documented financial need.

This scholarship honors Arun Raman, who graduated from Texas State University in 2018 with an MA in Rhetoric and Composition and was working on his PhD in Developmental Education in the COE. Recipients must be a doctoral student either starting or continuing their degree in Developmental Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction; preference is for recipients with a concentration in Developmental Literacy and must demonstrate academic merit.

The Athletic Trainers Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a student who is pursuing a master’s degree in Athletic Training in the College of Education at Texas State University.

Distributions from the endowment provides scholarships to students enrolled in the COE and majoring in education in C&I; GPA of 3.0 or better; documented financial need.

The Bessie Ray Liddell Schuchard Education Endowment is awarded to a graduate student majoring in Elementary Education who lives, or at one time lived, in Milam or Cooke counties, Texas.

Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to COE undergraduate students pursuing teacher education; junior or senior; documented financial need. 

This scholarship is awarded to a COE student who graduated from a high school within Cypress Fairbanks ISD, has a minimum GPA of 2.5, and has demonstrated financial need.

The Canyon Lake Retired Teachers Association is awarded to a student at the sophomore or junior level in the teacher preparation program who lives in, or parents live in the Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Spring Branch or Fischer area.

This scholarship is to honor Carol’s time as a beloved teacher and passion for education. As a middle school American History teacher, she loved to provide hands-on learning opportunities for her students. Carol graduated in 1969 and is a proud alumna of the COE. Recipients must be pursuing their teacher certification and will receive the award during the time of student teaching. 

Distributions from the endowment shall equally fund scholarships to student(s) majoring in Business or Education. Recipient(s) should have strong student and work habits,  should be making satisfactory progress towards a degree, and must be a resident of Webb County.

The Cecil D. and Rosalie N. Strickland scholarship is awarded to students pursuing teaching certification.

The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. The recipient must be a graduate student enrolled at Texas State University in the College of Education, pursuing a career in helping dyslexic children; and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.

The Clara Jean Nickelson Bradley scholarship is awarded to full- time sophomore, junior, or senior students pursuing a degree in elementary education. Requires GPA of 3.0 or better.

The Connie Erwin Notley President’s Endowed Scholarship is awarded to elementary education majors who are residents of Caldwell or Pecos counties, have demonstrated high scholastic achievement (3.0 or better), and hold membership in a student professional education organization.

Distributions from the endowment shall be sued to award scholarships to UG and/or G students pursuing a teacher certification in Secondary Education in the COE. Recipients must be junior or senior pursuing teacher certification in Secondary Education; or graduate student pursing a Master’s in Secondary Education. 

Rob and Martha Blain established a permanent endowment, the David A. Ortiz Memorial Perseverance Scholarship to honor the memory of their grandson. Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in Exercise and Sports Science and pursuing an all-level teacher certification in Physical Education in the COE.

Dr. Cynthia L. Peterson joined the faculty of Texas State University in 1993 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and was tenured and promoted to Associate Professor in 1999. She was a successful teacher, mentor, and researcher at Texas State, and was an early leader and advocate toward developing the doctoral program in developmental education. Recipient must be a full-time doctoral graduate student with a Literacy specialization enrolled in the Developmental Education Program within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction within the College of Education and must have maintained a GPA of at least 3.5 in previous graduate work.

The David F. Votaw Endowment awards students who are studying statistics and/or instructional technology. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

This scholarship was established in memory of David Gish who was an award-winning athletic trainer who was employed at Texas State for 24 years. Scholarship recipients should be enrolled in the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a Major in Athletic Training; have a 3.0 or higher GPA; be active in Athletic Training Sports Medicine (ATSM) Club; current member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA); and demonstrate financial need.

The Dawn Breihan Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Health and Human Performance is awarded to students majoring in Exercise Sports Science with an all-level teacher certification. Recipients must be a junior or senior, 3.0 GPA, and enrolled in 12 hours of study while attending the university. Recipients must receive at least one recommendation from Exercise and Sports Science faculty. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in volunteerism or service learning in elementary physical education.

The Dorothy Boyd Memorial Endowment is awarded to a student with high GPA who also is an elementary education major, junior status, enrolled for a minimum of fifteen (15) per semester during the year of the scholarship award.

The Dr. Barrie McGee Scholarship is awarded to doctoral students enrolled in the Post-Secondary Student Success doctoral program, with a concentration in literacy; Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to teaching and scholarship; demonstrate financial need.

Distribution from the Endowment shall be used to provide scholarship(s) to graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education Program for Student Affairs in Higher Eduction (SAHE). The recipient must be a full-time student in SAHE.

Awarded to two graduate students in the professional counseling program; must have demonstrated commitment to engaging in collaborative research, scholarship, and/or learning with at least one professor, beyond what is required for classroom performance. Student must have completed at least 12 credit hours in the professional counseling program; enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester during the period of the scholarship award; have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; provide a statement of support from a faculty member who is supervising the applicant's research project; and agree to co-present, along with a professor, at a professional conference and/or submit the presentation for professional publication during the year of the scholarship award.

The Patton scholarship is awarded to exceptional athletic training students that are pursuing a professional degree in Athletic Training, enrolled at Texas State University in at least 6 hours, have a Texas State GPA of at least 3.5, and be an active member of the University’s club pertaining to Athletic Training. 

Dr. Ruben Garza is an alumnus of Southwest Texas State University, award-winning high school Spanish teacher, educational leader, and retired full professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University. Owing to his generosity, the College of Education is able to offer scholarships to undergraduates and graduates who are student teaching during their award year. In addition to being student teachers, the recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Both students who are solely pursuing certification to teach high school students and those who are pursuing a master's degree in Secondary Education with certification to teach high school students are eligible.

The Ed & Linda Burkhardt Endowed scholarship is awarded to students majoring in a program in the Department of Health and Human Performance who are pursuing teacher certification and can document financial need.

The Emmett L. & Carolyl Korff Education scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Education who are planning to teach or coach and have financial need.

The Empress Y. Zedler Endowment is awarded to graduate students in Special Education in the College of Education at Texas State University - San Marcos.

Provides scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. Recipient(s) must be a full-time (9 hours per fall or spring semester), doctoral graduate student(s) with a Learning Assistance specialization enrolled in the Developmental Education Program within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University, and must have maintained a GPA of at least 3.5 in previous graduate work

The Fred C. & Allene Preuss Willard Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Elementary Education who are in good standing, can document financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.

The Garden of Achievement honors Education students, alumni, faculty, and staff affiliated with any of the College's departments. Distributions from the endowment will support scholarships to students enrolled at Texas State University in the College of Education and provide discretionary funds for the College of Education. 

In order to compete for this scholarship, students must have graduated from a high school in Eagle Pass ISD in Eagle Pass, TX (students who graduated from a charter school are not eligible); majoring in education, if an undergraduate student; enrolled in a program that includes Principal Certification, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher, if a graduate student.

In order to compete for this scholarship, students must be undergraduate students of a sophomore, junior, or senior classification in the COE who are pursuing teaching certification. Recipients should be doing their student teaching to complete teacher certification and will receive the award in the semester they are doing student teaching.

The Gertrude Evelyn Herder-Shafer Endowed Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Education who are pursuing a degree in teaching. Preference is given to students pursuing a teaching career in elementary education and requires a GPA of 3.2 or better and must provide evidence of extracurricular activities and/or performing community services. 

The Grace Parker Voigt Endowed Scholarship is awarded to deserving graduates of Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD who are pursuing a degree in education.

The Hazel McCanne Endowment awards students majoring in elementary education students seeking EC-6 certification. Recipients must have a GPA of 2.75 or better, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and must be members of ACEI. 

Through the generosity of Dr. Helen Buck Campbell, the Bilingual Biliteracy Education Program offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships. This scholarship is a highly competitive award given to students preparing to enter the teaching field of Bilingual Education. Criteria: earned 3.0 Grade Point Average or higher; major in Education (Bilingual/Biliteracy Education; Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six Core Subjects with Bilingual-Spanish); Admittance to the Educator Preparation Program by the time the scholarship is disbursed; Junior or Senior standing; preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.  Graduate student must meet the following criteria: earned a 3.5 GPA or higher; admittance to Bilingual Biliteracy Elementary Education graduate degree program.

The Henrietta H. Avent Endowment is awarded to students with excellent academic credentials who are majoring in Physical Education with a preference toward those minoring in Biology or Chemistry. Recipients must demonstrate academic achievement (3.0 or better GPA) and document financial need.

The Inez H. Carranza Scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Education who are preparing to become teachers.

Distribution from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the College of Education and majoring in elementary education.

The Irma Bruce Memorial Endowment is awarded to students pursuing teacher education who have high scholastic achievement, can document financial need and leadership, and who hold membership in ACEI or Kappa Delta Pi. 

The J. Lloyd Rogers Family Scholarship in the College of Education is awarded to students pursuing teaching careers at the elementary school level. Recipients may be undergraduate or graduate students. Recipients should have documented financial need. 

Distributions from the endowment shall be used to provide awards of no less than $2,500 per year to graduate students) in the Master of Education program in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE), and said award shall be renewable for one additional year. The recipient must be a full-time student in SAHE and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50.

The James Warren Ballard Endowed Scholarship in Counseling is awarded to students pursuing a M.S. degree in Professional Counseling. Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a student, be in need of financial support and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Janice Moon Kolbe Scholarship in the College of Education is awarded to students with excellent academic credentials who are pursuing a major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood through Grade 6). Recipients will be of junior or senior classification, have a 3.25 or better GPA, and have financial need. 

The Jessie Helen Haag Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in school health or secondary education interested in teaching school health in Texas secondary schools and who do not have an athletic scholarship or grant.

The John Garland Flowers Memorial Endowment is awarded to full-time students pursuing a degree with teacher certification.

The Johnston-Wendler Scholarship is awarded to full-time students of junior or senior status who are pursuing teacher certification at Texas State, with a consistently maintained GPA of 3.00 or better.

The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for students who meet the criteria. The recipient must be enrolled at Texas State University in the Master of Arts in Adult Education and demonstrate financial need.

The Joyce Barrett Reasoner Endowed Scholarship awards scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing EC-6 with a GPA of 3.25 or better. Elementary teachers who are teaching in the San Marcos Consolidated School District and who are pursuing a master's degree or doctorate in an area that will enhance their current role in an educational setting will also be considered. Master's or doctorate applicants will include a recommendation by a school administrator from the San Marcos Consolidated School District when applying.

The Julia Victor and Leslie Carlisle McDonald Endowment is awarded to undergraduate students who are accepted into the teacher education program who have a 3.0 or better GPA, are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and have membership in at least one professional organization related to education.

The Kara Edgell Green Endowed Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing teacher certification in the field of Early Childhood through 6th grade (EC-6), with a strong preference for teaching kindergarten in their clinical teaching year (student teaching or residency); must maintain a GPA or 3.0 or higher.

Distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarship funds for Texas State upper-division undergraduate students who are in their semester of in-class teaching experience (student teaching).

The Katheryn E. Motheral Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior full-time student majoring in education. Preference is given to a senior elementary education major. GPA of 3.0 or better is required.

The Ella Kolbe Scholarship in Elementary Education is awarded to students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood through Grade 6. Recipients must be classified as junior or senior, have a 3.0 or better GPA and financial need.

Lesley Jones Graduate Fellowships will be awarded to graduate students in the professional counseling program with outstanding academic credentials, who have demonstrated a commitment to be engaged in collaborative research, scholarship and/or learning beyond what is required for classroom performance with one or more faculty members in the professional counseling program. Recipients will, during the year of the award, co-present their learnings with a professor at a professional conference and/or submit them for professional publication. Applicants are required to provide a statement of support from a faculty member who is supervising the applicant's research project.

The Liekovsky Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the College of Education who pursuing teacher certification.

This scholarship is designed to support both undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to the teaching profession. Undergraduate students must be non-traditional undergraduate students who are pursuing teacher certification and plan to work in the PK-12 classroom with children. Eligible graduate students must already have or be pursuing a teacher certification and committed to remaining in the PK-12 classroom to work directly with children. Preference will be given to graduate students who are currently classroom teachers.

The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships and financial assistance for graduate students who meet the following criteria: enrolled at Texas State University in the Professional Counseling Program with an emphasis on child/adolescent counseling and a stated interest/focus in play therapy; demonstrate financial need; and must have completed COUN 5369: Child and Adolescent Counseling Methods before applying.

The Lorine Ramsdell Scholarship is awarded to a College of Education student who is a graduating senior at Marble Falls High School. 

The Mabelle Umland Purcell Scholarship is awarded to full-time students, sophomore level or above, who are majoring in Education. Applicant must have sustained GPA of 3.0, have documented financial need, and whose hometown population is less than 50,000.

The Marilyn Tyler Gaddis Travel Endowment is designed to supports student academic research and costs associated with attending professional meetings in the field of Education. Student must be a full-time graduate student in the COE. Preference will be given to students who will attend meetings as presenters and have a financial need.

The Martin Juel Endowment is awarded to graduate students in the College of Education who have completed 12 graduate credit hours, are enrolled in at least 9 graduate credit hours per semester, have a 3.5 or better GPA, and have a GRE of 900 or better.

Awarded to students majoring in Education or pre-law. Recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and enroll in at least 12 hours each semester.

The Mary Jane Hamilton Memorial Presidential Endowment is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a career in teaching at an elementary or secondary school level. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must write a one-page letter to the PSH Foundation sharing their reason(s) for entering the teaching profession.

The Mary Pavlu Gillar Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a career in classroom teaching. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those who can document financial need.

The Michael L. Abbott Graduate Scholarship in Education Administration is awarded to graduate or Ph.D. students seeking advanced study in Educational Administration or in the College of Education. Recipients must be a Texas resident, have documented financial need, and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA.

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate student in the COE who are seeking teacher certification in elementary education; have a 3.0 GPA or better; and preference will be given to students who have resided in a rural community.

The Neil and Dexter Hoover Endowed Scholarship in Education awards junior or senior level students pursuing B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with focus on EC-12th grade. If no applicants meet these criteria, award may go to graduate students pursuing ME in Elementary or Secondary Ed. Preference is given to students who are residents of Texas, have documented financial need, and who have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.75.

This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who must have graduated from one of the high schools located in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy, Texas; is enrolled in the COE pursuing teacher certification with plans to teach elementary education; maintains at least a 3.0 GPA; demonstrates high financial need; and will be the first in their family to graduate with a college degree.

The Patricia Fertsch Beck Education Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students from Bastrop, Gonzales, Lavaca, or Fayette counties who are majoring in elementary education. Recipient(s) should have a strong background in extra- curricular activities including high school and civic honors.

The Preston T. Bowling Scholarship Fund is awarded to students who are enrolled to become certified in the teaching profession from grades K-12. The recipient will have graduated from a high school in Robertson or Milam counties and will have resided in one of those counties for at least 5 years. The recipient will have a financial need. 

The R.K. Shafer Education Endowment is awarded to incoming freshmen who desire entry to the teaching profession, have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, evidence of extra-curricular activity and/or performing community services. Criteria for selection in descending order of importance: 1. suitability & motivation for teaching 2. Documented financial need 3. Scholastic performance & extracurricular activities in high school. 

The Ralph F. Herder Endowed Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students in education who are preparing to become teachers. Recipients must have at least a 2.8 GPA and a substantial documented financial need.

The Raymond Cavness President's Endowed Scholarship is awarded to students who are pursuing a degree in Education.

The Roena Hughson Memorial Endowment is awarded to full-time undergraduate students in education who are residents of Hays, Guadalupe, Comal, or Travis counties, who have a GPA of 3.0 or better, and who have documented financial need.

This scholarship is awarded to students who are pursuing a degree in Education, and teacher certification in Physics, Chemistry and Earth Science. Mr. Brasfield is a Southwest Texas alumnus who is a Navy veteran, who worked in a variety of science and technology related careers, and was a former middle and high school science teacher. Reflecting his commitment to the teaching of science, this scholarship is awarded to those who will be student teaching during the academic year that they receive the award.

Distributions from the endowment shall be used to award scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the College of Education. Preference will be given to non­traditional undergraduate students (at least five years out of high school). Students must be emailed full-time and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.

This scholarship honors Sam and Ann’s family legacy of service to their communities as teachers. Recipient(s) must be undergraduate student teachers who are not in a paid residency or paid student teaching assignment, and who are pursuing certification in EC-6, Middle Level 4-8, Special Education, or All-Level Physical Education; with preference for first-generation college students with documented financial need.

The San Marcos Association of Retired Teachers Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student pursuing a degree in the field of education. Recipients must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA and must be in their student teaching semester.

The Sandee Marshall Abbott Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to full-time undergraduate students pursuing teaching certification.

The scholarship is awarded to graduate students pursuing a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis in the COE; must be a full-time student; with preference for students who plan to become teachers or work for a public or private agency supporting youth with autism.

The Susan Diane Jackson, Shirley Cayer Jackson, Henry Berry Jackson, Jr., and Carla Anne Jackson Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the College of Education.

The Tague-Vaughn Endowed Scholarship for Recreation is awarded to students pursuing a major in Recreation Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. Awards are based on academic merit, leadership, intellectual promise, and financial need may be considered.

The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship is awarded to students with excellent academic credentials who are pursuing teacher certification in Special Education. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate campus activity participation, responsible citizenship, and potential for leadership.

The William M. Bechtol Graduate Fellowship for Teaching is awarded to post-graduate students pursuing teaching certification and a Master's degree in Education who have excellent academic credentials. Recipients must be pursuing the role of teacher in an elementary or middle school in Texas and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The William T. Tilton Scholarship is awarded to full-time students majoring in Physical Education who maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA, have documented financial need, and graduated from a high school within Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe or Hays counties.