Scholarships & Fellowships : IDEA Center : Texas State University

Scholarships & Fellowships

National scholarships & fellowships are prestigious, competitive, merit-based awards offered by external organizations. By providing funding and recognition, these opportunities help students and alumni pursue enriching experiences like research, study abroad, language learning, and public service.

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IDEA Center Resources

Advising

students standing together in Honors College — Schedule an Appointment

The IDEA Center's Research Coordinator provides one-on-one and group advising to support students through the application process. Schedule an appointment via Navigate TXST to get started.

Events

Students in computer lab listening to presentation — Info Sessions & Workshops

Attend an info session to learn more about scholarship & fellowship opportunities and the application process. Attend follow up workshops to get additional guidance in preparing application materials.

Explore Funding Opportunities

Scholarships & fellowships that are the best fit for you will align with your professional and academic interests and goals. Explore the pathways below.

Study Abroad

Research Internships

Graduate Fellowships

Careers in Public Service

ALL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

TXST Scholarship & Fellowship Awardees

Gilman Scholarship

Jahi Ricks, one of 12 TXST students awarded 2025-2026 Gilman Scholarships to study abroad. Ricks is a business management major and will be studying in Japan.

Goldwater Scholarship

Dillon Gee '27, a biology major and honors student with minors in pre-medical studies, biochemistry, and engineering is awarded a Goldwater Scholarship.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Michala Gradner '24, an applied mathematics and psychology double major with a data analytics minor is awarded the NSF GRFP.

ALL AWARDEES

Advising FAQ

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How to get started?

You can get started by exploring different scholarship & fellowship opportunities, attending an info session, or scheduling an advising appointment to learn more.
How can I stand out as an applicant?

While it is important to have a strong academic background, applicants with significant leadership, professional, research, and/or volunteer experiences stand out most. There are many TXST resources to help you gain these experiences and build your resume. Explore the IDEA Center home page to learn how our office can connect your with research experiences. TXST Student Involvement & Engagement, Career Services, and your academic departments offer additional resources to build a competitive resume.
How do I make an advising appointment?

The IDEA Center's research coordinator offers fellowship advising for undergraduate students and alumni exploring or applying to scholarships and fellowships. Schedule an appointment with her via Navigate TXST.
To create an appointment, choose “Undergraduate Academic Services” for the care unit and “fellowship advising” for the service. Appointments are either 30 or 45 minutes and can be accommodated either in person or over Zoom.
I am a graduate student. Can I still use these resources?

The IDEA Center supports undergraduate and alumni only. TXST graduate students have access to fellowship advising with the Graduate College external funding coordinators. Visit the Grad College's external funding page, to learn more about their advising process.

Scholarships & Fellowships