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SUS RegentsStudent Scholar Award
Guidelines and Criteria
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Texas State University System Regents’ Student Scholar
program is to recognize and reward outstanding students who have achieved highest honors in
academic and co-curricular endeavors while enrolled full-time at a component institution.
Selection as a Regents’ Student Scholar is one of the highest honors a student can receive in
the Texas State University System, and membership in this group reflects a dedication to
academic excellence, leadership and service.
AWARD: Winners of the Regents’ Student Scholar Award will receive:
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$2,500 scholarship from the Texas State University System Foundation payable to the
component institution for use by the student toward fees, textbooks and other
educational expenses, including, but not limited to, lodging, dining and parking.
A proclamation signed by the Board of Regents and a commemorative medalli
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eflecting selection as a Regents’ Student Scholar, formally presented at a regular
meeting of the Board.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for consideration, students must meet the following minimum
criteria:
Be currently enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student at a Texas State University
System component institution.
If enrolled at a two-year institution, student must have completed a minimum of 25
academic
hours, or if enrolled at a four-year institution, student must have completed a
minimum of 60 academic hours.
Maintained a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a four-point scale
for the previous two long semesters.
Not have been on academic or disciplinary probation at any time while attending the
institution.
Demonstrate active involvement in co-curricular campus and leadership activities.
Submit a completed application packet, including required attachments, to the
designated representative at the institution.
Must be enrolled full-time at component institution for at least one long semester
following selection as a Regents’ Student Scholar.
SELECTION PROCESS: The following annual schedule will govern the review,
recommendation and announcement process for the Regents’ Student Scholar program.
Component institutions will identify specific procedures as needed to meet the deadlines below.
Presidents will submit recommendations to the Chancellor; however, the selection of the
Regents’ Student Scholar is at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors.
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The Executive Director of the Foundation will call for nominations from the component
institutions via email to the presidents no later than February 1.
A completed Regents’ Student Scholar application packet, including required
attachments, shall be submitted to the designated representative at component
institution.
The Vice President for Student Affairs/Services will review the applications based on the
applicant criteria and program purpose and submit the recommended application(s) to
the president of the institution for final review/approval.
The president of each component institution will submit one (1) nomination to the
Chancellor no later than July 15.
Upon recommendation of the Chancellor, the Foundation Board of Directors shall
determine the recipient(s) of the Texas State University System Regents’ Student
Scholar award, if any. The recipient(s) will be formally recognized at the regular Board of
Regents meeting in November.
APPLICATION PACKET: To be considered an official applicant, students must submit the
following to the designated representative at the student’s component institution by April 1:
A completed Texas State University System Regents’ Student Scholar Application Form
(see page 3).
An official copy of the student’s cumulative university transcript, which includes all
collegiate academic work attempted and completed.
Three (3) original letters of recommendation one (1) from the student’s college dean
and two (2) from component institution faculty members. A component institution staff
member may be substituted for one faculty member.
A current resume in Times New Roman or Arial font.
A typed, 500-word essay in Times New Roman or Arial font discussing “The Value of a
College Education in America.”
Nomination packets will be submitted to:
Mike Wintemute, Executive Director
The TSUS Foundation
601 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
mike.wintemute@tsus.edu
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM REGENTS’ STUDENT SCHOLAR APPLICATION FORM
1. Name (Last/First):
2. University/Campus:
3. Student ID #:
4. Local Address:
5. Permanent Address:
6. Telephone
Mobile:
Home:
7. E-Mail Address:
8. Academic Classification:
9. Declared Major/Minor:
10. Current Cumulative GPA:
Hours Completed:
11. Transfer Hours, if any:
Transfer GPA:
12. If Transfer, List Universities:
13. Expected Date of
Graduation:
14. Name/Title of References
(See 18. below)
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ease attach the following on separate sheet(s) of standard paper labeled with applicant’s name:
15. Lis
t of all honors and awards received as a university student to date.
16. List of campus and community projects, programs, events, etc. reflecting student’s direct
involvement in co-curricular and leadership activities while enrolled as a university student to date.
17. An official copy of the student’s cumulative university transcript, which includes all collegiate
academic work attempted and completed.
18. Three (3) original letters of recommendation one (1) from student’s college dean and two (2)
from component institution faculty members.
19. A current resume on standard white paper in Times New Roman or Arial font.
20. Typed, 500-word essay in Times New Roman or Arial font discussing, “The Value of a College
Education in America.”
I cer
tify all of the information provided within and attached to this TSUS Regents’ Student
Scholar Application is true and correct, and I am aware misstatement, misrepresentation or
omission of fact may result in my disqualification from consideration or selection.
Si
gnature of Applicant: ____________________________________ Date: ________________