Stelos Scholars Program

 
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Applications are currently closed for the year.

Stelos Scholars is a program in partnership with the Texas State University Honors College. Currently students must attend Texas State University and an application process is required.

The Stelos Scholars Program is a highly competitive scholars’ program for community-minded and intellectually gifted young leaders selected from among the university’s top-level scholarship recipients. Through personal involvement and mentorship from Texas State faculty and accomplished alumni and community leaders, each Stelos Scholar develops the knowledge and skills to reach their potential and become a leader of consequence.

What is the Stelos Experience?

PART 1: Summer Intensive

After being accepted as a Stelos Scholar, students will participate in a week-long summer workshop designed to challenge them to think deeply and meaningfully about a problem facing our community. In the summer, students will undertake a "design sprint" working in partnership with a local community organization. Residency on the TXST campus is required for the summer intensive. All room, board, and activities will be provided at no cost to the students.

PART 2: Fall Course

After completing the summer intensive, students return to campus in the fall semester and enroll in an Honors College course. In the fall, this course will be HON 3397J, "Extraordinary Leadership," taught by Prof. Bill Poston. (Note that the Stelos Scholars program does not cover tuition.)

PART 3: Spring Travel

NYC Trip 2022

After successfully completing the fall semester course, students will travel as a cohort to visit with Bobcat alumni and other professionals working in companies and organizations in their field of interest. Possible locations include New York City, San Francisco, or similar. There is no cost to the student for any aspect of the travel experience.

PART 4: Senior Seminar

In their final fall semester at TXST, Stelos Scholars reconvene in the classroom in a course designed to help them launch a significant research or creative project. Whether focused on an Honors Thesis or a post-graduate fellowship, these projects will be a showcase opportunity for students in the program. (Note that the Stelos Scholars program does not cover tuition.)

Find out how to apply and other requirements HERE.

Questions?