History of the Scholarship
Linda and Marcellus Alexander are both strong advocates of higher education. They are committed to mentoring and helping students successfully navigate their college and life paths. Scholarship support is one important aspect of their focus.
The L&MA Reach Scholarships are currently planned at $10,000, will be awarded for the first time in Spring 2026. They will be awarded annually from designated donations to Stelos Alliance.
· Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
· The applicant must be enrolled in 12 hours or more at the time of selection and considered a full-time student.
· Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
· Preference for a student with a high financial need.
· The recipient(s) must be in good standing with the University during selection.
· Students must complete the entire application process by the due date.
· As part of the application process, a 250–500-word explanation of why this scholarship is important to the student is required. Paper should highlight your educational journey, leadership roles, extracurricular involvement, work experience, and any personal achievements. We are especially interested in understanding how you have persevered through challenges or adversity and how those experiences have shaped your goals. Show us how your determination, resilience, and ambition are driving you toward future success.
The Scholarship shall be presented annually at the Stelos Alliance Scholarship Awards Banquet. The time and place are to be determined by Stelos Alliance but will be in San Marcos, TX.
Beginning in 2026, Clinton B. Morris will fund a $4,000 annual scholarship for the next five years recognizing an outstanding senior in the Texas State Construction Science & Management Program. The award honors a graduating senior with strong potential in the construction industry.
In 2026, friends, family, and alumni partnered with the Stelos Alliance to establish a scholarship for the Eta Rho Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, recognizing undergraduate brothers who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and pride in their chapter and Texas State University.
The Bustillos Mariachi Excellence Awards, established in 2025 by Sheila Bustillos, Ph.D. to provide two $500 annual scholarships to help Texas State students pursue their goals without financial barriers.