History of the Scholarship
Dr. Carrie Angell, Stelos Alliance Board Member, is pleased to posthumously honor my grandparents with a Stelos scholarship in their name to support a first-generation college student at Texas State University.
James and Mildred Hall called the San Marcos area home for many years. While neither attended Texas State University, they constantly encouraged their granddaughter, a first-generation college student at Texas State. Given their focus on supporting the educational pursuits of younger generations, we will grant an annual scholarship to a first-generation Texas State University student pursuing their dreams.
“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another,”
– G. K. Chesterton.
*Applications for this scholarship are currently closed. Please check back for future application opportunities.*
Must be a first-generation college student.
Students must be classified as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior at Texas State to be eligible.
Students must have a minimum of 24 completed hours.
Applicant must be enrolled 12 hours or more at the time of selection and considered a fulltime student.
Students must have an overall Texas State GPA of at least 3.0.
The recipient(s) will be in good standing with the University at the time of selection.
Student must complete the application and attach a copy of unofficial transcript and a 250 maximum word essay explaining what it means to them to be a first-generation college student.
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