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.
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.
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.