2026 Application Guide for Texas State University Graduate & Doctoral Merit Fellowship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Master’s and PhD

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
Texas State Graduate & Doctoral Merit Fellowships are prestigious awards intended for use in recruiting new master's and doctoral students (domestic and international) of the highest quality applying to face-to-face or hybrid programs, at Texas State University.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
In order to be eligible for the merit fellowship, applicants must have the following qualifications:
• no current or previous enrollment in a graduate program at Texas State University
• ranking as one of the top applicants to their program
• highly competitive entry GPA
• highly competitive GRE or GMAT (if required for admission to the program)
• evidence of awards, recognition, honors, fellowships, or other indicators of future success
• outstanding letters of recommendation
• superior statement of purpose

Value of Scholarship: 
Texas State Graduate Merit Fellowships provide a 16-50% tuition discount to new graduate students (disbursed in early September and January).

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate application, applicants with unconditional   at Texas State University will be automatically considered. 

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Texas State University Graduate Merit Fellowship Page.