PURPOSE

The purpose of the Texas State University System Regents’ Student Scholar program is to recognize and reward outstanding students who have achieved highest honors in academic and co-curricular endeavors while enrolled full-time at a component institution. Selection as a Regents’ Student Scholar is one of the highest honors a student can receive in the Texas State University System, and membership in this group reflects a dedication to academic excellence, leadership and service.

AWARD

Winners of the Regents’ Student Scholar Award will receive:

• A $5,000 scholarship from the Texas State University System Foundation payable to the component institution for use by the student toward fees, textbooks and other educational expenses, including, but not limited to, lodging, dining and parking.
• A proclamation signed by the Board of Regents and a commemorative medallion reflecting selection as a Regents’ Student Scholar, formally presented at a regular meeting of the Board.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for consideration, students must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student at a Texas State University System component institution.
• If enrolled at a two-year institution, student must have completed a minimum of 25 academic hours, or if enrolled at a four-year institution, student must have completed a minimum of 60 academic hours.
• Maintained a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a four-point scale for the previous two long semesters.
• Not have been on academic or disciplinary probation at any time while attending the institution.
• Demonstrate active involvement in co-curricular campus and leadership activities.
• Submit a completed application packet, including required attachments, to the designated representative at the institution.
• Must be enrolled full-time at component institution for at least one long semester following selection as a Regents’ Student Scholar.

SELECTION PROCESS

The following annual schedule will govern the review, recommendation and announcement process for the Regents’ Student Scholar program. Component institutions will identify specific procedures as needed to meet the deadlines below. Presidents will submit recommendations to the Chancellor; however, the selection of the Regents’ Student Scholar is at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors.

• The Executive Director of the Foundation will call for nominations from the component institutions via email to the presidents no later than February 1.
• A completed Regents’ Student Scholar application packet, including required attachments, shall be submitted to the designated representative at component institution.
• The Vice President for Student Affairs/Services will review the applications based on the applicant criteria and program purpose and submit the recommended application(s) to the president of the institution for final review/approval. The president of each component institution will submit one (1) nomination to the Chancellor no later than July 15.
• Upon recommendation of the Chancellor, the Foundation Board of Directors shall determine the recipient(s) of the Texas State University System Regents’ Student Scholar award, if any. The recipient(s) will be formally recognized at the regular Board of Regents meeting in November.

APPLICATION PACKET

To be considered an official applicant, students must submit the following to the designated representative at the student’s component institution by April 1:

• A completed Texas State University System Regents’ Student Scholar Application Form (see page 3).
• An official copy of the student’s cumulative university transcript, which includes all collegiate academic work attempted and completed.
• Three (3) original letters of recommendation – one (1) from the student’s college dean and two (2) from component institution faculty members. A component institution staff member may be substituted for one faculty member.
• A current resume in Times New Roman or Arial font.
• A typed, 500-word essay in Times New Roman or Arial font discussing “The Value of a College Education in America.”

GET APPLICATION FORM

Deadline

Due to College Dean by 5:00pm, April 1

Due from Deans by 5:00pm, June 1

Send to:
Dr. Samuel Jator, Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Reaud Building Office 310
academicaffairs@lamar.edu
Lamar University Beaumont, TX 77710

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