Funding & Scholarships

Information related to funding your graduate degree can be found by clicking the links below.

Paying for School

  • Student Travel & Research Funding
  • The Graduate & Professional School General Scholarship Application

    The Graduate & Professional School General Scholarship is intended for high-quality students in SHSU graduate programs. Applications for this competitive $1000 scholarship will be accepted for both new and current students. Students may submit new applications each semester while enrolled in graduate programs at SHSU.

    • To apply, use the Scholarship 4 Kats Portal.
      • First, complete the General Application for the university, then search under Opportunities for The Graduate & Professional School General Scholarship.
      • Applications, including all required documents, must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
    • Deadlines:
      • Fall – August 1
      • Spring – December 1
      • Summer – May 1
    • Once the application deadline has passed, the scholarship committee will review all complete applications. Please allow up to two weeks after the deadline for notification of award or denial. Emails will be sent to all applicants if their scholarship applications were complete and reviewed.
  • Writing and Accountability Scholarship
    TGPS will award $250 Writing and Accountability scholarship to five graduate and professional students who meet the following criteria:
    1. Students who have dedicated the most time towards their writing goals (top five) and utilize the study group to work on their goals.
    2. Attend at least three graduate writing and accountability study groups conducted by TGPS.
    3. Can achieve or actively work towards achieving their writing goal.
  • Career Readiness Scholarship
    TGPS will award $250 Career Readiness scholarship to any SHSU graduate and professional student who fulfills the following during a semester:
    1. Attend a resume and/or LinkedIn consultation at TGPS.
    2. Attend TGPS mock interview for graduate students.
    3. Complete at least five LinkedIn Learning courses curated for career readiness and professional development by TGPS.

    * Graduate Students may receive the Career Readiness Scholarship twice during their tenure at SHSU. Students must fulfill all of the above requirements each time.

  • Road to PhD Graduate Scholar's Program

    The Road to Ph.D. graduate scholars’ program provides doctoral students with the tools and training to acclimatize them to the academic rigor of doctoral education. The program provides academic support, mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities to scholars. Additionally, scholars work on a comprehensive individual development plan (IDP) during their tenure in the program.

    ROAD scholars are also awarded a financial stipend for six semesters contingent upon the successful completion of program requirements. 

    Applications are accepted in the spring semester for scholars to join the program in the fall.

  • ASPIRE Program

    ASPIRE Program

    Overview – The ASPIRE Program is a student success program for master's level graduate students of SHSU. The program offers comprehensive support for scholars’ personal growth, professional development, and academic success. ASPIRE supports and encourages its scholars to pursue and finish graduate school, improve educational experiences, and prepare them for careers.

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