Undergraduate Scholarships (BAAS)
To apply for a scholarship, complete the following steps:
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| Go to BOSS, the Bobcat Online Scholarship System. |
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| Complete the BOSS general application. |
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| If applicable, search for and complete a specific scholarship application. |
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If applicable, upload required documents (see table below). |
| Scholarship | Deadline | Qualifications | Required Documents for Upload | Amount |
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| Burd-Cook-Springer Scholarship | March 31 | - Current or transfer student. -Highest GPA. | - No action needed to apply - students are automatically matched to this opportunity | $1,000 |
| Timothy William Reese Memorial Endowed Scholarship | March 31 | - Full-time student - At least a Junior - Minimum GPA -Business emphasis in degree plan | - Unofficial transcript. -500-word essay: How will your BAAS degree help you achieve your career goals? | $1,000 |
| Melvin Weathersby Endowed Scholarship | March 31 | - Student in the Department of Organization, Workforce and leadership Studies. -In good standing. -Minimum 2.75 GPA. -Working full-time for the past 10 years. | - Unofficial transcript -2-page essay: Explaining your need for assistance, career goals, and the nature and duration of your full-time work over the last 10 years. | $500-$1,000 |
The Stories of the Amazing People Behind OWLS Scholarships:
Burd-Cook-Springer Scholarship
Alumni, friends, colleagues, organizations contributed to the Organization, Workforce, & Leadership Studies (OWLS) program to sustain the Burd-Cook-Springer Scholarship to award current and transfer students based on their cumulative GPA.
Timothy William Reese Memorial Endowed Scholarship
In memory of Timothy William Reese (deceased on December 28, 2001), Claudette Reese, his wife, established the Timothy William Reese Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship will honor Timothy William Reese by awarding an undergraduate scholarship to a student pursuing a BAAS degree with an emphasis on business.
Melvin Weathersby Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Melvin Weathersby (1937-2015), a long-time faculty member and advisor in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies. The scholarship assists students pursuing the BAAS, MAIS/MSIS, or MEd degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I apply for a scholarship?
Apply for scholarships via BOSS, the Bobcat Online Scholarship System.
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How do I obtain my current transcript?
Go to the Registrar FAQ page and read the answer to the “Where can I get an unofficial copy of my transcript?” question for instructions.
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When will I be notified if I received a scholarship?
In late Spring, the OWLS Scholarship Committee meets to review scholarship requirements, criteria, and applications to identify awardees.
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How will I receive my scholarship funds?
Award offers will be facilitated by Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Student Business Services will apply these funds directly to your outstanding tuition/billing.
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Will I receive my scholarship in a single semester or split over Fall and Spring?
Scholarships will typically apply to the Fall semester, but there will be occasional exceptions.
If you have any other questions, please contact owls@txstate.edu