These National Scholarships are awarded to students who are named National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists or National Hispanic Scholars. To receive a National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement Scholarship, you must select Texas State as your college of choice with the National Merit Corporation. In the case of the National Hispanic Scholarship, you must be designated as a National Hispanic Scholar by the College Board via their National Hispanic Recognition Program.

In addition, you must submit an admission application, official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores. These scholarships are guaranteed to you provided you are admitted to Texas State and meet the minimum scholarship qualifications. If you are a nonresident receiving a National Scholarship, you also qualify to pay the in-state tuition rate.  

 *Criterion was different for initial awards made prior to the 2008-2009 academic year.

• These scholarships are renewable for up to four years based upon required academic performance.
• For Texas State scholarship purposes, SAT score is defined as the total of the best critical reasoning and math subscores from a single testing. ACT score is defined as the best composite score from a single testing.
• National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholarship recipients are also eligible for Assured Scholarships and may apply for Competitive Scholarships.
• National Merit Scholarship recipients are eligible only to apply for Texas State Competitive Scholarships.
• Assured Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for National Scholarships, except as noted above, and may apply for Competitive Scholarships.
• Any combination of financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
• Recipients must be a citizen of the U.S. or a permanent resident.