Texas State University

National Distinction Scholarship

VerifiedCollege program
Award
$40,000 total ($10,000 per year). Nonresident recipients may also qualify for the in-state tuition rate for the same period.
Deadline
Select Texas State as first choice with NMSC on or before May 31 prior to your first semester.
How to apply
Be a National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist, submit an admission application and transcript, select Texas State first with NMSC by May 31, and email your certificate to processing@txstate.edu.
What you'll need
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
First-time incoming freshmen who are National Merit Finalists or Semifinalists. NMSC requires entrants to be US citizens or US lawful permanent residents intending to become citizens.
Good to know
The page does not name an entry year. Renewal: 3.5 Texas State GPA and 28 passing hours per year.