1. Terri O’Gara Murdock Scholarship
School of Social Work, Texas State University
This scholarship honors the memory of Terri O’Gara Murdock, who was a 1998 MSW graduate of Texas State. It acknowledges her commitment to the mission of the School as well as her contribution to the profession of social work.
Eligibility: MSW student in good standing who will be enrolled in TXST SSW during academic year
Award: One $1500 scholarship for the academic year
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated academic merit as shown by graduate and/or undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (verified by official transcript)
Commitment to the mission of the School of Social Work as evident by a resume indicating past and/or present service to the public sector (Note: the Mission Statement is available on the School’s website)
Commitment to the mission of the School as expressed in clearly articulated professional goals
Essay indicating commitment to public sector professional practice (not to exceed three double-spaced pages)
Application and submission:
Submit application electronically to Ms. Hortencia Garza no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2016 by 5:00pm. It should consist of one document labelled as ScholarshipName.YourLastName. It should including a cover letter addressed to the SSW Scholarship Committee, a resume with TXST contact info, and the essay. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All correspondence will be via TXST only.
Please direct any questions to Dr. Karen Knox, Interim Director, School of Social Work, at