The Texas State University System Foundation provides direct support to TSUS institutions and students through the Edmund P. Kuempel Scholarship Program, which provides one-time, $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students who display excellent academic achievement and commitment to community service. Through this program, students in any associate or baccalaureate degree program at any TSUS institution can apply to receive financial assistance to pay for tuition, required fees, living expenses and educational materials. The number of scholarships is determined annually by the TSUS Foundation Board of Directors.