Presentations & Trainings

Current students can learn about external funding by attending Dollars & Sense presentations, Shop Talks about external funding, and custom group sessions.

Dollars & Sense Presentations

We host presentations each semester on specific funders, funding opportunities, and related topics.

Please note Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

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Dr. Andrea Golato stands at the front of a dimmed room presenting on a funding-specific Shop Talk

Funding-Specific ​Shop Talks

We also offer several sessions each semester as part of Shop Talks: The Graduate College's professional development series. Please view the calendar below to register for the funding-specific sessions offered this semester.

Please note funding-specific ​Shop Talks do count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Customized Sessions

Our external funding coordinators can even customize a session for your group. If you are interested in a presentation tailored for specific organizations, classes, or programs/departments, please fill out our request form.

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Upcoming Sessions

image of a cellphone in the verticle position with an arrow pointing to turn the cellphone to a hortizonal positionIf you would like to register for a Dollars & Sense Presentation on a mobile device, turn the device horizontally to access the registration link on an entry below.

Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College
While this session has some information relevant to international students, all students are invited to attend. You will learn about the types of funding available for international students, including specific scholarships, fellowships, and grant opportunities. You will also find out how to customize your funding search to find opportunities available to students who are not US citizens or permanent residents. The session will conclude with a discussion about the successful strategies that previous awardees have deployed in their own planning, searching, and application processes. 

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Register today!
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

Letters of recommendation are a routine component of applications for funding, employment, and graduate degree programs. However, requesting and obtaining recommendations can be stressful and confusing for many students because they do not understand the appropriate approach to the process. This Shop Talk will provide tips and best practices for requesting and securing outstanding letters of recommendation, as well as fostering strong relationships with faculty for future references.
 

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz and Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College


Register today!

Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
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Location:
San Marcos; Grad Commons - Alkek 310
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu

Interested in learning more about funding opportunities available to graduate students? Join us for this special Graduate Student Appreciation Week event, which will involve three different components: Graduate College Funding, External Funding, and a Funding Social with The Graduate College's funding coordinators. Registrants may attend any or all components of the event.
Food and beverages will be available! See the full event schedule below.

Graduate College Funding for Continuing Students
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. │ Presented by Lynnette Lombardo, Graduate Funding Specialist
This session will provide an overview of three sources of internal funding offered by The Graduate College: Graduate College Scholarships, Thesis and Doctoral Research Support Fellowships, and Graduate Student Travel Funds. This presentation will offer valuable insights into the application and review processes for these awards, including tips and tricks for success, common mistakes to avoid, and an insider perspective on how this funding is awarded and disbursed.

External Funding for Continuing Students
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. │ Presented by Andrea Hilkovitz & Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinators
This presentation will introduce continuing graduate students to the external funding landscape and the advising services offered by The Graduate College. The session will cover the following topics: determining eligibility, timing your application, finding funding, and seeking application support. Learn about the successful strategies that previous awardees have deployed in their own planning, searching, and application processes.

Meet & Greet
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Join The Graduate College's funding team for a social event following the presentations to meet and mingle with our staff and past awardees! Come learn about who we are, what kinds of awards we support, and how you can get started on your own funding journey.

Register today!

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more about event
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith
512-245-2581
gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2025-2026 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni. All graduate students and graduate alumni must attend a FUSP presentation to be eligible to schedule one-on-one advising meetings with the graduate Fulbright Program Advisers.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register today!

Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith
512-245-2581
gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2025-2026 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni. All graduate students and graduate alumni must attend a FUSP presentation to be eligible to schedule one-on-one advising meetings with the graduate Fulbright Program Advisers.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register today!

Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith
512-245-2581
gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2025-2026 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni. All graduate students and graduate alumni must attend a FUSP presentation to be eligible to schedule one-on-one advising meetings with the graduate Fulbright Program Advisers.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register today!

Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College
This Shop Talk will address a common challenge in academia: rejection. Whether it is for funding, a publication, or academic employment, rejection is a normal part of the application process. While these experiences often cause grief, this presentation will help attendees develop strategies for processing rejection and responding to feedback through engagement with the following concepts:

• acknowledging the negative impacts of rejection
• understanding the benefits of non-selection
• interpreting negative feedback as constructive criticism
• building on feedback to move forward and persevere

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz and Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College


Register today!

Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith
512-245-2581
gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2025-2026 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni. All graduate students and graduate alumni must attend a FUSP presentation to be eligible to schedule one-on-one advising meetings with the graduate Fulbright Program Advisers.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register today!

Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith
512-245-2581
gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2025-2026 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni. All graduate students and graduate alumni must attend a FUSP presentation to be eligible to schedule one-on-one advising meetings with the graduate Fulbright Program Advisers.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register today!

Click here for more information
more about event