Scholarships

Texas A&M University Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application

As an incoming freshman, you have the opportunity to apply for more than 2500 scholarships while using only one application. This application allows you to apply for scholarships offered by the Department of Student Financial Aid, Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships, the Corps of Cadets, and additional colleges/departments on campus. You can apply for these scholarships by using the electronic application found online at scholarships.tamu.edu. Your application must be submitted online or received at the University by January 10, 2006. The Corps of Cadets allows for applications to be submitted after this deadline.

Once online you will find general information as well as eligibility requirements for these scholarship programs:

Academic Achievement
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS)
Corps of Cadets Scholarships
Dependent Children of Faculty/Staff and Support Staff
National Hispanic and National Merit Semifinalist Scholarships
Opportunity Award
President’s Endowed
President’s Achievement
Terry Scholarships

Texas A&M Regents’ Scholarship

The Regents Scholarship program is designed to assist first-generation students, whose total family income is less than $40,000 per year, in achieving their educational goals at Texas A&M. Awards are generally $5,000 per year for up to four years. An initial offer will be made based upon the student’s admission application. The offer is contingent, however, upon the completion of the FAFSA and verification of total family income. Your eligibility is determined by the Texas Common Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline for FAFSA submission to allow for consideration for this program is March 1, 2006.

The Foundation Excellence Award

The Foundation Excellence Award was created to increase diversity in the undergraduate student body. Each award provides up to $2,000 per year for up to four years. The Texas A&M Foundation is a private, independent, nonprofit corporation that directs fundraising in support of Texas A&M University, and as such may legally consider ethnicity in awarding scholarships. For more information and to apply, contact the Texas A&M Foundation at (979) 847-8700, ext. 160, or online at giving.tamu.edu/content/tamufoundation/fea.php. The application deadline is February 15, 2006.

Other Local, State and National Scholarship Programs

There are also many scholarship opportunities through local, state and national sources. You are strongly encouraged to seek out as many opportunities as you can. The Department of Student Financial Aid has resources available to assist you in your efforts.

Finally, once you become a student at Texas A&M University, the Department of Student Financial Aid, along with colleges and departments, offer scholarships to currently enrolled students. These opportunities can be found online at scholarships.tamu.edu and by contacting your college and/or department.

Are there Financial Resources in my Area?

Texas A&M University has Regional Prospective Student Centers (PSC) staffed with Regional Financial Aid Advisors across the state of Texas to assist students in completing their financial aid application. We currently have advisors in the Brazos Valley, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. For contact information for these areas please refer to page 26 or visit us online at financialaid.tamu.edu/psc.

For more information about financial aid, please contact the Department of Student Financial Aid.