Incoming Freshman Scholarships

There are several sources of scholarships for incoming freshmen. The deadline to apply for scholarships through Student Financial Aid and the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships is December 1, 2009. You can apply for these scholarships using the ApplyTexas Application for Admissions and Scholarships. For helpful tips on completing your application, visit scholarships.tamu.edu.

Additional documentation is required for scholarships offered through the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships and all documentation must be received by the application deadline. Carefully note the deadline for each scholarship and do not wait to apply! If you apply late, you run the risk of not completing your application in time for consideration.

Mays Business School

Mays offers merit-based and academic scholarships for incoming freshmen through the University Honors office. To apply for these, you must have fully completed both the Application and Scholarships side of the dual ApplyTexas application as well as provide University Honors with supporting documents. These documents include, but may not be limited to, a student profile sheet and another copy of your transcript mailed directly to the University Honors office.

Completing this process not only places you in the review pool for Mays scholarships, but also for other non-major specific Honors scholarships. Eligibility is based on an SAT I score of 1300 or better (600 each for Critical Reading and Math). The deadline for applications for scholarships offered by Mays is December 1.

Department of Student Financial Aid

Texas A&M's Department of Student Financial Aid oversees numerous university-level scholarships, including the Opportunity Award, Regents' Scholarships, Valedictorian Tuition Exemption, Terry Scholarships, and other opportunities.

The Department of Student Financial Aid also has loans, grants, work study and need-based scholarships available. To apply for these, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships

The University Honors Program handles academic scholarships for incoming freshmen.

Foundation Excellence Award

Foundation Excellence Award scholarships are designed to help students from underrepresented groups, including minorities and those from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Corps of Cadets Scholarships

The Corps of Cadets offers scholarships for incoming freshmen based both on need and merit. These scholarships range in value from $1,000- $10,000 and carry no military obligation.

Other scholarships

There are many scholarships offered by local, regional and national organizations which can be used at Texas A&M. These other scholarships have various criteria, so check out the individual web sites to learn more.