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Support Student Scholarships

Texas A&M University remains committed to expanding access and providing opportunities for qualified students to receive a transformative education.

On average, only 42% of Texas A&M undergraduate students have debt at graduation compared to 62% nationally. But as higher education costs increase, private scholarship support becomes more critical. 

By creating an undergraduate scholarship or graduate fellowship, you can make a profound difference in the lives of individual students and in the lives those students touch as graduates of Texas A&M. Scholarships also free Aggies from the necessity of part-time jobs, giving them more time to satisfy their intellectual curiosity or to participate in extracurricular activities. When you invest in the next generation of leaders of character through a scholarship, you embrace the Aggie Way by giving students more chances to succeed, more rewards for excellence and more reasons to believe the future is bright in Aggieland.

The Texas A&M Foundation's status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit allows us to offer a wide range of customization options that lets donors support students according to what’s most meaningful to them. To better serve our donors’ desires and provide opportunities to all students, we now operate our own independent application for our Foundation Excellence Award scholarships. Incoming and continuing students can apply to this program directly through our site.  

To learn more about giving a scholarship, explore the FAQs and scholarship programs below.

How can I support an Aggie student?

You can support the next generation of leaders of character by giving a gift of any size in support of student scholarships at Texas A&M. You can give a current, endowed or after-lifetime scholarship gift to any of the programs listed below, or you can explore our online giving website to give gifts of $25 or more to any of the listed scholarship accounts.

To learn more about giving a gift for scholarships, please send us a message at the bottom of this page.

What is the difference between an endowed scholarship and a pass-through scholarship?

Endowed scholarships are crucial to Texas A&M’s future because they provide benefits to students for generations. As your gift is invested in the Texas A&M Foundation’s portfolio, it produces a consistent stream of annual returns that support the scholarship program you designate. Because we have an annually set payout rate and carefully manage our portfolio through diversification, you can rest assured that a scholarship endowment will always support students whether the market is up or down. While most donors choose to create an endowed gift that will last forever, you may also choose to fund a pass-through scholarship by making a one-time gift.

Learn more about endowments in the video below.

Can I customize my scholarship?

Yes! If you choose to give through one of the existing scholarship programs below, you can customize elements of your scholarship, such as its name and specifics about the type of student it supports. 

You can also create a general scholarship of your own design rather than giving through one of our existing programs. These general scholarships are often established through the university’s various schools and are major-specific. Just like scholarships given through one of our existing programs, you can name your general scholarship in memory or honor of a person, class or organization of your choice, and you can direct it to support a student of any classification in a particular major, field of study, or from a specific geographic region. Endowed general scholarships begin at $25,000.

To get started on planning your customized scholarship for Texas A&M, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Can I name my scholarship?

Yes! While many donors use their own names, scholarships can also be named in memory or honor of a person, class or organization of your choice.

What assets can I use to fund a scholarship?

Scholarship gifts may be made in the form of cash, securities, real estate or other real property. All endowed gifts are payable over a five-year period, and all gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Can students apply to scholarships through the Foundation?

Yes, incoming and continuing students can apply for our Foundation Excellence Award scholarships through our own independent application website. Through this platform, we manage the entire process, from accepting applications to selecting recipients to disbursing funds.

For all other scholarships, students must apply through the university. Find more details about the university application at Aggie One Stop.

How are scholarships awarded to Aggies?

Scholarship recipients are selected from a pool of qualified applicants and are awarded on a variety of factors. Some scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, while others support students from underrepresented groups or those with financial need. With the exception of the Foundation Excellence Award, the Texas A&M Foundation does not administer scholarship applications or programs. Scholarship opportunities vary according to student qualifications, so please review more detailed information at Texas A&M Scholarships and Financial Aid.

What are the benefits of creating a scholarship?

What type of scholarship you fund is a personal decision with equally personal rewards. Scholarship programs offer special opportunities for donors and students to form lifetime relationships with one another. Each scholarship program is administered differently and varies within Texas A&M's individual colleges, but most programs offer the chance to mentor recipients, hear personal and academic updates from recipients, and meet your scholar at annual events.

Aggie Veteran Scholarships

As a university that began as a senior military college, appreciation and respect for our nation’s current, former and future service members runs deep in Aggieland. You can support Texas A&M’s proud military history by establishing scholarships for Aggie student veterans or their spouses. Most student veterans are unable to finish their degree within the 36-month GI Bill limitation, and while Hazlewood benefits help fill the gap, these non-traditional students still struggle financially. There are three levels of veteran scholarship support, ranging from endowments of $25,000 to $100,000, that provide annual stipends to students ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.

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Corps of Cadets Scholarships

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets is the largest, oldest and most visible student organization and leadership training program at Texas A&M University. The Corps develops well-educated leaders of character who embody the values of honor, courage, integrity, discipline and selfless service. Cadets are academically successful, highly sought-after and prepared for global leadership challenges of the future. There are five levels of Corps scholarship support that provide annual stipends of approximately 4% of the endowment’s value to cadets, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. These include: Honor Scholarships, Keepers of the Spirit Scholarships, Corps of Cadets 21st Century Scholarships, General Rudder Corps Scholarships and Sul Ross Scholarships.

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Endowed Opportunity Awards

Endowed Opportunity Awards are for incoming freshmen who demonstrate strong character, leadership abilities and financial need but who might not qualify for other need-based assistance. A $25,000 gift will permanently endow an award to provide one student an annual stipend for four years.

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Foundation Excellence Awards

Since 1999, Foundation Excellence Award scholarships have helped recruit and retain outstanding undergraduates from historically underserved groups in the Aggie student body, including those who face significant economic or educational hurdles. In 2020, the program was expanded to include students attending the Texas A&M's Galveston Campus. A $10,000 gift will fund a one-time, four-year award for one student, while a $50,000 gift will permanently endow an award to provide one student an annual stipend for four years.

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Global Study Scholarships

Global study scholarships allow students in our increasingly interdependent world to acquire firsthand understanding of different cultures. Students who have studied abroad gain an advantage in the business and academic worlds, and they enjoy unforgettable experiences. Study abroad opportunities are available for all Texas A&M students, freshmen through Ph.D. candidates. Students can be in a large group or study in an individual program, and programs vary in length. A $25,000 gift provides a student with a one-year award. Every year, a new student will benefit from the scholarship.

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Graduate Fellowships

The state of Texas contributes limited amounts to Texas A&M’s graduate programs, so private support is essential. Whether they leave with master’s or doctoral degrees, Aggie graduate students take their values with them to their workplaces and their new communities. Those who become professors share their Aggie work ethic and leadership skills with thousands more. When you fund a graduate fellowship, you support a graduate student with yearly stipends. A $25,000 gift can endow a graduate fellowship, but the amount of the yearly award depends on the amount of your donation.

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J. Malon Southerland Aggie Leader Scholarships

The Southerland Aggie Leader Scholarship program was created to recognize and reward student involvement and leadership at Texas A&M University. Student leaders are dedicated to Texas A&M and are an important element in the success of our campus. This scholarship reflects Texas A&M University’s commitment to learning, leadership and service both in and out of the classroom. A $25,000 gift provides a student with a one-year award. Every year, a new student will benefit from the scholarship.

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Regents’ Scholarships

The Regents’ Scholars Program supports first-generation undergraduates whose total family income is less than $40,000 per year. Recipients must live on campus during their freshman year and participate in one of Texas A&M’s learning communities. A $100,000 gift will permanently endow an award to provide one student an annual stipend for four years.

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President’s Endowed Scholarships

Since 1968, the merit-based President’s Endowed Scholarship (PES) program has been inspiring high-achieving high school seniors to make Texas A&M University their school of choice. The PES rewards incoming Texas A&M freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements in high school. Financial information is not considered. A $100,000 gift will permanently endow a PES to provide one student an annual stipend for four years. PES recipients are also eligible to receive a study abroad stipend from the Education Abroad Office.

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