National Scholarship CompetitionsPreliminary Applications |
The Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships coordinates the application processes for several nationally-competitive scholarship competitions. Please note that the following scholarships are for current undergraduate or graduate students or recent alumni. Prospective transfer students and incoming freshman interested in applying for academic scholarships should visit the Academic Scholarships section of the OHPAS website. Many National Scholarships require an institutional endorsement. Because endorsements are often limited in number by the sponsoring scholarship foundation, the Office of Honors Programs conducts preliminary selection competitions, the deadlines of which are usually several weeks or months prior to the actual scholarship deadline. Check with Kyle Mox in the University Honors Program for specific scholarship application deadlines. To automatically receive information on upcoming scholarship processes and informational workshops, subscribe to the Honors Listserv. Additionally, students who wish to receive regular bulletins regarding National Scholarships opportunities and preparation should subscribe to the National Scholarships Listserv. |
Informational sessions for interested students will take place on April 3 and 4 at 4 PM in Henderson Hall, Room 103. |
Each of the following scholarships are for post-baccalaureate study in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. In general, they are the most competitive and prestigious scholarships in the world. For detailed eligibility requirements, visit each scholarship's website. Students are welcome to apply for more than one of the following scholarships at the same time. |
Rhodes Scholarships ~ http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ Provides two to three years of post-baccalaureate study at Oxford University, as well as travel costs and a modest living allowance. Applicants must have "proven intellectual and academic achievement of a high standard" and "show integrity of character, interest in and respect for their fellow beings, the ability to lead, and the energy to use their talents to the full." |
Marshall Scholarship ~ http://www.marshallscholarship.org/ Provides two to three years of post-baccalaureate study at any university in the United Kingdom, as well as travel costs and a modest living allowance. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. |
George J. Mitchell Scholarship ~ http://us-irelandalliance.org/ Allows American postgraduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The scholarships will be awarded to students who have shown both academic distinction and the potential for leadership. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study. |
The Churchill Scholarship ~ http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org Offers American students of exceptional ability the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, and the sciences at Cambridge University. |
Preliminary Application Instructions
To apply for nomination to any of the above scholarships, submit the following items to the Honors Programs, Henderson Hall, c/o Kyle Mox, National Scholarships Coordinator:
1) A personal statement of no more than 1,000 words that describes your academic and other interests and that describes your desired program of study in the UK or Ireland.
2) A detailed resume (two pages maximum)
3) A list of five to eight people who are willing to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. At least four of those people should be professors. Include the person's name, title, email address, and telephone number.
2009 Fulbright Program for U.S. Students |
Download the Fulbright Information Sheet. All currently enrolled students are to apply through their university and should contact their campus Fulbright Program Administrator (FPA), Kyle Mox, at 845 - 1957 or kemox@tamu.edu. For detailed information and instructions on applying, visit http://www.us.fulbrightonline.org. Please note the following deadlines: Thursday 18 September 2008: On-campus Application Deadline The majority of the application process is conducted via the Fulbright Online Application. Prospective applicants must notify the FPA of their intent to apply before submitting a completed application . To be considered complete, prospective applicants must also submit three hard-copy letters of recommendation*, a foregin language report (as necessary), and transcripts to room 101 of the Academic Building. Applicants should also provide letters of affiliation, if available or relevant. *Note on letters of recommendation - although recommenders may submit their letters via the online system, it is strongly encouraged that they first forward a print or electronic copy via email to the FPA well in advance of the campus deadline. Letters that have been submitted to the online application system are nearly irretrevable, so they should not be uploaded until they are finalized. Week of 29 September - 3 October 2008: On-Campus Screening Interviews The Texas A&M University Fulbright Committee will conduct interviews to discuss the proposals, feasibility of projects, institutional cooperation, and overall quality of application of each prospective applicant. The interview will also include a language assessment as appropriate per country. Although the Fulbright Commission requires that institutions forward every complete application that they receive, it does ask that campus selection committees assign a ranking to each candidate to indicate a candidate's overall strength. After the screening interviews, the applications will be returned to the applicants for revision. Monday 13 October 2008: Deadline for Revised (FINAL) Application Final version of complete application is due. This should include any revisions made after the campus deadline and the campus interview process. Once changes are complete, applicants will submit the revised application to the FPA via the online system. New references, transcripts and other supplemental documents are not required unless they have changed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to communicate with the FPA frequently to ensure that all application materials are in order. Friday 17 October 2008: National Fulbright Deadline IIE, the organization which administers the Fulbright Grant Program, requires all applications to reach the national office by this date. Applications must be complete to be accepted and processed by IIE. |
The preliminary selection competition for the 2008 cycle is closed. |
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The Truman Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to juniors who have outstanding leadership potential and who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service. The scholarship rovides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields, and the Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development. Scholars are invited to participate in a number of programs: Truman Scholar Leadership Week, The Summer Institute, The Truman Fellows Program, and the Public Service Law Conference.
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To apply for University nomination to the 2009 Truman Scholarship, a student must submit the following by October 13, 2008: 1) Completed Preliminary Application. 2) Unofficial Transcripts (printouts from myrecord.tamu.edu are acceptable). 3) Three letters of recommendation, with completed cover sheets. Please note that recommenders are asked to write on specific topics (i.e. Leadership Potential and Abilities, Commitment to a Career in Public Service, Intellect and Prospects for Continuing Academic Success). For guidance on the completion of application, students are stongly encouraged to thoroughly review the Truman Scholarship website: http://www.truman.gov
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship |
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The preliminary selection competition for the 2008 cycle is now closed.
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Approximately 300 Goldwater Scholarships are awarded annually, each providing up to $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, room, board, and books, for both the junior and senior years. Seniors selected for awards will receive approximately $3,500 for their last year of undergraduate study. To be eligible, one must be a sophomore or junior standing with a GPR of at least 3.5 (preferably 3.7+). Most importantly, viable candidates must be in a major that will lead to a graduate study or a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. It is also helpful to have done research or to have ideas that could lead to a research proposal. |
To apply for University nomination to the 2009 Goldwater Scholarship, a student must submit the following by October 13, 2008: 1) Completed Preliminary Application - log on to http://www.act.org/goldwater to access the online application. 2) Unofficial Transcripts. Printouts from myrecord.tamu are acceptable. 3) Three to five letters of recommendation. These letters must be sealed and signed, and they must be sent directly to the address below. 4) Two-page essay. The prompt for this essay may be found in the Goldwater Scholarship Preliminary Application Instructions. |
* The campus deadline for preliminary applications is February 5, 2008 *
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The Morris K. Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. As well, the Foundation also seeks future Native American leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education. In 2008, the Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior-level college students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment or a commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care, and are Native American or Alaska Native. To be eligible, a studnet must be...
Further, competitive applicants will have a strong record of activity related to the environment (e.g. research, public service, or political activity) and leadership. The student's commitment to the environment must also be substantiated by strong letters of recommendation. To apply, prospective scholars must first be nominated by the University. The campus deadline is February 5, 2008. |
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Preliminary applications are due February 14, 2008 |
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will award approximately 30 scholarships to seniors and recent graduates planning to attend graduate school for the first time starting this fall. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate or professional degree chosen. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student per year of study is $50,000 and the maximum length is six years. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Honors Programs. For questions about the nomination process, contact Kyle Mox, National Scholarships Coordinator. The JKC Graduate Scholarship is highly competitive--in last year's competition, almost 1,000 students applied nationwide--and the application process itself is a serious time commitment. Interested students should carefully review basic eligibility requirements and selection criteria (which include financial need) at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website. Also, students who are unclear as to what level of financial need is competitive for this scholarship should make use of the Cooke Foundation's handy calculator. Texas A&M University is allowed to nominate a maximum of two students for the JKC Graduate Scholarship competition. Graduating seniors or recent alumni who wish to apply for nomination must submit ONE original copy of each the following to the Office of Honors Programs : |
Prospective nominees must also submit copies of the following two items as they become available. (originals are not required):
*Application materials must be downloaded from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website |
* Preliminary Applications are now being accepted. The campus deadline is February 26, 2008 * |
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More than 50 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs are helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has elected to award a scholarship of $10,000 for the 2008-2009 academic year to an outstanding Texas A&M student in the natural or applied sciences. |
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Two nominees from each school are submitted to the ASF Scholarship Committee. Prospective scholars must apply for University Nomination though the Office of Honors Programs. Prospective nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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2006 Astronaut Scholar Justin Wilson receives his award check from Col. Al Worden, Apollo 15 Astronaut andChair of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation |
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