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National Merit Scholarships |
| The Honors Programs office provides numerous supplemental
scholarship opportunities to students who progress in nationwide
competitions sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
or College Board. Further information on these awards,
as well as special programs for prospective students, follows:
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National Merit Process
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Timetable for National Merit Scholarship Competition |
September
2008
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Semifinalists in the 2009 National Merit
Scholarship Competition are announced by the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. |
December 1, 2008
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Application deadline to enter into the Scholarship Competition for four-year academic scholarships. |
February
2009
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Finalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Competition
are designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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February
2009
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Four-year Texas A&M competitive academic scholarship awards will be mailed to National Merit Semifinalists expected to progress to Finalist. |
| March 2009 |
Any National Merit Finalist who has not heard from the Honors
Programs office regarding a scholarship offer should send verification
of Finalist status. |
| March - April 2009 |
National Merit Scholars announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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May 1, 2009
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Deadline to accept a Texas A&M University academic scholarship.
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Guaranteed Scholarships |
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Merit Plus Scholarship |
| Eligibility: |
To be awarded a Merit Plus scholarship, a prospective student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be designated as a Semifinalist in the 2009 National Merit
Scholarship Competition
- Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student
for the Fall of 2009
- Graduate from high school in Spring 2009
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| Terms: |
A $2000 academic scholarship payable during the freshman year
of study at Texas A&M.
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| Additional Incentives: |
Students who meet the published eligibility criteria may also compete
for prestigious scholarships in the Endowed Competition. These four-year, merit-based scholarships range from $10,000 to $12,000 total and may be "stacked" with the Merit Plus Scholarship, the Director's Excellence Award, the NM Recognition Award, and the Director's
Excellence Supplemental Scholarship. NB: prospective students must complete the online application to be considered for Endowed Scholarships.
Applications for the 2009 scholarship competition must be
received by December 1, 2008. Online applications will be
available online August 1, 2008.
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National Merit Sponsorship |
| Eligibility: |
To be awarded a National Merit Sponsorship award, a prospective student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be designated as a National Merit Finalist
- Have named Texas A&M University as the college
of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student
for the Fall of 2009
- Graduate from high school in Spring 2009
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| Terms: |
Annual stipend of $650 for four years of undergraduate study
($2,600 total).
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| Additional Incentive: |
Students who meet the published eligibility criteria may also compete
for prestigious scholarships in the Endowed Competition. These four-year, merit-based scholarships range from $10,000 to $12,000 total and may be "stacked" with the Merit Plus Scholarship, the Director's Excellence Award, the NM Recognition Award, and the Director's Excellence Supplemental Scholarship. NB: prospective students must complete the online application to be considered for Endowed Scholarships.
Applications for the 2009 scholarship competition must be
received by December 1, 2008. Online applications will be
available online August 1, 2008.
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Director's Excellence Award |
| Eligibility: |
To be awarded a Director's Excellence Award, a prospective student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be designated as a National Merit Scholar
- Have named Texas A&M University as the college of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student
for the Fall of 2009
- Graduate from high school in Spring 2009
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| Terms: |
Annual stipend of $2,500 for four years of undergraduate
study ($10,000 total)
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| Additional Incentive: |
Students who meet
the published eligibility criteria may also compete for prestigious
scholarships in the Endowed
Competition. These four-year, merit-based scholarships
range from $10,000 to $12,000 total and may be "stacked"
with the Merit Plus Scholarship, the Director's Excellence
Award, the NM Recognition Award, and the Director's Excellence
Supplemental Scholarship. NB: prospective students must complete
the online application to be considered for Endowed Scholarships.
Applications for the 2009 scholarship competition must be
received by December 1, 2008. Online applications will be
available online August 1, 2008.
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NM Recognition Award |
| Eligibility: |
To be awarded an NM Recognition Award, a prospective student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be designated a National Merit or Achievement Finalist
- Have named Texas A&M University as the college of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student
for the Fall of 2009
- Graduate from high school in Spring 2009
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| Terms: |
Annual stipend of $6,000 for four years of undergraduate study ($24,000 total)
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| Additional Incentive: |
Students who meet
the published eligibility criteria may also compete for prestigious
scholarships in the Endowed
Competition. These four-year, merit-based scholarships
range from $10,000 to $12,000 total and may be "stacked"
with the Merit Plus Scholarship, the Director's Excellence
Award, the NM Recognition Award, and the Director's Excellence
Supplemental Scholarship. NB: prospective students must complete
the online application to be considered for Endowed Scholarships.
Applications for the 2009 scholarship competition must be
received by December 1, 2008. Online applications will be
available online August 1, 2008.
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Director's Supplemental Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
To be awarded a Director's Supplemental Scholarship, a prospective student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be designated as a National Merit Scholar
- Have named Texas A&M University as the college of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student
for the Fall of 2009
- Graduate from high school in Spring 2009
- Enroll in a fifth year of study as an undergraduate
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| Terms: |
Annual stipend of $2,000 for National Merit Scholars needing
a fifth year of study.
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Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Special Programs
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