• Check Status of your Scholarship Application at http://howdy.tamu.edu

Endowed Competition

• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or graduate of an accredited US high school in spring, 2009.
• Be enrolled for the Fall 2009 semester at Texas A&M University as a full-time student.
• Have scored at least a 1300 on the SAT I (critical reading + math, with at least 600 in each) or 30 on the ACT (English + math, with a minimum 27 in each) or have attained Semifinalist or Commended standing in competitions sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board.
• Submit a complete application, to be received in the Honors Programs office by December 1, 2008.

• President's Endowed Scholarships:  $12,000 total - Annual stipend of $3,000 for four years of undergraduate study.
• Lechner and McFadden Scholarships: $10,000 total - Annual stipend of $2,500 for four years of undergraduate study.

• Additional $1,000 stipend for Texas A&M-sponsored Study Abroad Programs
• Assured On-campus housing. Honors-eligible scholarship recipients may request placement in a freshmen Honors Residence Hall. Assignments are made on a first come, first-served basis.
• Out-of-state tuition differential waived (approximate value of $8,250 per year).
• May be supplemented by sponsorship through the National Merit Scholarship Program.
• Recipients of President's Endowed Scholarships may be eligible for nomination to the Galen T. Brown for supplemental scholarship awards.

Given the large number of applications received, prospective applicants must adhere closely to all application procedures.

1. Before beginning the application, please go through the Online Scholarship Application tips.
2. Complete the application at http://www.applytexas.org/.
3. Deadline for submission of the online scholarship application is December 1, 2008; ALL supplementary application materials must also be received by that date:

• Official high school transcript (Sent directly to the Honors Programs office).
• SAT I /ACT scores (including writing portion) sent to Texas A&M University.
• Student Profile Form (to be completed and submitted by the applicant's High School Counselor or Principal).

These materials may be sent to the following address:


Honors Programs
Texas A&M University
4233 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4233

Please note the following:

• Scholarship applications without any of the required components are considered incomplete and will not be considered scholarships at Texas A&M University
• The Honors Programs office does not typically notify prospective applicants if their applications are incomplete
• All award letters from the Honors Programs office will be mailed in March 2009.  No information or announcements about recipients are made prior to that mailing
• Within each competition category, a student's test score is only one of many components considered in the review process. Consideration is given to academic achievement in a college preparatory curriculum within the context of the student's academic environment. Additional factors for selection include, but are not limited to, leadership, community service, special talents, first-generation college student status, and academic achievement under difficult circumstances. 
• Texas A&M seeks to provide opportunities to student leaders from all walks of life who represent the geographic, socio-economic and cultural diversity of the state of Texas and beyond. 
• Check status of your scholarship application at http://howdy.tamu.edu

College and Departmental Scholarships

More than 200 scholarships are awarded by a variety of individual colleges and academic departments at Texas A&M University.  The college or department that awards the scholarship establishes selection criteria, and the amounts of the scholarship awards vary.

Credentials of all admitted applicants in competition for scholarships coordinated through the Honors Programs office will be forwarded to and evaluated by the appropriate college or department.  To claim a college or department-sponsored scholarship, the student must enroll in the corresponding college or department.

Application deadline is December 1, 2008.  Scholarship decisions are announced in April.

National Competition Awards

A number of additional scholarship opportunities are available for applicants who progress in the following nationwide scholarship competitions:

Other Sources of Financial Aid

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The primary purpose of the Scholarships and Financial Aid is to ensure that no student will be denied an opportunity for an education due to a lack of funds. To the extent that funds are available, Texas A&M University is committed to meeting the documented financial need of all eligible students making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. The Opportunity Award is designed to encourage and promote academic success and furnish students the opportunity to pursue their educational goals at Texas A&M University. Scholarships and Financial Aid also offers opportunities through grants, scholarships, loans, and employment.

Corps of Cadets

The Corps of Cadets offers additional scholarship opportunities. These 4-year awards are based on academic performance and demonstrated leadership in high school. Recipients must be members of the Corps of Cadets.