Opportunities for National Hispanic Scholars

The Honors Programs office provides numerous supplemental scholarship opportunities to students who progress in nationwide competitions sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) or College Board. 

Students who are recognized as National Hispanic Scholars are guaranteed the following awards.  In addition, most National Hispanic Scholars will be eligible to compete for other scholarships offered by the Honors Programs (typically $10,000 or $12,000), Scholarships and Financial Aid, or individual Colleges or Departments at Texas A&M. 

CB Plus Scholarship

Provides a $2,000 stipend paid during the student's freshman year.  To receive the CB Plus Scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Be designated as a National Hispanic Scholar

• Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student for the Fall of 2010

• Graduate from high school in Spring 2010

 

CB Recognition Award

Provides an additional $3,000 per year award ($12,000 total).  This award may be in addition to other Honors Programs scholarships. To receive the CB Recognition Award, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Be designated as a National Hispanic Scholar

• Be enrolled at Texas A&M University as a full-time student for the Fall of 2010

• Graduate from high school in Spring 2010

Champe Fitzhugh, Jr. International Honors Leadership Seminar

National Hispanic Scholars that are eligible and apply for academic scholarships will be eligible to apply for this two-week leadership development program, which takes place at the Santa Chiara Study Center, in Tuscany, Italy.