Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen
There are several sources of scholarships for incoming freshmen. The deadline to apply for scholarships through Student Financial Aid and the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships is December 1, 2008. You can apply for these scholarships using the ApplyTexas Application for Admissions and Scholarships. Go to http://scholarships.tamu.edu to see helpful tips on completing your application.
Notice that additional documentation is required for scholarships offered through the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships. All documentation must be received by the deadline. Carefully note the deadline for each scholarship and do not wait to apply! If you apply late, you run the risk of not completing your application in time for consideration.
Mays Business School
Mays offers merit-based and academic scholarships for incoming freshmen through University Honors. To apply for these, you must have fully completed both the Application and Scholarships side of the dual ApplyTexas application as well as provide University Honors with supporting documents. These documents include a Student Profile Sheet and another copy of your transcript to be mailed to the University Honors office. This process not only places you in the reviewing pool for Mays but also for other non-major specific Honors scholarships. Eligibility is based on an SAT I score of 1300 or better (600 each for Critical Reading and Math). The deadline for applications for scholarships offered by Mays is December 1st.
Department of Student Financial Aid
Texas A&M's Department of Student Financial Aid oversees numerous university-level scholarships. Click here to learn more about the Opportunity Award, Regents' Scholarships, Valedictorian Tuition Exemption, Terry Scholarships, and other opportunities.
The Department of Student Financial Aid also has loans, grants, work study and need-based scholarships available. To apply for these, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA).
Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships
The University Honors Program and Academic Scholarships handles academic scholarships for incoming freshmen.
Foundation Excellence Award
Foundation Excellence Award scholarships are designed to help students from underrepresented groups, including minorities and those from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
Corps of Cadets Scholarships
The Corps of Cadets offers scholarships for incoming freshmen based both on need and merit. These scholarships range in value from $1,000- $10,000 and carry no military obligation.
Other Scholarships
There are many scholarships offered by local, regional and national organizations, which can be used at Texas A&M. These other scholarships have various criteria, so check out the individual web sites to learn more. This list is not all-inclusive.
Current Students
All Current Students
Check these links for scholarships available to all current students.
- Department of Student Financial Aid
- University Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships
- Foundation Excellence Award
- Other Scholarships
Freshmen
The only scholarship available through Mays Business School for current freshmen is the ConocoPhillips Spirit Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students interested in a career in the energy business. The deadline for application is 5 P.M. on October 31, 2008.
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
The ConocoPhillips Spirit Scholarship is also open to current sophomores and juniors interested in the energy business. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required. The deadline for application is 5 P.M. on October 31, 2008.
In addition, Mays Business School offers more than 100 scholarships for qualified sophomore, junior and senior business students. The application for current students is available in early January each year with a deadline in early February. Award decisions are made and students are notified in March. No additional Mays Business School scholarships are available outside of this time frame.
How do you know if you qualify?
- You are a full-time (taking 12 or more hours) undergraduate business student who is currently enrolled in Mays and will continue in spring 2009 as an undergraduate at Mays.
- You have a GPR of 3.5 or greater - most of the scholarships we award require a minimum 3.5 GPR.
- You are classified as a U2, U3, or U4 at the time of application.
You will not be eligible for scholarships if you are:
- A fifth year Professional Program student enrolled as a graduate student effective fall 2008 - you are, instead, eligible to apply for graduate scholarships.
- A freshman (classified as U1 during the application period).
- A student graduating at the end of the spring, summer, or fall 2008 semester.
Application
A single application is used for all available Mays scholarships. By submitting this application, you are considered for all Mays scholarships for which you are eligible. These scholarships are available to students classified as U2, U3, or U4 at the time of application.
Application Deadline
Your completed application must be submitted online no later than 5 P.M. on February 6, 2009. The application form will be unavailable after the deadline. Award decisions are made in early March and we will notify all applicants of their status.
If you have any questions, contact Kris Morley, in the Business Honors Program Office, 242 Wehner, at 979-845-4873 or scholarships@mays.tamu.edu.
Scholarship Payments
Scholarship payments are divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. If you are graduating early, you will be awarded only the fall semester payment, not the full scholarship. All scholarships require that you be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours. Exceptions to this are made for graduating seniors and students completing internships.
- Graduating seniors enrolled in their last semester are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours.
- If completing an internship, the scholarship will be applied to the semester in which the student is completing the internship if the student is enrolled in 9 or more A&M semester credit hours that semester. This requirement can be met by completing a minimester(s), Texas A&M University on-line courses, or independent study in absentia.
- If the student is completing a fall or spring internship and is not enrolled in 9 or more semester credit hours during the that semester, the scholarship may be applied to the summer session of that academic year assuming the student is a full time student during the summer. A full time student is defined as one enrolled in 12 or more hours for the summer.
- One-half of the scholarship will be forfeited if the student does not meet items 2 or 3 above. All scholarships must be paid in the academic year for which they were awarded.
If you have any questions, contact Kris Morley, in the Business Honors Program Office, 242 Wehner, at 979-845-4873 or scholarships@mays.tamu.edu.
Transfer Students
All scholarships for incoming transfer students are available through the sources listed below. Only after you are enrolled in classes at Mays Business School you can apply for the scholarships available to our current students mentioned above in the Current Students section.
Transfer Scholarship
This scholarship is for transfer students previously attending a two-year institution. Scholarships are awarded for one year and range from $500 to $3,000. For more information, contact the Department of Student Financial Aid. Follow the links listed under “Scholarship Information.”
Honors Program and Academic Scholarships
The University Honors Program Office handles academic scholarships for transfer students. These scholarships are available for students transferring from both 4-year institutions and Texas community and junior colleges.
Foundation Excellence Award
Foundation Excellence Award scholarships are open to entering transfer students. This scholarship is designed to assist students from underrepresented groups, including minorities and those from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
General University Scholarships
There are many scholarships offered by local, regional and national organizations, which can be used at Texas A&M. These general university scholarships have various criteria, so check out the individual web sites to learn more. This list is not all-inclusive.
MBA Students
Scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships are available for our MBA students.
