Academic/Merit/PES
More than 20 percent of all Texas A&M students receive scholarship support. Scholarships give students the extra money and time they need to excel in their studies and are a priority of One Spirit One Vision - The Texas A&M Campaign.
Academic and merit-based scholarships help Texas A&M remain competitive in its ability to offer scholarships to the best and brightest high school seniors.
Naming Opportunities/Gift Amounts
| President’s Endowed Scholarship (PES) A four-year academic scholarship for A&M’s top undergraduates. It is considered the university’s most prestigious scholarship. Scholars receive $12,000 over four years plus $1,000 for Study Abroad. |
$100,000 Endowment |
| Endowed Opportunity Award A four-year scholarship for well-rounded, highly-motivated undergraduates with financial need. Scholars receive $1,000 per year for four years. |
$25,000 Endowment |
| College of Liberal Arts Dean's Scholar To recruit very high achieving high school graduates. |
$50,000 Endowment |
| College of Liberal Arts Special Opportunity Scholarship
To support students who accept the challenge of a special academic opportunity, e.g. Study Abroad, Internship |
$50,000 Endowment |
Funding
Scholarships can be established by an individual or group with a one-time gift or with a series of installments over a period of up to five years. This tax-deductible gift to the Texas A&M Foundation may be made in the method of giving most convenient for the donor. The gift also is eligible for corporate matching gift programs.
Recognition
Scholarship donors are recognized at campus receptions during which they can meet their scholarship recipients. These celebrations, which encourage a spirit of camaraderie between donors and recipients, often result in lifelong friendships.
