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Scholarship Information

All scholarships awarded from TAMUG are based on the student's admission application information (Texas Common Application), specific areas considered are: grades, class standing, ACT/SAT scores, and activities. Please apply for admission as soon as possible and be sure to include all extracurricular and leadership activities. March is the deadline to receive your acceptance letter in order to be considered in the first selection group of scholarships for the upcoming academic year.

For more information on individual scholarship opportunities, click the scholarship names listed below. Scholarships marked with an (*) do not require an additional application as your application to the university serves as your application for the scholarship. These scholarships are considered to be competitive. Scholarships marked with two (**) do require an additional application. These are available for download below the name of the scholarship.

Scholarships Available to Entering Students Annual Award
TAMUG Freshman Academic Scholarship * $1,000
William P Ricker Memorial Scholarship * $1,000
Transfer Student Scholarship *
  • Minimum of 30 hours completed at a Texas community college
  • Must have financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
 $2,500

The Abe and Peggy J. Levy Foundation Fellowship **

  • You must be a Texas resident
  • You must be a new freshman
  • All materials must be received by April 1
  • DOWNLOAD Application (PDF)
     
 $7,500

Rudy T. Merit Scholarship **

 $2,000

Kempner Maritime Fellowship **

 $3,000

The Lyons Engineering Scholarship **

 The amount awarded is based upon the financial need according to FAFSA information.


Additional Scholarships:


Local Scholarships:
 We encourage all students to apply for scholarships from local organizations such as the Lions Club, Band Boosters, local Aggie Moms Club, etc. The web resources page provides links to scholarship search engines. Students who have received a local scholarship should forward all scholarship funds to:

Texas A & M University at Galveston
Attn: Financial Aid - Scholarships
P. O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553

When received, scholarship funds will be credited to your billing statement. The funds will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters, unless otherwise directed by the organization granting the scholarship.

We welcome all types of scholarship or fellowship funds and encourage you to apply for any local scholarships which you may be eligible for.

 

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