Current TAMMA Endowed Scholarships    

Below is a current listing of all endowed scholarships, specifically designed for cadets at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our gracious donors have created these scholarships to benefit our cadets and memorialize or honor themselves or loved ones. 

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Robert '95 and Sarah '96 Dwyer Family Chief of staff Endowed Scholarship
Robert '95 and Sarah '96 Dwyer Family Chief of staff Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2023 by Robert '95 and Sarah '96 Dwyer. This endowment will provide one scholarship to a full-time student in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M Maritime Academy and serving as the Chief of Staff for the Corps of Cadets.
Captain Karl P. Fanning Endowed Scholarship
Captain Karl P. Fanning Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2010 by the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to an entering Freshman in the Corps of Cadets Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. Read the story.

Captain Karl P. Fanning Outstanding A&M Maritime Academy Graduating Senior Award
Captain Karl P. Fanning Outstanding A&M Maritime Academy Graduating Senior Award

Established in 2010 by the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, this endowment will provide one award to the top Maritime Academy graduate, based on academic standing. Read the story.

Buddy and Linda Fredrickson Endowed Scholarship
Buddy and Linda Fredrickson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Buddy and Linda Fredrickson. This endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students enrolled in the license option program in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Captain Mark Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Captain Mark Hicks Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1998 by the Freeport Propeller Club, Family and Friends of Mark Hicks. This endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in a "seagoing" career in the Maritime industry at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies.
Ingram Lee Foundation Texas A&M Maritime Academy Scholarship
Ingram Lee Foundation Texas A&M Maritime Academy Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2017 by the Ingram Lee Foundation. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to worthy and deserving members of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. 

Nicolas Ciro Oliverie '02 and Sons Zachary Glen Oliverie and Nicolas Biaggio Oliverie Maritime Transportation Endowed Scholarship
Nicolas Ciro Oliverie '02 and Sons Zachary Glen Oliverie and Nicolas Biaggio Oliverie Maritime Transportation Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2022 by Nicolas C. Oliverie '02. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marine Transportation with License Option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. 

William R. "Bill" Orange, Jr. '91 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
William R. "Bill" Orange, Jr. '91 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Bill Orange

This scholarship was established in 2022 by Mary R. Orange ’83. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in marine Transportation with License Option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection preferences apply.

Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment
Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment

This scholarship was established in 2007 by Captain Jack H. Smith. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. Read the story.

Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment II
Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment II

This scholarship was established in 2016 by Captain Jack H. Smith. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree with licensing option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. Read the story.

Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment III
Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment III

This scholarship was established in 2018 by Captain Jack H. Smith. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree with licensing option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. Read the story.

Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment IV
Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Smith Academic Scholarship Awards Endowment IV

This scholarship was established in 2019 by Captain Jack H. Smith. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree with licensing option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. Read the story.

Jim & Betty Sterling Scholarship
Jim & Betty Sterling Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1999 by Jim and Betty Sterling. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing a commission in the United States Naval Reserves through either the NROTC program or the MMR, or their successor programs at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection criteria applies. Read the story.

Michael E. '71 and Belinda Tavary Endowed Scholarship
Michael E. '71 and Belinda Tavary Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2021 by Michael E. '71 and Belinda Tavary. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Texas A&M Maritime Academy and enrolled in the Marine Engineering Technology License Option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Additional selection preferences apply. Read the story.

Class of 1971 Tormollen / McMullen Memorial Scholarship
Class of 1971 Tormollen / McMullen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 by the TAMUG Class of 1971. Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Read the story.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sea Aggie Pilots Scholarship
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Sea Aggie Pilots Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2018 by Captain Samuel "Sam" Stephenson, Jr. Distributions from this endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston.