All continuing students must complete the University Scholarship Application (USA) to qualify for any institutional scholarships. The application is open from October 15th to February 1st and must be completed each academic year. The USA can be found on the link below:
Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide a scholarship to a full-time student enrolled in the licensed option program in Marine Engineering at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Stanley Vaughn, who funds this scholarship, stated, “I would like to give a scholarship to a deserving Maritime cadet in memory of my father, Captain J.L. “Buster” Vaughn. It doesn’t matter whether it is engineer or deck, as my father was equally at home in engine room and the wheel house.”
Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide an award at spring graduation to the top Maritime Academy graduate, based on academic standing, i.e. the top GPR graduate.
Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to an academic junior Texas A&M Maritime Academy student who has been a continuous member of the A&M Galveston Propeller Club since their freshman year. The award will go to the most outstanding incoming junior student in the Propeller Club, based on academics and leadership skills, as determined by the scholarship selection committee.
This scholarship is given to an outstanding senior deck cadet student on previous summer cruise.
This scholarship is given to an outstanding deck license option cadet and who was evaluated and selected by the instructor for Shiphandling III (MART 422). The following criteria will be used in selecting the outstanding deck cadet: the cadet who through their work in the ship simulator has best demonstrated the most skills, knowledge, and aptitude for the piloting profession. Student must have taken the course during the Fall and Spring semester of the previous year.
This scholarship was established in memory of Captain Mark Hicks, a graduate of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Harbor Pilot for Port of Freeport. Captain Hicks was a member of the Brazos Pilots and was killed disembarking a ship during a storm on June 24, 1989. This scholarship was endowed as the final activity of the Propeller Club of the Port of Freeport.
This scholarship is geared toward students interested in a career in the energy industry that are looking for outstanding challenges and seeking opportunities commensurate with their skills and abilities.
Distributions from this gift will be used to provide awards to full-time cadets in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in a deck license option degree program. Recipients will need to provide proof of successfully completing degree program (diploma), Dynamic Positioning Induction course (DP Induction Certificate), and all requirements of the license option program (USCG License).
The Houston Pilot Association through its Anchor Watch Fund (501©(3)organization) provides financial aid to students at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
The Ingram lee Foundation Texas A&M Maritime Academy Scholarship was established in 2017 by the Ingram lee Foundation to provide one or more scholarships to worthy and deserving members of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy from the Galveston Campus.
This scholarship is endowed by J.M. Sterling, Class of ‘71, Texas A&M Maritime Academy, in honor of his parents, Jim and Betty Sterling, Class of ‘38. SOURCE OF FUNDS: SYSTEM Student receives a plaque. Academic department heads select, as well as Corps Advisor, Commander of Cadets, Officer in Charge, and Naval Science Dept.
The National Cargo Bureau will provide five undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Marine Transportation a scholarship for the academic year. SOURCE OF FUNDS: ANNUAL.
The Ryan Brown Davis Memorial Scholarship will provide one or more full time students pursuing a degree in Marine Transportation a scholarship for the academic year.
The Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship will recognize students who demonstrate the achievement and leadership ability to successfully pursue careers in the maritime industry. The Donor will provide a scholarship award for two (2) students who are enrolled in Texas A&M License Option program for deck officers and one (1) student enrolled in Texas A&M’s program for engine officers. Each Spring semester three (3) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in good standing to three (3) students who will be either in their Junior or entering their Senior year the following Fall semester.
The purpose of this scholarship is to support maritime education by granting this scholarship to students pursuing careers as U.S. Merchant Seaman. The Tug Valour Memorial Fund has also established a similar scholarship at the SUNY Maritime & Mass. Maritime Schools. Selections must be made by 04/01.
The William P. Ricker Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to recognize leadership and excellence among students. This scholarship is awarded to individuals demonstrating the promise and commitment of William Paul Ricker, a Corp Commander at the time of his death. Ricker served as a Corp Commander from 1974-1975 and was killed in a tragic automobile accident. The Ricker family estate established an endowment which funds this scholarship. Leadership, grades, and extracurricular activities are the priority criteria for awarding this scholarship.