Scholarships for Incoming Freshman |Scholarships at Texas A&M Galveston

Abe and Peggy J. Levy Foundation Fellowship

Above: 2019-2020 recipients

The Abe and Peggy J. Levy Foundation will provide up to $10,000 per academic year for a maximum of four years for up to four outstanding students each year. Please read the conditions listed below before applying. This program is available only for Texas Residents who are first-time freshman at Texas A&M University at Galveston and is based upon your academic background and goals. Financial need is not considered.

The Abe and Peggy J. Levy Foundation will have access to all information submitted in your application file, including your high school transcript(s), test scores, and all written materials. This program does not, and will not, discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, condition of handicap, veteran or disabled veteran status.

Conditions for Award:

Carry a FULL-TIME course load and complete AT LEAST 12 credit hours per semester.
Maintain academic grades of at least a "B" average each semester, which equates to a 3.00 Grade Point Ratio (GPR). Failure to produce grades satisfactory to the Foundation, and with no extenuating circumstances warranting consideration, will mean that you will be placed on probation for the next semester. Should an improvement in grades not be evident at the end of that semester, you may be dropped from the program.
Abide by the rules and regulations of your college or university as defined by the Administration and be in good standing at all times with the school.
Keep the Foundation notified of your mailing address and report any changes in your personal circumstances which may affect your ability to attend college.
Advise the Foundation after registration each semester of the courses in which you are enrolled, and notify the Foundation immediately of dropping a course or withdrawal from the University.
The fellowship may be used for undergraduate work at Texas A&M University at Galveston only.
You must be a resident of the State of Texas.
Fellowships which are not applied to the purpose for which they are awarded must be returned to the Foundation.
If awarded this fellowship and a combination of awards which totals more than the resident Cost of Attendance: awards must be reduced, starting with University awarded scholarships and, if necessary, this fellowship.
If awarded this fellowship, you should write a thank you letter to:

Abe and Peggy J. Levy Foundation
c/o Keith McFatridge, Jr.
2228 Ship’s Mechanic Row, Suite 200
Galveston, TX 77550

Aggie Excellence Scholarship

The Aggie Excellence Scholarship provides an opportunity to support freshmen and transfer students in marine and maritime-related undergraduate programs on the Galveston Campus. Funding for this program is available thanks to the generosity of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

Students interested in following majors will be considered for this scholarship:

University Studies
Oceans and One Health
Marine Engineering Technology
Marine Sciences and Humanities

Duration

Freshman scholarships are 4 year awards and transfer scholarship are 2-3 years. Students must meet eligibility requirements each year to continue receiving this scholarship in future years.

Application

Apply using the ApplyTexas Application. Prospective students must complete the admission and scholarship portions to be considered.

Freshmen:

$2,000 per year 4 years

Awarding Criteria:

1st generation or exceptional academically achievement
Top half of high school class
FAFSA required
Financial need as determined by financial aid application

Transfer:

$4,000 per year for 2-3 years

Awarding Criteria:

Minimum 2.5 GPA with at least 30 earned hours (including dual credit)
Transfer from a Texas public community college
FAFSA required
Financial need

Captain Karl P. Fanning Endowed Scholarship

Description:

Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to incoming freshman in the Corps of Cadets at TAMUG, based on academic standing and financial need, as determined by the scholarship selection committee. The scholarship is renewable for no more than four years, as long as the cadet remains enrolled full-time at TAMUG and maintains acceptable grades. If the student is placed on academic probation, the scholarship is forfeited and will be awarded to a new entering freshman. If the student does not graduate in four years, the scholarship shall not be extended.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman
Required: Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Required: Full-time enrollment
Required: Academic achievement
Required: Extracurricular activities
Required: Demonstrated financial need
Renewal: This scholarship is renewable for no more than four years, as long as the cadet remains enrolled full time at TAMUG and maintains acceptable grades. If the student is placed on Academic Probation, the scholarship is forfeited and will be awarded to a new, entering freshman. If the student does not graduate in four years, the scholarship shall not be extended.

Galveston National Merit Scholarship

For more information about the National Merit competition, visit nationalmerit.org.

George P. Mitchell Society Scholarship

Description:

This scholarship was established by the George P. Mitchell Society to provide one or more scholarships to full time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University at Galveston. The George P. Mitchell Society Scholarships are based on the legacy of George Mitchell and ongoing support from the Mitchell Family of business through the Galveston Mardi Gras Party that continues to fund the George Mitchell Society. This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman or transfer student
Required: Galveston Island School
Required: Galveston resident
Required: Academic achievement
Required: Extracurricular activities
Required: Demonstrated financial need

George P. Mitchell Society Scholarship II

Description:

This scholarship was established by the George P. Mitchell Society to provide one or more scholarships to full time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University at Galveston. The George P. Mitchell Society Scholarships are based on the legacy of George Mitchell and ongoing support from the Mitchell Family of business through the Galveston Mardi Gras Party that continues to fund the George Mitchell Society. This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman or transfer student
Required: Galveston Island School
Required: Galveston resident
Required: Academic achievement
Required: Extracurricular activities
Required: Demonstrated financial need
Renewable: If student remains a full-time undergraduate student in good standing.

George P. Mitchell Society Scholarship III

Description:

This scholarship was established by the George P. Mitchell Society to provide one or more scholarships to full time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University at Galveston. The George P. Mitchell Society Scholarships are based on the legacy of George Mitchell and ongoing support from the Mitchell Family of business through the Galveston Mardi Gras Party that continues to fund the George Mitchell Society. This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman or transfer student
Required: Galveston Island School
Required: Galveston resident
Required: Academic achievement
Required: Extracurricular activities
Required: Demonstrated financial need
Renewable: If student remains a full-time undergraduate student in good standing.

George P. Mitchell Society Scholarship IV

Description:

This scholarship was established by the George P. Mitchell Society to provide one or more scholarships to full time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University at Galveston. The George P. Mitchell Society Scholarships are based on the legacy of George Mitchell and ongoing support from the Mitchell Family of business through the Galveston Mardi Gras Party that continues to fund the George Mitchell Society. This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman or transfer student
Required: Galveston Island School
Required: Galveston resident
Required: Academic achievement
Required: Extracurricular activities
Required: Demonstrated financial need

Kempner Maritime Undergraduate Fellowship

Description:

This fellowship program was funded to encourage and support maritime education. Texas A&M University at Galveston graduates provide vital services in every facet of the maritime industry. Upon graduation, maritime students often find jobs in the deep-sea, tug, and barge fleet. Ashore, graduates can be found working in areas as diverse as marine insurance, port authorities, environmental protection, ship design, building, and repair. The maritime program at Texas A&M University at Galveston is one of only six in the entire United States and the only one located on the Gulf of Mexico. All incoming freshmen enrolled in the licensed option (LO) program may apply. *Selections are made from submitted scholarship applications.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman
Required: LO program
Required: Academic achievement
Required: Extracurricular activities
Required: Full-time enrollment
Required: Demonstrated financial need
Renewal: Minimum 3.0 GPA

Mary and Robert N. Walker Endowed Scholarship

Description:

This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Robert F. Smith who was a math professor from 1882-1931. He lived in Galveston for 40 years. He loved the sea, hence the scholarship for students majoring in Marine Sciences.

Criteria:

Required: Incoming freshman
Required: MARS
Renewal: Scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years, so long as student remains a MARS major