Department of Soil&Crop Sciences

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Undergraduates

Scholarship Description

For more information or an application for Freshman or Transfer Scholarships, please contact:

  • Mr. Mark Hall, Undergraduate Advisor, (979) 862-4165 V, (979) 45-0533 F
  • Mrs. Kathy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant, (979) 845-4620 V, (979) 458-0533 F
    HS and Transfer SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
    All scholarship applications are due by March 15

    Incoming Freshmen Scholarships

    Scholarship Description

    1. Academically outstanding Freshmen are eligible for competitive scholarships.

    Scholarship Criteria

    1. Minimum combined Math and Verbal SAT score of 1250
    2. Top ten percent of graduating class
    3. Accepted in a major offered by the Department of Soil & Crop Sciences
    4. Maintain a 3.0 GPR at Texas A&M, College Station
    5. Maintain full time student status at Texas A&M, College Station

    Transfer Student Scholarships

    Scholarship Description

    1. Academically outstanding Transfer students are eligible for a scholarship in amounts up to $4,000 per year for 2 years, a total of $8,000.

    Scholarship Criteria

    1. Minimum 3.2 GPA on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable collegiate courses (can include up to 12 High School AP hours).
    2. 12 credit hours in math and science.
    3. Completed Freshman English (ENGL 1301 or equivalent).
    4. Accepted in a major offered by the Department of Soil & Crop Sciences
    5. Three letters of recommendation (2 - Academic, 1 - Personal)
    6. Transcript from Registrar (all previous colleges)
    7. Must maintain a 3.0 GPR while attending Texas A&M University

    Graduates [top]

    1. Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program
    2. Graduate Research Assistantships available; contact Dr. Wayne Smith, Associate Department Head, at cwsmith@tamu.edu or individual faculty.

    External [top]

    1. Ph.D. Graduate Fellowships in Plant Breeding MSU