Available Scholarships | Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texas A&M University-Texarkana Office of Recruitment

Texas A&M University-Texarkana offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities through the Recruitment Office. Our commitment to students is to provide as many resources as we can to help fund your education. Our goal is to see students succeed.

All scholarships offered through our office are merit based and a few may require a copy of your tax return. These are based on academic achievement and leadership. The great thing about merit based scholarships is students do not have to fill out the FAFSA to apply. Also, students can apply for more than one scholarship, if they meet the criteria. However, students can contact the Financial Aid Office at www.tamut.edu or 903-223-3066 if they wish to apply for need based aid. Students are also encouraged to check with their college department for scholarships.

Requirements for All Merit Based Scholarships

The five main requirements for all scholarships are:

Complete an Admissions Application (Be sure to submit the bacterial meningitis form and the residency questionnaire)
Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended must be on file in Admissions by scholarship deadline
Must not be in default on any Title IV funds
Satisfy the THEA, if applicable
Complete the Scholarship Application by posted deadline

How to Apply

Applications are available on-line at www.tamut.edu/recruitment. Deadline dates vary so students should check the web at least once a month for updates. If you have any questions, contact the Scholarship Specialist at 903-223-1353.

Certain scholarships are available once a year while others are available by semester. If a scholarship is renewable or competitive, the student is responsible for re-applying each year/semester.

Deadlines for Scholarship Applications

Students applying for a scholarship(s) offered by semester should start checking on-line the semester before.

Students applying for scholarships offered by academic year can apply on-line from January 1st-April 1st of each year for the upcoming academic year.

All deadlines and applications can be found via web at www.tamut.edu/recruitment.

Maintaining Criteria/Repayment Penalty

Unless the individual scholarship policy states otherwise, in order for an academic scholarship recipient to retain any disbursement of his/her award, the student must maintain all criteria for the scholarship at least 2/3 of the scholarship award period (10 weeks) per regular semester (Fall through Spring) and at least 2/3 of the scholarship award period for summer terms. Should the student fail to meet all the criteria during this time, the student will be required to repay the scholarship award prior to the first class day of the next semester. The student must also satisfactorily complete the minimum number of hours required by the scholarship program each semester in order to receive any remaining scholarship funds for the subsequent semester.

Outstanding Financial Obligations

Students are responsible for paying all financial obligations owed to the university when due. Prior to the end of each semester or term each student should determine that all accounts are paid. Non-payment of any accounts will be entered on the student’s record and the Registrar’s Office will withhold transcripts, diplomas, and credits until the obligation is paid in full. In addition, students will be prohibited from registering for classes until full payment is made.

If you have a question about dropping course or your repayment amount, contact the Scholarship Specialist at 903-223-1353.

LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2007-2008
Note: These scholarships are offered once a year. The award will be made for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters. The deadline is April 1st of each year. For information on scholarships offered by semester contact the Scholarship Specialist at 903-223-1353 or visit our website at www.tamut.edu/recruitment.
General Scholarships
ALBERT LOFTIN ENDOWED

Junior or Senior
2-year award if criteria maintained
First preference to students who attended Texarkana College full-time and plan to complete an undergraduate degree at A&M-Texarkana
Enroll in 24 semester hours annually (Example: 12 Fall & 12 Spring) at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Have and maintain 3.00 GPA each semester
Degree-seeking
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Graduate
Enrolled in 6 graduate hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain cumulative graduate GPA of 3.30
Must be a member in good standing of A&M-Texarkana Alumni Association
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file) or professional certification
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

BILLY AND ILA HINTON SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate
Enrolled in 6 graduate semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Award is competitive annually

DARYL CROUCH ENDOWMENT

Graduate
Providing financial support for child (ren) age18 and under
Enrolled in 6 graduate semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
No grade below "B" in any graduate courses at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

DOWNTOWN TEXARKANA/WILBUR SMITH ROTARY CLUB

Junior or Senior
Enrolled in 12 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Preference given to prior recipients of this scholarship at Texarkana College
Preference given to students who are:

First generation students (first member of immediate family to attend college)
Returning to college after an absence of five or more years

Must have and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA
Student’s immediate family members must not be members of this Rotary Club
Student must be willing to attend one club meeting each year and speak to the club at least once each year or semester
Must live within 50 miles of Texarkana, TX or Texarkana, AR
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Award is renewable if criteria maintained - (two year maximum award)

A&M-TEXARKANA EXCELLENCE FUND

Priority to first-semester juniors at A&M-Texarkana
Enrolled 12 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Junior or Senior
Completed 24 semester hours in previous academic year
New transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on last 24 semester hours of college work
Continuing A&M-Texarkana students must maintain 3.50 GPA per semester at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

GEORGE HAMMOND ENDOWMENT

Junior, Senior, or Graduate
Preference to students pursuing a degree; planning to work in an occupation or service to benefit the elderly
Enrolled in a minimum of 3 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have a maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Award is renewable annually

HARRY JOSEPH ROMER FUND

Priority given to NEW transfer undergraduate or graduate
Junior, Senior, Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 3 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have a maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Must live within 100 miles of Texarkana, TX or Texarkana, AR.
Award is competitive annually

JACK AND PAT COKER ENDOWMENT

Junior or Senior
Enrolled 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a A&M-Texarkana GPA of 3.25
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Degree-seeking (with plan)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

JON C. STANLEY MEMORIAL FUND

Undergraduate (preferred) or Graduate
Enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have a maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

**You must submit a signed copy of you and/or spouse's 2006 Income Tax Return. If your parent(s) claimed you on their 2006 Income Tax Return or they provided more than half of your support in 2006, you must also submit a signed copy of parent(s)’ 2006 return. If you did not file a tax return, a written statement of income is required.
PARTNERSHIP GOLF SCHOLARSHIP

Junior or Senior
Enrolled in 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.25 cumulative GPA
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Must have 30 hours of transferable credit hours
Enrolled in 12 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file) & pursuing first baccalaureate degree
Must provide proper documentation to Phi Theta Kappa membership
Award is competitive annually

PHILIP JR. AND DOROTHY ALFORD ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Undergraduate or Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 3 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Entering freshman must have a high school minimum GPA of 3.00
Have a maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework

Preference is given to Agricultural-related degree
Preference is given to students from Arkansas
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Award is competitive annually

PRESIDENTIAL PARTNERS ENDOWMENT

Junior or Senior
Enrolled in 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Degree-seeking (with plan)
TX, AR, LA, or OK resident residing in service area
Award is competitive annually

RED RIVER BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB ENDOWMENT

Junior, Senior or Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Educational goal is to plan to use training to advance, train in new career field or re-enter job market (degree/certificate plan on file)
Have and maintain 2.80 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.80 cumulative GPA (graduate)
Student’s and/or spouse’s Adjusted Gross Income may not exceed $75,000
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

A&M-TEXARKANA STUDENT VISION ENDOWMENT

Current or former A&M-Texarkana student
Must have completed at least 3 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Undergraduate or Graduate
Must enroll in a minimum of 3 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have a maintain a 2.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Involvement/Leadership in Community or student organizations or activities will be considered
Student’s and/or spouse’s Adjusted Gross Income may not exceed $75,000
Degree or certificate-seeking at A&M-Texarkana (degree plan on file)
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

TEXAR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ENDOWMENT

Junior, Senior or Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.20 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.75 cumulative GPA (graduate)
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

WAYNE GARRISON TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

Undergraduate and Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) and 3 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have a maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Must live within a 50 miles of Texarkana, TX or Texarkana, AR
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Award is competitive annually

WOMEN FOR A&M-TEXARKANA ENDOWMENT

Undergraduate or Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 3 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

ACCOUNTING MAJORS
A.L. MARKHAM ENDOWED ACCOUNTING

Junior or Senior Accounting major
Enrolled in 9 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Completed 6 semester hours of Accounting at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 GPA in Accounting at A&M-Texarkana
No grade below "B" in Accounting courses at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

TEXARKANA CHAPTER OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS/ PAT THOMAS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Junior or Senior Accounting major
Enrolled in 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Completed 6 semester hours of Accounting at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 GPA in Accounting at A&M-Texarkana
No grade below "B" in Accounting courses at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

THOMAS & THOMAS ACCOUNTING

Junior or Senior Accounting major
Enrolled in 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Completed 6 semester hours of Accounting at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.50 GPA in Accounting at A&M-Texarkana
No grade below "B" in Accounting courses at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

BUSINESS MAJORS
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate
Enrolled in 3 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Have and maintain 3.50 cumulative GPA
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Award is competitive annually

BILL LONG MEMORIAL FUND

Junior or Senior
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Majoring in Business Administration
Have and maintain 3.25 cumulative GPA (undergraduate)
U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Award is competitive annually

RON & MARGARET DUDLEY ENDOWMENT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Senior or Graduate
Enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Majoring in Business Adm. (BBA, BS, MBA or MS)
Have and maintain cumulative GPA of 3.25 (undergraduate) or 3.50 cumulative GPA (graduate) in Business courses at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Texas or Arkansas resident residing in the A&M-Texarkana recognized service area
Award is competitive annually & is based on faculty recommendation

TAU ALPHA LAMBDA (Business)

Must be active Business Club member
Junior, Senior or Graduate
Enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Majoring in Bus Adm, MIS, Acct, Mgt or Mkt
Have and maintain 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 GPA (graduate)
Completed 6 semester hours in Business at A&M-Texarkana at student's classification level
Have and maintain 3.00 GPA in Acct, Mgt, Mkt, MIS, Eco, & Fin courses at A&M-Texarkana (undergraduate) or 3.50 GPA (graduate)
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

EDUCATION MAJORS
DEAN AND LACRECIA BARRY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Undergraduate, Graduate and Certification
Seeking Bachelor’s degree with Special Education Certification or Supplemental Special Education Certification
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 3 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25
Following the “Runnin W J” Therapeutic Center 4 session calendar, the recipients must participate 3 hours per week. The required hours will specifically include working with a “Runnin W J” Therapeutic Center student 1 hour per week and attending planning meetings for the “Runnin W J” Therapeutic Center student. Other participation will be under the direction of the Executive Director of the “Runnin W J” Therapeutic Center.
Recipients must attend the Volunteer Banquet held in May of each year
Recipients must attend the Horse Show held in May of each year
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

JOHN AND PEGGY MOSS ENDOWMENT

Junior or Senior
Elementary Education major with specialization in Math
Enrolled in 6 undergraduate semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

RED RIVER COUNCIL of TEACHERS of MATHEMATICS/STEAM

Junior or Senior
Majoring in Math grades 4-8 or 8-12 teaching level
Enrolled 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a GPA of 3.00
Enrolled in 6 undergraduate semester hours
Degree-seeking (with plan)
Award is renewable once if criteria maintained

NURSING, PSYCHOLOGY/COUNSELING, CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS
TEXAS PIONEER SCHOLARSHIP

Priority given to majors in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Undergraduate or Graduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 3 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have a maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 cumulative GPA (graduate) OR 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES CLUB ENDOWMENT

Member of BAAS Club
Undergraduate
Majoring in the Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science degree
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Completed Portfolio
Not enrolled in tuition reimbursement program with employer
Enrolled in a minimum of 3 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a A&M-Texarkana GPA of 3.00
U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area

EDUCATION CLUB

Must be an active Education Club member
Undergraduate Education major
Enrolled in 12 semester hours each semester as full-time student or enrolled in 9 semester hours first semester and student teaching second semester
Have and maintain 3.75 cumulative GPA
Completed 6 semester hours in Education at A&M-Texarkana
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

ENGLISH CLUB

Must be an active English Club member
Undergraduate or Graduate
English Major/Minor/or academic specialization
Enrolled in 12 semester hours (undergraduates) each semester as full-time student or enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduates) first semester and student teaching second semester or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 cumulative GPA (graduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours for graduates with no prior coursework
Completed 6 semester hours in English course at A&M-Texarkana
Degree/Certificate-seeking (plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in the
A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

MASS COMMUNICATIONS CLUB

Must be an active Mass Communication Club member
Undergraduate
Enrolled in 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA
Seeking BS/BA in Mass Communications
Student’s and/or spouse’s verified adjusted gross income may not exceed $25,000 **
Award is competitive annually

**You must submit a signed copy of you and/or spouse's 2006 Income Tax Return. If you did not file a tax return, a written statement of income is required.

MATH CLUB

Priority to active Math Club members
Undergraduate or Certification
Degree/Certificate-seeking with Math as major, minor, academic specialization, or teaching field
Enrolled in 6 semester hours at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA or 3.25 on graduates with no prior coursework
Completed 6 semester hours in Math courses at A&M-Texarkana
Degree/Certificate-seeking (plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in the A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Must be an active Multicultural Association member
Undergraduate, Graduate or Certification
Enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
If undergraduate, have and maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA, or if Graduate, have and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA or 2.50 on graduates with no prior coursework.
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in the
A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is competitive annually

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

Priority to active Psychology Club members
Junior, Senior or Graduate
Enrolled in 9 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Majoring in Psy, Counseling Psy, or Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology)
Completed 9 semester hours in Psychology courses at A&M-Texarkana at student's classification level
Have and maintain 3.00 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 GPA (graduate) in Psychology at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 (graduate)
Degree-seeking (degree plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

UNIVERSITY HISTORIANS CLUB

Priority to active Historian Club members
Undergraduate, Graduate or Certification seeking History major or academic specialization or teaching field
Enrolled in 6 semester hours (undergraduate) or 6 semester hours (graduate) at A&M-Texarkana
Have and maintain 3.00 cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.50 GPA (graduate) or 3.00 cumulative GPA on graduates with no prior coursework
Completed 6 semester hours in History courses at A&M-Texarkana at student's classification level
Degree-seeking or certificate-seeking (degree/certificate plan on file)
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma resident residing in A&M-Texarkana service area
Award is renewable if criteria maintained

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