Recognizing high-achieving students in Texas and beyond, the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships support students who excel holistically and are pursuing bachelor’s degrees within the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money is awarded through these scholarships?
Scholarships consist of $4000/year, $2000 for the Fall semester and $2000 for Spring semester.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are evaluated and ranked by a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarship committee.
What is the minimum GPA required to receive a Dean’s Excellence scholarship?
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for scholarships.
Do I have to be enrolled full-time?
Yes, scholarships require full enrollment of 12 hours in classes at Texas A&M.
What majors can apply for the Dean’s Excellence scholarship?
Students must have a primary major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Scholarships are open to all undergraduate majors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
How do I apply for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship?
Students may apply via the Apply Texas Scholarship Application by December 1 deadline for incoming freshmen.
When will I receive my funds?
Scholarships will be posted to student accounts by the July 1 deadline imposed annually by the student financial aid office at Texas A&M for the upcoming academic year.
When will I find out if I received a scholarship?
Scholarship notifications will be sent out via email.
Are graduate students eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship?
Graduate students are not eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships at this time.
Are transfer students eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship?
Transfer students are not eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships at this time.
Meet the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship Recipients
The recipients of the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship are a distinguished group of students recognized for their remarkable academic achievements, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
Ryleigh Whitaker ’28
Major: Animal Science
Minor: Agricultural Communications and Journalism
Hometown: Cisco, Texas
Contact Us
Questions about creating an endowment?
Contact Jennifer Ann Scasta at [email protected]
Questions about the scholarship?
Email our team at [email protected]
Read more about the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship
This announcement marks the first set of Dean’s scholarships for the College, and Savell said the endowments create a legacy for all future deans to continue the support of student excellence.