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Dean’s Excellence Scholarships

The most aggressive scholarship campaign in the history of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships, began in January 2023.

The campaign will create a series of $100,000 endowments as part of a large initiative for the College to recruit and support undergraduate students. These endowments will create numerous four-year scholarships of $4,000 or more per year.

To kick off the campaign and immediately begin supporting students in the fall of 2023, Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor and Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has pledged the College to fund 60 scholarships for 2023 and 2024 entering freshman, 30 scholarships for each year.

Focused on finding high-achieving students in Texas and beyond, the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships will support students who excel holistically and are pursuing bachelor’s degrees within the College.

The campaign’s first fundraising goal is to create at least 30 scholarship endowments by the end of 2023, Savell said.  

“It’s an utmost priority for me to recruit the best and brightest students to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,” Savell said. “We want to make sure our students are set up for success as they graduate and begin their careers or go on to professional or graduate school.”

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships

When do scholarships open?

First scholarships will be awarded for Fall of 2023.

Do I have to be enrolled full-time?

Yes, scholarships require full enrollment of 12 hours in classes at Texas A&M.

What is the minimum GPA required to receive a Dean’s Excellence scholarship?

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for scholarships.

How are applications evaluated?

Applications are evaluated and ranked by a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarship committee.

When will I find out if I received a scholarship?

Scholarship notifications will be sent out via email.

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.

How much money is awarded through these scholarships?

Scholarships consist of $4000/year $2000 for the Fall semester and $2000 for Spring semester.

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.

Are transfer students eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship?

Transfer students are not eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships at this time.

Are graduate students eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship?

Graduate students are not eligible for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarships at this time.

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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. These scholars represent the top echelon of their incoming class, having demonstrated not only exceptional intellectual capabilities but also a profound commitment to utilizing their knowledge and skills for the betterment of society.

Ayres ’28, Caleb

Caleb Ayres ’28

Major: Financial Planning

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Lane ’28, Elena

Elena Lane ’28

Major: Biochemistry

Hometown: North Richland Hills, Texas

Whitaker ’28, Ryleigh

Ryleigh Whitaker ’28

Major: Animal Science

Minor: Agricultural Communications and Journalism

Hometown: Cisco, Texas

Zamora ’28, Edgar

Edgar Zamora ’28

Major: Forensic Science

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Meet All of the Recipients

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Questions about creating an endowment

For questions about creating an endowment please contact Jennifer Ann Scasta, Assistant Vice President for Development, at [email protected].

Questions about the scholarship

For questions about the scholarship please email our team at [email protected].

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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.

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