Financial Assistance

Scholarships

Bush School scholarships are the centerpiece of the school's financial aid program. Established by a special Congressional appropriation as a tribute to the 41st President, and significantly enhanced by private donations, these scholarships are awarded to students who best exemplify a combination of academic ability, commitment to public service, and leadership potential. The scholarships are merit based and all admitted students without significant outside sponsorship (e.g., fully-funded by military, university) are considered. No separate application is required.

Levels of aid vary from $1,000 to $28,000 per year. GBS scholarships do not require a work commitment in exchange for the aid and are renewed and prorated in the second year if performance is maintained at a pre-determined level.

Technology scholarships are an additional award given to most Bush School students. Currently, this $1,000 one-time award is used to procure a laptop computer for use in our wireless environment (receipts are required). Due to enrollment sizes and competitiveness, not all students will secure more than this scholarship in year one, but they can apply for second-year GBS scholarships based on their Bush School record.

A non-resident tuition waiver is another incentive for those applying from outside Texas. Any scholarship awarded by Texas A&M University or its programs worth $1,000 or more qualifies non-resident recipients for resident rates, saving about $7,000 a year.

Furthermore, Texas A&M University's Office of Graduate Studies has a number of highly competitive scholarships awarded through a departmental nomination process. Students must be exceptionally competitive and meet priority application deadlines to be considered for these. Their worth can be in excess of $20,000 a year.

Assistantships

Graduate assistants, researchers (GARS) may provide a source of financial aid for two dozen, second-year students. These also are competitively awarded, with academic achievement in year one as a central consideration. Graduate assistants work with faculty or staff for 20 hours of service per week, earning a stipend and insurance aid.

Outside Work

The Bush School discourages students from trying to juggle outside work obligations with rigorous class requirements, particularly during the first semester and/or year. With a typical load of 12 credit hours and an abundance of activities and collaborative assignments to pursue, any student receiving an assistantship or taking a supplemental part-time job must exercise careful time management.

TAMU Financial Aid

Students are strongly encouraged to apply for other forms of financial aid, especially in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Scholarships & Financial Aid
Texas A&M University
2nd floor, The Pavilion
College Station, TX 77843-1252
(979) 845-3236
https://financialaid.tamu.edu

* Funding each year is subject to change depending on fiscal constraints, levels of enrollment, and other conditions.