Greater Texas Foundation (GTF): Aggie Scholars Program Grant

Greater Texas Foundation (GTF): Aggie Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Texas Foundation
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Greater Texas Foundation's Aggie Scholars Program aims to support graduates of early college high schools in achieving their degrees from Texas A&M University. This initiative focuses on underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, offering a three-year scholarship awarded in six stipends. To qualify, applicants must complete the FAFSA or TASFA by April 15 and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 while living on campus during their first year. The program encourages academic persistence and community involvement.

Overview

Greater Texas Foundation Mission Greater Texas Foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. We put particular focus on helping underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. We pursue our mission by forming partnerships, supporting research, sharing knowledge, and making grants. Greater Texas Foundation is committed to education in Texas. As part of that commitment, we work to develop relationships with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and others involved in education. Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program The Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Aggie Scholars Program is designed to assist graduates of early college high school programs in attaining their degree from Texas A&M University. The Aggie Scholars Program is funded by the Greater Texas Foundation, a statewide education grant maker, based in Bryan, Texas. The Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship is a three (3) year award, payable in six (6) stipends. An early college high school is a school designed so that students can earn both a high school diploma and either an Associate's degree or up to two years of credit toward a Bachelor's degree simultaneously.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. In order to be eligible, you must be a graduate of an early college high school program as defined by the Texas Education Agency. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is required by April 15.First year recipients are required to live on campus for their first year. Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPR and yearly complete 30 hours over each academic year (total over fall, spring, and summer terms). To maintain eligibility, you must meet the following requirements: Participate in the GTF Aggie Scholars Learning Community;Attend orientation prior to the start of classes;Maintain a cumulative 2.50 or higher GPR each semester;Complete a minimum of 30 hours each Academic Year;Serve as a volunteer recruiter and university ambassador;Continue to possess financial need as defined by the Department of Education.