College of Arts & Sciences
Listed below are the scholarships that are housed under the College of Arts & Sciences. To find out more about a scholarship click on the name to expand it to reveale the information.
Amount: $600 per year
Scholarship Requirements
1) Physics major
2) FR: HS GPA 3.0+ out of 4.0, HS Physics, SAT 1200+ overall, 600+ math or ACT 24+ overall, 27+ math
3) TR: GPA 3.0+, 3.0+ in physics courses
$600 award for full-time, undergraduate students majoring in physics completing 60 semester credit hours with at least one semester at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Must have a G.P.A of 3.0 or higher.
Go to- https://tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net/$500 - $2,000 award to full-time students majoring in biology.
General Information:
Given to an outstanding junior or senior, the award was established in memory of Dr. Donna R. Tobias, who was a professor and chair person in the Communications and Theatre Arts Department for many years before her death in 2002. The recipient must participate or have had participated on the Forensic Team. ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER LIST ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AWARDS, OFFICES, TOURNAMENTS, ETC. THAT JUSTIFY YOUR RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
General Information:
Given to an outstanding journalism junior or senior, the award was established in memory of Mr. Erard, who was editor of the Kingsville Record and Bishop News for many years before his death in 1970. A committee of consisting of departmental faculty determine the recipient who receives $500.00 per semester.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
$500-$1000 award for full-time, undergraduate senior majoring in Political Science. Preference given to those persuing law school. Must be a memeber of the Pre-Law Society.
Go to- https://tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net/$1000-$2000 award for full-time, undergraduate student marjoing in Chemistry. Preference to sophomore or junior with G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher.
General Information:
This scholarship is named after a loyal, caring and diligent theatre student who graduated in 2000 but passed away tragically in June of 2001.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
General Information:
This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman majoring in communications, journalism, speech, radio/television or theatre. This scholarship is $750.00 per semester for the first four years.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
General Information:
Named for the late editor of the Kingville Record and Bishop News, the award is designated for a student who has high potential for success in music or theatre. H.M. King High School graduates are given preference for this award.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
$500-$1000 award to full-time student majoring in Communication Science Disorders. Must be at least a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate.
Go to- https://tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net/General Information:
This endowed scholarship fund has been established in honor of John Talmer Peacock. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the academic year (Fall and Spring) to one individual or may be split to provide two $500 scholarships. These will be allocated at $500 or $250 per semester respectively with renewal in the second semester based on continued performance in accord with minimum selection standards. Applications should be submitted to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences prior to April 25th of each year for review by the College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee. The student(s) to receive this scholarship will be announced in May.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive the scholarship a student must:
1. Be a new beginning or currently enrolled student.
2. Plan to major in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, or Physics.
3. For new beginning incoming students, be in the upper 20% of your graduating class and have a minimum test score of 24 (ACT) or 1000 (SAT). For currently enrolled students, have a 3.5 (4.0 point scale) or higher grade point average at the time of application.
4. For renewal the student must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher (4.0 scale).
5. Have a commitment to the principles of higher education.
6. Have demonstrated leadership potential.
7. Two letters of recommendation.
$400-$800 award for full-time student majoring in English. Must have completed at least 60 college credit hours and have G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher.
Go to- https://tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net/General Information:
Given by Mr. T. A. Harrell, Jr. of Corpus Christi in memory of his daughter, this fund recognizes outstanding freshman and sophomore journalism students.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
General Information:
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding journalism student from a minority ethnic group.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
General Information:
This endowed scholarship fund has been established in honor of Mrs. Lorena Patrick and in memory of the Reverend Wood Patrick by their son, Dr. Donald Patrick. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the academic year (Fall and Spring) to one individual or may be split to provide two $500 scholarships. These will be allocated at $500 or $250 per semester respectively with renewal in the second semester based on continued performance in accord with minimum selection standards. Applications should be submitted to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences prior to April 25th of each year. The student(s) to receive this scholarship will be announced in May.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive the scholarship a student must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Have completed a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours (by the end of the current semester), at least thirty (30) of which must have been completed at the university.
2. Be a current major in the College of Arts and Sciences.
3. Have a 3.25 grade point average or higher (4.0 scale).
4. Have a commitment to the principles of a general education.
5. Have demonstrated leadership potential.
$1000-$3000 award to full-time, undergraduate student majoring in physics. Must have G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and SAT/ACT score of 1200 or 24.
Go to- https://tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net/General Information:
This endowed scholarship fund has been established by alumnus and businessman Carl F. Paul in honor of his late mother, Olga R. Paul. Olga Paul received two degrees for Texas A&I, a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education and later a master's degree.
At least four $7,000 scholarships will be awarded each year; scholarships are renewable for up to four years, contingent upon continued performance in accord with minimum selection standards. Applications should be submitted to the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences by February 15th of each year for review by the College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee. Scholarship awards will be made by May 1 for new students.
Eligibility (Entering Freshman):
To be eligible to receive the scholarship a student must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Have a 3.5 grade point average or higher (4.0 scale);
2. Score 1250 or above on the SAT or 29 or above on the ACT;
3. Be eligible for resident student status prior to February 15th deadline;
4. Enter a degree program listed below;
5. Be a full-time student (i.e., enrolled in 12 hours or more per long semester);
6. Be accepted Texas A&M University-Kingsville (main campus) before February 15th;
7. Submit 2 letters of recommendation from non-relatives, such as teachers, mentors, or employers;
8. Submit statement of purpose (double-spaced, 12 font, 1" margins, 2 pages)
Note:
This scholarship is restricted to those who plan to graduate with a degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (main campus) in one of the liberal arts programs: Communications, Theatre Arts, Music, Art, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, English, Spanish, History, Political Science, Geography.
$1000 award for full-time, undergraduate student of junior or senior standing majoring in art.
$500 award for sull-time, current undergraduate student majoring in history. 3.0 G.P.A. or higher.
General Information:
Given to a sophomore, junior or senior level students whose primary interest is radio television.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
$1,000-$2,000 award for full-time student majoring in History.
$250-$500 award to full-time undergraduate incoming freshmen or transfers majoring in Physics. Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 and/or higher and/or ACT/SAT score of 24/1200 or higher.
Go to- https://tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net/General Information:
Limited numbers of scholarships are awarded to junior and senior theatre students who demonstrate exceptional talent in theatre.
Submit to the department along with an application:
1. A current transcript of grades
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of an ACT score of 17 or higher (or a SAT combined total of 800 or higher)
On receipt of a scholarship you will be expected to:
1. Register for at least 3 semester hours of course work in this department.
2. Be actively involved in department activities.
3. Volunteer your time and talent whenever possible.
$500-$1000 award for full-time student majoring in english with G.P.A. of 2.8 or higher. May also be based on need.