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Approximately $460,000 is allocated to graduate assistantships and another $78,500 in awards and fellowships. Priority consideration is given to applicants with excellent academic preparation and research and/ or teaching experience. Application should be made concurrently with the admissions application. Early application is encouraged to ensure full consideration for all funding opportunities.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are offered to qualified applicants on availability of teaching or research positions. They are 9-month appointments (Sept-May) renewable for 3 months during the summer (June-Aug). Stipends are competitive, health insurance benefits are included, and out-of-state tuition is waived. In-state tuition scholarships may be available to new doctoral students. Fellowship awards may be available to students with exceptional admissions credentials. Application should be made concurrently with the admissions application. Graduate Assistantship Application

Merit Fellowship

Awarded to a first-time COE Graduate Student pursuing doctoral studies. A first time COE Master’s applicant may be nominated if he/ she have stated their intent to pursue doctoral studies in the nominating department.
20,000/year + $5,000 for tuition and fees; 1year fellowship
Applicants should have a completed application in by January 31st.
Decisions are made by Office of Graduate Studies Review Committee.

Regents Fellowship

Awarded to a first-time COE Graduate Student pursuing doctoral studies. A first time COE Master’s applicant may be nominated if he/ she have stated their intent to pursue doctoral studies in the nominating department.
Up to 20,000/year for 1 year only
Applicants should have a completed application in by March 1st.
Decisions are made by departmental committee.

For more information contact:
Office of Graduate Studies
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-1113
979-845-3631 or 1-888-826-8647
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