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Funding Your Degree
The Department of Food Science and Technology supports graduate students through scholarships assistantships, fellowships, and travel and research grants.
Departmental teaching assistantships, grant-based research assistantships, or internal and external graduate fellowships and grants support most on-campus graduate students in the Department of Food Science and Technology.
Graduate Student Scholarships
To be eligible for university scholarships, graduate students need to fill out the university scholarship application. In addition to university scholarships, the Department may offer a limited number of competitive or travel scholarships based on merit and financial need. Recipients of such scholarships are eligible for a waiver of non-resident tuition. Requests for applications will be announced and distributed through the department.
- Rod Ziemer Scholarship: Need-based travel scholarship for graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who are presenting papers at the annual AAEA meetings.
Graduate Student Fellowships
Graduate fellowships are awarded annually based on the availability of funding and need. They are open to master’s and doctoral students. More information can be found on the Graduate and Professional School website.
- Regents Graduate Fellowships: These highly competitive awards are given to new graduate or professional students with exceptional credentials. The awards are for one year with an option for renewal by the College. Fellowship nominations are made by the Department to the College or by the intercollegiate faculties to the Office of Graduate Studies. The size of stipends varies depending on College guidelines.
- Graduate Merit Fellowships: These prestigious fellowships are awarded through a University-wide competition. The fellowships are designed to encourage high-quality applicants to enroll for the first time in graduate programs at Texas A&M University. Nominations are made by the department to the College. These awards are for one year.
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships: The National Science Foundation, NSF, awards these fellowships and the money is administered through the Office of Graduate Studies. Applications can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies during September and October and sent directly to the NSF.
- Willie May Harris Charitable Trust Graduate Fellowship: The Willie May Harris Fellowship is awarded to first time graduate students who are citizens of the United States. The award is for a one-year term. Nominations are made by the Department to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Excellence Fellowship: The Excellence Fellowship provides funds to recruit and matriculate top quality students with a career objective to pursue a Ph.D.
- IFANCA Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards: IFANCA Fellowships recognize outstanding students with an expressed interest in advancing food diversity and sustainability in out multicultural world. IFANCA Awards support graduate research and high-impact learning.
| Application Deadlines for Consideration of University Fellowships Funding | Application Deadlines for Consideration of College Fellowships Funding |
|---|---|
| Fall semester – December 15 of the preceding year to be eligible for fellowship consideration | Fall semester – January 15 of the preceding year to be eligible for fellowship consideration |
Note:
- Deadlines may be adjusted if you find a faculty member to work with you. For all other admission deadlines, please consult the Office of Graduate Studies.
- Delays in the process are often caused by either delayed receipt of the letters of recommendation, transcripts, TOEFL or GRE scores. Graduate Admissions will not release the application to the Department until all required information has been received.
Graduate Student Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are a form of financial support provided to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, typically at the master’s or doctoral levels. These positions offer students the opportunity to gain valuable academic and professional experience while helping to offset the costs of their education. Graduate assistants often work on research projects, assist professors with teaching responsibilities, or contribute to departmental administrative tasks. In return, they receive a stipend or salary, along with benefits such as tuition waivers or reductions. Beyond the financial support, graduate assistantships provide students with hands-on exposure to their field of study, fostering a deeper understanding of their academic discipline and facilitating the development of critical skills. These positions not only contribute to the students’ academic and professional growth but also play a vital role in supporting the overall functioning of academic departments within universities.
- All assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis.
- Some teaching assistantships are available from the Department.
- Most research assistantships are funded from grants held by individual faculty members.
- You should inquire about the availability of research assistantships from the individual faculty whose programs interest you.
- You should only go to the expense of applying if there is a program in your area of interest and which has an opening for a new graduate student.
The following graduate assistantships are available in the Department of Food Science and Technology:
- Graduate Assistant Research (GAR)
- Graduate Assistant Teaching (GAT)
- Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching (GANT)
- Graduate Assistant Extension (GAE)
- Graduate Fellowship (GF)
Graduate Student Research and Presentation Travel Award
The Graduate and Professional School’s Graduate Student Research and Presentation (RAP) Travel Award provides graduate students with educational and professional development opportunities through reimbursing up to $750 for travel expenses associated with academic conferences and research projects in the United States and abroad.
Other Funding Opportunities at Texas A&M University
You deserve access to a quality education that will open doors of opportunity. We want to partner with you to pay for your college expenses. Financial assistance is available for all Texas A&M students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, work study, and military education benefits.
Non-Resident Tuition Waiver for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Available for graduate or undergraduate students, The Competitive Scholarship waiver, authorized under Texas Education Code 54.213a, is an optional waiver that institutions can implement. An eligible non-resident student who holds a competitive academic scholarship of a specified minimum dollar amount for the academic year or summer for which the student is enrolled may be eligible to pay the fees and charges required of Texas residents without regard to the length of time the student has resided in Texas.