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Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students at Texas A&M get a world-class education at a reasonable cost—and graduate with far less college-related debt than their peers at other universities. We make it easy to find the information you need about the cost of attending Texas A&M University. Tuition and fees can vary based on several factors.

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Funding an Undergraduate Degree

The Department of Food Science and Technology offers scholarships annually to undergraduate students to help make higher education more affordable and accessible. This funding is made possible by donors and supporters of the department including former students, family and friends, former faculty and industry sponsors.

To be eligible for these scholarships, undergraduate students need to fill out the university scholarship application. Scholarship awards are assessed each year and given based on the need and availability of funds. Eligibility requirements for these scholarships vary. For more information on application deadlines, please visit the Important Dates page on Aggie OneStop. Students will be notified by the department if they have received an award.

Undergraduate Scholarships

William and Mildred Dafcik Food Science & Technology Scholarship

Town Talk Foods, Ltd. Established this endowment to recognize William and Mildred Dafcik and their commitment to higher education. This award is dedicated to students of high academic standing who are pursuing a career in food safety, food science or technology and preferably to veterans or children of veterans.  

Bob Longan Fund for Excellence in Food Technology

In memory of Bob Longan and his longtime career in the Food Science Industry, the Bob Longan Fund for Excellence in Food Technology was established by Frito Lay and PepsiCo Inc. and friends of Bob Longan. This endowment recognizes excellence and leadership in the Food Science and Technology Program.  

Karen M. Gremminger ’87 & S. Mark Bullard Endowed Scholarship

Karen Gremminger ’87 and Mark Bullard established this scholarship endowment through the One Spirit One Vision – Texas A&M Campaign. It is to recognize students in the Department of Food Science and Technology based on academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to education.

Kruse Family/Blue Bell Creameries Scholarships

The Blue Bell Creameries/Kruse family scholarships were generously donated in recognition of the Kruse’s commitment to higher education and their love for Texas A&M University. These scholarships recognize students who have high academic standards and are committed to Dairy Science, Food Science and Technology, or Agricultural Engineering. The students recognized by these scholarships demonstrate strength by leadership and excel in service to Texas A&M University.

Verlin and Howard Kruse ’52 Scholarship

Howard W. Kruse/College of Agriculture Endowed Scholarship

Ed. F. Kruse/College of Agriculture Endowed Scholarship

E. F. Kruse/ College of Agriculture Endowed Scholarship

Professor Edward “Ed” Eugene Burns, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Wai-Kit Nip ’65 and John Dale ’65, Judy Dale, Tiffany Dale ’90, Jason Dale, and Jared Dale donated to Professor Edward “Ed” Eugene Burns Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship in memory of Texas A&M Professor Dr. Edward Eugene Burns.  Throughout his career, Dr. Burns authored over one hundred scientific articles and developed the food program of the manned spacecraft efforts of NASA throughout the Apollo flights. This scholarship honors full-time students in good standing pursuing a degree in the Department of Food Science and Technology.  

Revolver Brewing Education Endowed Scholarship

The Revolver Brewing Education Endowed Scholarship supports full-time sophomores or juniors in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in Food Science & Technology from Texas A&M University. The recipients of this scholarship have expressed interest in brewing science or fermentation.

Mary Pat and Michael J. Bolner Endowed Scholarship

Mary Pat and Michael J. Bolner ’73 established the endowed scholarship for an undergraduate student pursuing a Food Science and Technology degree.  

Mary Elaine and Robert Aragona ’71 Scholarship

Mary Elaine and Robert Aragona established the Mary Elaine and Robert Aragona ’71 Scholarship in Food Science to award high-achieving full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in food science.

Kellogg Company Endowed Scholarship

Kellogg’s Company annually donates funding for these scholarships in recognition of high academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to food-related programs.

Jay ’91 and Kimberly Brigham Scholarship

Jay ’91 and Kimberly Brigham established this endowed scholarship for an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Department of Food Science & Technology from Texas A&M University. It is to recognize students based on good standing, academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and financial need.  

Jella Family Endowed Scholarship

Prashanthi ’94 and Rohini K. Jella ’92 established the Jella Family Endowed Scholarship to award undergraduate students in the Department of Food Science & Technology who specialize in research in their undergraduate studies in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

IFANCA Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards

IFANCA Scholarships recognize outstanding students with an expressed interest in advancing food diversity and sustainability in our multicultural world. IFANCA Awards support undergraduate research and high-impact learning.

Texas Food Processors Association

The Texas Food Processors Association (TFPA) instituted an endowment of $40,000 to create scholarships for 2 students/year. These scholarships hope to have transformative impacts in the academic journeys of students, empowering them to pursue their aspirations in Food Science while alleviating their financial burdens.

External Funding Opportunities

  • TFPA Scholarship Application
  • TFPA Scholarship Cover Letter
  • Alamo IFT Scholarship Application
  • IFMA Scholarship Application
  • NAFFS Scholarship Application

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. 

Texas A&M University Scholarships and Financial Aid

Non-Resident Tuition Waiver for Undergraduate and Graduate 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.

Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Requirements and Eligibility
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