The following scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Each year the University Scholarship Application is open from October 15 to February 1.
Freshman Scholarships
The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology offers a number of freshman scholarships awarding up to $5000/yr. Applications are available via the Texas Common Scholarship Application on the Texas Common Application Website.
Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarships
The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology offers several scholarships for continuing students. Students must be enrolled full-time during the semesters the scholarship is awarded. Scholarships awards vary depending on the availability of funds each year. Students must complete the University Scholarship Application between October 15 and February 1 each year.
ECCB Scholarships
$10,000 Scholarships
Tommy B. and Lucille Jackson Slaughter Scholarship
Donor: Tommy B. & Lucille Jackson Slaughter
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student with at least 28 hours of coursework taken or transferred to TAMU with a minimum of 3.0 GPR pursuing a degree in forestry. Must be enrolled in at least 14 hours in both long semesters with a 3.0 GPR or better. A student’s continued eligibility for a scholarship is conditioned upon the student’s (1) enrollment in and completion of not less than 14 hours of coursework during a regular semester: (2) maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or more; and (3) continued pursuit of a course of study under a degree plan leading to a degree in Forestry Sciences at Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas.
Award: Based on available funds
$1,000 Scholarships
A. D. Folweiler Scholarship
Donor: A. D. Folweiler
Recipients: Full-time sophomore or higher (in hours) student seeking a degree in Forestry. Scholarship open to sophomore and above with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater with at least 24 hours of course work completed at TAMU. The ideal candidate would show character and dedication to the forestry profession, high academic, achievement, and financial need. Applicants must not expect to graduate prior to the end of the academic year for which the scholarship is being awarded.
Award: $1,000
Bruce R. Miles Endowed Scholarship
Donor: Mr. Bruce R. Miles
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing. Open to all sophomore, junior, and senior students with a forestry major. Must have a GPA 2.0 or greater and completed at least 24 semester hours of coursework at Texas A&M University. Must not expect to graduate prior to the end of the academic year for which the scholarship is being awarded. The committee will consider the financial need, character, and dedication to the profession of forestry and academic achievement.
Award: $1000
W. Goodrich Jones Memorial Forestry Scholarship
Donor: Luther Goodrich and Doris Goodrich – Donated in 1955 to Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Recipient: Will be selected based on outstanding academic ability, integrity and character, professional promise, financial need, and scholarship. Recipient must be a full-time senior (in hours), legal resident of Texas, and be enrolled full time and in good standing with the University.
Award: $1,000
Ronald H. Hufford Forestry Leadership Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time junior or senior students in the fields of forestry, agriculture, or other natural resources with a preference for proven leadership, volunteerism, and communications experiences. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and 45 hours of coursework taken in-residence and be enrolled full time during the award period. Students will also be considered based on demonstrated character and his or her commitment to graduate with a degree. Recipients must be involved in extracurricular activities. Financial need should be a consideration when selecting equally meritorious candidates.
Award: $1,000
Texas Forestry Association – W. Goodrich Jones Memorial Award
Donor: Texas Forestry Association
Recipient: Full-time outstanding junior or senior (in hours) enrolled in good standing with at least 24 hours of course work completed at TAMU. The ideal candidate would show character and dedication to the forestry profession, high academic achievement, and financial need. Requires two letters of recommendation are required (due by March 15).
Award: $1,000
Southland Paper Mill Forest Science Scholarship
Donor: Southland Paper Mills, Inc.
Recipient: Full-time freshman forestry major with Texas as state residency. East Texas students preferred.
Award: $1,000
Rick and James Beck Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time deserving junior or senior who has shown a determination to complete their degree, showing drive and determination and a good work ethic. A student with an emphasis in fisheries is preferred. A cover letter, outlining the candidate’s reason for applying, which describes how the funds will help further their education is required. Two letters of recommendation from individuals associated with Texas A&M University are preferred (due by March 15). Preferred students are those having difficulty meeting educational expenses.
Award: $1,000
W. B. Davis Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, studying wildlife ecology and conservation with a minimum GPR of 3.0.
Award: $1,000
Donnie Harmel Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student and resident of Texas. Recipients must be involved in professional societies and engaged in natural resource-related activities. Have an attitude that exemplifies Donne Harmel: one of hard work, honesty, and willingness to be a good steward of natural resources.
Award: $1,000
Richard Robertson Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time freshman with a strong academic record and in good standing with the University. Recipients should be a resident in Harris County and have a financial need.
Award: $1,000
Cliff W. Spencer ’98 Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing and pursuing a degree in wildlife, fisheries, or a related ecology and conservation biology degree.
Award: $1,000
William “Bill” Thomas Wright ’50 Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time sophomore in good standing and pursuing a degree in wildlife ecology and/or conservation. Recipients must be Texas residents with a minimum GPR of 2.8 at the beginning of their sophomore year.
Award: $1,000, renewable for up to four years.
Randall Record Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time freshman student in good academic standing majoring in wildlife, fisheries, or pursuing a related degree. Preference for selection is given to students in the Corps of Cadets.
Award: $1,000
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$2,000 Scholarships
TreeNewal Certified Arborist Arboriculture Fund
Donor: TreeNewal
Recipients: Full-time sophomore or junior with at least 50 credit hours (12 credit hours at TAMU) seeking a degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology. The scholarship is open to sophomores and juniors with an overall GPA of at least a 2.5. The recipient must have a genuine interest in an arboriculture career. The recipient must submit a one-page essay detailing their arboriculture career interest and possible interest in employment with TreeNewal. The recipient will be required to complete a paid internship with TreeNewal the summer prior to receiving the scholarship and may renew the scholarship at $1000 ($500 each semester) for the following year, and must also complete another paid internship the summer prior to receiving the scholarship renewal. The recipient must attend the Texas ISA Conference in the fall and work in the TreeNewal booth.
Award: $2,000; can renew for one year at $1000
Bartlett Tree Foundation Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student actively enrolled in a course of study that leads to a degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, plant pathology, botany, or other closely related disciplines. Students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPR. Good character, noted recognition, and financial need are also determining factors for student eligibility.
Award: $2,000
Jack Crawford Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate in good academic standing, pursuing a degree in wildlife, fisheries, ecology, or conservation biology. Preference goes to students pursuing aquatic ecology and conservation. Recipients must be involved in extracurricular activities and have financial need.
Award: $2,000
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Scholarships based on available funding
Mary and G.G. Hoot Gibson ’29 Forestry Scholarship
Donor: Mary Gibson to establish the Mary and G.G. “Hoot” Gibson Scholarship matched by the College of Agriculture Development Council Scholarship Matching Program (COADC).
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student worthy and deserving, pursuing a degree in forestry.
Award: Based on available funds
Lavern Addison Endowed Scholarship
Donor: Mr. and Mrs. John P. Easley and Patrick J. Easley ’03
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student pursuing a major in forestry or renewable natural resources. First preference should be given to students receiving support through the Services for Students with Disabilities Office. The award is based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and financial need.
Award: Based on available funds
Oana Popescu Love of Trees Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Trees of North America (Dendrology) course or a course with similar content, in the event the course name changes. Recipients should demonstrate interest, excellence, and dedication to dendrology and forest trees and have taken courses related thereto, achieve academically in the discipline, and/or engage in related extracurricular activities. The student must be in good academic standing.
Award: Based on available funding
International Society of Arboriculture – Texas Chapter
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student majoring in urban forestry or care management of tree population in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment.
Award: Based on available funding
Gootee Family Forestry Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing, pursuing an undergraduate degree in forestry.
Award: Based on available funding