The Texas A&M University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship opportunity for prospective Master’s and PhD students.

The Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarships offer up to a monthly stipend of $35,000 plus benefits (medical package available after completion of waiting period) and full tuition waiver.

Requirements

To be considered for the Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements;

For PhD assistantship –

  • MS in Biology or related field; previous research experience in environmental modeling and statistics;
  • GPA >3.5; GRE scores >70th percentile (156 verbal and 159 quantitative). PADI, or equivalent, SCUBA certification.

For MS assistantship –

  • BS in Biology or related field;
  • Previous research experience in aquatic ecology, community ecology, or ecotoxicology;
  • GPA >3.0; GRE scores > 60th percentile (153 verbal and 156 quantitative). 

 All applicants should;

  • have strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills,
  • be detail-oriented and can work independently;
  • have valid driver’s licenses and insurance
  • be comfortable in the water and outdoors in both the heat and cold. 

Benefits

The Texas A&M University Scholarships provide;

  • For the PhD assistantship a full stipend (grant funded Research Assistantship) for 4 years will be provided: ~$35,000/yr (tuition + salary; ~$9,000 per year + $26,000). 
  • For the MS assistantships a full stipend (grant funded Research Assistantship) for 2 years will be provided: ~$32,000/yr (~$9,000 + $23,000). 
  • Additional scholarship and funding opportunities may be available.  

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Letter of interest describing your qualifications, experience and background, and which position you are applying to
  • CV,
  • GRE scores,
  • GPA and unofficial transcripts, and
  • Contact information for 3 academic/research references.

Method of Application

To apply for the Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

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Application Deadline: October 1, 2026.