Scholarships

Corps Scholarships Reward Leaders

Corps of Cadets scholarships range in value from $1,000 - $20,000 and carry no military obligation. Students can receive a Corps scholarship in addition to other scholarships (ROTC, University, Hometown club, etc.). Corps scholarships are both need and merit based with the majority of these scholarships reserved for students entering the Corps as freshmen cadets. Most Corps scholarships qualify non-Texas residents for a non-resident tuition waver.

Full ROTC scholarships are also available for those pursuing a commission into one of the four military services. For further details go to the ROTC Programs links.

The types of scholarships available include:

  • Corps 21 Scholarship
    • 4-year scholarship, valued at $20,000 total. Payable at $5,000 per year for four years.
    • Selection based on superior academic performance and demonstrated leadership
  • General Rudder Corps Scholarship
    • 4-year scholarship, valued at $10,000 total. Payable at $2,500 per year for four years.
    • Selection based on superior academic performance and demonstrated leadership

  • Commandants Leadership Award
    • 4-year scholarship, valued at $8,000 total. Payable at $2,500 per year for the first two years, $1,500 per year for the last two years.
    • 40 available each year for entering Corps freshman.
    • Selection based on superior academic performance and demonstrated leadership

  • Sul Ross/Corps Scholarship
    • 2-year scholarship, valued at $2,400 total. Payable at $600 per semester for four semesters. Scholarships do not continue into the Corps junior year.
    • Approximately 325 available each year for entering freshman cadets.
    • Selection based on excellent academic performance and demonstrated leadership

  • Meade-Carpenter Emerging Leaders Award
    • 1-year scholarship, valued at $1,000 total, payable during the freshman year
    • Approximately 20 available for entering freshman cadets.
When to Apply

Students should apply during their senior year in high school, or the year prior to joining the Corps of Cadets if they are no longer in high school. Students who apply early increase their competitiveness for a Corps scholarship. Early selection will enable scholarship presentations to be made in the spring, usually during high school awards ceremonies

How to Apply
  1. Complete the Scholarship Application https://www.applytexas.org.  Note:  Most scholarships have a deadline.  The Corps scholarship does not. AFTER 1 FEBRUARY 2008, you will need to submit a Paper Application.
  2. Mail two letters of recommendation & resume to:
    Office of the Commandant, Attn: Corps Scholarship Office
    Texas A&M University
    1227 TAMU
    College Station, TX 77843-1227
     Direct any questions about the application to the Corps Scholarship Office at (979) 458-1709. Good sources for letters of recommendations include teachers, coaches, Scout leaders, employers, ministers, etc.

To Learn More About the Corps

For more information about the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, please contact the Corps Recruiting Office at 1-800-TAMU-AGS, email the Corps at AggieCorps@tamu.edu, or use the many resources on this site, www.AggieCorps.org.

Texas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M University and any of its sponsored programs is open to all qualified individuals.