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Scholarships
TAMS offers scholarships which are based on program acceptance, family financials (as assessed by FAFSA/TASFA), and merit. The scholarships can equate to the amount of the Cost of Attendance (COA).
TAMS Student Scholarship (Academic Year- $9,000)
The TAMS Student Scholarship is provided to all TAMS students. The amount of scholarship may increase but will not decrease for a student from their first to second year. Failure of student to complete the semester the scholarship is applied in will result in removal of the scholarship and potential balances due to the family.
Eligible Students: All TAMS Students
Academic Year Amount: $9,000 ($4,500 per fall and spring semester)
Requirements
Newly Admitted/First Year Incoming Students: Acceptance into TAMS program & return of Letter of Intent (LOI)
Returning Students: Complete & submit FAFSA or TASFA prior to April 30, 2024
TAMS Mid-Class Scholarship (Academic Year- $5,000)
The TAMS Mid-Class Scholarship is based on Student Aid Index (SAI). The scholarship targets families with middle class incomes and below to provide a scholarship equivalent to the estimate for all tuition and tuition related fees for the academic year when combined with the TAMS Student Scholarship. Failure of a student to complete the semester the scholarship is applied in will result in a removal of the scholarship and potential balances due to the family.
Eligible Students: All TAMS Students
Academic Year Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 per fall and spring semester)
Requirements
Incoming Students: Complete & submit FAFSA or TASFA prior to May 31 , 2024 to ensure processing of scholarship by start of Fall semester. ** A SAI value
of 40,000 or less as assessed by FAFSA or TASFA
* * Incoming students can still complete FAFSA/TASFA and receive the scholarship after
May 31 but the scholarship may not be processed and posted to student account prior
to the start of the fall semester.
Returning Students: Complete & submit FAFSA or TASFA prior to April 30, 2024 . A SAI value of 40,000 or less as assessed by FAFSA or TASFA.
TAMS Supplemental Scholarship (Academic Year- All Needs Met)
The TAMS Supplemental Scholarship covers any unmet need not covered by the TAMS Student Scholarship combined with the TAMS Mid-Class Scholarship and any grants or awards the student will receive. Loans are not considered part of awards because loans require repayment. The scholarship will fill any gap between costs and the verified Student Aid Index (SAI) as assessed by FAFSA/TASFA. The amount can cover all costs for the academic year (SAI values of 0 or below). Failure of a student to complete the semester the scholarship is applied in will result in a removal of the scholarship and potential balances due to the family.
Eligible Students: All TAMS Students
Academic Year Amount: All Needs Covered
Requirements
Incoming Students: Complete & submit FAFSA or TASFA prior to May 31, 2024 to ensure processing of scholarship by start of Fall semester. ** Complete any verification requests from FAFSA or UNT, verified SAI is required for students to be considered for the supplemental scholarship. SAI value demonstrates need by being less than the Cost of Attendance (COA) less all grants, scholarships, and awards the student is already receiving.
* * Incoming students can still complete FAFSA/TASFA and receive the scholarship after May 31 but the scholarship may not be processed and posted prior to the start of the fall semester.
Returning Students: Complete & submit FAFSA or TASFA prior to April 30, 2024 . Complete any verification requests from FAFSA or UNT, verified SAI is required for students to be considered for the supplemental sch
TAMS Named Scholarships (Fall semester- $ varies)
TAMS Named Scholarships are mainly merit based scholarships created from the generous giving of donors. Each scholarship has its own criteria and are competitive with limited awards given.
Scholarship Applications Open: May 13, 2024 (Links will not be accessible prior to this date)
Scholarship Applications Close: May 31, 2024
Awards Announced: At Convocation and scholarship amounts apply completely to fall semester
All TAMS Students
All TAMS students entering and returning are eligible to apply for the following named scholarships. Incoming TAMS students must have returned their LOI prior to the scholarship close date.
The Wendy Boyd-Brown scholarship
—This scholarship honors TAMS Academic Counselor Wendy Boyd-Brown, who constantly
sought to bring out the best in TAMS students and to encourage them to develop themselves
as complete human beings.
Wendy Boyd-Brown Scholarship Application
The TAMS Class of 1994 Scholarship
--- for a student whose application essay indicates past accomplishment and future
potential.
TAMS Class of 1994 Scholarship Application
The Class of 1996 Scholarship
--- for TAMS students who attend or attended high school in a county designated as
non-metropolitan/rural by the TX Department of State Health Services—that is to say,
students from rural areas and small towns.
Class of 1996 Scholarship Application
Class of 1996 Scholarship Application
TAMS Class of 1999 Tenacity Scholarship
— for a TAMS student who, despite a variety of challenges, has shown tenacity in remaining
committed to the end goal of a quality education and success in their chosen field.
TAMS Class of 1999 Scholarship
TAMS Class of 2000 Perseverance Scholarship
—for a TAMS student who, in the face of severe obstacles, has displayed perseverance
and resilience.
TAMS Class of 2000 Perseverance Scholarship Application
TAMS Class of 2006 Scholarship
—for a TAMS student who can demonstrate in writing how a scholarship equivalent to
the TAMS Program Charge would be conducive to their academic success by alleviating
financial concerns. The scholarship is meant to cover the TAMS Program Charge.
TAMS Class of 2006 Scholarship
Students Entering their 2nd Year at TAMS
Only TAMS students entering their second year of TAMS are eligible to apply for the following named scholarships.
TAMS Dean's Scholarship
—for extraordinary research in the 2023-2024 academic year
Julian C. Stanley Award
—for research acumen and advanced mathematical aptitude.
Steve and Kathy Weiner Research Scholarship
—for Students who have conducted research in the areas of engineering or computer science.
The Scott and Myra Stoll Scholarship
—for a student who has excelled in all of the opportunities available through TAMS—for example, research, academics, tutoring, volunteerism, leadership, musical performance, etc.
Tom Weiner Student Life Award
—recognizes leadership, and particularly for leadership and contributions to TAMS Student Life.
The Keerat Baweja Memorial Scholarship
—the scholarship memorializes a beloved daughter and sister, Keerat Baweja. Applicants must have conducted research in the areas of engineering or computer science, preferably (though not necessarily) with an interest in robotics.
The Aneal and Svetlana Krishnan Exceptional Students Scholarship
—For high-achieving, FAFSA- designated eligible for financial assistance student who has a 3.8-4.0 GPA. The application essay must indicate above-and-beyond academic (and, if pertinent, research) performance and outcome.
Aneal and Svetlana Krishnan Exceptional Students Scholarship Application
The Anush Reddy beeram Memorial Scholarship
—This scholarship memorializes Anush Reddy Beeram, an exceedingly gifted and good-willed TAMS student who lifted the spirits of all with whom he came in contact and who was ever-inclined to serve persons in need. Applicants must have a 3.0-4.0 GPA; provide evidence of community-based service; and describe their commitment to pursuing a career in medicine.
Incoming TAMS Students Not Participating in Early Research
Only new incoming first year TAMS students who have been admitted and returned their Letter of Intent (LOI) prior to the scholarship close date but are not participating in the TAMS Early Summer Research Program are eligible to apply for the following named scholarships:
Tom Weiner Scholarship
—which recognizes the student's leadership, high school ranking, superior academic accomplishments, and research prior to start at TAMS.
James R. Miller/ Texas Instrument Scholarship
—for newly admitted TAMS students from rural areas and small towns.
Early Summer Research Students
Only new incoming TAMS students who are participating in the Early Summer Research Program are eligible to apply for the following scholarship:
Nipul Foundation Award
—for achievement in the area of Neuroscience in the past academic year.
TAMS Summer Research Scholarship
The TAMS Summer Research Scholarship covers the complete costs associated with participating in the 10-week TAMS Summer Research Program. There will be a limited number of the scholarships given out but the TAMS Summer Research Application must be completed for any students interested in participating in summer research even at their own expense. The scholarships are competitive so a student may meet all the requirements and still not receive the scholarship but be eligible, at their own expense, to participate in the TAMS Summer Research program.
Eligible Students: Current TAMS first year students eligible for their second year who complete the TAMS Summer Research Application prior to the deadline.
Requirements:
Completion of TAMS Summer Research Application
TAMS Summer Research Application and all requirements and standards can be found at the following link: /research/summer-research
TAMS Early Summer Research Scholarship
The TAMS Early Summer Research Scholarship is for new incoming students. The scholarship covers the complete costs associated with participating in the 9-week TAMS Early Summer Research Program. Any incoming student accepted into the program will receive a scholarship but the number of scholarships is limited and the process highly competitive.
Eligible Students: New incoming TAMS students who have been admitted and returned their Letter of Intent (LOI) prior to deadline noted on application page.
Requirements:
Completion of TAMS Early Summer Research Scholarship Application
Details regarding the TAMS Early Summer Research Scholarship Application are sent via email to ONLY those students who have met TAMS early admissions deadlines, been offered admissions and submitted their Letter of Intent.
Other Scholarships/Grants (non-TAMS)
TAMS students are UNT students and can apply for UNT scholarships and external scholarships as a university student.
UNT Scholarships
UNT compiles many departmental scholarships into the Eagle Scholarship Portal (ESP). Completion of the General Scholarship Application (GSA) in the ESP will automatically match students to many of the opportunities they are eligible for.
To Complete Application: Sign in with UNT student account at unt.academicworks.com
Deadline: March 1, 2024
External Scholarships
As university students, TAMS students may apply for external scholarships not given by TAMS or UNT if they meet the application criteria. These scholarships take time and research by the student and family to find. Locating scholarships can be challenging. Here are a few places to start searching:
- Ask local community businesses, professional groups, radio stations, rotary clubs, etc. There may be a scholarship that's gone unawarded for years.
- Tell family, friends, co-workers, parents' employers, teachers, and neighbors that you're looking for scholarships - and that no scholarship is too small. Someone might know of an award through his or her employer or some other avenue that you were unaware of.
- Fastweb.com on-line scholarship compilation source
- Other online scholarship portals- Warning: No reputable organization or website will ever ask you to pay for providing scholarship information. Do not pay a person or website to search for scholarships. You may not get enough funding to pay for their fees, let alone pay for school.