TAMS Named Scholarships

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, 2025 (Links will not be accessible prior to this date)

Scholarship Applications Close: May 31, 2025

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. All of the scholarships in the "All TAMS Students" section can be applied to with one application.

TAMS Named Scholarship Application - All TAMS Student Eligibility

—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.

--- for a student whose application essay indicates past accomplishment and future potential.

--- 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.

--- for a TAMS student whose application indicates diligent academic pursuit and a well-rounded student.

— 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.

—for a TAMS student who, in the face of severe obstacles, has displayed perseverance and resilience.

—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.

Only TAMS students entering their second year of TAMS are eligible to apply for the following named scholarships. Each scholarship in this section has an individual application which can be accessed by hitting the + sign to access the details and link.

—for extraordinary research in the 2023-2024 academic year

TAMS Dean's Scholarship Application

—for research acumen and advanced mathematical aptitude.

Julian C. Stanley Award Application

—for Students who have conducted research in the areas of engineering or computer science.

Steve and Kathy Weiner Research Scholarship Application

—for a student who has excelled in all of the opportunities available through TAMS—for example, research, academics, tutoring, volunteerism, leadership, musical performance, etc.

Scott and Myra Stoll Scholarship Application

—recognizes leadership, and particularly for leadership and contributions to TAMS Student Life.

Tom Weiner Student Life Award Application

—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.

Keerat Baweja Memorial Scholarship Application

—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

—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.

Anush Reddy Beeram Memorial Scholarship Application

—for ongoing TAMS Students who have excelled in any of the life sciences. This scholarship exists because the parents of a student who were so impressed with their son’s research experience in the neuroscience lab of Dr. Jannon Fuchs that they endowed a scholarship to honor a TAMS student who has excelled in any of the life sciences. The scholarship therefore speaks to the excellence of a superb student under the guidance of an outstanding faculty mentor.

Dr. Jannon Fuchs and TAMS Faculty Scholarship Application

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. Each scholarship in this section has an individual application which can be accessed by hitting the + sign to access the details and link.

—which recognizes the student's leadership, high school ranking, superior academic accomplishments, and research prior to start at TAMS.

Tom Weiner Scholarship Application

—for newly admitted TAMS students from rural areas and small towns.

James R Miller/ Texas Instrument Scholarship Application

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. The scholarship in this section has an individual application which can be accessed by hitting + sign to access the details and link.

—for achievement in the area of Neuroscience in the past academic year.

Nipul Foundation Award Application

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