Corps Scholarships

The Corps of Cadets offers scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 - $20,000 that carry no military obligation.

Corps scholarships are both need and merit based, with the majority reserved for students entering the Corps as freshmen cadets. In addition, most Corps scholarships qualify non-Texas residents for a non-resident tuition waiver.

For more information about Corps scholarships, call 1-888-244-4456 or 1-979-458-1709 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The following is an overview of the scholarships available through the Corps of Cadets:

Corps 21 Scholarship • 4-year scholarship • Valued  between $16,000 to $20,000 total and payable between $4,000 to $5,000 per year • Current number of Corps 21 Scholarships: 31 • Selection based on superior academic performance and demonstrated leadership

General Rudder Corps Scholarship • 4-year scholarship • Valued at $10,000 total and payable at $2,500 per year • Current number of General Rudder Corps Scholarships: 195 • Selection based on superior academic performance and demonstrated leadership

Commandants Leadership Award • 4-year scholarship • Valued at $8,000 total and payable at $1,000 per year • Current number of Commandants Leadership Awards: 160 • Selection based on superior academic performance and demonstrated leadership

Sul Ross/Corps Scholarship • 2-year scholarship with potential for renewal • Valued at $2,400 total and payable at $600 per semester for four semesters of freshman and sophomore years • Current number of Sul Ross/Corps Scholarships: 1150 • Selection based on excellent academic performance and demonstrated leadership

Meade-Carpenter Emerging Leaders Award • 1-year scholarship with potential for renewal • Valued at $1,200 total • Current number of Meade-Carpenter Emerging Leaders Awards: 76 • Selection based on excellent academic performance and demonstrated leadership

Chester Reed Scholarship • 2-year scholarship with potential for renewal • Valued at $2,400 total and payable at $600 per semester for four semesters of freshman and sophomore years • Current number of Chester Reed Scholarships: 60 • Selection based on financial need

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How and When to Apply
High school students should apply during their senior year in high school. In order to be considered for an Early Award, (prior to May 1st of their senior year), prospective cadets must complete the Texas Common Scholarship Application, and either have attended or be scheduled to attend one the Corps Recruiting Programs; such as Spend the Night with the Corps, JCAP, Aggie Eagle etc. Please note that the deadline for submitting the Texas Common Scholarship Application is December 1st. Filling out the Texas Common application will also make you eligible for consideration for the numerous other scholarships available to all students who attend Texas A&M.

For those prospective cadets who miss the December 1st deadline, or are unable to attend one of our recruiting programs, you can still apply for and be considered for a scholarship by submitting an application directly to the Corps Scholarship Office. Those prospective cadets who apply for a scholarship this way will be considered after May 1st.

Click here to submit information and request consideration for a Corps Scholarship.

To identify and apply for scholarships available to all Texas A&M students, click here.

To find out more about scholarships available to students pursuing military careers, click here.