Giving Priorities

The rising cost of higher education is no secret. For many Aggies, scholarships are more than just financial aid — they’re life-changing. They allow students to focus on their studies, immerse themselves in the full Aggie experience, and graduate without the burden of juggling part-time jobs. 

But the impact doesn’t start there. When scholarship recipients leave Aggieland, they carry with them the knowledge, values and experiences that shape their future — and the lives they touch along the way. 

It’s no surprise that nearly 75% of first-time endowment donors to the Texas A&M Foundation choose to create a scholarship. These donors have discovered that scholarships can be as unique as the individuals who fund them. 

You can tailor your endowed scholarship to reflect your values and vision by identifying: 

• Student classification (e.g., freshman, senior)
• Major field of study
• Academic performance
• Geographic region
• Naming the scholarship after yourself, a loved one or a group 

Your gift doesn’t just support a student – it creates a legacy. 

At Texas A&M University, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment where faculty are empowered to reach their full potential through academic freedom and institutional support.

A strong faculty foundation is essential to delivering a world-class education to every Aggie. Outstanding professors not only elevate the learning experience – they also attract other top-tier educators and exceptional students.

Through an endowed gift to the Texas A&M Foundation, you can play a vital role in:

• Recruiting high-caliber faculty
• Retaining top talent
• Fueling creativity and productivity across campus

Because state funding only covers basic needs, private support is more critical than ever to ensure our faculty have the resources to innovate, mentor and lead.

You can invest in faculty in meaningful ways, such as:

Chairs and Professorships
An endowed professorship honors an outstanding professor, and an endowed chair is an elite academic position held only by top professors. The endowed funds generate an annual income to pay for a professor’s research, travel costs and the salaries of their graduate assistants.

Faculty Fellowships
A faculty fellowship is another method to honor an outstanding faculty member. Although the minimum endowment amount varies by college, most faculty fellowships begin at $150,000. Faculty fellowships bearing the name of the donor are part of the faculty member’s title.

Supporting university research and academic programs is essential to driving innovation, expanding human understanding and enriching the educational experience. At Texas A&M University this support empowers faculty and students to pursue groundbreaking discoveries, tackle real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to their fields.

Programmatic and research contributions help provide:

• Research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students
• Seminars and workshops
• Infrastructure

These funds provide flexible resources for sustaining and enhancing the academic mission of Texas A&M University. These discretionary funds provide critical support for college and departmental initiatives that state allocations often cannot cover.

Your gift to these funds helps:

• Advance academic excellence
• Support groundbreaking research
• Promote professional development
• Enhance student success
• Improve facilities and learning environments

Distributions from these funds fuel innovative educational programs, high-impact learning experience, and strategic improvements across campus. Because these gifts can be endowed, your support creates a lasting legacy of opportunity and innovation.