The Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded assistantship opportunity for prospective Master’s and PhD students.
The Texas A&M University Scholarships offer a competitive stipend of up to $35,000 p er year, a full tuition waiver, and additional benefits including medical coverage after a required waiting period.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Texas A&M University
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward:
- Full Scholarship
- Up to $35,000 Annual Stipend
- Full Tuition Waiver
- Medical Benefits (after waiting period)
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 1, 2026
Scholarship Detail
The Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarships are offered by Dr. Charles Randklev and Dr. Roel Lopez under the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute and the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management. The programme supports both Master’s and PhD research assistantships beginning in Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
The research focuses on environmental flow systems, particularly evaluating emersion tolerance to support environmental flow recommendations. Students will also develop and validate predictive models for freshwater mussels, working with environmental and hydrologic datasets to identify ecological thresholds and drivers of species persistence. The goal is to link physiological limits of aquatic species to water flow management and conservation strategies within Texas river systems.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
PhD Applicants:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Biology or a related field
- Have experience in environmental modeling and statistics
- Maintain a GPA above 3.5
- GRE scores above 70th percentile (approx. 156 Verbal, 159 Quantitative)
- Possess SCUBA certification (or equivalent such as PADI)
Master’s Applicants:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
- Have research experience in aquatic ecology, community ecology, or ecotoxicology
- Maintain a GPA above 3.0
- GRE scores above 60th percentile (approx. 153 Verbal, 156 Quantitative)
General Requirements (All Applicants):
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and pay attention to detail
- Willingness to work in field conditions (water, heat, and cold environments)
- Valid driver’s license and insurance
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Texas A&M Graduate Scholarships will receive:
- Fully funded Research Assistantship
- PhD students:
- ~$35,000 per year for 4 years (tuition + salary combined)
- Master’s students:
- ~$32,000 per year for 2 years (tuition + stipend combined)
- Medical insurance (after eligibility waiting period)
- Additional funding and scholarship opportunities (where available)
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Letter of interest stating qualifications, experience, and position applied for
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- GRE scores
- GPA and unofficial academic transcripts
- Contact details of 3 academic or research references
How to Apply
To apply for the Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship:
- Prepare all required documents as a single PDF file
- Email the document to both:
- [email protected] (Dr. Charles Randklev)
- [email protected] (Dr. Roel Lopez)
- Ensure your application clearly states the position you are applying for
- Additional information about the graduate programme and research lab can be found via the official department channels
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