2020 Applications will be accepted between February 1 – February 28

We are pleased that you are interested in applying for a Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Scholarship!  Your candidacy speaks highly of your academic success and commitment.  Generous donors who have created the scholarships did so with the intention of supporting outstanding students like you! Graduate Scholarships available are listed below.

Scholarships are available to current RPTS majors who will be full-time students (at least 9 TAMU credits) for both the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. Students who have not yet completed one semester at Texas A&M University (and therefore do not yet have a GPA on record) will not be considered for scholarships. The GPA is one aspect of the selection process, but the thank-you letter, resume and application are also important.

To apply, follow the steps below:

• Download and complete the Graduate Scholarship Application.  As you will see, to be considered for a scholarship you will need to a) complete an application form, b) write a letter address to “Dear Donor” communicating your career direction and the importance and meeting of the scholarship to you, c) provide a copy of your resume, and d) provide a photograph of yourself for the donor.
  • You will also have the option of providing a brief video that will introduce you to the donor and communicate the importance and meaning of the scholarship to you.
  • You may wish to review sample letters.
• Send your completed packet as a single Word Document file to Irina Shatruk (by 5:00pm on February 28, 2020), at ishatruk@tamu.edu, AGLS 465 (979-845-5412)
• Note that submission of an application signals that if you are a scholarship recipient you will do the following:
  • Attend the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Awards Banquet to receive recognition in person (to be held on April 16, 2020. Ice House on Main, time TBA)
  • Send a hand-written thank-you note to the donor of the scholarship you receive
  • Assist Ms. Shatruk with finalizing your application packet for forwarding to the donor if you are chosen to receive a scholarship.  You will need to visit Ms. Shatruk in person to sign the letter to the donor.