Application

Application

Apply using the ApplyTexas Application or the Coalition Application. You must complete the admission and scholarship portions to be considered.

See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for prospective students under “More Information”.

Deadline

Deadline

January 2, 2021

Duration

Duration

Craig & Galen Brown Foundation Scholarships are four-year awards. You must meet eligibility requirements each year to continue receiving your scholarship in future years.

Eligibility

Eligibility

To be considered, you must:

  • Be a US Citizen, permanent resident, or graduate of an accredited US high school
  • Be a National Merit Semifinalist
  • Have received a Texas A&M President’s Endowed Scholarship
  • Have at least a 1450 combined SAT score or a 34 composite ACT score
  • Intend on enrolling at Texas A&M the fall semester after your high school graduation
  • Be a STEM or Business major at one of the following Colleges: Engineering, Science, Ag & Life Sciences, Biomedical Science & Veterinarian Medicine, Public Health or Business
  • Provide two reference letters
More Information

More Information

Prospective Scholar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Current Scholar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Unique Opportunities and Benefits for Brown Scholars

Unique Opportunities and Benefits for Brown Scholars

  • Scholars interview for A&M sponsored Champe Fitzhugh International Honors Leadership Seminar for 36 incoming National Merit Scholar freshmen
  • Brown Scholars who are applicants to Texas A & M College of Medicine interview, depending on major, with either the College of Science, College of Engineering, or College of Ag & Life Sciences (10 positions per respective College) for automatic conditional acceptance to A&M College of Medicine (30 total positions). Scholars retain A&M College of Medicine option but can also apply to other medical schools
  • Brown Scholar engineering graduates intending on pursuing medical school interview for unique EnMed degree program
  • STEM Scholars offered unique research opportunities with professors beginning spring of freshman year
  • Member of Brown Scholar Mentorship Program where each freshman is assigned an upperclassman Brown Scholar as their mentor
  • Automatic eligibility for Mays Business Honors Program, Brown Foundation Engineering Honors Program, University Honors Program
  • Automatic housing for freshmen in Engineering Dorm (for Engineering majors), Corps dorm (for Corps of Cadets participants), Business Dorm (for Mays Business Honors majors), and Lechner Hall (for University Scholars)
  • Annual Craig & Galen Brown Foundation dinner for all Brown Scholars, attended by A&M Chancellor, President, Board of Regents, Provosts, College Deans, select faculty, administrators and parents of graduating seniors
  • Annual Spring Bar-B-Que at Brown Top Ranch for graduating Scholars
  • Personal meetings with the founder, Craig Brown, and his team of advisors, throughout the school years and support as needed from the Craig & Galen Brown Foundation staff and former Brown Scholars
  • Continued support and guidance from the Craig & Galen Brown Foundation after graduation. Our Scholars are a lifetime commitment.
  • Brown Scholars pursuing engineering majors with 30 credit hours:e The Houston Methodist Research Institute (“HMRI”) has created an exclusive 10- week summer internship program at HMRI for 10 Brown Scholars who have been admitted to A&M’s College of Medicine through either the A2M, E2M, or S2M early admissions program. For automatic admission, Brown Scholars must hold a minimum 3.5 GPA and have completed at least 30 credit hours.  Brown Scholars will be placed in lab projects within their area of interest and will receive a $2,500 stipend.  Brown Scholars are eligible for an additional summer internship at HMRI on a case-by-case basis.