McAllen Higer Education Center Scholarships

The Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen Scholarships are designed to provide funding for first year freshman with outstanding high school records. Selection is based on an applicant's high school academic record, service, activities, and demonstrated leadership. These awards cannot be used at another Texas A&M University location, only McAllen.

PALM (Passionate Aggies Leading McAllen) Scholars

$2,500 per year for 4 years
Must enroll full-time
Must maintain 2.5 overall GPR
Must successfully complete 30 semester credit hours per year (30/60/90)

NOTE: This program is scheduled to sunset with the Freshman class entering Fall 2023. All current commitments will be honored, but the PALM Scholarship Program will be discontinued.

Eligibility

Duration

Application

Prospective students can apply using the Common App for Freshman Admission until December 1. Students must complete the admissions application along with the scholarship questions to be considered. Students must also submit a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) in order to be considered for freshman scholarships.

Students applying between December 15 and March 1 must use the HECM application.

Deadline

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