We are pleased that you are interested in applying for a department undergraduate 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! Undergraduate scholarships available are listed below.
Scholarships are available to current HMGT majors who will be full-time students (at least 12 TAMU credits) for the Fall semester of the academic year for which the award is made. Students who will be doing their 6-credit HMGT 484 Internship during the Fall semester are also eligible. 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. The winners will have the full scholarship amount posted to their accounts in the fall term only.
To Apply:
Complete the Qualtrics provided by the HMGT Program Coordinator II, [email protected].
Scholarship recipients are encouraged to write a thank you letter to express their appreciation to the donors. The department can assist by providing the contact information of the scholarship providers. You may wish to review Scholarship Thank you Letter Examples.
Note that submission of an application signals that if you are a scholarship recipient you will do the following:
- Attend the department’s Recognition Banquet to receive your award in person if at all possible.
- Assist with the Program Coordinator II on finalizing your application packet for forwarding to the donor if you are chosen to receive a scholarship.
Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
| Scholarship and Donor | Criteria | Credits Completed; GPA; Minimum SCH/ semester to be on scholarship; full-time (12 or more TAMU credits) for both semesters of the following academic year to be eligible for a scholarship | Number of Scholarships awarded in the academic year 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Phillips Memorial Scholarship Donor: Friends of Gene Phillips | Awarded to students with a focus in tourism studies. Additional requirements include being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Texas resident preferred), a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrated financial need as determined by Financial Aid. Requires a report with the student’s name and grade report. | HMGT Major Currently enrolled: U2+ status in year scholarship to be used, 2.5 GPA overall; 12 hrs/semester; not over 3 from another school. | 3 |
| Leslie M. Reid Scholarship Donors: Joyce Nies and Peter Witt | Awarded to an HMGT undergraduate student with interests in outdoor recreation or parks. Focus on students pursuing an undergraduate degree in outdoor recreation or park studies. | HMGT Major currently enrolled; overall GPR at least 2.5, registered for at least 12 SCH. | 3 |
| Louis Hodges Scholarship Donors: Bob and Robin Starnes | Awarded to a worthy and deserving full-time student in good standing pursuing a degree in HMGT at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. | HMGT Major currently enrolled; overall GPR at least 2.5, registered for at least 12 SCH. | 3 |
| Amber L. ’97 and R. Hunter Goodwin ’96 Endowed Scholarship in Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism Donor: Amber and Hunter Goodwin | Full-time student in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in HMGT at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. 1 scholarship per grade level | HMGT Major currently enrolled; 3.0 GPA | 4 |
| Dr. Carlton Van Doren Family Endowed Scholarship – Undergraduate Donor: Becky Minear ’91 & Abbie Van Doren ’79 | Incoming freshman with a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrating financial need as determined by Financial Aid, and a U.S. resident. Requires a letter of recommendation. Awarded to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in HMGT at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. | Full-time undergraduate HMGT student; minimum 3.0 GPA; U.S. resident. | 2 |
| Dr. Clare A. Gunn Scholarship in Tourism Studies – Graduate Donor: Texas Society for Tourism Awareness and Promotion | Awarded to students pursuing a degree in HMGT with an academic interest in tourism studies. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. | Minimum 3.0 GPA; full-time graduate student. | 1 |
| Elizabeth B. Crompton Scholarship – Graduate Donor: John L. Crompton | Full-time graduate student with a primary interest in parks and conservation. Requires a report including the student’s name and background, and acknowledgment of John or Elizabeth Crompton and their daughters Christine Gorman and Joanna Crompton Clark. Awarded to full-time students in good standing pursuing a graduate degree in HMGT at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. | Full-time graduate HMGT student in good standing. | 1 |
| John L. Crompton Endowed Scholarship – Graduate Donors: Joyce Nies, Peter Witt and the Texas A&M Foundation | Full-time graduate student pursuing a degree in HMGT with a primary interest in parks and conservation. Requires a report with the recipient’s name and background, and notification to John and Elizabeth Crompton and their daughters Christine Gorman and Joanna Crompton Clark. | Full-time HMGT graduate student in good standing. | 1 |
| Marguerite Van Dyke Grad Scholarship – Graduate Donor: Dr. Donna Lindenmaier | Full-time graduate student in good standing pursuing a degree in HMGT with a focus in hospitality, hotel management, or tourism. | Full-time; good academic standing. | 1 |
| Lon & Inger Garrison Endowed Scholarship – Undergraduate Donor: | Full-time junior or senior in good standing majoring in HMGT. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and at least three months of employment experience in the broad field of natural resources. Involvement in off-campus organizations or relevant professional organizations required. | Junior or senior HMGT student; minimum 2.5 GPA; full-time enrollment. | 3 |
| TAES-Jake Hershey Fellowship National Resource Conservation – Graduate Donor: Terese Hershey | Awarded to full-time graduate students in good standing pursuing a degree in HMGT at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, with eligibility for in-state tuition and a focus on natural resources conservation. | Graduate HMGT student in good standing. | 1 |
| Korean RPTS Alumni & M. Van Dyke Endowed Scholarship – Graduate Donor: Korean RPTS Alumni Association | Full-time student in good standing pursuing a graduate degree in HMGT at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. | Graduate; full-time; good academic standing. | 1 |
| Willa M. & Keith J. Evans COADC Endowed Scholarship – Undergraduate Donor: D. Kay Evans ’76 | Full-time undergraduate student in good standing pursuing a degree in HMGT. Recipient must also be registered with Texas A&M Disability Resources for accommodations. Requires a report including the student’s name and background, with notification to donor D. Kay Evans and daughter Katherine Camille Casey each time the scholarship is awarded. | Undergraduate; full-time status. | 1 |