SCHOLARSHIP

REFLECTIONS FROM THE RECIPIENTS

"Thank you so much again for believing in me and investing in my future! I can't put into words just how much the last two years at TAMU have meant to me. You've helped to relieve the financial burden of college for me and my family and for that I am truly grateful."
- Dinah Aklilu '25

"It's such an honor to be chosen ... I am truly grateful for your generosity and support as this scholarship makes it possible for me to continue my education and be a part of a place as special as Texas A&M."
- Noel Henry '27

"Thank you for the funding that allows me to attend TAMU. I could not imagine doing my degree anywhere else but A&M! I have built many valuable relationships and learned so much about species anatomy and production industries."
- Alyssa Johnson '26

"With your help, I am able to focus on the academic aspect of my journey completely"
- Justus Bible '27

“I’m an Animal Science major and the Aggie Impact Scholarship has so far provided me an opportunity to further my learning experience and is helping me get closer to my career goal of becoming a veterinarian.”

- Ahmad Rhodes '28

 

AGGIE IMPACT EXCELLENCE

The BFSN AIG Foundation Excellence Award is the first of its kind for Texas A&M University. Its unique characteristic is that it funds educational scholarships targeting deserving Black students. While BFSN is the operational and networking arm, the Aggie Impact Endowment is the funding arm providing scholarships for current and future students. The scholarships are presented through the Aggie Impact Foundation Excellence Award.

Since the original endowed scholarship that fully funded in 2020 less than 3 years ago, all of us working together plus our sponsors have:

  • Provided 5 students 4 year scholarships to Texas A&M
  • Created an avenue for direct to student support
  • Quickly funneled funds for students in need of dire financial assistance
  • Created a movement of philanthropy that has united and engaged Black Former Students around the country
  • Given current students hope, inspiration and mentorship
  • Launched an app to connect Black Former Students to one another and strengthen ties to our university Texas A&M
  • Created visibility for our rich community of high achieving high impact Black Former Students
  • Brought Black Former Students Back to College Station to celebrate one another

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Foundation Excellence Award is the first of its kind for Texas A&M University.  Its unique characteristic is that it funds educational scholarships specifically for deserving African American students. While BFSN is the operational and networking arm, the Aggie Impact Endowment is the funding arm providing scholarships for current and future students.  The scholarships are presented through the Aggie Impact Foundation Excellence Award.

CRITERIA

Foundation Excellence Award scholarships help support outstanding students from underrepresented groups who are U.S. residents and who gain admittance to Texas A&M University in College Station as an entering freshman. This includes students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Academic success, leadership, community service, and special talents are considered in selection.  Recipients are selected by The Texas A&M Foundation, an independent, nonprofit corporation that raises private gifts in support of Texas A&M University.

HOW TO APPLY

Check back soon for details on how to apply.

2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

AHMAD RHODES '28
ANIMAL SCIENCE
TERRELL, TX

PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

BENARD INSKEEP '27
STATISTICS
HOUSTON, TX

NOEL HENRY '27
BUSINESS HONORS
AUBREY, TX

JUSTUS BIBLES '27
KINESIOLOGY
DESOTO,TX

ALYSSA JOHNSON '26
ANIMAL SCIENCE
RICHMOND, TEXAS

DINAH AKLILU '25
COMMUNICATIONS
RICHMOND, TEXAS