The Foundation Excellence Award supports outstanding students from underrepresented groups who are U.S. residents and who gain admittance to Texas A&M University in College Station. This includes students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. This scholarship is open to entering freshmen, transfer students, and currently enrolled students at TAMU-College Station. Selection for this scholarship is based on academic success, leadership, community service, and special talents. The application deadlines are as follows: Freshmen Students: August 1 - December 1; Transfer Students: Summer and Fall is January 1 - March 15 and Spring is August 1 - October 15; Continuing Students: October 15 - February 1. Freshmen and transfer students are required to submit Supplemental Leadership Essay. Please visit the scholarship's website for the application links.