Century Scholars

The Century Scholars Program Offers

• Up to $40,000 scholarship over four years
• $1,000 Study Abroad stipend
• Freshman & Sophomore seminar course
• Opportunity to fulfill program requirements by joining the Century Scholars Organization (CSO)
• Hands-on contact with program advisors
• Professional training in public speaking, interviewing, and presenting
• Mentorship experiences with upperclassmen, faculty, and staff
• Opportunity to serve as a Century Scholars Ambassador (training required)

 

• To schedule an appointment with Century Scholars staff email at CenturyScholars@tamu.edu.
• To locate Scholarship and Stipend  forms go to the "Resources" section on this page.

Scholarship Requirements by Classification

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Freshmen (1st Year) Requirements

1. Attend mandatory events during Howdy Week
2. Complete the freshman seminar courses (UGST 181) with a passing grade
3. Attend small community meeting once per month (determined by your group)
4. Meet one-on-one with a peer mentor once per semester

Sophomore (2nd Year) Requirements

1. Complete the sophomore seminar course (UGST 001) in your fall & spring semester with a passing grade
2. Complete at least five hours of community service per semester, logged with the Community Service Form

Junior (3rd Year) Requirements

1. Complete reflections in Google Classroom for fall and spring semester
2. Complete at least five hours of community service per semester, logged with the Community Service Form

Senior (4th Year) Requirements

1. Complete reflection and exit survey in Google Classroom in fall semester
2. Complete at least five hours of community service in the fall, logged with the Community Service Form

Resources

Additional Forms for Century Scholars

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Ambassador Training Form

Century Scholars interested in completing the Century Scholars Ambassador training should sign up for a training time using the Ambassador Training Form. Trainings are presented by the Century Scholars Organization at the end of their monthly meetings.

Ambassador Visit Form

Century Scholars have the opportunity to complete a Century Scholars Ambassador training to conduct visits to their former high schools in lieu of completing a portion of the community service requirement. One Ambassador Visit counts for 5 community service hours. You may not submit this form to substitute community service hours unless you have completed the Century Scholars Ambassador training prior to making an Ambassador Visit.

Community Service Form

Download, complete, and submit the form to its corresponding assignment in Canvas or Google Classroom.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

The office of Scholarships & Financial Aid issues the following notices to Century Scholars for not meeting the CSP academic requirements:

1. Probation
2. Suspension
3. Appeal Decisions

Century Scholars should submit the following forms to Scholarships & Financial Aid:

1. Scholarship Reinstatement Form
2. Study Abroad Stipend Form
3. Deferment Form

Visit the Scholarships & Financial Aid Forms page to download the Scholarships Handbook and access the forms listed above.

Century Scholars Organization

The Century Scholars Organization (CSO) is a recognized student organization that provides current Century Scholars with leadership, networking, and community service opportunities.

 

Through CSO, Century Scholars can fulfill programmatic and scholarship requirements, develop professionally, and network with other current Century Scholars and CSO alumni.

 

ADD US ON INSTAGRAM: @csotamu

 

 

 

To Become a CSO Member, Student Must:

• Be in the Century Scholars Program (CSP)
• Fulfill membership dues (semester and annual options available)
• Have and maintain at least a 2.0 GPR
• Maintain membership by attending at least one CSO meeting each semester

Century Scholars Peer Mentors

Century Scholars Peer Mentors positively impact the lives of freshman and sophomores in the Century Scholars Program (CSP) through the facilitation of classroom activities and discussion, small and large groups meetings, and provide support in academic and social settings throughout the year.

To Apply to Become A Century Scholar Mentor, Student Must:

• Have and maintain at least a 2.5 GPR at time of application and at end of spring semester (preference given to those with higher GPRs)
• Be able to fit a UGST 181/ UGST 001 course section in their schedule
• Be able to complete at least one year of service
• Desire to facilitate classroom activities and discussions
• Desire to gain presentation skills and individual mentoring skills
• Desire to impact students, give back to the Century Scholars program, and go above and beyond to make a difference!

These Tasks Include (But Not Limited To):

• Peer Mentor Team Meetings
• UGST 181/UGST 001
• Small and Large Community Events
• Professional Development Activities

 

 

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