Fellowships
James M. Carder Endowed Fund
The James M. Carder Endowed Fund was established to provide financial support for graduate research assistantships in the field of urban forestry. This may be awarded for one to four years.
George and Judy Dishman Fellowship
The George and Judy Dishman Fellowship is given to exceptional graduate students who are pursuing a Ph.D. or Masters Degree in forest biology, forest economics and management, forest product development, conflict resolution in natural resource management and policy, or other aspects of forest resources that have special implications for the future of our state. This scholarship is available to both incoming and existing students. A 1200 or greater GRE score is required for incoming students as well as a 3.5 GPR. For existing students a 3.75 GPR is required.
Frank W. Gould Award for Graduate Research Support in Plant Systematics
This scholarship provides a fellowship and/or research support to a student studying taxonomy or grass systematics.
Philip B. Lucas Fellowship Award
The Philip B. Lucas Fellowship is given to exceptional graduate students who are pursuing a Ph.D. or Masters Degree in forest biology, forest economics and management, forest product development, conflict resolution in natural resource management and policy, or other aspects of forest resources that have special implications for the future of our state. This scholarship is available to both incoming and existing students. A 1200 or greater GRE score is required for incoming students as well as a 3.5 GPR. For existing students a 3.75 GPR is required.
McMillian-Ward Memorial Endowed Graduate Fellowship
The McMillian-Ward Memorial Endowed Graduate Fellowship was established to provide financial support for graduate research assistantships in the field of urban forestry. This may be awarded for one to four years.
Franklin F. Wasko Graduate Fellowship
This scholarship provides a fellowship and/or research support to a deserving Ph.D. student.
Dr. Harry Wayne Springfield '59 Graduate Student Endowment
This scholarship is for students who express an interest in range plant ecology. Selection is based on scholarship and financial need. This scholarship may be awarded in the form of operational support.
Regents and Merit Fellowships
- Offered by the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for incoming students who have been granted admission.
- This Fellowship is for US citizens only and requires an exceptional GPR (typically >3.5) and GRE (V+Q) (typically >1250).
- Students must be nominated by ESSM faculty member for this award.