The College of Engineering at Texas A&M University is excited to announce the call for applications for the Halliburton Engineering Global Programs (HEGP) Travel Award 2024-2025 academic year.
This award is designed to assist undergraduate engineering students who require financial support to participate in global programs overseen by the Halliburton Engineering Global Programs office.
Eligibility
- You must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Texas A&M College of Engineering.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- You must be traveling in a global program overseen by the HEGP office.
Awarding Process
1. Application
For Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 programs
You must have previously applied to the University Scholarship Application for Continuing Students for the academic year 2024-25.
You also need to complete the HEGP Travel Award application form according to the following dates:
- Opens: September 23
- Deadline: October 12
For Summer, Fall, and Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 programs
You need to apply to the next 2025-2026 University Scholarship Application for Continuing Students (open from October 15, 2024 to February 1, 2025).
You also need to complete the HEGP Travel Award application form according to the following dates:
- Opens: February 17
- Deadline: March 16
NOTE: you must complete both the University Scholarship Application for Continuing Students and the HEGP Travel Award application to be considered.
University Scholarship Application for Continuing Students
HEGP Travel Award Application Form
2. Selection
Your applications will be reviewed based on academic merit, financial need, and the potential impact of the global program on your career.
If you are selected as a potential recipient of the HEGP Travel Award, you will be notified via email and receive the HEGP Travel Award selection letter, according to the following dates:
- Winter 2024/Spring 2025 programs deadline: October 28
- Summer/Fall 2025 programs deadline: March 31
3. Fund Request
If you are selected, you must request the funds before your global program, within one year after being notified of your selection and before traveling, according to the following dates:
Winter 2024/Spring 2025 programs
- Opens: October 28
- Deadline: November 10
Summer/Fall 2025 programs
- Opens: March 31
- Deadline: April 13
To request the funds, you need to be committed to any program overseen by the HEGP Office on the day you formalize your fund request.
As a requesting student, you need to complete the HEGP travel award request form and submit the following documents:
- Student Award Letter downloaded from Howdy Portal
- Education Abroad Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request Form
- HEGP Travel Award selection letter
4. Funds Confirmation and Award
The HEGB office will review the financial aid package for each requesting student once they receive the necessary information and additional documentation. The office will then determine fund availability and any potential conflicts in the student account due to loans or other financial aid the student has received.
Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on availability and the administrative conditions of the requesting students.
If you have insufficient room to receive the funds or potential impacts on your student account, you will be notified via email.
If you are eligible to receive the funds, you will be notified with an official letter including the name of the grant providing the funds and will receive up to $1,000 to support your global program participation.
Funds will be posted on your Texas A&M account during your period of traveling according to the following dates:
- Winter 2024/Spring 2025 programs: after December 2
- Summer/Fall 2025 programs: after May 5
5. Thank You Letter
If you have been awarded, you must write a Thank-You letter to the scholarship donor upon your return, following the guidelines provided by the HEGP office.
Important Notes
- You can be awarded the HEGP Scholarship only once during your entire academic career.
- The scholarship cannot be awarded if you have already satisfied your financial need for the Academic Year in which you are traveling.
- Once selected, you have up to a year to request the funds, depending on funding availability.
- Posting the funds, if awarded, may impact your loan balance if you have existing loans in your account.
- The scholarship is both needs- and merit-based. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for need-based scholarships.
- Some merit-based scholarships may require a minimum GPA of 3.2.
More Information
Please email Halliburton Engineering Global Programs if you have any questions: engineeringglobalprograms@tamu.edu.