International Aggie Partnership Program

The Texas A&M International Student Association (ISA) brings together students from around the world to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all Aggies. ISA’s mission is to promote cultural awareness, advocate for international students, and develop global leadership skills among its members.

To further ISA’s mission and put a spotlight on international students and their cultures, ISA is proud to introduce the International Aggie Partnership Program. Through this program, ISA partners with Texas A&M nation clubs and other cultural organizations to co-sponsor public programs on campus that educate the Texas A&M community and increase awareness of the homelands, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds represented by our international students.

Programs can take many forms, ranging from a simple game, demonstration, or lecture/presentation to a larger festival, banquet, or tournament.

Programs selected as an official International Aggie Partnership Program by ISA will:

• Receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 for qualified program expenses.
• Receive promotional support from ISA to help increase awareness and attendance.
  • Email to our email listserv
  • Marketing support (varies by event)

Any registered Texas A&M student organization in good standing or MSC Committee that represents international students or promotes cultural awareness is eligible to apply.

ISA will not fund:

• Events that include alcohol.
• Events that promote a political agenda.
• Programs scheduled during Global Tailgate Week (October 12–18) or I-Week (2027 dates TBD; expected in late February/early March).

Preference will be given to:

• Programs that are fully developed concepts with detailed plans for execution.
• Proposals that involve multiple student organizations.
• Programs that focus on a specific ethnicity, culture, country, or region.
• Organizations that provide matching or greater funding for the proposed program, meaning the organization’s contribution is equal to or greater than the amount requested from ISA.

All proposals must be submitted to ISA at least 30 days prior to the proposed program date.

Before completing the form, please prepare the following:

• A timeline outlining the planning and implementation of the event/program.
• A thorough budget that includes all anticipated costs.
• A program description (500 words or less) outlining the program and providing details about the planned activities.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Within five business days of submission, you will receive an email from ISA regarding the status of your proposal.

ISA may reach out with additional questions or concerns regarding your proposal. If further discussion is needed, you may be asked to schedule a meeting with ISA before the proposal can be approved.

This is not a grant. Organizations selected for the International Aggie Partnership Program are considered partners with ISA in sponsoring the program. ISA will reimburse eligible expenses after the program has been completed. Please be sure to save all receipts, as ISA cannot reimburse expenses that are not properly documented.

Each program selected as an International Aggie Partnership Program must:

• Be open to the public.
• Promote cultural awareness.
• Acknowledge ISA as a sponsor of the program.
• Include the ISA logo on all marketing materials, including flyers, social media posts, and other promotional materials.
• Provide ISA with final program details at least two weeks before the event to allow adequate time for promotion.
• If the program includes tabling, invite ISA to participate.

Failure to comply with the International Aggie Partnership Program requirements will result in delay or cancellation of the reimbursement funds.

If you have any questions, you may email isa@msc.tamu.edu.