Samsung Austin Semiconductor furthers support for Aggie Engineers

Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s partnership with Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering continues to foster new opportunities and innovation for students. With a transformative investment, Samsung has established not only a tradition of financial support, but a broad commitment to empower Aggies throughout their academic journeys and beyond.

For the 2025-2026 school year, their contributions have provided support for undergraduate engineering scholarships, graduate fellowships, hands-on capstone projects, work-study programs and graduate seminars.

“Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s continued investment strengthens our ability to empower some of the world’s brightest engineering minds,” said Dr. Robert H. Bishop, vice chancellor and dean of engineering and director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES). “This partnership allows us to nurture exceptional talent, drive innovation and further position Texas as a national leader in semiconductor education, research and workforce development.”

Samsung’s commitment goes beyond financial backing. From the outset, the company has built genuine connections with students, offering mentorship, guidance and an environment where future engineers can thrive.

“The Samsung AggieFab Scholar Fellowship meant more to me than money. It gave me the renewed motivation and hope that my efforts would make a difference,” said Xavier Figueroa ’27. “It encouraged me to never stop fighting for my goals. Samsung gave me something priceless, and I thank them dearly for that.”

This ongoing support has unlocked educational opportunities for countless students — many of whom may not have been able to pursue or continue their studies in engineering without it.

Samantha Merton ’27, a Samsung intern and scholarship recipient, emphasized the impact. 

“If I could say something to my donor, it would simply be thank you for seeing me before the world did,” she said. “You didn’t just support my education. You believed in someone who once stood on a street corner with nothing but a hope and a dream. You helped rewrite a story that could have ended in silence and struggle. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you for giving me the chance to become who I was always meant to be.”

Samsung is also investing in the future of the semiconductor industry itself. Through dedicated programs and hands-on experiences, they help cultivate the next generation of leaders and innovators. By supporting education, research and real-world collaboration, they have ensured that Aggie engineers are prepared to advance the industry and address technological challenges.

In their effort to support engineering students, Samsung has previously supported the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Austin Community College (ACC) by creating affordable and accessible pathways for students. This program allows students to complete foundational courses in a smaller setting at ACC before transferring to Texas A&M Engineering. 

“We believe our partnership is helping build the future workforce of Texas, and we’re excited to provide this continued support,” said a Samsung spokesperson. “With this latest investment, we look forward to strengthening educational pathways that inspire engineering students to explore careers in the semiconductor industry and see themselves as leaders in a rapidly growing field.”

Furthering their commitment to uplift and educate future engineers, Samsung has partnered with the college’s electrical and computer engineering department to introduce a new Master of Science program focused on microelectronics and semiconductors. This program will blend digital and analog integrated circuit design with semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring students are proficient in both areas and can collaborate effectively between design and fabrication processes. 

Samsung continues to make waves and create new foundations for Aggie engineers. Their support goes beyond the financial aspect as they assume an active role in shaping the future of engineering.

For Texas A&M students, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become an indispensable ally, dedicated to supporting their aspirations and empowering them to reach heights they once imagined were beyond their grasp.