The Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas is a charitable, literary, educational and non-political organization. The objective and purpose of the Association is to provide academic and financial support to needy students at Aligarh Muslim University and other academic institutions in India. In addition to this, the Association hosts academic/cultural/social events throughout the year. Scholarships and awards are given to deserving students to encourage their participation in academic events organized by the Association. The events organized by the Association are open to all irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity or nationality. 

Membership to the Association is open to those who had been alumni and/or employee at AMU and to their family members irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity or nationality. Membership is also open to non-Aligs who support the mission of the Association.