Endowed Funds

Established in 1974 by the J. S. Abercrombie Foundation to provide faculty salary support in curriculum enrichment.

Established in 2016 by Virginia Henderson Adams to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need and academic excellence majoring in either the departments of fine arts or business.

Established in 2019 by Jack and Dana Albright to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated need and majoring in education, religion and/or philosophy.

Established in 2002 by Esteban’s parents, Martin Aleman, Jr. and Armida Truan Aleman. Scholarship recipients must be members of one of the Texas Conferences of The United Methodist Church with first preference given to students in the Rio Grande Conference.

Established in 2019 by Dr. Steven Alexander and Patrick Alexander to provide scholarships to eligible pre-engineering students.

Established in 2000 to provide scholarship assistance to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2004 by the Albert & Margaret Alkek Foundation to support the Paideia Program at Southwestern University.

Established in 2018 by Mary Cook Allen, Class of 1973 and John Allen, of Georgetown, Texas.

Established in 2017 in memory of Stephanie Quimby ’02, by the alumnae of the Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta to provide scholarship assistance to an active member of Alpha Xi Delta.

Established in 1997 by Sue Birdwell Alves, Class of 1951, to provide scholarships for gifted and talented students.

Established in 2008 by Sue B. Alves ’51 to support the Paideia Program at Southwestern University.

The Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture Series focuses on the professional and civic achievements of women. Established in 1985, the lecture series is named for Jessie Daniel Ames, a 1902 alumna of Southwestern University who championed the causes of voting rights for women, prison reform and anti-lynching legislations. A business person and leader in the national suffragist movement, she was a founder and the first president of the Texas League of Women Voters and was one of the first women delegates to the state and national Democratic conventions. The Jessie Daniel Ames Lectures are one facet of the Women’s Studies Program at Southwestern University. The Women’s Studies Program is funded in part through a matching grant by the RGK Foundation of Austin. This lecture series was developed to bring to campus speakers from the national community of leaders on women’s issues for the Women’s Studies Program.

Established in 1978 by the estate of Lulu D. Ames to support and further the Department of Sociology.

Established in 2011 by family and friends of Drusilla Huffmaster Anderson to assist eligible students with the costs associated with travel and other expenses incurred in their research, creative works, and/or educational pursuits in the field of music.

Established in 2006 by the family and friends of James Robert Andrews, Class of 2004, in memory of his strength, courage, determination, and intellectual curiosity. Fellowships shall be awarded to graduates of Southwestern University, who meet certain guidelines, to fund a portion of educational costs of attending graduate or professional school.

Established in 2008 by Mary E. Medley ’74 and her family in honor of Coach R.M. Medley, Dr. Tex Kassen, Dr. Carla Lowry and Dr. Glada Munt to provide resources to enhance the annual University budget for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Established in 1980 by John Thatcher and Genevieve Critz Atkin in memory of their sons, John Mason and Richard Thatcher. Preference will be given to majors in mathematics or physics and the recipient must be of sophomore, junior, or senior standing.

Established in 1978 by Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Atkin of Georgetown, Texas to purchase books in the math field for the Cody Memorial Library.

Established in 2021 by H. Brent Austin of Spicewood, TX in loving memory of his wife, Joanne Powers Austin, Class of 1974 to support scholarships for students with demonstrated need or who have achieved academic merit.

Established in 1975 by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Barnhart to be awarded to ministerial students worthy of financial aid.

Established in 1975 by Mr. & Mrs. Claud Barrett to provide financial aid to students with demonstrated need.

Established in 2017 by Stuart D. Roberts ’86 and Karen Roberts to provide need-based scholarships to students. Updated in 2021 and renamed the Beckendorf-Roberts Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Established in 1996 by the estate of Judge Bell, a District Attorney, State’s Prosecuting Attorney, Bronze Star recipient, Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law, member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Phi, and Sigma Rho Fraternities, and Distinguished American Award recipient to provide scholarship assistance.

Established in 1999 by Dr. Doug Benold, Class of 1944, and Mrs. Nell Barnes Benold, Class of 1948, of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships for graduates of Georgetown High School in need of financial assistance.

Established in 1999 through the estate of Maxine Benold, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2015 by The Lambda Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha and Dr. Douglas Benold to honor of Nell Barnes Benold ’48 for her service to the Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter and to provide scholarships for active sophomore, junior or senior Zeta Tau Alpha students with financial need who are in good standing with the University.

Established in 2005 by Mr. Nelson D. Durst, Class of 1936, and Mrs. Annie Bishop Durst, Class of 1936, as a memorial tribute to their parents, John W. and Janie Snowden Bishop, and Richard J. and Annie Jordan Durst. Scholarships shall be awarded to students majoring in mathematics or business, with a preference for accounting majors.

Established in 2019 by Suzanne and Brad Blake, parents of Aimee Blake ’14 to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1990 by Mrs. W. Clyde Blundell in memory of her late husband and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Blundell to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference to be given to students in the field of teacher education.

Established in 2010 by family and friends of Matthew C. Boeer to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and sincere dedication to community service.

Established in 2001 by Sue Birdwell Alves ’51, of Lafayette, Louisiana, in honor of her granddaughters, Elizabeth Anne Bonnette ’01 and Stephanie Diane Bonnette ’04, to provide scholarships for gifted and talented students.

Established in 1998 by the Bradfield Trust to provide unrestricted scholarship funds. This trust was created by Dr. John L. Bradfield, a distinguished physician, community leader, and member of First United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. He and his wife Gayl Hall Bradfield shared a concern for helping young people obtain an education at church-related colleges and universities.

Established in 1980 by Mr. Joseph B. Bramlette of Longview, Texas to provide scholarships annually for students in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts.

Established in 2013 by Milton and Anne Jordan in honor of Morris Bratton to provide scholarships to first-year students.

Established in 1980 by Mrs. Robert C. Cotner and Mr. Edward Breihan in memory of their father, the Reverend B.E. Breihan, income to be used annually to help a deserving junior or senior student who is planning to enter the ministry.

Established in 2017 by Dr. Barbara H. Brightwell and Mr. George A. Brightwell of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid with preference to students who are African American or Hispanic or first generation college students.

Established in 1976 by the late Mr. T. M. Britt of Wheeler, Texas, in memory of his wife, Vera, Class of 1918, to assist students majoring in voice in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts.

Established in 2020 by Kermit Brooks Jr. and Delesicca McCradic Brooks to provide scholarships to students who are first-generation, from an underrepresented group and that also have a documented physical disability.

Established by The Brown Foundation, Inc. in 1978 and augmented by a second generous gift from the foundation in 2006, the Brown Scholarships are the highest financial aid award given at Southwestern. Brown Scholarships are the top academic scholarship awarded to students each year. Its value is evaluated on a regular basis. 

Established through the generosity of The Brown Foundation, Inc., the Brown Challenge matched alumni gifts to the University between 1975-1995 to encourage increased alumni participation in the annual fund, and to help build the unrestricted endowment.

Established in 2001 by Genevieve Britt Caldwell, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will go to students majoring in English or theatre and awards may be based on merit, or need, or both.

Established in 1968 by the Board of Trustees of the Brown Foundation. The Brown Scholars Program is designed to attract students of the highest academic ability and accomplishment from Texas and the rest of the country to Southwestern University.

Established in 1982 by Mr. William A. Smith in honor of Alice Pratt Brown ’24 to provide scholarships to students with financial need.

Established in 2017 by Constance Hinshaw Brown ’67 and Ralph Lawrence Brown of Houston, Texas, to provide scholarships for students engaged in study abroad outside the United States and approved for academic credit by Southwestern.

Established in 1991 by Bob Marion Brown and Dorothy Tompkins Brown of Georgetown, Texas to support outstanding students majoring in physics or music with an emphasis in performance and stringed instruments.

Established in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lynch of Houston, in honor of their friend, Mr. George R. Brown.

Established in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lynch of Houston, Texas, in honor of their friend, the late Mr. Herman Brown.

Established in 1993 by the trustees of the William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation in honor of the abiding friendship between Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Lucy King Brown of Houston, Texas.

Established in 2017 by J. Dennis Bruner of Centennial, Colorado, in memory of his wife, Dorothy Stevens Bruner ’61, to provide scholarships for students who are active members of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority with a strong academic record and who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2006 by Bishop Monk Bryan in memory of his father, Gid. J. Bryan, who graduated from Southwestern University in 1907. The scholarship shall be awarded to students who are active members in some United Methodist Church and are planning a career, either clergy or laity, in the United Methodist Church, preferably in the Central Texas Conference.

Established in 1970 by Miss Pearl L. Buchanan, Class of 1915, of Richmond, Kentucky in honor of her father, a life-long Methodist minister, to provide scholarships to a son or daughter of a Methodist minister or to a competent student preparing for a church vocation.

Established in January 2020 by the Board of Trustees of Southwestern University in honor of President and Professor Edward B. Burger to support student-faculty collaborative research within the mathematics department.

Established in December 2019 by Michael Brewer and members of the Southwestern University Board of Visitors to honor Dr. Edward B. Burger and support high-impact experiences” for students.”

Established in 2005 by Harold D. Burkhardt, Class of 1949, and his daughter Rebecca Burkhardt, Class of 1980, to provide scholarships to students majoring in music who have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1971 by The Brown Foundation, Inc., of Houston, Texas to provide a scholarship to an individual in need of financial assistance, a resident of the State of Texas, and of German extraction.

Established in 2006 by family and friends in honor of Roger M. Busfield, Jr. ’47, in celebration of his 80th birthday and in recognition of his 60 years of service to his alma mater as an outstanding volunteer, fundraiser and representative of Southwestern University as a Distinguished Alumnus. The scholarship reflects his lifelong achievements and unwavering support of higher education and the arts. Scholarships shall be awarded to students majoring in theater.

Established in 1988 by The Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation in memory of John Smith Cain (who was Wofford Cain’s brother and father of Foundation Director James B. Cain) as an expression of its desire to help deserving students obtain a college education and to help Southwestern attract and retain students who are able to excel academically.

Established in 2005 by Mrs. Genevieve Britt Caldwell, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships for students from the Panhandle region of Texas with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs. Turner M. Caldwell, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas, in honor of their son, Dr. Turner M. Caldwell III, Class of 1971, to provide scholarships for pre-medical students in recognition of scholastic achievement.

Established in 2001 by William, Class of 1966, and Rose Calhoun to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid.

Established in 2019 by Blake Stanford ’81 and Kristi Stanford ’83 of Austin, Texas. Given in memory of Roger Canter, Blake’s step-father, who supported higher education and made it possible for Blake to attend Southwestern University. Scholarships awarded to students with demonstrated need from West Texas.

Established in 2009, this grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation supports teacher education at Southwestern University, with priority given to the Semester of Support Program for alumni in their early teaching careers.

Established by the estate of JRA Carroll to provide student scholarships.

Established in 1972 by Mrs. Wirt Davis of Dallas, Texas, in honor of the life and achievements of Dr. David W. Carter, Jr., a distinguished alumnus of Southwestern University.

Established in 2001 by the estate of Julia M. Carter to provide scholarships to worthy students.

Established in 2004 by Louise Britt Carvey ’44, and Frank P. Carvey, Jr.’45, to assist Paideia Scholars with the costs associated with the fulfillment of the Paideia experience requirements.

Established in 2009 by Louise & Frank Carvey to provide faculty scholarships, research, creative production, enrichment, and/or development.

Established in 2006 by Russell ’66 and Ann Cater Ramsey ’67, in memory and appreciation of their parents Sam and Eunice Cater and Bennis and Diane Ramsey, who gave all their children college educations. Ann credits her sister, Doris Cater Smith ’61, now deceased, for her own decision to attend Southwestern because of Doris’ great enthusiasm for the University and its professors. Russell’s experiences at Southwestern led to his brother, MarkRamsey ’73, deciding to enroll. Their daughter, Suzanne Ramsey Moran, and her husband, Mike Moran, both ’93, attended, as did Mike’s two sisters, Mollie Moran Bryant ’96, married to David Bryant ’95, and Maggie Moran ’05. It is hoped the scholarship will enable a student to begin another tradition of Southwestern graduates. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and major in history.

Established in 2018 by Amanda McMillian ’95 and Benjamin Holloway to support the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship, and the faculty of Southwestern University.

Established in 1997 by the family of O.V. and Norma Chafin to provide scholarships to students majoring in Math, Physics, Computer Science, or other disciplines in the natural and applied sciences.

Established in 2006 by Jack Chance to provide scholarships to students majoring in Computer Science, Physics, or Physical Science.

Established in March 2020 by Dr. J Wehrley Chapman and Mrs. Patricia B. Chapman to support students majoring in the natural sciences.

Established in 2015 by Chris Chaput ’93 and Laura Chaput of Temple, Texas as a General Unrestricted Endowment. In October 2017, available funds were redesignated to support high-impact experiences for students majoring in the natural sciences and working on a natural sciences based project, or to support humanities students working on a project that concerns the natural sciences.

Established in 2017 by Valarie and Lonnie Childs to provide scholarships to African-American female students in the sciences.

Established in 2009 by Robert Graham to provide scholarships to the graduates of the Chinquapin School in Highlands, Texas who are accepted for admission to Southwestern University and are recommended by the Office of Student Financial Assistance at SU.

Established by friends in 1988 to honor Distinguished Alumnus, Ambassador Edward A. Clark, Class of 1927, for his many years of service to his beloved alma mater. The income is to be used for students in good standing majoring in political science or pre-law.

Established in 2010 by alumni from the Class of 1942, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this class, the first graduating class during WWII, and to honor those classmates who gave their lives for freedom. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2008 by the Southwestern University Class of 1958, to provide scholarship aid to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2014 by Edward H. Ellis Jr. and Suzanne Morrow Ellis, members of the Class of 1964, in celebration of their 50th Class Reunion and as an effort to encourage their classmates to also contribute to this endowed scholarship fund. Scholarships shall be awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2017 by members of the Class of 1967 in honor of their 50th reunion to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2016 by members of the Class of 1971, in celebration of their 45th Class Reunion to support scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established by the Class of 1973 in celebration of their 45th class reunion to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established by the Class of 1976 in celebration of their 40th Class Reunion.

This endowment fund was established in 2007 by the Southwestern University Class of 1995 to provide scholarship aid to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2007 by the alumni of The Class of 1997 to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2017 by members of the class of 2017 and their family and friends to provide scholarships to students.

Established in 2018 by the Class of 2018, their families and friends to provide scholarships to students.

Established in 2019 by the Class of 2019, their families and friends to provide scholarships to students.

Established by members of the Class of 2021, their family and friends to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2022 by members of the Class of 2022, their family and friends to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1971 by the Clayton Fund of Houston, Texas, originally to provide financial assistance to pre-med students, but changed in the early 1980s into a general endowment.

Established in 2005 by Mr. E. Philip Bush, Class of 1975, and Pam Slaughter Bush, Class of 1976, to provide scholarships for students pursuing ordination in The United Methodist Church.

Established in 2005 by the family of F. Burr and Doris J. Clifford to honor the long association of their parents with Southwestern University and the example they set of lifelong learning with an emphasis on breadth and excellence of scholarship, and reflecting the Cliffords’ focus on the Humanities and a Christian worldview.

Established in 2015 by Mary Ellen Clifford to provide scholarships to merit students with financial need from Texas majoring in math, business, political science, or fine arts.

Established in 2017 in memory of Dr. Claude Carr Cody III, by his daughter, Carol Cody Herder.

Established in 2019, in memory of Dean Claude Carr Cody (1854-1923), a mathematics professor and first academic dean of Southwestern University, by his great-granddaughter, Carol Cody Herder to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid.

Established by Larry and Susan Connell in 2006 to provide scholarships for textbook expenses for one or more students.

Established in 1993 by Pearl B. Cox in memory of her late husband, Larry Cox, who attended Southwestern in the mid-1920s, to fund programs supporting horses, large animal endeavors, or other animal-related uses.

Established in 1962 by members of the Cox family, their friends, and members of the University United Methodist Church in Austin in memory of Mrs. Jackson B. Cox–the former Julia Barcus.

Established by William Arthur and Mardilla T. Cox of Irving, TX in memory of the Reverend Mr. Cox’s parents to assist students in preparing for church-related vocations.

Established in 2010 by Christopher E. ’83 and Lauren Jones Cragg ’83 to provide scholarships to studio arts, theatre or musical theatre majors.

Established in 1955 by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Wilson of Houston, Texas, in memory of Mrs. Wilson’s parents, W. A. Craven and Nina Belle Craven, to provide scholarships to students preparing for the ministry, for missions, or for the teaching profession.

Established in 1982 by John Thatcher, Class of 1925, and Genevieve Critz Atkin of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships for outstanding pre-law students who are National Merit Scholars.

Established in 1985 by a grant from The Cullen Trust for Higher Education of Houston, Texas, to assist students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and financial need.

Established in 2004 by the Cullen Foundation to support the Paideia program at Southwestern University.

Established in 1968 by The Cullen Foundation of Houston, Texas, memorializing the names of Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen, to create the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair in Economics.

Established in 2018 by the Cullen Trust for Higher Education to support three rotating professor positions to be known as the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Professorship, the Corbin Robertson, Jr. Professorship, and the Christine Robertson Morenz Professorship. These positions may be based in any of the University’s four academic divisions - Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. These awards will be granted by Southwestern’s President to tenured and/or tenure-track faculty, on the basis of meritorious performance for four-year renewable terms.

Established in 2011 through a generous bequest from the Estate of Walter Theis Cummings to provide scholarships to students who desire training in the fine arts.

Established in 2014 by Beverly Dague West ’54 of Lubbock, Texas, in honor of her mother, Evelyn Dague, to provide scholarships to students who are majoring in education with plans to teach elementary education (K-6) and who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1974 by Mr. Herman Earl Dare, Sr. and Mrs. Dare, of Robstown, in honor of his mother and father, Michael and Mary Holley Dare, and brother, the Rev. Harry Hunter Dare, a graduate of Southwestern University and a minister in the Southwest Texas Conference. The scholarship will be awarded annually to students of junior or senior standing who are preparing for full-time vocations in the church.

Established in 1980 by St. Andrews United Methodist Church, San Antonio, to recognize the honor of Doctor of Divinity Degree conferred on April 27, 1979 by Southwestern University to Milton King Dare, Class of 1949. The income from the fund is to be used to support a United Methodist student preparing for full-time church vocational work.

Established in 1982 by The Davidson Family Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships for students of Southwestern University.

Established in 1989 by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to develop a permanent Asian Studies curriculum.

Established in 2005 by John Martin Davis, Sr. of Kerrville, Texas to provide scholarships for junior or senior students in good academic standing, majoring in accounting with a preference for students who participate in the Paideia program.

Established in 1983 by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Davis of Tempe, Arizona, in memory of their fathers, Mr. Charles A. Davis and Mr. Terry L. Moore, to provide scholarships for graduates of Thorndale High School and/or students majoring in economics or business.

Established in 2014 by Shed Boren, Class of 1987, of Coral Gables, Florida to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need and majoring in history or sociology.

Established in 2014 by Allison Dickson to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need who are members of Delta Delta Delta sorority and exhibit the best traits of leadership on campus and in the chapter. Preference should always be given to an active member of the chapter.

Established in 1980 by Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Dishman of Beaumont, Texas.

Established in 1978 by Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Dishman of Beaumont, Texas to fund a professorship in special education.

Established in 1998 by Doris C. Donaldson of San Antonio, Texas to provide scholarships for students who maintain good academic standing.

Established in 1971 by the Estate of Zareh V. (Don) and Margie Donigan of Houston, Texas to be used for scholarships. The Donigans were members of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Houston where President Fleming served as pastor from 1945-1961.

Established in 1994 by the estate of T. L. Douglas for students from Bell or Williamson counties (preference given to students from Bartlett or Salado), who have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2013 by Brown McCarroll LLP in honor of Southwestern University graduate and Trustee Robert Dupuy. Preference for the use of the available withdrawals shall be to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need who are accepted for admission to Southwestern University. A student receiving the scholarship shall be eligible for renewal of the scholarship each year that the student is enrolled at Southwestern provided that the student is in good academic standing.

Established in 1972 by Mr. and Mrs. William R. Eanes of Georgetown, Texas to purchase books for the Cody Memorial Library.

Established in 2011 by Edward H. Ellis, Jr. ’64 and Suzanne Morrow Ellis ’64, this professorship shall be awarded to a faculty member in the Economics and/or Business Department.

Established in 1952 by the family of Nan Philpott Ellis to provide scholarship aid or books for students with financial need.

Established in 2020 by Edward H. Ellis and Suzanne Morrow Ellis, both Class of 1964 to support student scholarships with preference for those students majoring in Economics, Business or Education.

Established in 2011 by Dr. Joe E. Elmore and Mrs. Billye Lipps Elmore (Class of 1948) to support Peace Studies at Southwestern University.

Established in 1984 by Houston Natural Gas Corporation to provide scholarships to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are economics or business administration majors.

Established in 2010 by a grant from Kendeda Fund to provide ongoing support of essential aspects of the Environmental Studies program at Southwestern University.

Established in 2008 by Chip ’94 & Cadie Fisher Evans ’94 to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid.

Established in 1990 by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kenny Ewan, Jr. to provide scholarship assistance to qualifying students.

Established in 2011 by the Southwestern University Board of Trustees, alumni, and friends to provide enrichment for faculty of the University.

Established in 1986 by the William Stamps Farish Fund to provide scholarships to students with financial need.

Established in 2006 by William Carrington Finch, Southwestern University President from 1949-1961, and Lucy Finch to provide scholarships for international or minority students.

Awarded to a full-time faculty member for conspicuous accomplishment in furthering the aims of the University. This award is made possible by a gift to the endowment by Dr. Finch’s wife and their two sons, Dr. William Tyree Finch and Dr. Richard Carrington Finch, Class of 1965. Dr. William C. Finch was the eleventh President of Southwestern University.

Established in 2001 by Norris, Class of 1949, and Naomi Hersh Fisher, Class of 1950, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, to provide scholarships to students with financial need.

Established in 2008 by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas in honor of former President and Mrs. Durwood Fleming.

Established in 1971 by the estate of Pauline and J. C. Fleming of Lubbock, Texas, aunt and uncle of President Durwood Fleming, to strengthen the academic program of Southwestern University.

Established in 2007 by Dr. & Mrs. Roland Folse to support and enrich programs and activities in the Department of Music.

Established in 2013 by Mr. Thomas A. Forbes, son of Charles and Mary Forbes. Tom is also a member of the graduating class of 1971 and the University’s Board of Trustees. Scholarships shall be awarded to students meeting Southwestern University’s requirement for financial assistance. The recipients will be selected by the President of the University and be known as “Forbes Presidential Scholars.”

Established in 2015 by Mrs. Joann Foster ’52, widow of Dr. John W. Foster, Sr. ’50; and by Dr. John W. Foster, Jr. ’75, and his wife, Mrs. Iris B. Foster ’75; along with their respective families, to provide scholarships to juniors and/or seniors who are working on a pre-med track of course study, meet Southwestern’s requirement for financial assistance, carry a GPA of 3.5 or above, and are involved in campus organizations.

Established in 1984 by the estate of Lucile L. Fowler, Class of 1914, for the education of young people preparing for full-time ministry in the United Methodist Church.

Established in 2012 by Karen Franta Love ’86 and N. Eric Love, PhD. to meet the highest priorities of faculty conducting cancer research and to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid.

Established in 2017 by Jane Granado, Esequiel Granado, and Christina Granado Gonzales ’05 in memory of Dr. Albert E. Gallo to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid and graduated from a high school located in the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas.

Established in 2018 by Dr. Jack and Mrs. Doris Garey, to support The Jack and Camille Garey School of Natural Sciences.

Established in April 2018 by Dr. Jack and Mrs. Doris Garey to provide tuition assistance to students with preference given to students enrolled in The Jack and Camille Garey School of Natural Sciences.

Established in 1953 by Mrs. L. C. Gatlin and the Reverend Mr. G. Weldon Gatlin in memory of the Reverend L.C. Gatlin (her husband and his father) to provide scholarships for junior and senior students studying to be foreign missionaries.

Established in 2005 by Cecil ’57 and Joyce Ghormley, in honor of Cecil’s parents, to provide scholarships for students with financial need.

Established in 1973 by the estate of Christopher C. Bell in honor of his daughter, Emily Bell, for the education of orphans that are too poor to educate themselves.

Established in 2017 by Lester and Burdine Giese, parents of Benjamin C. Giese, in honor of his experiences at Southwestern University and to provide scholarships to students with financial need.

Established in 2017 by Lester and Burdine Giese, parents of Monroe D. Giese, in honor of his experiences at Southwestern University and to provide scholarships to students with financial need.

Established in 2007 by the family and friends of Dr. Leonard Giesecke who were touched and impacted by his passion for students and teaching. Preference to be given to students in good standing who are majoring in economics and have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2015 by Bruce ’74 and Terry Gilmour and Jess A. Gilmour ’05 of Midland, Texas to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2018 by Dr. Stanley S. Wong, Class of 1960, in appreciation of biology professor, Dr. Eb Girvin, who supported and encouraged Dr. Wong during his years as a student on campus. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid, and are majoring in a STEM discipline and demonstrate academic merit.

Established in 1994 by the family of Dr. Gomez, Class of 1974, as a memorial, to provide scholarships to students from the Rio Grande Conference (name changed to Rio Texas Conference in May 2018) or of Hispanic heritage who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Established in 1989 in memory of the Rev. Josue Gonzalez by Mrs. Josue Gonzalez and family to provide scholarships for Hispanic ministerial students with preference to Hispanic students from the Rio Grande Conference.

Established in 1965 in honor of the sixtieth wedding anniversary of the late Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Goodrich, Sr., by their children and friends, to be used to support worthy and competent students.

Established in 1983 by Mrs. Lacy W. Goostree of Forth Worth, Texas to provide a scholarship award for one of the yearly recipients of the Goostree-Morgan-Springer Award.

Established in 1998 by Howard Ross Gould and Marilyn Bradley Gould in honor of their son, Dr. Bradley Howard Gould, to provide scholarships to students majoring in piano and/or music.

Established in June 2019 by Carolyn Holloway to support high-impact experiences for students majoring in the Fine Arts.

Established as a component of the Graham Gift in 2018 made by Bob and Annie Graham, for multiple funding opportunities, one of which is to support the Financial Analyst Program.

Established in 2014 by Blake ’81 and Kristi ’83 Stanford, members of The Greater Austin Association of Southwestern University Alumni, to provide scholarships to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial assistance. Preference shall be given to students whose grade point average is 3.0 or above and whose permanent home address is within the geographic boundaries of The Greater Austin Association of Southwestern University Alumni.

Established in 1962 by The Rockwell Fund, Inc., of Houston, Texas.

Established by Susan Gresham Streeter ’73 in honor of her family legacy at Southwestern to support students pursuing high-impact experiences with preference for theater majors interested in studying abroad and/or interning abroad, or who are pursuing a domestic internship in their field of study.

Established in 1996 by the estate of Thelma Lynn Guion for the purchase of books and other materials to support the curriculum and enrich the lives of students in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts and The Brown College of Arts and Sciences.

Established in 1997 by Genie Hackenjos Butler, Class of 1967, to provide a scholarship for a student in a religion major.

Established in 2005 by Marvin and Bretna Smith Hackert, Class of 1980, to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need and who major in mathematics, computer science or natural sciences.

Established in 1958 by the O. P. Hairgrove Educational Trust to assist young men in preparation for ministry in the Methodist and Baptist churches. Income from the fund is used for work scholarships and loans limited to pre-ministerial students.

Established in 1980 by Mrs. O. I. Sholars of Orange, Texas, in honor of her daughter, Jean Sholars Hall, Class of 1946, to provide scholarships for junior and senior students.

Established in 1992 by Hubert and Jenny Hammond in memory of their son, Vinson Hammond, to support music programs and student scholarships.

Established in 1982 by the Rev. William Lee Hankla ’23 and Mrs. Edwina Hurt ’23, in memory of their son, Air Force Major Walter V. Hankla, to provide scholarships to students with financial need and are who are studying for the ministry or full-time Christian service.

Established in 1982 by Virginia Margaret Wooding Hanks and Nancy Hanks of Washington, D. C., in memory of Bryan Hanks, husband and father, to provide scholarships to students in good standing with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1982 by Mrs. Bryan Hanks, Mrs. Virginia Margaret Wooding Hanks, and Nancy Hanks as a memorial to their son and brother, Mr. Larry Hanks, for competent students with financial need.

Established in 2014 by Karen Hanson-Flowers ’75 of Houston, Texas to provide scholarships to students who qualify for Southwestern’s merit aid but do not qualify for federal or state grant assistance. Students should have sustained achievement in high school, well-rounded extracurricular profiles, and outstanding personal qualities, with potential for continued academic success.

Established in 1987 by Kenneth Newell of Georgetown, Texas, in memory of his father, Ernest R. Hardin, Class of 1927, to assist fine arts students in need of financial aid and studying speech communications.

Established in 1998 by Dr. Annanelle Hardt, Southwestern University Alumna, Class of 1948) to support student internships, curriculum development, and faculty research in areas related to peace studies and social justice.

Established in 2019 by William and Brenda Butler Hardt, and Joseph and Alice Hardy Dorsey, to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2011 by the Iota Chapter Alumni Association to provide scholarship funding to students who are members of the Iota Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who need financial assistance and live in the Kappa Sigma House for at least one year.

Established in 1986 by Brady Harris, Class of 1932, in memory of Fannie Brady Harris, to be awarded to female students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1988 by The Currie Foundation for student scholarships.

This fund is established to assist students at Southwestern University who seek to complete an internship experience at a non-profit organization.

Established in 2018 by Larry J. Haynes ’72 and Cheryl Hughes Haynes ’73 to support the strategic vision of President Edward Burger and future Southwestern University presidents. Available funds shall be used to provide general support for University priorities.

Established in 1988 by the estate of the late Frances Laurie Hazelwood in memory of Dallas Templeton Hazelwood and Clarence Perry Hazelwood to award scholarships to deserving students in good standing.

Established in 1994 by the Hearst Foundation to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need and who have high academic achievement.

Established in 2016 by Janey, Class of 1955, and William Wiemers, Class of 1955, of Fredericksburg, Texas in memory of their daughter, Debbie Wiemers Hemphill, to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2013 by the Henderson family in honor of their mother, Ouida Waddell Henderson, Class of 1949, and in recognition of the service of President Jake B. Schrum, Class of 1968, and his wife, Jane Woodman Schrum, Class of 1970 to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are active members of the Delta Delta Delta sorority at Southwestern University. Ouida was an active member of this sorority while attending Southwestern and has remained involved and active since her days on campus.

Established in 1962 by Mrs. J. H. E. Willmann (Nettie Hereford) to provide scholarships for students majoring in music.

Established in 2022 by Dr. Thomas C. Herzig ’84 and Dr. Blair Elizabeth Taylor to provide student scholarships to active duty military or veterans, and their dependent children majoring in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry.

Established in 1964 by the New Era Class of the First United Methodist Church of Paris, Texas in honor of their teacher, Miss Hicks, to provide scholarships to students entering the ministry of life service as a missionary, director of religious education, ministry of music, or social services.

Established in 2019 by Glover Johnson III, class of 1989 to enhance research and scholarship of biology and/or chemistry faculty.

Established in 2006 by family, friends and colleagues of Fred R. Hilgeman, professor of chemistry from 1967-2006, at Southwestern University. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and major in chemistry.

Established in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Conrad M. Blucher of Corpus Christi, in memory of Mrs. Blucher’s parents, to provide scholarships for students with high academic achievement.

Established in 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. Conrad M. Blucher of Corpus Christi, in honor of Mrs. Blucher’s sister, a long-time public school and Sunday School teacher, to provide a scholarship to a ministerial student.

Established in 2007 by family, friends, & colleagues of Dan C. Hilliard, professor of sociology from 1974-2008, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need, are majoring in sociology or anthropology, and are classified as juniors or seniors.

Established in 1994 by the William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation of Houston, Texas, to recognize three outstanding members of the University community: the late John Diaz, a Physical Plant employee from 1956 to 1971; Ernesto Nieto, Class of 1964, founder of the National Hispanic Institute, and 1994 Distinguished Alumnus; and Dr. Vicente Villa, holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair in Science and 1993 CASE U. S. Professor of the Year. The scholarship will be awarded to junior and senior students of Hispanic heritage who are in good standing and who have provided service and leadership to the Southwestern community.

Established in 1983 by the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley V. Hite of Denton, Texas, to be awarded to pre-seminary students who are preparing for the pastoral ministry.

Established in 2018 by Susan Peace Holley ’73 and Kenneth M. Holley ’71 to provide scholarships.

Established in 2005 by The Russell M. and Joan T. Hollier Living Trust to provide scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2003 by the estate of Gordon Leslie Hollon, Class of 1947, and Jane Carroll Hollon, Class of 1943, to provide merit scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1996 by alumni, colleagues, staff and friends in honor of Dr. William Hooker, professor of psychology and founder of the Southwestern psychology internship program in 1966, to provide stipends for junior or senior psychology majors with financial need who participate in the University psychology internship program.

Established in 1998 by family, friends and colleagues of Richard Hossalla to provide scholarships with preference for students majoring in theatre. Students participating in musical theatre shall receive first consideration.

Established in 1999 through the estate of Elizabeth A. Crawford, Class of 1934, in honor of her father, Claud Howard, former Southwestern professor of English, to provide student scholarship assistance.

Established by Mrs. Minnie A. Howell in memory of her husband, the late Dr. E. P. Howell, to provide scholarships for premedical and preministerial students.

Established in 1960 by the Hurst Foundation of Longview, Texas to provide scholarships for students in science and medicine, in honor of Dr. V. Reeves Hurst, distinguished physician, churchman, and citizen of Longview, founder of the Hurst Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and Clinic.

Established in 1950 by the estate of Mrs. Lola M. Hutchins to provide scholarships to students preparing for full-time church work.

Established in 1995 by Julia Hyman, Class of 1931, in loving memory of her parents, Rather and Sydney Samuel Hyman, and in honor of Louise Hyman, Mary Hyman, and Edward and Evelyn Hyman (sisters, brother, and sister-in-law) to provide tuition assistance to students.

Established in 1975 by friends, classmates and associates of the late Dr. W. W. Jackson ’16 to create the Will W. Jackson Professorship in Education.

Established in 2000 by family and friends of Jaysn F. Jameson, a 1990 graduate of Southwestern University who died in 1991, to provide scholarships to students majoring in the natural sciences (chemistry, biology, or physics) and who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2006 by Jean Janssen, Class of 1984, and Stephen Pate, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2016 by Kathy G. Johnson of Houston, Texas to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need who major in history.

Established in 2013 by Ross and Alice Burnam Johnson, both class of 1949, to provide scholarships for need-based students that are in good academic standing with the university.

Established in 1983 by Mrs. Thomas M. Johnson, her daughter Kathy, and friends of Tom Johnson in recognition of Tom Johnson’s distinguished service to Southwestern University. This fund is to provide scholarships for students who are members of the band.

Established in 2014 by Mr. Hubert Jones ’61 to provide scholarships to Juniors or Seniors majoring in an area within the Business Department who maintain a 3.0 or above GPA.

Established in 1946 by the estate of Margaret K. Jones in memory of her son, the late Hal S. Jones to provide scholarships to worthy students.

Established in 1958 by Houston Endowment Inc. to provide scholarships to young men and women of outstanding ability who otherwise would be denied a college education.

Established in 1972 by Houston Endowment, Inc., originally as a math professorship, that was redesignated in 2016 to provide a 1-semester research sabbatical to one senior faculty member each year.

Established in 1976 by the estate of Judge Marvin Jones, Class of 1905, of Amarillo, Texas.

Established in 1999 through the generous philanthropy of alumni, colleagues, staff and friends in honor of William B. Jones, Professor Emeritus of History, Executive Vice President Emeritus and holder of the John H. Duncan Chair, to support faculty scholarship, research or other creative activity.

Established in 2002 by Dr. Edward L. Kain to provide a scholarship for one student who maintains at least a 3.8 on a 4.0 grading scale or the equivalent and qualifies for need-based aid.

Established in 2015 by Edward L. Kain, friends, colleagues, and family to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward L. Kain and his commitment to the Sociology program at Southwestern. For nearly 30 years, Dr. Kain trained and mentored students by emphasizing the critical role undergraduate research plays in preparing students for graduate and professional school and employment. This fund was created to ensure that students continue to benefit from these experiences.

Established in 2005 by the Iota Alumni Association to provide scholarships to members of the Iota Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who demonstrate the highest levels of academic excellence and/or leadership in the University community.

Established in 2018 by members of the Southwestern University Board of Trustees and other friends of Bob Karr in recognition of his services as Chairman from 2012-2018.

Established in 2005 by the family and friends of Dr. Tex Kassen as a memorial to his life and his association with Southwestern University, to support students in good standing who are majoring in kinesiology.

Established in 2016 by Thomas T.S. Kaung, Class of 1962, to provide scholarships to children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Methodist ministers, or students who are Methodist.

Established in 1955 by the Kelly family of Longview, Texas to provide scholarships to students preparing to enter the Christian ministry.

Established in 1995 by the Ranken and Lousie Kennedy Foundation, to be awarded to a student in good standing, and renewable during his/her years at Southwestern, as long as the recipient remains in good standing as a full-time student.

Established in 2022 by Sylvia Sydow Kerrigan, Class of 1986, and Matt Kerrigan of Houston, Texas, to provide scholarships for students who are eligible to receive Federal Pell grant funds.

Established in 1955 by Dr. and Mrs. Lester L. Keyser of Dallas, Texas, in honor of their parents, and in appreciation of the influence of the First Methodist Church of Fredericksburg, Texas on the individual lives of the donors. The fund provides an annual scholarship for a pre-medical student planning to enter the service of the Church in the mission field. If the award is not made to a pre-medical student, it is to be given to a full-time life service student.

Established in 2009 from the estate of Myra Kay Kilpatrick, Class of 1965, who remained committed to Southwestern University throughout her life as a devoted volunteer and donor, to provide scholarships to students majoring in economics or business who maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average and are juniors or seniors.

Established in 2022 by Jerome and Tresa De La Cruz, in honor of their daughter Sierra, Class of 2018 to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need from states outside of Texas, or first-generation college students.

Established in 1999 by Dr. W. Joseph King, Class of 1993, to support the creative endeavors of Southwestern students. Specifically, KCF will seek to fund the most innovative or visionary student projects. Projects from all academic and artistic disciplines will be considered; multidisciplinary projects will be strongly encouraged. Further, KCF funded projects may be curricular or extracurricular in nature.

Established in 1976 by Mrs. H. E. Dare of Robstown, Texas to provide scholarships for juniors or seniors preparing for full-time vocational church work.

Established in 1961 by the Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships to graduates of the Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Texas.

Established in 2021 by President Laura Skandera Trombley to provide funding to students for high-impact experiences, preferable those who are also first-generation college students.

Established in 2005 through the estate of Rev. Robert W. Koch, Class of 1948, and his wife Millie Francis Koch, in memory of their two children, to provide scholarships to pre-ministerial students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. W. K. McDaniel for student scholarships.

Established in 2016 by Ann and Stephen Lacker of Austin, Texas to provide scholarships to students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or Math who demonstrate academic excellence.

Established in 2003 by Mike Lade, Class of 1988, and family in memory of Bobby K. Lade, Class of 1960, and Margaret Scott, Class of 1959, to provide scholarship assistance to a first-year student.

Established in 2019 by Laura Lancaster Faulk ’78 and Wanda Lancaster to provide a scholarship award to the outstanding graduating majors in studio art in spring semesters.

Established in 2004 by Lee Ann Wheelis Lockridge, Class of 1995, and Matthew Wheelis, Class of 1993, in honor of Ira Lee and Virgie Lasater as well as Paul and Phal Wheelis, to provide scholarships to students in good academic standing, with demonstrated financial need and with preference to small town, rural high school graduates.

Established in 2018 by Marcela and Marion R. Lawler III in memory of Dr. Marion R. Lawler Jr. to award scholarships to students who graduated from a high school located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, which encompasses the following Texas counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr Counties. Students should have demonstrated financial need and these scholarships should be awarded to the same recipient each year during their time at Southwestern as long as they remain in good academic standing as determined by the Southwestern University Financial Aid Office.

Established 2013 by Patrick & Barbara Lawson, parents of Gabe Wiley Lawson, to commemorate and celebrate the life of Gabe by providing scholarships to active sophomore, junior or senior Phi Delta Theta students.

Established in 2008 by Gary J. & Carol L. Lazarus to provide scholarships for education majors and/or students in the teacher certification program.

Established in 1971 by Virginia Lazenby O’Hara in memory of Robert Sherman Lazenby to provide a faculty chair in the Physics department.

Established in 1973 by Dallas Universal Trust Fund, of Dallas, Texas, (of which Mr. Ledbetter was the founding grantor) to supply a scholarship to be awarded to a freshman student upon his or her entering the University and to continue on an annual basis thereafter so long as he or she continues to qualify.

Established in 1970 by the estate of Pauline Lewis Stiles in memory of her parents, Ella M. and Clinton C. Lewis, to provide scholarships to students who are preparing themselves for the Methodist ministry or full-time service to the Methodist Church.

Established to assist in funding the University’s International Studies Program.

Established through the estate of Zada Lokey to support Southwestern’s International Studies Program.

Established in 1983 by Mr. W. Grogan Lord, a distinguished member of the Board of Trustees from 1958-2007, to ensure teaching excellence in the fields of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Established in 1987 by Mr. O. V. Bennett in honor of Mr. W. Grogan Lord, long-time trustee of the University, for students studying Business.

Established in 2021 by Priscilla Hom Lou, Class of 1974, and Mitchell Lou to provide scholarships to student who identify as Asian at Southwestern University, or are majoring in Business, Economics, or Financial Economics, regardless of financial need.

Established in 1976 by the estate of Frances Love, Class of 1925, to provide scholarships for students studying foreign languages or the fine arts.

Established in 2000 by H. Brent and Joanne Powers Austin ’74, in memory of Paulette Luther Williams ’68, to honor her lifelong commitment to education.

Established in 2017 by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc.(HLSR) honoring Jack Lyons, an outstanding friend, volunteer, Life Member, Lifetime Vice President, Executive Committee member and former Chairman of the Board of HLSR, for his and Nina Lyon’s service to the HLSR. This fund is to provide scholarships to students who are United States citizens and Texas residents, and have decided to pursue a major in Business and who have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1972 by the M.D. Anderson Foundation of Houston for premedical students.

Established in 2016 by Dr. Robert Magnon, Dr. Karen Magnon, and Grant Magnon in memory of Jason Magnon ’16 to provide a prize to students who have produced a written essay that demonstrates a technical mastery of writing. Prize-winning essays will be excellent examples of work that push the envelope and challenge commonly held ways of thinking and knowing.

Established in 1973 by Mrs. Loween Malechek Maxwell in memory of her late husband, Norman C. Malechek, to provide scholarships for needy and worthy students in the humanities with a preference for students planning to enter the teaching profession.

Established in 1984 by the estate of Marion Mallard, Class of 1917, to provide financial aid to students studying foreign languages.

Established in 2012 by family and friends of James L. Mallon, Jr. as a memorial to his life and association with Southwestern University to support student scholarships, student travel, student capstone funds, and student fitness and recreation activities funds.

Established in 2014 by family, friends, and a gift from the estate of Victor Manning, Class of 1956, in memory of his life and commitment to his alma mater, Southwestern University, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1951 by Mr. C. S. Maupin of San Antonio, Texas to provide scholarships to students on the basis of need, merit, and, when possible, orphan students or students whose natural father is deceased.

Established in 1974 by family and friends in memory of and to honor former SU athletic coach Mr. Dewey A. Mayhew ’22 and to provide scholarships to athletes.

Established in 2022 with a grant from the San Antonio Area Foundation from the Gerald N. and Helen B. McAllister Fund. It is in honor of Helen McAllister, Southwestern University Class of 1949, and her husband The Rt. Reverend Gerald N. McAllister to support students pursuing high-impact experiences such as faculty-student research, internships, study abroad/away, or a similar opportunity within their chosen field of study.

Established in 2007 by Helen & Gerald McAllister to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern’s requirement for financial aid.

Established in June 2018 by Drs. Red and Charline McCombs to support the Career and Professional Development program for Southwestern students.

Established in 2022 by Zoe Thompson McDaniel and Marion Embree McDaniel III, mother and step-father of August Jung Thompson, Class of 2024, of Houston, Texas. The endowment is named in memory of Suzanne McDaniel, Class of 1974, to provide support for high-impact experiences for students pursuing faculty-student research, internships, study abroad/away, or other experiences outside the classroom that is directly related to the students’ course of study to allow them to deepen their involvement with the community or mastery of their subject area.

Established in 2005 by W. Douglas McGaughey and Carol McGaughey in memory of their daughter, Heather Jean McGaughey ’04. The endowment was created as an encouragement for a gifted student to pursue dreams of performance, as did Heather. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet Southwestern’s requirement for merit based aid with a preference given to female students majoring in theater.

Established by Jewel E. Sharpe in memory of her late husband, John McKee Sharpe Jr., Class of 1935, and his father, to support faculty scholarship, research, enrichment and/or development.

Established in 1963 by the trustees of the McManis Trust in memory of Carolyn McManis and Fred McManis.

Established in 1985 by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McMichael in memory of his parents, Martha M. and Henry C. McMichael, to provide scholarships for students in good standing.

Established in 1991 by W. A. McMichael and Sue Mood McMichael, Class of 1923, to support one or more Southwestern students engaged in study outside the United States, which is approved for academic credit by the University and which pertains to the recipient’s bachelor’s degree plan.

Established in 2001 by the estate of Sue Mood McMichael, Class of 1923, to support faculty and student enrichment.

Established in 2011 by Amanda McMillian and Benjamin Holloway to meet the highest priorities of the political science department.

Established in 2015 by John H. McMullen and Fara Snow McMullen of Austin, Texas to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need who attended high school in Texas.

Established in 1980 by Ann McPhail, Class of 1953, Marilyn McPhail, Class of 1978, Mark McPhail, Class of 1980, and Wilson McPhail, Class of 1951, in memory of Wilson McPhail’s mother and father, Charles Wesley and Bernice Lee McPhail, to provide scholarships to students in good standing at Southwestern University.

Established in 1980 by friends of R. M. Medley to furnish and maintain the Medley Memorial Room in the Sid Richardson Physical Education Center.

Established in 2005 in memory of Rosemary Morris Medley ’49, by her loving husband, H. David Medley ’48, for her unwavering support of higher education and love for her alma mater. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet Southwestern’s requirement for merit based aid.

Established in 2018 by an Anonymous Fun at The Dallas Foundation to support merit scholarships for Southwestern University students.

Established in 2007 by family & friends in memory of J. Charles (Chuck) Merrill to award scholarships to students with financial need, who have completed at least two years of full-time enrollment, and are pre-ministerial students and/or have demonstrated interest in activities or occupations which promote peace and justice locally, nationally, or globally.

Established by Dorothy Drummer on the occasion of Merriman Morton ’63, being presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award on April 26, 1996, for the purpose of making an award to an outstanding senior with a major in the department of economics and business demonstrating business leadership and potential for success in the business community.

Established in 2014 by Dr. Uta C. Merzbach in memory of her parents, Dr. Ludwig Herman Merzbach and Dr. Margaret Kober Merzbach, to advance scholarship and research through the purchase and maintenance of books, maps, electronic resources, recordings, subscriptions, and special collections in Economics, Mathematics, Music, French and German. The tangible acquisitions shall become part of the A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center collection.

Established in 2015 by Robert D. and Patricia J. Messer of Holiday Island, Arkansas to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference to be given to students majoring in physical sciences who demonstrate academic merit.

Awarded annually to a music student from funds donated by Mr. and Mrs. R. Cochrane Penick.

Established in 1987 by their daughter, Sue Mood McMichael, Class of 1923, and son-in-law, W. A. McMichael, of Austin, Texas, in their memory.

Established in 2003 by Dr. and Mrs. Don M. Parks of Georgetown, Texas, in memory of Mrs. Parks’ maternal grandparents. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid and have earned junior or senior class status. Students must be business or accounting majors in the top 33% of his/her major with preference given to students who are first-generation college students in their families.

Established in 1990 by Walter L. and Reta Mae Moore to provide scholarships for international students at Southwestern.

Established in 2002 by Jo Ann Long Morse, Class of 1955, to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid. Additional contributions were made by friends in her honor and as a tribute to her late husband, Judge Robert F. B. Morse, alumnus of Southwestern University, Class of 1954.

Established in 2010 by friends and family of Earl Lee Moseley, Jr., Class of 1984, as a memorial to his life and legacy and to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need.

Established in 2021 by The Chad E. Moss family and friends in memory of Scarlett J. Moss ’86 to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need, declared full-time major in political science and a 2.5 overall GPA at time of application.

Established in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mundy, Jr. to support one or more faculty fellowships a year to provide enrichment and renewal opportunities for faculty members in addition to normal opportunities for sabbatical leave.

Established in 2009 by a generous contribution from the Kathryn Murfee Endowment, Houston, Texas, a charitable institution created by Latimer Murfee in honor and in memory of his wife of fifty-five years, Kathryn Price Murfee, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2005 by Blake and Connie Myers in memory of their daughter, Memory Milea Myers ’00, who had a passion for teaching elementary school children and a great love and appreciation for theater and performing arts. Scholarships to be awarded to female students majoring in child study and language development with plans to teach.

Established in 2018 by Douglas and Diane Paulson, and their daughter, Shannon Paulson, Class of 2015, in honor of Dr. Bryan Neighbors.

Established in 1963 by Mrs. L. L. Nelms of Wimberley, Texas, and her family in memory of the late Mr. Loyal L. Nelms to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need.

Established in 2016 by Julie Nelson Clark ’82 and her husband, Ronny Clark, as a memorial to Julie’s father, Dr. George E. Nelson ’50, a former member of the Southwestern faculty, to provide scholarships to music majors with demonstrated financial need. Preference to be given to students who are pursuing a degree in Music Education.

Established by Lee Quinn Nesbitt of Columbus, Texas in memory of her parents to provide scholarships and grants to foreign students of junior or senior standing.

Established in 1997 by alumni, friends and former colleagues of Gwen Kennedy Neville to provide students majoring in anthropology and/or sociology the opportunity to attend scholarly conferences, conduct collaborative research, participate in fieldwork at home or abroad and allow the University to invite distinguished speakers in the field of anthropology and sociology to campus.

Established in 2014 by Margaret S. Odiorne in memory of her husband, Dr. Truman J Odiorne, who graduated from Southwestern in 1966 with a B.S. in Chemistry and whose desire was to establish, in his family name, a permanent scholarship fund for students from the Texas Hill Country who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2018 by G. Benjamin Oliver, former Southwestern Faculty member and Provost, in honor of his wife Paula Foust Oliver ’57, to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need and a strong academic record.

Established in 2014 by Charles Olson ’78 and Kris Kaiser Olson of Waco, Texas to provide scholarships for students engaged in studies outside the United States, in continents other than North America, which is approved for academic credit by the University.

Established in 2017 by John E. and Ann C. Olsta, parents of Kristine Elizabeth Olsta, in honor of her and her Southwestern Univerity education. Kristine graduated from Southwestern University in 1992 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Funds are to be used towards library resources to advance scholarship and research.

Established in 1994 by the estate of Janice Goodson Onstot, Class of 1927, for students majoring in philosophy or religion.

Established in 2007 by Dr. Seng & Helen Ooi to provide scholarships to students in good standing who are recommended by the pastor(s) of Wesley Methodist Church in Penang, Malaysia and who are members thereof. Among such eligible recipients, preference should be given to those who demonstrate the highest levels of academic excellence and are majoring in religious studies.

Established in 1945 in honor of Captain and Mrs. Benjamin D. Orgain by his children to assist students with financial need with preference given to students from Bastrop county.

Established in 1966 in honor of Will E. Orgain by family, friends, and Gulf States Utilities Company to provide student scholarships.

Established in 2002 as a challenge grant by the Robert and Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust of Wichita Falls, TX to be used to assist Paideia Scholars with the costs associated with the fulfillment of the Paideia experience requirements.

Established in 2005 by Joanne ’74 and H. Brent Austin to assist students with the costs associated with the fulfillment of the Paideia intercultural experience.

Established in 1988 by the estate of Paula Pearce to provide scholarship assistance to full-time students in good standing with demonstrated financial need who are engaged in campus employment in order to earn a portion of their financial aid.

Established in September 2021 by Dr. Claire Peel ’72, to support students in faculty-student research majoring in Kinesiology, or Biology or Psychology.

Established in 2014 by Claire Peel ’72 of Fort Worth, Texas to provide scholarships for female students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, computer science, kinesiology, or math and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients may either be a junior or senior and must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of instruction.

Established in February 2020 by the Perkins-Prothro Foundation of Wichita Falls, Texas, to support High Impact Experiences (HIE) within the areas of internships, community-engaged learning, undergraduate research with faculty, study abroad/away and other student enrichment experiences.

Established in 1992 by alumni and friends of Ellsworth Peterson, Class of 1955, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and major in music with an interest in sacred music or church music.

Established in 2010 by the members of the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, their families and friends to provide scholarships for active Alpha Omicron Pike students who have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2009 by Derek and Becky Christian to provide scholarships for students who are active members of Alpha Phi Omega.

Established in 1965 by the estate of Gus Pinkerton to provide scholarships to support students preparing for the Christian ministry.

Established in 2019 by Jeanine and Nick Piskurich, parents of Caroline Piskurich, Class of 2023 to provide scholarships to women students majoring in Business with a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Established in 2019 by Jeanine and Nick Piskurich, parents of Caroline Piskurich, Class of 2023 to provide scholarships to women students majoring in Business with a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Established in 2017 by the Louis Pitcock Jr. family to provide scholarships to students transferring from the honors program at one of the North Central Texas College (NCTC) campuses to Southwestern.

Established in memory of the Rev. David Knox Porter, an alumnus of the University, by his daughters, Mrs. Meade F. Griffin and Mrs. Leslie Etter. This award is given annually to the outstanding pre-theological student.

Established in 2010 by the University at the request of W. Joseph King, Class of 1993, donor of the King Creativity Endowed Fund, using the unspent, accumulated withdrawals from the King Creativity Fund. The Potter Prize shall be awarded to the student who is chosen as the overall most creative King Creativity Scholar for the given year.

Established in 2005 by the Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust to support the activities of Southwestern’s Paideia Scholars by providing one-time stipends during the three-year program. These stipends may be applied toward intercultural study, collaborative research or civic engagement projects to assist the students in fulfilling their Paideia Program objectives.

Established in 2013 by Patty Rundell Bell and Dr. Paul A. Bell along with other friends and family of Dr. Jesse E. Purdy to honor his legacy and commitment to the Psychology and Animal Behavior programs at Southwestern. For more than 35 years, Dr. Purdy trained and mentored students by emphasizing the critical role undergraduate research plays in preparing students for graduate studies or employment. The Purdy Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research was created to ensure that students continue to benefit from these experiences.

Established in 1985 by Mrs. Robert H. Purl (Faye Brooks Purl) in memory of her husband, Robert H. Purl to provide scholarships for pre-law students who maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Southwestern University and show need for financial aid.

Established in 1976 by friends of Dr. Walter A. Quebedeaux, Jr., Class of 1935, for students preparing to enter the field of environmental sciences.

Established in 1995 by Red, Class of 1949, and Charline Hamblin McCombs, Class of 1950, on the occasion of Mr. Rather’s January 14, 1995 visit to Southwestern for the announcement of a major financial campaign.

Established in 1986 by friends and co-workers in honor of Charley Ray, a long-time employee of Southwestern University, to provide scholarships for dependents of physical plant staff.

Established in 1958 by the late Mr. DeWitt Wallace, publisher of the Reader’s Digest, and principal of the Reader’s Digest Foundation, Pleasantville, New York.

Established in 2009 by Andrea Holt Catania ’80 and Richard J. Catania to promote bilingualism as a path to greater cultural understanding by developing near-native fluency in the target language. Preference to be given to students majoring or minoring in French and spending at least one semester studying abroad.

Established in 1989 by Joe and Marion Mundy to honor Dr. John D. Richards, former Dean of The Sarofim School of Fine Arts at Southwestern, and to provide scholarships to students in any academic field who represent the highest ideals in the search for truth and a striving for excellence and who maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average in all academic subjects.

Established in 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Will Mann Richardson of Tyler, Texas, to be awarded to the recipient of the Mary Mann Richardson Award of Alpha Delta Pi sorority each year.

Established in 1982 by friends and family of the late Will Mann Richardson of Tyler, Texas, to honor his life’s work by providing scholarships based on demonstrated financial need to outstanding students studying in the department of economics and business administration.

Established in 2018 by Bill ’74 & Janey Rives to support students pursuing fine arts majors, specifically Studio Art majors, or Theater & Music majors.

Established in 1958 by The Rockwell Fund, Inc., Houston, Texas, in honor of James M. and Sarah Wade Rockwell, the founders of The Rockwell Fund, Inc., to provide scholarship assistance to students.

Established in 1994 by Jane Davis Roe, Class of 1932, in memory of her husband, Allen G. Roe, to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need who meet any of the following criteria (in order of preference): career plans in teaching or the ministry, from the Southwest Annual Conference, child of a pastor from the Southwest Annual Conference, physically challenged, and/or of ethnic minority heritage.

Established in 1978 by the estate of Rev. Ernest Roper ’26, to provide scholarships for pre-ministerial students.

Established in 1975 by Miss Fairy Coraine Roper of Houston, Texas, to provide scholarships to students seeking a business degree, majoring in economics, general business, or accounting.

Established in 1999 by Mr. Robert T. Rork, Class of 1962, and Mrs. Linda Rork, of San Antonio, Texas, to provide scholarships for students who maintain good academic standing.

Established in 2012 by John and Mary Powell, Class of 1955 and 1957 respectively, in memory of their friend, Lou Claire Rose, and in their role as Trustees of the W. Morgan and Lou Claire Rose Trust to benefit the faculty and students in the English department.

Established in 2006 by Patty Rundell Bell ’72 and Paul A. Bell ’71 to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and in recognition of the many bonds that tie the Rundell and Bell families to Southwestern University. This endowment was initiated in celebration of Patty and Paul’s 35th wedding anniversary (December 27) as well as in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the completion of their coursework at Southwestern. The endowment also honors other members of the family who attended Southwestern, including Ida May Rundell Cooper ’42, Alvin Rundell ’73, Mary Gail Sorenson Rundell ’74, and Frank E Rundell, Jr. ’68N.

Established in 1973 by the estate of Stella Russell for general endowment purposes.

Established in 2005 by the estate of Esther Saathoff Trulson ’32 to provide scholarships for students with documented financial need and as a memorial to the following family members who attended Southwestern: W. N. Saathoff, Sr. (father of Esther Saathoff Trulson), Irene Saathoff Marshall (sister of Esther Saathoff Trulson), and Esther Saathoff Trulson, herself.

Established in 2014 by Scott C. Saenger of Houston, Texas to provide scholarships for female students with demonstrated financial need, who are majoring in computer science or math.

Established in 2021 by Scott and Andrea Saenger of Houston, Texas, in honor of their daughter Kayla Saenger, Class of 2013, to support high-impact experiences” directly related to student’s course of study.”

Established in 1974 by the estate of Mrs. George H. Salladay, in memory of her husband, to provide student scholarships.

Established in 2004 by Mrs. Jeanne Sanders in memory of Fred A. Sanders, Class of 1959, to support the Paideia Program at Southwestern University.

Established in 2013 by contributions given in honor of Jake and Jane Schrum to award the Jake B. and Jane W. Schrum Paideia Scholarship and the Jake B. and Jane W. Schrum Paideia Fellowship.

Established in 2019 by The Cullen Trust for Higher Education to support the SCOPE student-faculty collaborative summer research program at Southwestern University.

Established by Dr. John Score to provide student scholarships, and in honor of his parents and the Women’s Society of Christian Service at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Houston.

Established in 1994 by colleagues, friends and former students to honor Dr. John Score, Class of 1945, who began teaching at Southwestern in 1955 and to award scholarships to juniors or seniors with an overall minimum GPA of 3.33 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in no less than six hours of philosophy or religion.

Established in 1946 by friends of Judge Scott, his widow, Fanny T. Scott, and the Women’s Society of Christian Service at his church (The Laurel Heights Methodist Church of San Antonio, Texas), to provide student scholarships in honor and memory of the late Honorable S.W. Scott of San Antonio, Texas, a graduate of Southwestern and long a member of its Board of Trustees.

Established in 1963 in honor of the late Rev. E. Y. Seale ’49 by his family and friends together with gifts from the congregation of the First United Methodist Church, Robstown, Texas, to provide scholarship aid to students who are preparing for the Christian ministry.

Established in 1974 by The Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas.

Established in November 2018 by James and Judy Shepherd to provide scholarships for students who demonstrate academic merit and have demonstrated academic need.

Established in 2009 by the Shield-Ayres Foundation of San Antonio, Texas to support civic engagement activities and/or internships for Paideia Scholars, with priority given to projects dedicated to environmental sustainability and land conservation and restoration.

Established in 1998 by Joseph C. and Carolyn Shimer Merritt, Class of 1963, of Alice, Texas, to provide scholarships for math or chemistry majors who plan to teach.

Established in 1996 by the estate of the late John Randolph Sanders to provide student scholarships and in honor of his parents.

Established in 2018 by Thomas V. Shockley and Dorothy M. Shockley, parents of Bryan Shockley ’92 and Carey Shockley ’93 to provide funding to qualified students for high-impact experiences based on specific criteria.

Established in 2005 by Howard Sides, of Houston, Texas, Southwestern University Class of 1942, to provide scholarships for students majoring in education who are planning to teach in the public schools or for students pursuing careers in Christian ministry.

Established in 2015 by family and friends of Wm. David Simmons to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2012 by the W. D. Kelley Foundation, at Dale Illig’s request, to create a permanent fund endowment to support the SMArt Program.

Established in 1988 by the Houston law firm of Vinson & Elkins to honor the legacy of Mr. A. Frank Smith, Jr. This fund supports distinguished lectures, books for the Library collection, on-line and print media, and other scholarly programs in the areas of the Humanities, the Social Sciences, and the A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center.

Established in 2005 by Dan Patrick Stephens, Class of 1996, and alumni and friends of Southwestern University, in recognition of Dr. Jimmy Smith to provide research funds that assist kinesiology students with costs associated with their collaborative research initiatives with faculty, and with costs associated with travel and lodging for professional conferences.

Established in 2018 by Dr. Maria Betancourt-Smith ’77 and L. Wayne Smith ’76.

Established in 2018 by Sharon Jean Smith, Southwestern alumna, and her husband James Anthony Lipman for scholarships.

Established in October 2021 by Kenneth and Tracy Snodgrass to provide direct and tangible support of the 2021-2026 Tactical Plan by providing fellowships to students for high-impact experiences during their time at Southwestern, as well as support other endowed scholarships and high-impact experience funds to provide access opportunities to students.

Established in 2008 by the family and friends of the late Judge Joseph T. Sneed III, ’41. Judge Sneed was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, was recognized by his alma mater as its Distinguished Alumnus in 1984, and offered the Commencement address in 1988 to the graduating seniors.

Established in 1972 to provide scholarships that enable young men and women to engage in the study of business and business-related subjects.

Established in 2021 by Kenneth and Tracy Snodgrass to encourage new gifts and pledges to establish or enlarge endowed funds in support of scholarships and high-impact experiences.

Established in 1998 by the estate of Alma Schultz to honor Dr. Robert L. Soulen, Professor Emeritus and former holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair in Science, and to fund scholarships for chemistry majors in good academic standing.

Established in 1985 by the Southland Paper Mills Foundation of Houston to award scholarships to United States citizens who are graduates of Texas high schools, with preference given to East Texas graduates.

Established in July 2021 by Greg Prata, Class of 1972 to celebrate and honor the friendships between Barbara Sadler Hilliard, Annette Hastings Nuse, Hugh Parrish, Greg Pratas, and Steve White, to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need or who have achieved academic merit.

Established in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Lewis to provide scholarships for students in the department of theatre.

Established in 2007 by Charles & Jodie Steger of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships to students who enter Southwestern at least five years following their graduation from high school and who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid.

Established in 2005 by Nancy Spivey ’64, and Rex Spivey to provide scholarships to students with a diagnosed learning disability/difference such as dyslexia or attention deficit and who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2000 by friends of The Central Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, Bishop Joe Wilson ’59 and Zoe Strickland Wilson ’58, to provide scholarships to students who are graduates of The Lydia Patterson Institute.

Established in 1998 by Mac Stringfellow ’70, and Kathy Gregg Stringfellow ’73 of San Antonio, Texas to provide student scholarships.

Established in 2022 by Peter and Nancy Strong to support high-impact experiences for students at the Mt. Hope Family Center at the University of Rochester, or any other faculty-student research, internship or study abroad experience.

Established in 2019 by Karen Krafka Subieta to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated need and are Hispanic women who are first-generation college students from the Rio Grande Valley and majoring in biology, chemistry or biochemistry with plans to pursue teaching in these fields.

Established in 2020 by the Texas United Methodist Colleges Assocation to provide scholarships to student with demonstrated financial need and members of the United Methodist Church.

Established by the late Mrs. Alma L. Thomas of Austin, Texas, and a long-time member of Southwestern’s Board of Trustees, to provide scholarships for students in the School of Fine Arts.

Established in 1987 by Mrs. Lila M. Touchstone and her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Jordan, in memory of their husbands, Mr. Thomas Virgil Touchstone and Mr. James Burrell Jordan Jr. to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established by friends of Senator Tower for the maintenance of the John Goodwin Tower Collection.

Established in 1998 by Lou B. Tower, Penny Tower Cook, and Jeanne Tower Cox in memory of Marion G. Tower to provide a permanent fund for study abroad to enhance students’ understanding of political, cultural, and social features of societies around the world, and for students to attend scholarly conferences in association with faculty mentors.

Established in 1973 by friends and associates of Senator John B. Tower, Class of 1948.

Established in 2022 by Kiyoshi Tamagawa, Professor of Music at Southwestern University to award an outstanding graduating senior music major, or majors, that will be selected by the chair of the department of music in consultation with the faculty.

Established in 1973 by the late Mrs. Isla Carroll Turner and designated by the Executive Committee as an endowment for maintenance of the President’s home.

Established in 2006 by James K. and Shirley Gates Varner of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2017 by Tom and Julie Morin, in honor of Professor Mary Visser, to support high-impact student experiences for studio art majors.

Established in 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Walker of Simonton, Texas in memory of Andrew Walker, a Southwestern sophomore at the time of his death in 1996, to provide scholarships for textbook expenses for students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1910 by Jesse H. Jones and friends in memory of Bishop Seth Ward, the first manager of the Summer Theological Institute at Southwestern University in 1901.

Established in 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Webb of Elgin, TX, in memory of their daughter, Mary Lynn, to provide an award for an outstanding senior for proficiency in music performance, excellence in academic affairs, and great promise in the field of music.

Established in 2010 by members of the Weir family to provide scholarships to female students majoring in Kinesiology who are considering careers in education.

Established in 2010 by members of the Weir family to provide scholarships to female students majoring in Kinesiology who are considering careers in education.

Established in 1952 by the West Foundation, Mr. J. Marion West and Mrs. Wesley West for general endowment purposes.

Established in 1993 by the estate of Corinne Westphal ’27 to provide scholarship assistance.

Established in 1966 by Southwestern’s Board of Trustees in honor of Dr. John D. Wheeler, long-time Chairman of the Board, and in memory of his wife, Georgie, to provide student scholarships.

Established in 2016 by Daryl M. Allen and members of the Kappa Alpha Order at Southwestern University, their families and friends to provide scholarships for active Kappa Alpha Order students who have a demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1987 to honor Dr. Ralph M. Whitmore, professor of mathematics at Southwestern for 44 years, and to provide scholarships for mathematics majors or natural science majors with a 3.0 GPA or better in all subjects.

Established in 2005 by Mr. Nelson D. Durst ’36, and Mrs. Annie Bishop Durst’36, of College Station, Texas, as a memorial tribute to Professor M. L. Williams, to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need, majoring in accounting or math.

Established in 1961 by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church of Robstown, Texas, in honor of the late Dr. Minor Lafayette Williams, to provide student scholarships with preference given to premedical students and students from Nueces County Texas, and the Southwest Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Established in September 2020 by Kitty Wilson, her family and friends to honor the legacy of Ty Wilson. The endowment is named and shall be known in perpetuity as the Wade Tyler “Ty” Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund who was a Southwestern graduate. Preference is for student scholarships for those who are a U.S. citizen

Established in 1973 by Evie Jo and Arthur R. Wilson, Class of 1915, in loving memory of their parents, Reverend and Mrs. Albert W. Wilson and Reverend and Mrs. William A. Craven to create the Wilson-Craven Chair in Religion.

Established in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Wimmer of Houston, Texas and friends, with supporting contributions from the Shell Companies Foundation, in memory of their daughter and son, to provide scholarship assistance to an outstanding member of the University Orchestra.

Established in 1982 by Kermit D. and Mary Sparks Matthews, members of their family and friends, in memory of both Fred Winchell ’20, and Mary Romans Sparks, to provide scholarships to mathematics students.

Established in 2008 by Mrs. Iva Wolf McLachlan to provide student scholarships.

Established in 2006 by Neile and Jan Oliver Wolfe ’81 of Austin, TX to assist students with the costs associated with the fulfillment of any of the Paideia objectives.

Established in 1963 by Mr. and Mrs. Maner Stafford, of Wharton, Texas, in memory of her parents.

Established in 2016 by Bob and Judy Worth to provide scholarships to students majoring in biology or chemistry.

Established in January 2019 by Elizabeth Yeager and Lara Herreid ’17 to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University’s requirement for financial aid.

Established in 2005 by Paul Young ’84, and Wanda Scheler Young ’84, of San Antonio, Texas to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need who reside in Bexar County.

Established in December 2018 by Paula Young Smith and Ernest Smith, to provide scholarships to students with preference for students with demonstrated financial need majoring in Environmental Studies or Environmental Science.

Established in January 2020 by Dan Yoxall in loving memory of Michelle Hudson Yoxall ’89 to provide scholarships to students who attended high school in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Established in 2007 by the Alumnae of Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi to provide scholarships for active Alpha Delta Pi students who are in good standing with the University and who demonstrate the highest levels of academic excellence and/or leadership in the University community.

Established in 2018 by Miguel Zorrlla, Class of 1992, and Alexia Marcoux Zorrilla in memory of Miguel’s mother, Esther Zorrilla. Amended in June 2020, the fund shall be known as the Dr. Esther H. Zorrilla Endowed Fund for Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, Equity and Social Justice.