Christian Studies Scholarships
B. J. and Nell Ray Barclay Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship, which was established by their children and spouses, in memory of B.J. and Nell Barclay, honors their long-time family ties to and love for the university. This scholarship will be given to students preparing for ministry in public or private education or in a Christian ministry related vocation.
Kristi Marie Billington Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Kristi Billington, a student at UMHB who died in an auto accident. This scholarship is for students majoring in Christian Studies.
Dr. John D. and Nell Brown Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in religion. It was established by the estate of Mrs. John D. Brown of Ventura, California.
Ola Lane Culpepper Endowed Scholarship Fund: Mr. James D. Isaacks, Jr., a close friend to the family, created this scholarship in 1983. The scholarship is to be received by students indicating a strong interest in volunteering for the Southern Baptist missionary field. The recipient must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
Mary Beth and Payne Harrison Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established through the estate of Mary Beth Garrett Harrison, and is to be awarded to a ministerial student.
Martha Chambers Herod Endowed Scholarship: Mr. Bill Herod established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Martha Herod, Class of 1948. Preference for this scholarship is given to individuals planning to be a teacher, majoring in nursing or planning to go into missions.
Rev. Jimmy Hinton Endowed Scholarship: Rev. Jimmy Hinton established this endowed scholarship for students working toward an undergraduate degree preparing for a career in ministry or other full time church related vocations.
Heather Ann Hurley Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established through the estate of Mary Beth Garrett Harrison, and is to be awarded to a ministerial student.
Bernard A. and Maurine P. Magnon Endowed Scholarship: Maurine P. Magnon, Class of 1937, established this endowed scholarship as an education fund to assist students who are active members of a Baptist church and preparing for a career in teaching or church vocations including the ministry.
Rex and Julia Smith Michael Endowed Scholarship: Julia Ann Smith Michael, Class of 1949, established this endowed scholarship in memory of her husband, Rex. Z. Michael, Jr. This scholarship is given to students classified as a junior studying for a degree in music, nursing, religion or education.
Paul W. and Cathy A. Powell Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Paul W. and Cathy A. Powell of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Powell was a former trustee of UMHB. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student planning to enter vocational Christian service as a pastor, missionary, or church staff members.
Elizabeth (Libby) Reynolds Endowed Scholarship: Her family and friends give the endowed scholarships in her memory. The scholarship is for ministerial education students.
Verdia Olga Speck Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a student studying religious education. It was given by Mrs. Verdia Olga Speck and her family of Pittsburg, Texas.
Jennie and Andrew Shull Endowed Scholarship: Dr. Bob Shull established this endowed scholarship in memory of his mother, Jennie Shull and his son, Andrew Shull. The scholarship will benefit students preparing for a career in teaching or the ministry.
Ethel Hope and Orlando T. Symonds and Thomas E. Burrow Endowed Scholarship: Alma Symonds Burrow, Class of 1940, established this scholarship to honor her parents Ethel Hope and Orlando T. Symonds, and her husband, Thomas E. Burrow. This scholarship is to be awarded to junior or senior students with financial need who plan to enter Christian service as pastors, missionaries, church staff, or other ministry-related vocations.
Mrs. Dorothy Hughes Weatherby Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Mr. Roy Weatherby, in memory of his wife. Mrs. Weatherby was a graduate of UMHB and taught school for over 25 years. This scholarship is awarded to students with a major in history or religion, who exhibit upstanding Christian morals.
Dr. B.B. Westbrook, Jr. and Dr. Bettye Sowders Westbrook Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to pre-med, medical missionary, male nursing, or ministerial students, preferably from the upper Texas coast area. It was given by Dr. and Mrs. B.B. Westbrook of Beaumont, Texas and through their estate.