Education Scholarships
Helen Todd Arbogast Endowed Scholarship: Glenn Arbogast established this endowed scholarship as a memorial to his wife, Helen Todd Arbogast, a UMHB graduate. The scholarship is to be awarded to students studying for an undergraduate degree in elementary education.
Fleda Carter Birkhead Endowed Scholarship: Miss Anne Birkhead established this endowed scholarship as a memorial to her grandmother, Fleda Birkhead, an alumna. Because of her interest in education, this scholarship is awarded to students preparing for a career in teaching.
Vaudine King Bradbury Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in honor of Vaudine King Bradbury, Class of 1931, from Baytown, Texas, for students majoring in elementary education.
Bridges/Penny Endowed Scholarship: Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bridges set up this endowed scholarship in honor of the Bridges/Penny family of Bell County. The scholarship is to be awarded to Christian students majoring in education.
Virginia Brookshire Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship is established to honor Virginia Brookshire, Class of 1962. The scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in business or education.
Beth Childress Endowed Scholarship: Ms. Carol Chelkowski set up this endowed scholarship as a memorial to her sister, Beth Childress, Class of 1973. The scholarship will benefit undergraduate students with a degree in education.
Chalistia Reed Cochran Endowed Scholarship: Chalistia Reed Cochran of Killeen, Texas, established this scholarship at UMHB because of her interest in preparing students for elementary school teaching careers. Preference is given to students majoring in elementary education.
Cannie Mae Cox Endowed Scholarship: Mrs. Cannie Mae Huggins, Class of 1940, is a retired teacher and wanted to give back something to help students majoring in education by establishing this endowed scholarship.
Dr. Wallace and Patsy Davis Endowed Scholarship: Dr. and Mrs. Davis established this endowed scholarship to be awarded to students majoring in education.
Emma DeLacye Dillon Endowed Scholarship: Friends and former students of Miss Dee Dillon, who was a Physical Education teacher at UMHB, provided this endowed scholarship. This scholarship is for young women majoring in physical education.
Eva Mae Durham Endowed Scholarship: Eva Mae Durham, Class of 1950, established this endowed scholarship through her estate in order to benefit special education students.
Belle Terry Elder Endowed Scholarship: Mrs. Clifford E. Graham of Happy, Texas, former student 1928-1930, established this scholarship in memory of her mother, Mrs. Belle Terry Elder, Class of 1903. It is to be awarded to a female student, junior or senior status majoring in education.
Edna Mae Wilson Evans Endowed Scholarship: James and Mary Alice Davis of Austin, Texas, daughter and son-in-law of Edna Mae Wilson Evans, established this endowed scholarship. The recipient must be a Texas resident studying for an undergraduate degree in education or liberal arts.
Emma Herrera Galindo Endowed Education Scholarship: Mr. Joe Galindo, of Austin, Texas, established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Emma Herrera Galindo, a 1953 graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor. This scholarship is to be awarded to students majoring in education.
The C. J. and Edwina Ham Endowed Scholarship: Mrs. Edwina Ham of Andrews, Texas, established this endowed scholarship in memory of her husband, Clarence Joseph Ham. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in education.
Clarence and Sue Ham Endowed Scholarship: Dr. and Mrs. Ham established this scholarship to be awarded to students majoring in education.
Bettie Iba Hayes Endowed Scholarship: Peggy Hayes Craik, Class of 1990, established this endowed scholarship in memory of her mother, Bettie Hayes, for students whom are single mothers working toward an undergraduate degree in nursing, education, or business.
Haywood Endowed Scholarship: Recognizing the influence that a dedicated Christian teacher can have on the lives of students, Dr. and Mrs. Ray Haywood established this scholarship to support prospective teachers in the fields of English, language arts, and special education.
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.
Dolores Kinnaird Hinton Endowed Scholarship: Rev. James M. Hinton established this endowed scholarship in memory of his wife, Dr. Dolores Hinton, former faculty. The scholarship will benefit students preparing for a career in teaching.
Eunice Howell Endowed Scholarship: Marjorie Hamilton Gillies, Class of 1937, established this scholarship in memory of Eunice Howell, to be awarded to students majoring in education.
Betty Payne Huber Endowed Scholarship: Mr. Kenneth Huber and family, Kathy Huber, Patty and Stephanie Formas, and Scott and Stacey Huber established this endowed scholarship in honor of Betty Payne Huber, Class of 1952, wife and mother of the above. Preference is given to students majoring in education.
Ted Laws, Jr., and Irma Hinds Laws Endowed Scholarship: Irma Hinds Laws established this endowed scholarship in memory of her son, Ted O. Laws, Jr. (Teddy), who was born with Down’s syndrome. Preference for this scholarship is given to individuals interested in addressing the special needs of students like Teddy.
The Virginia Goad Leigh/Margaret Neal Leigh Endowed Education Scholarship: Mr. David Leigh of Temple, Texas, established this endowed scholarship in honor of his mother and his wife. This scholarship is to be awarded to a married education major that has at least one child.
Konrad Lux and Clara Lux Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to an upper-level (junior/senior) student majoring in education. It was given by the Konrad and Clara Lux Trust.
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.
Claude W. McBryde Endowed Scholarship: Established by the will of Claude McBryde of Belton, Texas, this scholarship is awarded to worthy young women, residents of Bell, Williamson, or Burnet counties, who will be most likely to appreciate and successfully use the opportunity afforded to obtain an education.
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.
Bernia Tyson Miles Scholarship: This scholarship is presented annually in honor of Mrs. Bernia Tyson Miles to a deserving woman whose major is Elementary Education. The recipient is to be selected on the basis of ability as well as need.
John and Alice Minten Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is established by Dorothy, Esther, and Janie Minten in loving memory of their parents, John Peter Minten and Alice LeFern Howard Minten. Education majors are given preference for this scholarship.
Montgomery/Clarke Endowed Scholarship: Ralph Montgomery, Honorary Alumni and Shirley Clarke Montgomery, Class of 1985, established this scholarship to benefit students planning to teach at the elementary or secondary level. Ralph and Shirley both had careers in education and they created the scholarship because of their interest in assisting students and their great love of UMHB.
Jim K. Ray Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Roylene Ray, Class of 1983, of Killeen, Texas, in memory of her husband, Jim K. Ray. Preference is given to students graduating from the Killeen Independent School District and majoring in education.
Elizabeth (Libby) Reynolds Endowed Scholarship: Her family and friends give this endowed scholarship in her memory. The scholarship is for ministerial education students.
Allan and Jewel Richardson Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Allen and Jewel Richardson by their children. It will be awarded to students majoring in business, nursing or education and the primary emphasis will be based upon financial need.
Jo Warren Robison Endowed Scholarship: Ms. LaNiece Fredell, Class of 1956, established this scholarship in honor of her mother, Jo Warren Robison. It is a general scholarship with preference given to nursing or education students.
Donald W. (Rusty) Ronk Endowed Scholarship: Jan A. Ronk and Dona G. Ronk established this scholarship in honor of their son, Donald W. (Rusty) Ronk. The scholarship is for students preparing for a teaching career in special education.
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.
Janie and Mason Wheeler Endowed Scholarship: Janie and Mason Wheeler established this scholarship because of their admiration and respect for the university and as a means to help students with the financial burden of higher education. This scholarship is to be awarded to any female student who is classified as a sophomore or above and studying for a teaching degree in English education.
Jessie and Marjorie Whitis Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Jessie and Marjorie Whitis by their children. It will be awarded to students majoring in business, nursing, or education and the primary emphasis will be based upon financial need.
Maurine and Clifford W. Wiese, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Mrs. Maurine Wiese of Calvert, Texas. Mrs. Wiese is a longtime UMHB Board of Trustees member who has served with five presidents of the University. Mr. Wiese is remembered for his deep devotion and service to this university. This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in any area of education or pursuing teacher certification.
Jim and Eunice Hamilton Winn Endowed Scholarship: Mary Winn, Class of 1950, established this endowed scholarship in memory of her parents, Jim and Eunice Winn. Preference is given to a female education major.
Dora Blanche York Endowed Scholarship: The endowed scholarship was given by Miriam York and Gertrude York in memory of Dora Blanche York, an alumni and long-time employee of the university. It is awarded to a deserving student who plans to go into business administration or education.