Nursing Scholarships
Annual Fund Scholarship — Nursing: Students majoring in nursing will be assessed for this scholarship. Recipients are selected through the UMHB Financial Aid office.
Janice Muehlstein Caldwell Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship has been established in memory of Janice Caldwell, Class of 1979, by memorial gifts and her husband, Jerry Caldwell, Class of 1973. The scholarship is to be awarded to students entering their first clinical nursing course.
James A. ‘Buddy’ Davidson Nursing Endowed Scholarship: The James A. ‘Buddy’ Davidson Charitable Foundation has established this scholarship as a memorial to James A. ‘Buddy’ Davidson. It is awarded to a sophomore student studying for a degree in nursing.
Dearing-Read-Longshore-Mahtani Endowed Scholarship: Paul and Ruth Dearing established this presidential endowed scholarship to honor four couples that have significantly influenced their lives. This scholarship is to be awarded to international students studying for an undergraduate degree in nursing or science.
General Nursing Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to nursing students with financial need.
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Glover Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Glover and is to be awarded to junior or senior nursing majors. Mrs. Glover, a retired registered nurse, firmly believed in a need for Christian nurses.
James B. and Sarah Lynch Glover Memorial Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship, established from the estate of James Glover is to be awarded to nursing students.
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.
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.
Kyle and Betsy Nemec Hilliard Presidential Endowed Scholarship: Betsy Hilliard established this endowed scholarship because of her desire to assist students preparing for a career in nursing. The recipient must be classified as a sophomore or higher.
Hood/Pehl Endowed Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship established by Dr. Linda Hood Pehl, is to be awarded to a student studying for an undergraduate degree in nursing.
King’s Daughters Hospital Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship is to be awarded to students studying for an undergraduate degree in nursing. King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple, Texas established this scholarship because of the long-standing relationship the hospital has maintained with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Jimmie Brown McKenzie Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was given by Mrs. Jimmie Brown McKenzie to help deserving junior and senior nursing majors complete their nursing degrees.
Dr. Byron G. McKibben and Mrs. Lillian Herbelin McKibben Endowed Scholarship: Dr. and Mrs. Alan Jones established this scholarship to honor Ginger Jones’ parents. This scholarship will benefit students preparing for a career in nursing.
Daniel P. Moore Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to nursing and music students during alternating years. It was given by Daniel P. Moore of Portland, Texas.
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.
Daisy Goodwin Neal Endowed Scholarship: David E. Leigh and David K. Leigh established this endowed scholarship to assist a junior or senior student studying for an undergraduate degree in nursing.
Sam and Priscilla Nicholson Endowed Scholarship: Priscilla Nicholson, Class of 1978, established this endowed scholarship honoring her husband, Sam Nicholson, to benefit students preparing for a career in nursing.
Hayley Ann Parker Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students majoring in nursing. It was established as a memorial to the infant daughter of Mark and Ann Parker and granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bobby E. Parker.
Allan and Jewel Richardson Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Allan 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.
Dr. Nancy B. Schoenrock Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established as a memorial to Dr. Nancy B. Schoenrock who served as Dean of the Scott and White College of Nursing. This scholarship is to be awarded to students majoring in nursing.
Sheppard-Taylor Endowed Scholarship: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sheppard set up this endowed scholarship honoring Mrs. Sheppard’s mother to provide financial assistance to students that are nursing majors.
Dr. W.C. and Gracie Tenery Nursing Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a student with financial need majoring in nursing. It was established by the estate of Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Tenery of Itasca, Texas.
Leroy and Merle Weir Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded annually with preference given to nursing majors from Georgetown and Williamson County.
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.
Frances Irene Younts Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in honor of Frances Younts, a dedicated, longtime nurse at Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior or senior nursing major from Bell County. This student will be selected based upon personal character and academic skills.
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.
Gordon and Abbie Wiggers Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Wiggers and is to be awarded with a preference given to students from the Texas Baptist Children’s Home or students majoring in nursing.