Division of Academic Affairs

President Endowed Scholarships
Academic Program Scholarships
General Scholarships

Office of Alumni Relations
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Office of Student Activities
Office of Student Life
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Honors Program
Military Science Program (ROTC)
College of Arts & Sciences

Department of Agricultural Sciences
Technology Program
Department of Art
Department of Biological Sciences (Biology & Environmental Science)
Department of Chemistry
Department of Geography & Geology
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
School of Music
Department of Physics
Department of Theatre & Dance
COAS Special Graduate Scholarship
Dietrich Endowed Scholarship

College of Business Administration

Department of Accounting
Department of Banking and Financial Institutions
Department of Economics and International Business
Department of General Business & Finance
Department of Management & Marketing
Department of PGA Professional Golf Management Program

College of Education

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations
Department of Library Science

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Department of History
Department of Mass Communication
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Department of Sociology
Department of Speech Communication

The Sam Houston State University Student Financial Aid Office no longer disburses or processes scholarship application forms.

For further information and/or applications, a contact is listed at the conclusion of each scholarship listing and/or the scholarship listing of each department/college.

The following scholarships are awarded in the spring, through the Division of Academic Affairs, for the next academic year:

ScholarX Scholarship Application

Available to Freshman:

Amato Brothers Scholarship

Arleigh B. Templeton Endowed Scholarship
Baptist Women's Cecil M. & Dorothy Ann Dixon Jones Endowed Scholarship
Belle Clayton Atkeisson Scholarship
Bruce/Hillgeist Endowment Scholarship
Byrd Family and Friends of SHSU Rodeo Endowed Scholarship
Claude H. and Alice M. Townsend Foundation Scholarship
Dan Rather and Jean Rather Endowed Scholarship

Della McKenzie Blackmon Memorial Scholarship
Dr Ruth M. Cady & Dr. Dorothy A. Huskey Health Science Endowed Scholarship

Enrollment Management Generations Scholarship
Fannie Robinson Tyson Endowed Scholarship
Fitz Family Endowed Scholarship

Glenda Dawson Educational Endowed Scholarship
Greater Texas Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Harmon Lowman Endowed Scholarship
Herrington Veterans Scholarship
H.H. "Tubby" and Nuna Sandel Endowed Scholarship

Houston and Robbie McCarley Community Service Endowed Scholarship
Huntsville Lion's Club Endowed Scholarship
Huntsville Study Club Scholarship
James W. Walstead Memorial Scholarship
Jesse Newell & Thomas Sears Montgomery Endowed Scholarship
Juanita Brown Threadgill Memorial Scholarship
Judge & Mrs. James A. Elkins Endowed Scholarship
Minnie Jane Threadgill Heins Scholarship

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Endowed Scholarship
Physical Plant Family Scholarship
President's Endowed Scholarship

• Bobby Kees & Colleen Ann Marks
• Mary Bush Smither Endowment
• Pauline Butler Aker
• Thomas Clifton Gibbs & Jamesetta Hunt

Raven/Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship
Robyn Leigh Barrum Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Sweet Carpenter Presidential Endowed Scholarship
The Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
Tomlinson-Ledbetter Scholarship
University Scholars Scholarship
Vivian Reid Mehr Scholarship

Amato Brothers Scholarship

Arleigh B. Templeton Endowed Scholarship
Baptist Women's Cecil M. & Dorothy Ann Dixon Jones Endowed Scholarship
Bruce/Hillgeist Endowment Scholarship
Charles W. Jones, Jr. Community Service Scholarship

Clay and Margaret B. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Dan Rather/Horatio Alger Endowed Scholarship
Dr Ruth M. Cady & Dr. Dorothy A. Huskey Health Science Endowed Scholarship

Enrollment Management Generations Scholarship
Ernestine LeTarde Carroll and Ouida Carroll Endowed Scholarship
Fitz Family Endowed Scholarship

Glenda Dawson Educational Endowed Scholarship
Herrington Veteran Scholarship

Houston and Robbie McCarley Community Service Endowed Scholarship

International Cultural Exchange Accounting Scholarship
Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship
Jesse Newell and Thomas Sears Montgomery Endowed Scholarship

Jim Stevens Computer Services endowed Scholarship
John A. Elmore, Jr. Scholarship
John W. Sponberg Memorial Scholarship
Juanita Brown Threadgill Memorial Scholarship
McDonald's/Dan Leasure Endowed Scholarship
Mildred Reed Hancock Endowed Scholarship
Physical Plant Family Scholarship
President's Endowed Scholarship

• Charles Egbert Henry and Mary Farrington Henry President's Endowed Scholarship

Raven/Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship
Robyn Leigh Barrum Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scott A. Bickel Endowed Scholarship
State Farm Friends of Sam Houston State University Scholarship
The Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
Vivian Reid Mehr Scholarship
Wilfred and Bobbie Dietrich Endowed Scholarship

Amato Brothers Scholarship

Arleigh B. Templeton Endowed Scholarship
Anna Pennybacker Memorial Endowment
Arthur Beverly & Mary Alice Mays Scholarship
Baptist Women's Cecil M. & Dorothy Ann Dixon Jones Endowed Scholarship
Bruce/Hillgeist Endowment Scholarship
Charles W. Jones, Jr. Community Service Scholarship

Clay and Margaret B. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Dan Rather/Horatio Alger Endowed Scholarship

Enrollment Management Generations Scholarship
Ernestine LeTarde Carroll and Ouida Carroll Endowed Scholarship
Fitz Family Endowed Scholarship

Glenda Dawson Educational Endowed Scholarship

Houston and Robbie McCarley Community Service Endowed Scholarship

International Cultural Exchange Accounting Scholarship
Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship
Jesse Newell and Thomas Sears Montgomery Endowed Scholarship

Jim Stevens Computer Services Endowed Scholarship
John A. Elmore, Jr. Scholarship
John W. Sponberg Memorial Scholarship
Juanita Brown Threadgill Memorial Scholarship
Herrington Veteran Scholarship
McDonald's/Dan Leasure Endowed Scholarship
M. C. Sutton Scholarship
Mildred Reed Hancock Endowed Scholarship
Physical Plant Family Scholarship
Raven/Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship
Robyn Leigh Barrum Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Ruth and J.A. Chandler Endowed Scholarship
Scott A. Bickel Endowed Scholarship
State Farm Friends of Sam Houston State University Scholarship
The Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
Vivian Reid Mehr Scholarship
Wilfred and Bobbie Dietrich Endowed Scholarship

Available to Graduate Students:

          Arleigh B. Templeton Endowed Scholarship

The Graduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
Jim Stevens Computer Services Endowed Scholarship
Juanita Brown Threadgill Endowed Scholarship
Vivian Reid Mehr Scholarship
Amato Brothers Scholarship

Glenda Dawson Educational Endowed Scholarship

Houston and Robbie McCarley Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Pollard Family Endowed Scholarship

Available to Transfer Students:

Bruce/Hillgeist Endowment Scholarship
The Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
Vivian Reid Mehr Scholarship
Amato Brothers Scholarship

  PRESIDENT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

1. CHARLES EGBERT HENRY & MARY FARRINGTON HENRY PRESIDENT'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per semester awarded to a sophomore pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree as an English major. Recipient must have an overall GPA during the preceding academic year of 3.0 and a minimum of 3.3 in English. Continuation of the scholarship for two additional years is contingent upon the recipient maintaining each semester the GPA criteria of the scholarship.
2. THOMAS CLIFTON GIBBS & JAMESETTE HUNT PRESIDENT'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per semester for eight consecutive regular semesters while pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree as a business major. Recipient must: be in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduating class; score not less than 1340 (critical reading + math) on the SAT I or 30 on the ACT; and be classified as a beginning freshman.
3. MARY BUSH SMITHER PRESIDENT'S ENDOWMENT: $1000 per semester.  Recipient must be a full-time incoming freshman student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring in any discipline; be in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduating class and score not less than 1340 (critical reading and math) on the SAT I or 30 on the ACT; and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.00.   For additional information contact: Paula Turner, SHSU Box 2120, email: scholarship@shsu.edu
4. PAULINE BUTLER AKER PRESIDENT'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per semester for eight consecutive regular semesters while pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree. Recipients may major in any discipline, but must: be in the upper 10 percent of their high school class; score not less than 1340 (critical reading +math) on the SAT I or 30 on the ACT; and be classified as a beginning freshman.
5. BOBBY KEES & COLLEEN ANN MARKS PRESIDENTIAL ENDOWMENT FUND: $1000 per semester for eight consecutive regular semesters while pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree. The recipient must be an incoming freshman majoring in any discipline, but must: graduate in the upper ten percent of his/her high school graduating class; have an ACT score of not less than 30 or an SAT score of not less than 1340 (critical reading + math); maintain an overall GPA of 3.25; and be enrolled full-time and in good standing at Sam Houston State University. 

1. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIPS: $500 per semester for two semesters. Awarded to beginning freshmen. Recipients must be in the upper 20 percent of their high school graduating class and score not less than 1200 (critical reading + math) on the SAT I or 27 on the ACT.

 

The criteria for the following scholarships are the same as those for University Scholars Scholarships. Applicants who are not selected for a University Scholars Scholarship will also be considered for the scholarships listed below:
 

2. BELLE CLAYTON ATKEISSON SCHOLARSHIP: $125 per semester, two consecutive semesters of the freshman year.
3. DELLA MCKENZIE BLACKMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $100 per semester, two consecutive semesters of the freshman year.
4. MINNIE JANE THREADGILL HEINS SCHOLARSHIP: $250 per semester, two consecutive semesters of the freshman year.
5. TOMLINSON-LEDBETTER SCHOLARSHIP: $300 per semester, eight consecutive semesters beginning with the freshman year.

 

1. BAPTIST WOMEN'S CECIL M. & DOROTHY ANN DIXON JONES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount to be determined by the selection committee. Recipient must be a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Huntsville,TX; have applied for admission and been accepted, or be enrolled as a full-time student at SHSU, majoring in any discipline; maintain an overall GPA of 2.5. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor in the selection process.
2. ROBYN LEIGH BARRUM MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester for two semesters of the freshman year. Recipients must: be a graduate of Huntsville High School who has applied for admission and been accepted as a full-time student at SHSU, majoring in any discipline; maintain not less than a 2.0 GPA; and demonstrate financial need.
3. SCOTT A. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for one semester. Recipients must: be full/part-time students enrolled at SHSU; major in any discipline; and work as a correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. May 1st application deadline date.
4. ERNESTINE LeTARDE CARROLL & OUIDA CARROLL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester for two semesters following date of award. Recipients must: be enrolled at SHSU; major in english, history, speech, political science, sociology, or theatre and dance; and maintain not less than an overall 3.0 GPA.
5. JUDGE & MRS. JAMES A ELKINS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per semester for eight consecutive regular semesters while pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree. The recipient must be an incoming freshman majoring in any discipline, but must; graduate in the upper ten percent of his/her high school graduating class; have an ACT score of not less than 30 or an SAT score of not less than 1340 (critical reading + math); and be enrolled full-time and maintain an overall GPA of 3.25.
6. JOHN A. ELMORE, JR., JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP: $250 per semester for two semesters. Recipient must: be a sophomore, junior, or senior; major in mass communications with an emphasis on journalism; and maintain not less than a 3.0 GPA.
7. FANNIE ROBINSON TYSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $250.00 per semester for the next two semesters. Recipient must be a full-time incoming freshman student in good standing enrolled at SHSU, demonstrate financial need, have achieved an overall high school GPA of 3.0, maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 at SHSU and have graduated from Coldspring-Oakhurst High School in San Jacinto County, Texas.
8. FITZ FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester for the next two semesters following the date of the award. SHSU recipients must have not less than a 3.0 GPA. High school applicants must meet the same requirements as those for University Scholars; all applicants must demonstrate financial need.
9. HUNTSVILLE LION'S CLUB ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a Huntsville High School senior who has been accepted and plans to attend SHSU, majoring in any discipline.
10. CHARLES W. JONES, JR. COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP: $500 award to a student enrolled in good standing at SHSU, majoring in any discipline. Recipients must: demonstrate involvement in community service; demonstrate financial need; and maintain not less than an overall 2.5 GPA.
11. JESSE H. JONES & MARY GIBBS JONES SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester for two semesters following the award. Recipients must be sophomores, junior or seniors, majoring in liberal arts (economics, English, foreign language, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and speech communications) or graphic arts (art, studio art, animation art, multimedia, and photography) and maintain not less than a 3.0 GPA.
12. HARMON LOWMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester for two semesters of the freshman year. Recipients must be in the upper 20 percent of their graduating class and score not less than 1200 (critical reading + math) on the SAT I or 27 on the ACT.
13. ARTHUR BEVERLY AND MARY ALICE MAYS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester, two semesters. Awarded to students who have attended SHSU for two consecutive academic years with an overall GPA of not less than 3.0 and be classified as a juniors or seniors.
14. JESSE NEWELL & THOMAS SEARS MONTGOMERY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount of award is determined by accrued interest. Recipient must: demonstrate financial need; meet normal SHSU entrance requirement; and be enrolled as full-time student at SHSU; and maintain an overall GPA of not less than 2.5.
15. DAN RATHER/HORATIO ALGER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount of award is determined by accrued interest. Recipient must: be enrolled and in good standing at SHSU; major in any discipline; maintain an overall GPA of 3.0; submit an essay describing how student has overcome adversity; submit three letters of recommendation; and demonstrate financial need.
16. JOHN W. SPONBERG JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP: $250 per semester for two semesters. Recipients must: be a sophomore; major in mass communications with an emphasis on journalism; and maintain not less than a 3.0 GPA.
17. M.C. SUTTON SCHOLARSHIP: $500 award for the fall semester following date of award. Recipient must; be physically challenged; be a full-time student at SHSU; work toward a degree in any discipline; have completed at least 30 semester credit hours; and maintain not less than an overall GPA of 2.5.
18. STATE FARM FRIENDS OF SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: Amount of award is determined by accrued interest. Recipients must: be a full-time SHSU student in any classification; maintain an overall GPA of not less than 2.0; demonstrate financial aid; and submit a statement describing financial need.
19. TEXAS PIONEER FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year; Recipient must be a full or part-time (minimum of 6 hours per long semester) student majoring in any discipline and demonstrate financial aid; maintain an overall GPA of 2.00.
20. CLAUDE H. & ALICE M. TOWNSEND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: $625 per semester for two semesters to a beginning freshman. Recipients must: have been in the upper 20 percent of their high school graduating class; score not less than 1200 (critical reading + math) on the SAT I or 27 on the ACT; and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship may be renewed annually for three additional years, based upon availability of funds and not less than a 3.0 GPA at SHSU.
21. BRUCE/HILLEGEIST ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per semester for two semesters. The recipients may be selected from the incoming freshmen, SHSU or transfer students. The recipients must be full-time, major in any discipline, and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 while attending Sam Houston State University.
22. DR. RUTH M. CADY & DR. DOROTHY A. HUSKEY HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipients must be full-time junior or senior students. One scholarship award is for a student majoring in health education, and the other scholarship award is for a student pursuing a pre-professional health related major. Both must show a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Financial need is a consideration but not a determining factor in the awarding of this scholarship.
23. McDONALD'S/DAN LEASURE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: The amount of the scholarship varies per semester. Recipients must be a full time sophomore, junior or senior. Recipients with the following majors will be selected on a rotating schedule: dance, basketball and accounting. Selection preference will be given to a McDonald's employee, who is a full time SHSU sophomore, junior, or senior maintaining not less than an overall 3.0 GPA.
24. JAMES W. WALSTEAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $2500 per semester. Scholarship was established in memory of the donor's son, an SHSU graduate. Scholarship is to be awarded to a freshman student who has been a resident of the state of Texas for at least one year. This is a four-year award, continuation dependent upon maintaining a GPA of 3.25. The recipient must have a record of extracurricular activities and leadership (sports not to be overweighed when compared to other activities). The student must demonstrate financial need.
25. THE GRADUATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: A competitive scholarship awarded to graduate students whose academic accomplishments and university or community citizenship are excellent in every respect. This competitive scholarship is intended for a full time student enrolled as a resident, nonresident or a citizen of a country other than the United States of America, maintaining not less than a 3.50 GPA. The award amount is determined on the availability of funds - for summer semester only.
26. THE UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Is a competitive scholarship awarded to entering freshmen, Sam Houston State University undergraduate and transfer students whose academic accomplishments and university or community citizenship are excellent in every respect. This competitive scholarship is intended for a full time student enrolled as a resident, nonresidents or a citizen of a country other than the United States of America, maintaining not less than a 3.25 GPA. The award amount is determined on the availability of funds.
27. HUNTSVILLE STUDY CLUB: Scholarship amount will be determined annually according to endowment earnings. This scholarship will be awarded for two semesters of the freshman year to a female graduating senior from Huntsville High School majoring in any discipline. The recipient is required to be a full-time SHSU student maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants will need to submit a 250 word statement of life goals.
28. HERRINGTON VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year. Scholarship awarded to a married undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University. Student must be a US Army veteran who has served in a foreign conflict at least 6 months and has an honorable discharge. Financial need is a consideration in the selection of a recipient, but not a determining factor. GPA of at least 2.8 is required.
29. MILDRED REED HANCOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year. Scholarship is available to full-time sophomore, junior or senior majoring in any discipline at SHSU. This scholarship was established to benefit persons who started college, but left to raise a family. Recipient must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of at least 2.5.
30. JUANITA BROWN THREADGILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline, have taken time between high school and starting college (minimum of six months) or be returning to college (after a minimum of six months out of college) to finish a degree or to get another degree.  Preference will be given to single parents.  Recipients will continue to receive this award for a second year as long as they are students at SHSU and continue to meet the selection criteria.  They must submit a one page essay on their future plans and how the scholarship has affected them.  Recipients may receive the scholarship for a third year if they write an essay demonstrating that they are under particular hardship and deserve to receive the scholarship another year.  GPA of 2.8 is required. 
31. JIM STEVENS COMPUTER SERVICES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:$1,000 per year. Recipient must be a part or full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student, majoring in any discipline and be employed by Computer Services Department for at least the last six months.  Financial need is a consideration.   GPA requirement is 2.80.  Application submission deadline is Feb. 15.
32. GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year. Recipient must be; an entering freshman student in good standing enrolled at SHSU majoring in any discipline; demonstrate financial need; and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.8.
33. ANNA PENNYBACKER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT: Recipient must be: a full-time student junior or senior majoring in any discipline; demonstrate that they have had several months of travel and/or have studied at a recognized center of art or culture; and maintain an overall 2.5 GPA.
34. H.H. "TUBBY" AND NUNA SANDEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $2000 per semester. The recipient must: have graduated from a Walker County high school; be a full-time incoming freshman student enrolled at SHSU; majoring in any discipline; demonstrate financial need; have a minimum SAT score of 1050 or a minimum ACT score of 23. The recipient must maintain at least an overall 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students majoring in math or science, but is not limited to those majors.
35. VIVIAN REID MEHR SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at SHSU and majoring in any discipline; entering or returning to college after raising a family or planning a second career. 3.0 GPA requirement. Application deadline is March 1.
36. AMATO BROTHERS SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in any discipline, demonstrate financial need, and exhibit commitment to continue and complete their education. The recipient must maintain not less than a 2.5 GPA in major and overall.
37. WILFRED AND BOBBIE DIETRICH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year; Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in English, speech or drama, and demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement 3.0.
38. RAVEN/KAPPA ALPHA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: The amount of the scholarship varies per semester. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students (minimum of 12 hours, first time or repeat hours), active member of Gamma Tau chapter of Kappa Alpha Order, in good standing with the university, the fraternity and the National Office of Kappa Alpha Order and of good character to reflect positively on the Chapter. GPA requirement is 3.0 in previous long semester.
39. PHYSICAL PLANT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in any discipline and be a natural, step, or adopted child or grandchild of a currently employed SHSU Physical Plant staff member. GPA requirement 2.50. Application deadline is February 15.
40. PHI BETA SIGMA FRATRNITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time incoming freshman student, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline, of minority descent, provide evidence of a minimum of 20 hours of community service within the last year, provide three letters of recommendation from teachers or community leaders, and provide a one-page letter expressing goals and aspirations.  No GPA requirement.
41. DAN RATHER AND JEAN RATHER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year.  Recipients must be incoming undergraduate, first-time freshman students majoring in any discipline, demonstrate financial need, have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
42. CLAY AND MARGARET B. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior majoring in any discipline and demonstrate financial need.  GPA requirement is 2.8.
43. GLENDA DAWSON EDUCATIONAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in any discipline.  Financial need is a consideration. 
44. POLLARD FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year.  Recipient must be either full-time or part-time graduate or doctoral student majoring in any discipline within the Colleges of Education, Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, or Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and present documentation of his or her exceptional teaching ability by having received an award for teaching.  Although it is not a requirement, it is the express desire that the recipient intends to return to teaching in a public or private school after obtaining his or her advanced degree.  GPA of 3.0 is required.
45. ARLEIGH B. TEMPLETON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipients must be full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in any discipline within the College of Education.  Job Corps graduates have priority.  GPA of 3.50 is required. 
46. RUTH AND J.A. CHANDLER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipients must be full-time junior or senior students in good standing and of good character enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in agriculture or elementary education or family and consumer science with the intent to receive teacher certification.  GPA of 2.50 is required.
47. HOUSTON AND ROBBIE McCARLEY COMMUNITY SERVICE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU, majoring in any discipline, have a minimum of 20 hours of documented community service within the last year and demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 2.00 is required.
48. INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP:$1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU, majoring in accounting, have transferred from a community college in the North Harris Montgomery Community College District and have been previously or currently be affiliated with the International Cultural Exchange.  A GPA of 3.0 is required. 
49. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT GENERATIONS SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student, in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline, be a (a) natural, step, or adopted child or grandchild of a currently employed staff member from the University's Enrollment Management Division; or (b) natural, step, or adopted child or grandchild of a retired staff member of the University's Enrollment Management Division, with a retirement date on or after December 31, 2007; demonstrate financial need by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and be employed full-time or part-time, and/or involved in community service, and be active in an on-campus organization.  GPA requirement is 2.50.
50. SWEET CARPENTER PRESIDENTIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per semester.  Recipient must be a full-time incoming freshman in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring in any discipline and be a graduate of a high school in Trinity Texas.  If, in any one year, there are no qualified applicants from a high school in Trinity Texas, the scholarship may be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman student from any high school in East Texas.  Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor.  This is a four-year award as long as the recipient continues to meet all of the selection criteria.  GPA of 3.00 is required.
    

For further information:  Division of Academic Affairs, Attention: Paula Turner, Box 2120, Huntsville, TX 77341-2120, (936)294-1672, scholarships@shsu.edu. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15 (PREFERRED), unless otherwise indicated. ScholarX Scholarship Application

1. JEFF NICKELSON SCHOLARSHIP
2. LEE ANDREW FRANKE SCHOLARSHIP
3. LEWIS E. & HATTIE BALL SCHOLARSHIP
4. MEREDITH GARRETT YORK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
5. NORMA DELL MONZINGO JONES SCHOLARSHIP
6. SHSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
7. EUNICE SPIVEY PARK AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
8. METRO HOUSTON SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
9. DR. CHARLES A. SCHMIDT FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
10. F.L. POOL EDUCATIONAL LIVING TRUST
11. EVA FUTCH WESTMORELAND SCHOLARSHIP
12. VICTORIA FRELS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
13. WOOD-MATHEWS SCHOLARSHIP
14. MARTHA MITCHELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
15. SHSU LEGACY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
16. WINNIE LAURENE RAGSDALE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
17. COY AND RUTH PERKINS SCHOLARSHIP

Sam Houston State University competes at the NCAA Division I level (I-AA in football) in 15 varsity sports. The Bearkats are members of the Southland Conference and have a tradition of excellence that includes national championships in baseball, golf and softball and NCAA playoff appearances in football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf and track and field. The intercollegiate sports in which SHSU fields teams are football, volleyball, men's/women's cross country, men's/women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's/women's golf, women's tennis, and men's/women's indoor/outdoor track and field. Athletic scholarships are offered in all sports.

Request information from: Sam Houston State University Athletic Department, Box 2268 Huntsville, TX 77341-2268, (936) 294-1726.

1. ANNE GIBBS AWARD: $250 per long semester. Must be currently enrolled female SHSU sophomore, junior or senior student and in good academic standing. Applicants must be nominated by a member of a Greek sorority.
2. ERIC SULLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per long semester. Must be currently enrolled male SHSU student and in good academic standing. Must demonstrate financial need. Must uphold outstanding qualities as a male student.
3. LIBBY BRITT-PHILO/ZETA TAU ALPHA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $200 annually. Must be a junior or senior member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and living in the ZTA sorority house. Must demonstrate financial need.
4. ORANGE PRIDE: $500 per long semester. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be a full-time student. Tryouts for the team are held in April.
5. SHSU CHEERLEADERS: $400 per long semester. Must maintain a 2.4 GPA and be a full-time student. Up to 8 males and 8 females. Tryouts for the team are held in April. 6. SHSU MASCOTS: $400 per long semester. Must maintain a 2.4 GPA and be a full-time student. 1 male and 1 female. Tryouts for the mascots are held in April.
   

Request applications from Student Activities, SHSU, P.O. Box 2507, Huntsville, TX 77341-2507, 936.294.3861. APPLICATION DEADLINES: See information at the end of each scholarship.

1. ORANGE KEYS: $500 each semester, must maintain 2.5 GPA, must hold a sophomore or higher standing. Written application and personal interview required. Only available to current students. Application material available in January. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1ST MONDAY OF MARCH. Request application from: Associate Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Student Life, Box 2508, SHSU Huntsville, TX 77341-2508, (936)  294-1785.
2. FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP: $500 each semester for first-year students. Available for entering freshman. Written application, letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, and interview are required. Application material is available in December. APPLICATION DEADLINE: THE MONDAY FOLLOWING MARCH 1.
3. RAVEN/GAMMA TAU SCHOLARSHIP:  Awarded to active members of Gamma Tau Chapter of of Kappa Alpha Order who are full-time students and have a 3.0 GPA the preceding semester.

1. PHI THETA KAPPA TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 scholarship for one year ($500 per semester) on a competitive basis to one Phi Theta Kappan. Recipient must: have completed a minimum of 45 hours at a junior or community college; maintain a 3.5 GPA each semester for the duration of the one-year scholarship; be a full-time student(minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at SHSU; transfer directly from a community or junior college; be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing at the time of transfer; become an active member of the Beta of Texas Alumni Chapter of SHSU.

Request applications from: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Box 2418, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2418. (936)294-1063; email: shouston@shsu.edu

1. ELLIOTT T. BOWERS SCHOLARSHIP: Available up to four years totaling up to $2800. Any student who has been accepted to the Elliott T. Bowers Honors Program and is currently in good standing within the program is eligible to apply.
2. AUGUSTA LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester for two semesters. Any member of the Elliott T. Bowers Honors Program in good standing who will be a junior or senior is eligible to apply.
3. RICHARD A. CORDING SCHOLARS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Recipient must be an incoming full-time freshman student, majoring in any discipline, and be accepted as a member of the Elliott T. Bowers Honors Program. Application submission deadline: Feb. 1st

Unless otherwise specified, contact the Honors Program Office for further information. SHSU Box 2479, Huntsville TX 77341; (936) 294-1477; e-mail: honors@shsu.edu

  MILITARY SCIENCE (ROTC)

1. ARMY RESERVE OFFICER'S TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) SCHOLARSHIPS: Army ROTC scholarships are merit-based and awarded on competitive basis. These scholarships cover all tuition and fees. In addition, each winner receives a flat rate of $450 annually for books. A student will also receive a subsistence allowance of up to $2000 each school year the scholarship is in effect. The period for requesting an application form for a four-year Army ROTC scholarship is from March 1 of a high school student's junior year through November 1 of a student's senior year. If the completed application is post-marked by July 15, the applicant will be considered for an early scholarship. Winners are announced about November 1.

Eligibility requirements are:

A. U.S. citizen
B. Age 17 before the scholarship is effective.
C. Taken the SAT or ACT no later than November of the year of application, have a minimum 850 SAT or composite 19 ACT.
D. Good high school grades.
E. Participate in leadership, extracurricular, and athletic activities (part-time jobs earn substitute credit).
F. Under age 27 on June 30 of the expected graduation year (*Qualifying veterans may be granted an extension of up to four years).
G. High school graduate or have equivalent credit.
H. Agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
I. Agree to pursue Army approved academic major.
J. Meet required physical standards.

2. SCHUDER'S RANGER COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP: This $20,300 scholarship was created by Raymond Schuder and his wife, Vernon, for needy and deserving students participating in the Ranger Company while attending Sam Houston State University. To be considered as a recipient applicants must satisfy the following criteria: APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15 & MARCH 30.

 

A. Demonstrate financial need.
B. Demonstrate good character.
C. Maintain good scholarship and excellence, while representing SHSU through participation in the Ranger Company.
 

3. THE COLONEL JOHN W. THOMASON JR., USMC, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This $10,000 endowed scholarship was created by the sisters of Colonel Thomason: Mrs. Sue T. Noordberg, Mrs. Emily T. Petersen, and Mrs. Margaret T. Cole. The scholarship includes a saber awarded to the future Bearkat Battalion Commander for the Fall semester. To be considered as a recipient applicants must satisfy the following criteria: 1) Enrolled as a contracted Military Science III Cadet in the necessary to assume command of the BearKat Battalion, and 3) Maintain good scholarship and excellence while representing SHSU through the Army ROTC Program.
4. TWO OR THREE YEAR RESERVE FORCES DUTY SCHOLARSHIP: Eligibility requirements are the same as the four year scholarship except that applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (at application time and time of receivership). Three year applicants must have a qualifying SAT/ACT score, two year applicants do not require a SAT/ACT score. APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTACT U.S. ARMY RECRUITER.
5. JAMES DENNIS BAZAN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT:  A Military Science student must be enrolled in the Bearkat Battalion the following fall and spring and in good standing at SHSU. Student must maintain an overall 2.25 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
6. COPELAND MILITARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Well provide two $250 annual awards each year. Recipient must be minoring in Military Science. 2.5 GPA required. APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15.
7. COLONEL WILLIAM JACKSON BYTHE, SR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time incoming freshman student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and a member of the ROTC program, demonstrate financial need, have achieved an overall high school GPA of 3.0 and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 at SHSU. APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 31ST.
8. COLONEL JOHN A. AND GEANIE L. MCMANNERS ROTC SCHOLARSHIP; recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student, majoring in any discipline, and a member of the ROTC program. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor; $1,000/year and must maintain a grade point average or 2.50 or better; deadline is 1 February.

Remember, there is no obligation to the U.S. Army to apply for a scholarship, only to accept one.

Request applications from: Enrollment Officer, Department of Military Science, Box 2298, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341-2298, (936)294-1302/1298, mls_rld@shsu.edu
 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
 

1. ARTHUR LYNN TALK, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000/year, approximately five scholarships awarded, 2.75 GPA, major in a field of agriculture. Selection based on academic record, extra-curricular activities, and leadership.
2. HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO ENDOWED SCHOLASHIP: $500-2000/year, awards to incoming freshmen, awards to junior college transfer students, awards to currently enrolled agriculture majors (number of awards may vary), 2.75 GPA, major in a field of agriculture. Selection criteria same as Talk scholarship.
3. SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION SCHOLARSHIP: $10,000/4 years, awards to incoming freshman only, two awards given annually, major in a field of agriculture, 12 credit hours per semester minimum, 3.0 GPA, Texas residents only. Must comply with S.A.L.E. requirements.
4. JAMES MARCUS SMITH ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000/year, 2.75 GPA, Animal Husbandry/Animal Science majors, selection based on academic record, extra-curricular activities, and leadership.
5. WILSON-WARNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000-3000/year, 3.5 GPA, major in field of agriculture, other selection criteria based on academic record, extra-curricular activities, and leadership.
6. WILLIE FRANK HALL TRUST SCHOLARSHIP: $1000-1500/year, two awards (may vary), 2.75 GPA, graduated in upper half of high school class, major in agricultural sciences seeking teacher certification, other selection criteria same as previous scholarship.
7. LOWRY SCHOLARSHIP: $300/year (approximately), two semesters completed at SHSU, active in Collegiate FFA, good character and scholarship, other criteria same as previous scholarship.
8. SEITZ GIFT FRUIT/GOLDEN VALLEY FARMS SCHOLARSHIP: $500/year, two awards, 2.5 GPA, major in agricultural sciences seeking teacher certification, one awarded to senior prior to student teaching, the other awarded to a senior within the student teaching block.
9. LETTS-HOPPER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500/year, one award, junior or senior, major in agricultural sciences, selected on the basis of character, academic achievement and financial need.
10. CLEMON AND CAROLYN MONTGOMERY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500/year, one award, 2.75 GPA, major in agricultural sciences, selection based on demonstrated financial need.
11. ANN CRUMP AND CHARLES T. MALLERY AGRIBUSINESS UNDERGRUATE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies annually, and recipient must have a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a full-time entering freshman student, majoring in Agribusiness, demonstrate financial need, be a high performing high school student with demonstrated involvement in extra-curricular activities and community service, and be a natural born citizen of the United States.
12. MYRON A. BALCOM INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies annually. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in industrial Technology; 3.0 GPA required; Deadline date for application submission is March 15th.
13. EDGAR A. AND CAROLYN L. REEVES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000./year, recipient must be a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Agriculture and demonstrate financial need, required grade point average is 3.00, deadline is March 20.
14. BYRD FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SHSU RODEO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000./year, recipient must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in any discipline, be accepted into the Rodeo Program, and meet NIRA eligibility. Required grade point average is 2.0. Deadline date for application submission is March 20th.
15. McCAFFETY ELECTRIC  COMPANY, INC. AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCIENCES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in agricultural and/or industrial sciences.  Required GPA is 2.0.  Deadline date for application submission is March 15th.  To request application, contact:  Doug Ullrich, Box 2088, Huntsville, TX 77341-2088,  (936)294-1215, agr_dru@shsu.edu.
16. TEXAS BEST RODEO PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring in any discipline; be accepted into the Rodeo Program; meet NIRA eligibility; and demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 2.25 is required.  Deadline date for application submission is July 1st.  For additional information contact the Agricultural Department; email: sfkelley@shsu.edu  
17. DUCKS UNLIMITED OF HUNTSVILLE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000. per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Agriculture or Biology with a minor in Wildlife Ecology.  Required grade point average is 2.8.  Deadline date for application submission is March 15th.  Contact Dwayne Pavelock is Agricultural Sciences.
18. DANNY AND CINDY PIERCE FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU and majoring in agricultural business.  GPA of 2.50 is required.  Deadline date for application submission is March 15th.
19. BILLY HARRELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU majoring in Agricultural Mechanization.  GPA of 2.75 is required.  Application deadline is March 20th.  For more information, contact the Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences, email; sfkelley@shsu.edu
20. SPAWGLASS BEARKAT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Construction Management, and be involved in extracurricular activities.  GPA of 2.50 is required.  Application deadline is March 15th.  For additional information, contact Stanley F. Kelley, email: sfkelley@shsu.edu

SHSU RODEO SCHOLARSHIPS:
 

1. TOMMY CASTENSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: $500-900/year, four to six awards.
2. COPENHAGEN/SKOAL -- U.S. TOBACCO SCHOLARSHIPS: $2000-5000/year, number of awards varies, awarded to NIRA winners at regional and national level.
3. SONNY SIKES RODEO and the SIKES FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipient must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students, majoring in any discipline, be accepted into the SHSU Rodeo Program, and meet NIRA eligibility. 2.0 GPA requirement. Application submission deadline March 15.
4. RODEO CLUB ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: $300/semester, number of awards varies, awarded for one semester.
5. WESLEY NEYLAND MEMORIAL ENDOWED RODEO SCHOLARSHIP: $500/year, one award, 2.25 minimum GPA, agricultural sciences major, competitor in the sport of college rodeo.

For more information contact Dr. Doug Ullrich, SHSU, Department of Agricultural Sciences. Box 2088, Huntsville, TX 77341-2088, (936) 294-1188,
e-mail: agr_dru@shsu.edu or call the main office at (936) 294-1215.

DEPARTMENT OF ART
 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)
 

At present, all scholarships offered by the Department of Biological Sciences have the following common criteria:

• A. Student must pursue, in acceptable sequence, a Biology or Environmental Science curriculum at SHSU, or student must have been accepted into the Pre-Professional Studies Program as a Biology major at SHSU, as outlined in the university catalog;
• B. Student must be a full-time student in residence (minimum 12 semester hours) at SHSU;
• C. Student must maintain a B average;
• D. Student must enroll in a minimum of one Biology and one Chemistry class each semester; and
• E. Student must sign and return Scholarship Agreement form.

1. BIOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester, two consecutive semesters, four to six awards, sophomore, junior, or senior status, 3.0 GPA, spring semester contingent upon maintaining B average.
2. BIOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester, two consecutive semesters, two to four awards for beginning freshmen in upper 25 percent of high school graduating class, minimum score of 1000 on SAT or 24 on ACT; must maintain 3.0 GPA at SHSU, spring semester contingent upon maintaining B average.
3. CLAUDE MCLEOD ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500-$750 per semester, two consecutive semesters, junior or senior status, 3.0 GPA, spring semester contingent upon maintaining B average.
4. EMMA NORMAND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500-$750 per semester, two consecutive semesters, junior or senior status, 3.0 GPA, spring semester contingent upon maintaining B average.
5. JAMES D. LONG BIOLOGY ENDOWMENT: Endowment is established to provide student academic scholarships and support for student research projects in the Dept of Biological Sciences. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to receive assistance from this endowment, as are entering freshmen. Applicants for Long Student Research Awards must submit a written proposal in the format specified by the selection committee and approved by a supervising faculty member indicating how the award will be used. Amount unspecified, 3.0 GPA required.
6. PATRICK NEIL O'BRYANT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per semester; two consecutive semesters; one award; sophomore, junior or senior Environmental Science major; 2.5 GPA; spring semester contingent upon maintaining satisfactory progress toward degree.
7. JAMES PATRICK WEBER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD: $200 fall semester only, 3.0 GPA, sophomore, junior, or senior Environmental Science major.
8. S.R. WARNER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500-$750 per semester, two consecutive semesters, junior or senior status, 3.0 GPA, spring semester contingent upon maintaining B average.
9. TURNER BIOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $600 per year; Recipient must be a full-time student accepted or enrolled at Sam Houston State University and have transferred from a community college or is an international student. Recipient must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 over the previous two consecutive semesters and continue to maintain an overall 3.0 GPA. Financial need is a consideration but not a determining factor in the selection process.
10. WILSON-WARNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: $1000-1500 per semester two consecutive semesters, one or two awards, sophomore, junior, or senior status, 3.5 GPA, spring semester contingent upon maintaining a B average.
11. EVERETT WILSON BIOLOGY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate, graduate or transfer student from a community college, or an international student, majoring in biology or pre-professional studies, and demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given to a qualifying international student.  Two letters of recommendation from professors who are well-acquainted with the applicant must accompany the scholarship application.  3.0 GPA required.  Application deadline is February 1.
12. EMMA NORMAND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student, in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in biological sciences, and demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 2.5 is required.
13. DR. HAROLD F. FOERSTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in biology or environmental science, demonstrate financial need, and be a citizen of the United States.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  For additional information, contact Dr. Everett Wilson, LDB 107, (936)294-1555, email: bio_edw@shsu.edu

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
 

1. CHEMISTRY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year, A.C.S. Chemistry major or Chemistry major, 3.0 GPA, career goals to include further professional training in chemistry.
2. CHEMISTRY ACADEMIC JUNIOR OR SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1500 per year, A.C.S. Chemistry major or Chemistry major, 3.0 GPA, career goals to include further professional training in chemistry.
3. CHEMISTRY ACADEMIC TRANSFER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year, A.C.S. Chemistry major or Chemistry major, transfer GPA 3.0.
4. CHEMISTRY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: Undergraduate award, Chemistry Major currently enrolled in SHSU, 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen.
5. HALINA M. LUKASZEWSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Chemistry or Political Science major. Inquire as to availability and criteria of these awards.
6. J.C. STALLINGS SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year, A.C.S. Chemistry major or Chemistry major, currently enrolled in SHSU, GPA 3.0.
7. JEFFERY ZAGONE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year, A.C.S. Chemistry major or Chemistry major, GPA 3.0. Also, a current standing as a second semester sophomore or first semester junior in chemistry course work.
8. RAY E. HUMPHREY SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year. Undergraduate Chemistry major currently enrolled in SHSU, 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen.
9. ROBERT A. WELCH FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS: Chemistry major or Chemistry minor, enrolled in CHM 495 and participating in an undergraduate research program.
10. EARL H. BURROUGH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Number of scholarships and amounts vary. Applicants must be majoring in Chemistry or Physics, native born U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas, full-time enrollment at SHSU (not including elective hours), an overall 3.60 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY
 

1. GERALD L. HOLDER SCHOLARSHIP FOR GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS: $500 -- $700 one semester. Geography majors or minors, senior status, 3.0 GPA Geography overall.
2. JAMES ELLISON KIRKLEY SCHOLARSHIP: Two awards (amounts vary) to majors in history, political science, geography, or sociology. Recipients are selected on basis of high academic achievement.
3. THE ELTON M. SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP FOR GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS: $500 -- $700 one semester. Geography majors or minors, senior status. 3.0 GPA Geography overall.
4. JOHN H. BOUNDS SCHOLARSHIP FOR GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS: $500-$700 for one semester. Requirements: geography majors or minors, senior status. Contact department for GPA requirements.

1. SHAGS SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year, awarded to two students, junior or senior status, Geology majors,minimum GPA of 3.0, faculty recommendations required.
2. CANNAN GEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIPS: $600 per year, junior or senior status, Geology majors, minimum GPA of 3.2 in Geology and overall 3.0, faculty recommendations required.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND STATISTICS:

Mathematics Scholarships:

1. BREWTON SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded on basis of achievement and potential. Selections made by SHSU mathematics faculty. APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

•  Study toward teacher certification at the secondary level: $400.-$1000. per year, Mathematics major, enrolled in secondary education program. *

•  Study toward teach certification at the elementary level: $100.-$400. per year, Mathematics minor, enrolled in elementary education program. *

• Summer Study: $200 -$400 summer sessions, Texas school teachers seeking to improve their mathematics teaching credentials

          *High school students and two-year college students may apply for support if they will satisfy                          these conditions when they enroll at SHSU.

       2.  GLENDA J. ST. ANDRIE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: Amount varies per year.  Recipient must be a full-time student enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in mathematics or statistics, and must demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  Deadline for application submission is before 3/21 (The Honors Committee meets to discuss recipients and decisions are made before the Honors Banquet held in April.  Announcements are made on that day.)  For more information contact the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, 936-294-1564, angie@shsu.edu.

Request applications from: Department of Mathematical and Information Sciences, Box 2206, Huntsville, TX 77341-2206. (936)294-1563,   APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15.  

1. DAN REEVES JR. SCHOLARSHIP: $500 - $700 per year (amount varies) to majors in mathematics. Selections made by SHSU Mathematics faculty. Application not necessary.
2. FRANKLIN D. RICH SCHOLARSHIP: $500 - $700 per year, two awards (amount varies) to majors in Statistics. Selections made by SHSU Mathematics & Statistics faculty. Application not necessary.
3. JOHN VON NEUMANN AWARD: $100 - $500 per year (amount varies) to majors in mathematics, computing science, or physics. Selections made by SHSU Mathematics & Statistics faculty. Application not necessary.

Computer Science Scholarships:

1. COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $200 - $400 per year, three to four awards (amount varies) to majors in Computing Science at SHSU. Application not necessary.*
2. JOHN VON NEUMANN AWARD: $100-$500 per year (amount varies) to majors in mathematics, computing science, or physics. Application not necessary.*
3. JOHNNIE COOK KELLY SCHOLARSHIP: $200 - $400 per year, two awards (amount varies) to majors in Computing Science at SHSU. Application not necessary.*
4. KAILAS & BECKY RAO SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF MR. ALBERT KIDD: $1800 per year. Awarded to a full-time senior enrolled in the Senior Thesis course at Sam Houston State University. Applicants must provide evidence of involvement in community service, have a clear criminal record and demonstrate personal integrity. Financial need is not a determining factor in selecting the recipient, but a student demonstrating financial need may receive priority in the selection process. 3.0 GPA requirement. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26th. Contact person, David Burris, PhD, CCP, CSP, SHSU Box 2090, Huntsville, TX 77341, 936-294-1568, email csc_dsb@shsu.edu.
5. MOHAMED AHMED NOMAN ENDOWMENT FUND: Amount will vary, dependent upon available funds; established in memory of Mohaned Noman to honor his love of life and commitment to education. GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher in major. Application not necessary.*

* Students need not apply for CS scholarships. Each spring all officially registered CS majors are automatically considered for scholarships. Recipients are normally selected during the Spring semester with the actual award presented the following fall or fall/spring.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC
 

1. ALVIS AUTREY VOICE AWARD: $300. per year, $150. per semester, Music major, outstanding vocal music student, completed at least four semesters of study, anticipates at least one more year in residence, chosen by the Department of Music Voice Facility only.
2. BETTY FRIZZELL MUSIC AWARD: $150. per year, $75. per semester, Music major, 3.0 minimum overall GPA; sophomore, junior, or senior, based on character, scholarship, leadership, service, and need.
3. CHARLES AND HELEN LINDSAY ENDOWMENT FUND IN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in an academic program in the School of Music with a preference given to students pursuing a degree in Choral Music Education.  2.85 GPA requirement.  Deadline for application submission is 4/15/07.  Email  address for information is bankhead@shsu.edu
4. C.R. HACKNEY AWARD FOR MUSIC EDUCATION: $200. per year, $100. per semester, Music education major, completing at least one year in residence, outstanding potential as a music educator, anticipating one more year in residence.
5. DAVID BERNSHAUSEN MUSIC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in an academic program in the School of Music, be an excellent instrumentalist or vocalist, demonstrate financial need, and be from the city of Yoakum or Lavaca county or Wharton county. This is a four-year award as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 2.0 GPA requirement.
6. ELAINE McDONALD MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $300 per year. Scholarship established for students majoring in music and/or currently performing in a major ensemble in the School of Music (choir, band, orchestra, or accompanying). Recipient must have achieved sophomore or higher standing and have been enrolled full time at SHSU for one year prior to the semester of the scholarship audition and be enrolled full time during the semester of the audition. Members of Sigma Alpha lota are eligible to audition for the scholarship. GPA requirement is 2.85. Deadline for application submission is February of each year.
7. INEZ MEACHUM POWELL AWARDS IN MUSIC: $250. per year, two students selected, Music major, outstanding academic attainment, character of unquestioned merit, anticipating one more year in residence. Not for incoming Freshmen.
8. LOUISE POWELL OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARD: $500. per year, $250. per semester, Music major, outstanding piano performance; chosen by Department of Music Piano Faculty only. Not for incoming Freshmen.
9. MARGARET McPHERSON PIANO AWARD: $100. per year, $50. per semester, piano major, 3.0 GPA or better, undergraduate, unusual contribution of piano area through solo performances and/or accompanying; chosen by entire Music Faculty. Not for incoming freshmen.
10. MUSIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: $100.-$1000. per year, four year (renewable on a yearly basis), scholarships determined by audition. Renewal requirements depend on performance skills, grades, progress, and musical development.
11. VELMA McDERMETT AWARD FOR MUSIC EDUCATION: $200. per year, $100. per semester; Music education major, completing at least one year in residence, outstanding potential as a music educator, anticipating one more year in residence.
12. VIRGINIA IRVIN MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD: $225.-$450. per semester, one student selected, Music Education Major, 3.0 minimum overall GPA, must be at least junior standings, character of unquestioned merit.
13. BRYAN HOLLY HORNBECK ENDOWED STRING SCHOLARSHIP: Junior or senior student who has participated at least one year in the SHSU Symphony Orchestra. Demonstrated commitment to music department and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.
14. CARGILL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in instrumental music.  Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor.  GPA of 3.0 is required.  For additional information, contact Julie Schwab, 936-294-3808, email: schwab@shsu.edu

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
 

1. FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS IN PHYSICS: $400 per semester. Available to freshman physics majors only. Other requirements are 1000+ on SAT and were in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class.
2. L. MARCUS RIGBY AWARD: $800 award. Awarded to best student performance in Physics 141, 242, and 243 sequence. Recipient must return to SHSU the semester after receiving award.
3. OUTSTANDING JUNIOR PHYSICS MAJOR AWARD: $800 award. Recipient must have a 3.0 overall GPA and must return to SHSU the semester after receiving award.
4. OUTSTANDING SENIOR PHYSICS MAJOR AWARD: $800 cash award. Recipient must have a 3.0 overall GPA or above.
5. FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP: $200 awarded by the Physics department faculty to an outstanding physics major.
6. OUTSTANDING ASTRONOMY STUDENT: $200 - This award is given to an outstanding astronomy student.
7. EARL H BURROUGH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Number of scholarships and amounts vary. Applicants must be majoring in Chemistry or Physics, native born U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas, full-time enrollment at SHSU (not including elective hours), an overall 3.60 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
8. CHAIRMAN'S AWARD: This $400 scholarship is awarded to any declared physics majors maintaining a 3.5 or better GPA.
9. JEREMY AND CAMILLE DUMOIT PHYSICS SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $500 per year.  Recipient must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in physics.  Preferences will be given to students taking a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.  GPA of 3.50 is required.  For additional information email: phy-glp@shsu.edu

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE

Theatre scholarships:
 

1. WILLIAM F. BROWN AWARD: $2500 for year; awarded by Theatre faculty to a Theatre or Musical Theatre major, demonstrating financial need, maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0.
2. MARGARET A. CONWELL MEMORIAL MUSICAL THEATRE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate majoring in Musical Theatre. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor; GPA 3.0; Application deadline, April 1st.
3. ERICA CZERWINSKI SCHOLARSHIP: $2000 for year; $1000 per semester; Student must be enrolled and in good standing majoring in Musical Theatre, have a minimum overall 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate some financial need.
4. KEVIN J. DODSON THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP: $2000 per year; $1000 a semester, awarded to upper level Theatre majors with an emphasis in directing. Application to theatre faculty, based on talent, grades, and citizenship.
5. RUTH WYNN THOMASON HOLLINSHEAD ENDOWMENT FUND: Scholarships soon to be awarded to Theatre majors who focus on costume design or construction.
6. HUMPHREYS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: $1000 per year; $500 per semester, for incoming transfer and freshmen Theatre and Musical students. Students apply by audition, letters of recommendation, and interviews.
7. JIM AND JULEE MILLER THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $1,000 per year; Recipients must be full-time students, sophomore, junior, senior, majoring in theatre. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor; GPA 3.0; Application deadline, April 1st.
8. MARK MITCHELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $750 per semester for continuing students given by Former Student Association. Awards are granted through the Theatre faculty.
9. NICHOLSON-BOZEMAN SCHOLARSHIPS IN MUSICAL THEATRE: $1000 per semester, to continuing Musical Theatre students. Applications must be made to Theatre faculty. Awards are based on talent, grades and need.
10. ERICA STARR MEMORIAL THEATRE ENDOWMENT: Students in good academic standing majoring in theatre design and technology (lights, costume, and scenery) are given first consideration. Students with financial need and an overall 2.0 GPA are encouraged to apply.
11. CHARLES A. SCHMIDT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year, given to a continuing Theatre major who maintains a 3.0 GPA, demonstrates good citizenship and financial need.
12. BILL & ANN STOKES SCHOLARSHIP: Amount of scholarship varies per year; Recipients must be full-time sophomore, junior or senior students, majoring in Theatre and Musical Theatre, demonstrate financial need, and be a student in good standing in the theatre department. 3.0 GPA; Application deadline March 15th.
13. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING DRAMA MAJORS: Available through the Theatre Program and Alpha Psi Omega. Number and amount of scholarships fluctuate. Theatre Program awards are based on grades, talent and need. Alpha Psi Omega awards are based on talent, participation in the department, citizenship, and need.
14. SCHOLARSHIPS OF INCOMING THEATRE MAJORS: $1000 awarded to incoming transfer and freshmen theatre majors each fall. New students apply by audition, letters of recommendation, and interviews.
15. SHSU DANCE AND THEATRE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 per year.  Recipients must be full-time students in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in dance or theatre, be interviewed by the selection committee to discuss his or her educational goals, and demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement is 3.0.  Application deadline is April 1, 2008.

1. CHI TAU EPSILON SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student by fall, maintain an overall GPA of 3.0, be an active member in good standing of Chi Tau Epsilon, complete the application for "Dances @ 8" and submit a list of community service hours, attend pre-showings for "Dances @ 8", choreograph a piece for "Dances @ 8". Application deadline will be 2 weeks prior to the show. Interested individuals request application from: Jennifer Pontius at SHSU Box 2269, Huntsville Tx 77341, (936) 294-1300; email: dnc_jkp@shsu.edu.
2. KELLEY BARBER ENDOWED DANCE PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Dance. GPA requirement is 2.5. Interested individuals contact Jennifer Pontius at Box 2269, Huntsville Tx 77341, (936) 294-1300; pontius@shsu.edu..
3. LEASURE-MCDONALD'S SCHOLARSHIP: Amounts vary. Dance Majors apply to the Dance faculty.
4. MONTAGUE DANCE SCHOLARSHIP: $200 and up per semester. Recipient must be a continuing Dance Major. Given to classifications of junior, senior, or graduate standing. Must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA.
5. DANCE EXCELLENCE AWARD: Amounts vary. Covers one year. Recipient must be a continuous Dance Major who has made exemplary contributions to dance, while maintaining a 3.0 overall GPA.
6. UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS: $500 one term, $1000 per year. Recipient must be a Dance Major and have an overall 2.8 GPA. Also, he/she must exhibit through audition excellent performance skills and fulfill performance responsibilities as assigned.
7. SHSU DANCE AND THEATRE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 per year.  Recipients must be full-time students in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in dance or theatre, be interviewed by the selection committee to discuss his or her educational goals, and demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement is 3.0.  Application deadline is April 1, 2008.

For further information contact Penny Hasekoester, Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance, SHSU, Huntsville, Texas, 77341, (936) 294-1330. APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTACT APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT.

Technology Program
 

1. STEPHEN RANDEL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to an outstanding student participating in the Brazos Valley Regional Technology Student Competition held at Sam Houston State University each year during the month of April.
2. DALE BENKE SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to outstanding Sam Houston students majoring in Technology. Awards are based on student needs, contributions to SHSU, the department, and participation in technology related student clubs/organizations.

Request applications from: Dr. Thomas Higgins, Technology Program, PO BOX 2266, Huntsville, Texas, 77341-2266, (936) 294-1191/1192, ITH_TDH@SHSU.EDU.

NOTE: For scholarships not mentioned, contact SHSU Library Reference desk.
 

Applicants must have completed at least 12 semester hours at Sam Houston State University and be a BBA major to be considered for the above scholarships. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6th, unless otherwise noted for upcoming year.

1. RAY GORDON DOLLAR, SR. SCHOLARSHIP: $600 per semester; Recipient must be a full-time student (enrolled in a minimum 12 hours) in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline in the College of Business Administration and have sophomore, junior or senior standing. GPA requirement 2.8.
2. DOUGLAS C. FLETCHER, SR. MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their major, and a well-rounded, deserving student who did not receive any other scholarship in the same semester.2.5 GPA requirement; Application submission deadline is Mid-February; Contact Office of the Dean for further information. SHSU Box 2056, Huntsville TX 77341, (936) 294-1254; e-mail: do5_cos@shsu.edu.
3. GIBSON "GIB" D. LEWIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS: $2,200 per year; minimum GPA of 2.5; Recipient must be majoring in one of the disciplines within the College of Business Administration , be a graduate of one of the five Tarrant County high schools: Castleberry, Azel, White Settlement, Boswell, or Lake Worth , demonstrate financial need and have the will and determination to succeed. Application Deadline: mid - February.
4. DR. JAMES E. GILMORE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship established in honor of Dr James E. Gilmore, former Dean of the College of Business Administration. Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline in the College of Business Administration and have sophomore, junior or senior standing. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement 3.0.
5. WESLEY L. OAKES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipients must be "well-rounded", full-time students majoring in any discipline in the College of Business Administration; be a junior or senior, having completed at least 60 hours of coursework prior to the semester that the scholarship is received; and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Limestone, Freestone or Leon Counties. If no students from these counties qualify for the scholarship, a student from central Texas may be considered. Application deadline Feb. 15 (no earlier than Jan 2).
6. SMITH-HUTSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS: $5,500 per semester; Recipients must be entering freshmen, taking a minimum of 12 semester hours per long semester, and exhibit high moral and ethical character standards. 2.5 GPA requirement. APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 11 . Contact Dr Leroy Ashorn, Associate Dean, for information/application. SHSU Box 2056 Huntsville TX 77341, lashorn@shsu.edu, (936) 294-1239.
7. RAYFORD LACEY HARDY AND MARGIE CRAWFORD HARDY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; recipient must be a full-time junior or senior student majoring in any program within the College of Business Administration. Preference will be given to students who are from Madison County. Grade point average required is 3.00 and application deadline is February 15th
8. CHARLES R. CARLOW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration.  There is a 2.5 GPA requirement. Application deadline is Feb. 6.
9. G. SCOTT AND MARY S. McCARLEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior student in good standing, majoring in any program within the College of Business Administration and demonstrate financial need.  There is a 3.00 GPA requirement.  Email:  do5_cos@shsu.edu
10. J.N. AND VENNIE CRAWFORD BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipients must have completed two full years at Sam Houston State University, be currently enrolled at SHSU, and majoring in any program within the College of Business Administration.  There is a 3.00 GPA requirement.  Application deadline is Feb. 6.  For information, email:  do5_cos@shsu.edu
11. EDWARD JAMES CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipients must have completed two full years at Sam Houston State University, be currently enrolled at SHSU, and majoring in any program within the College of Business Administration.  There is a 3.00 GPA requirement.  Application deadline is Feb. 6.  For information, email: do5_cos@shsu.edu
12. FAITH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:  Dollar amount varies per year.  Recipient must be majoring in any program within the College of Business Administration and have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Sam Houston State University.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  For information, email: d05_cos@shsu.edu
13. RON MAFRIGE ENDOWMENT FOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS IN HONOR OF R. DEAN LEWIS:  $2,000 per year.  Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration and demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 2.50 is required.  For information, email:  do5_cos@shsu.edu
14. AMERICAN BANK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in finance or banking.  GPA of 2.00 is required.  For more information contact Dr. James Bexley, jbbexley@shsu.edu.
15. RUSSELL D. GORDY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: Amount varies per year. Recipient must be a full-time student enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration, and must demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  Deadline for application submission is January 31.  For more information, contact: Mandy Carrell-COBA, CARRELL@shsu.edu, 936-294-1254.
16. TOMMY METCALF ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a graduate of Conroe High School, a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration, and demonstrate financial need.  GPA of 2.00 is required.  Application deadline is February 8th.  For additional information contact Mandy Carrell, COBA, email address is carrell@shsu.edu
17. JESSICA LEE HAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time freshman or transfer student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any program within the College of Business Administration; demonstrate financial need; and be a graduate of Tomball High School.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  Deadline date for application submission is Feb. 1st.
18. DAVIS-HOLDEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, have completed at least 48 hours of study at SHSU, be a citizen of the United States, have graduated from a school within a Metropolitan Statistical Area "MSA" within the state of Texas (as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget "OMB") with a population of 250,000 or less, gainfully employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week per semester or participate in an employment internship program in lieu of gainful employment, and declare a major or minor in business entrepreneurship.  GPA of 2.75 is required.  Application deadline is February 1, 2009.  For additional information, contact Mandy Carrell, email: carrell@shsu.edu
19. BILLY AND KATHY SMITH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration; and be a graduate of a high school in Madison, Leon, or Houston counties.  First preference shall be given to a Madison County graduate.  Financial need is a consideration but not a determining factor.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact Mandy Carrell, email: carrell@shsu.edu
20. FARM CREDIT BANK SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  Application deadline is February 1st.  For additional information, contact Mandy Carrell, email: carrell@shsu.edu

Unless otherwise specified, request applications from Dr. R. Dean Lewis, Dean, College of Business Administration, P.O. Box 2056, Huntsville, Texas, 77341, (936) 294-1254. E-mail address: deanlewis@shsu.edu. Application deadline February 6th unless otherwise stated.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

1. CAROL LEE SANGSTER ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP: Student must be in good standing, an accounting major, and meet the requirements of the scholarship committee.
2. DR. CLINTON ALTHAUS ENDOWED ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP: 2.7 GPA or higher. Accounting Major, having completed 9 hours of accounting including Intermediate I, financial need, junior, senior, or graduate student.
3. DR. RITA HUFF ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP: 3.5 GPA or higher, good leadership qualities, completed one semester of advanced accounting courses (300 or 400 level) at SHSU (minimum 6 hours), have potential for success in field of accounting.
4. EDWIN G. SANDHOP JR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipient must be a junior Business Administration student majoring in Accounting or Finance. Application deadline Feb. 15 (no earlier than Jan 2).
5. ELWOOD PARKHILL MEMORIAL ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA or higher, good leadership qualities, completed one semester of accounting study at SHSU (minimum - 12 hours) and have at least one semester of college remaining, have potential for success in field of accounting, pursuing a degree in accounting, worked at least part-time while attending college.
6. HILDRETH HOSEA SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: 3.5 GPA or higher, good leadership qualities, completed one semester at SHSU, completed Intermediate Accounting I satisfactorily, have potential for success in the field of accounting.
7. H.O. AND LAQUITA CRAWFORD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipients must be majoring in accounting, demonstrate financial need, exhibit leadership qualities, and be of high moral and ethical character.3.0 GPA requirement. Application deadline Feb. 15 (no earlier than Jan 2).
8. J. ROY WELLS BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: Enrolled in courses in College of Business Administration, 2.85 GPA or higher, selection based on character, scholarship, potential in the individual's area of study (students majoring in accounting have top priority) and financial need, Texas resident.
9. LEONARD AND MARLENE KEELING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipients must be an incoming freshman or undergraduate students majoring in a financial field, with preference given to student majoring in accounting and demonstrate financial need with a GPA requirement of a 3.0. Deadline date for application is February 15th.
10. RUTH LYNN AND JACK C. PARKER ENDOWED SCHOLARHIP: Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior majoring the Accounting, with an overall GAP of 3.335 or better and a 3/5 GPA or better in accounting and express a goal of completing the CPA examination. Deadline for application is February 15th.
11. W.O. "BUD" WHITLOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA, accounting major, financial need.
12. MONA ERIKA BARRAGAN ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time graduating Department of Accounting senior enrolled in the 5-year Accounting or Masters in Accountancy program, demonstrate financial need, and answer two short essay questions.  Contact Department of Accounting for the questions.  GPA of 3.0 overall and in accounting is required.  Email address of contact person is AAC-MDC@shsu.edu.  Application deadline is January 31. 
13. DEVON ENERGY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,250 per year.   Recipient must be a full-time senior or graduate student majoring in accounting and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.  GPA of 3.0 is required.  Application deadline varies (approximately the first week of February).  For additional information, contact Dean's Office - COBA, SHSU Box 2056, Huntsville, Texas  77341, (936)294-1254.
14. DIXIE MEYERS ACCOUNTING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:  $1,000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time student entering their senior year, in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring in Accounting, be a first generation student who exhibits an aptitude in accounting.  Financial need will be a consideration, but not a determining factor.  GPA of 3.00 is required.  Application deadline is February 6, 2008.  For additional information contact the Accounting Department, SHSU Box 2056, Huntsville, Texas 77341, 936-294-1258.  Email: accounting@shsu.edu

The preceding is endowed scholarships and may vary from year to year.

1. DOW CHEMICAL SHSU ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP(S): Number of scholarships awarded varies;
2. ERNST AND YOUNG SHSU ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: 3.3 GPA or higher, completed Intermediate I, interested in accounting or taxation, completed at least one semester at SHSU and classified as a second semester junior or be in the second semester or graduate school with a graduation date not later than 18 months from the end of the current semester, financial need.

  The preceding scholarships and amounts a subject to change from one year to the next, depending on contributions.

Please direct requests for applications to: Chair, Scholarship Committee, Department of Accounting, BOX 2056 SHSU, Huntsville, Texas, 77341, (936)294-1258, aac_nrq@shsu.edu. An application for all departmental scholarships can be obtained in the department office or requested by mail beginning January 1. Application submission deadline is February 6th each year.

DEPARTMENT OF BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Endowments:

1. FRANK AND MARY Mc ADAMS PAYNE BANKING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student or incoming freshman, majoring in Banking and Financial Institutions, maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.8
2. AMERICAN BANK SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA/higher, Financial or Banking Major.

3. JAMES B. & ELSIE M. BEXLEY BANKING/FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing at Sam Houston State University and have completed 45 semester hours.  Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in banking or finance.

Scholarships:

1. First Victoria Bank SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA/higher, Finance major, Graduate of New Waverly or Huntsville High School.
2. Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking Scholarship: Junior or Senior; determined by selection committee.
3. Klein Bank Scholarships: Junior or Senior; determined by selection committee.

Request applications from: James B. Bexley, Department of Banking & Financial Institutions, Box 2056, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341, (936) 294-3722, jbbexley@shsu.edu. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6th.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
 

1. ARMSTRONG ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Two scholarships awarded. Amounts vary from year to year, depending on endowment earnings. Recipient(s) must (1) be juniors or seniors at SHSU, majoring in International Business and/or Economics, having completed 60 hours; and (2) maintain a 3.0 GPA. Should include a paper written by applicant stating his/her reasons for promoting the free enterprise system and its advantages.
2. SOUTHWESTERN BELL SCHOLARSHIP IN ECONOMICS: Amounts vary from year to year. Recipient must be a major in Economics; minimum GPA 3.0 and junior classification.
3. SOUTHWESTERN BELL SCHOLARSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: Amounts vary from year to year. Recipient must be a major in International Business, have a GPA of 3.0, and junior classification.
4. ASSAM SCHOLARSHIP: $250 per semester.  Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior student in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in economics or international business, have received the highest grade in the Monetary Economics course in the previous semester.  GPA of 3.00 is a requirement.  For additional information contact Hiranya Nath 936-294-4760, SHSU Box 2118, Huntsville, Texas 77341.  Email: eco_hkn@shsu.edu
5. WILLIAM B. GREEN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year.  Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in International Business.  GPA of 3.0 is required.  Application deadline is February 8th.  For additional information, contact Mandy Carrell, SHSU Box 2056  Huntsville, TX 77341.  Email: carrell@shsu.edu

Request applications from: Dr. William B. Green, Chair, Department of Economics and International Business, PO Box 2118, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341-2118, (936) 294-3265, ECO_WBG@SHSU.EDU. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6th.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL BUSINESS & FINANCE

These scholarships are awarded to outstanding juniors and seniors.
 

1. HOUSTON CHAPTER-PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES INTERNATIONAL/DR. RITA E. HUFF & DR. RONALD D. JOHNSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA/higher, GBA major
2. LAURENCE L. CORLEY SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA/higher, GBA or Finance major.
3. LILLIAN LOYCE ADAMS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Female General Business and Finance major.
4. GENE P. HEINRICH MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: GBA & Fin