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AVAILABLE TO SOPHOMORES: The following scholarships, listed by department, are available to sophomores. For additional information, contact the specific department. Application to most can be made through the ScholarX website.

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

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

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS GENERATIONS SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in any discipline; be (a) a natural, step, or adopted child or grandchild of a currently employed staff member from the non-college Division of Academic Affairs or (b) a natural, step, or adopted child or grandchild of a retired staff member of the non-college Division of Academic Affairs, with a retirement date on or after December 31, 2008; 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/or be active in an on-campus organization. GPA of 2.50 is required.
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.
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.
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.
BRUCE/HILLEGEIST ENDOWMENT FUND: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing and majoring in any discipline; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office; 936-294-1774.
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.
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.
DR. RUTH M. CADY AND DR. DOROTHY A. HUSKEY HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student in good standing; 1) pursuing a pre-professional health related major (pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-med tech, pre-nursing, pre-physician's assistant, pre-physical therapy) or nursing; or 2) majoring in health education. GPA of 3.20 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office; 936-294-1774.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JOHN A. ELMORE, JR. SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded to outstanding students majoring in journalism who have consistently maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average during their freshman year at SHSU. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
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.
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.
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.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per semester. Recipients must a full-time undergraduate student with more consideration given to upperclassmen; in good standing' majoring in any discipline' be a natural, step or adopted child or grandchild of a currently employed SHSU Facilities Management staff member; maintain minimum overall GPA of 2.5 with more consideration given to those applicants with the higher GPA. If incoming freshman, must meet or exceed the minimum SAT or ACT score required. In the event of two equal candidates, financial need will be considered. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is Feb. 1st.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STATE FARM FRIENDS OF SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIV. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipients must be a full-time undergraduate Student in good standing and majoring in any discipline; demonstrate strong financial need. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is February 15.
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.
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.
DRS. WILFRED AND BOBBIE DIETRICH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year; Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student in good standing, majoring in English, speech communication, theatre or musical theatre; demonstrate a financial need. GPA requirement 3.0.
LORETTA J. HANKINS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required.
BEESON SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; majoring in industrial technology or majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration; and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
J. B. AND KATHRYN SALLAS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 minimum per year. Recipient must be a full-time or part-time (minimum of 9 hours) undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, majoring in any discipline; be a graduate of a Houston County high school (Crockett, Lovelady, Latexo, Grapeland, or Kennard); and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.75 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
FORMER FOSTER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time or part-time (minimum of 9 credit hours per semester) undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in any discipline, demonstrate financial need, and must be a former foster youth, orphan, or ward of the state. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February 15th.
BARACHEL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in any discipline; be proficient in a second language; travel internationally for summer internship arranged by the Donor; attend monthly intern meetings; and prepare for an international assignment outside of the United States upon graduation. GPA of 2.50 is required. This scholarship does NOT have an application deadline. For additional information, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office; 936-294-1774.
JOHN C. AND WILMA MCADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing, majoring in any discipline; demonstrate financial aid. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office; 936-294-1774.
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 of 2.8 is required. Application deadline is February 15th. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office; 936-294-1774.
L.B. AND RAGNA LYNN BILLINGSLEY SCHOLARSHIP: $2,500 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; major or minor in any discipline; be a citizen of the United States; and be a resident of Texas. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
BENTWATER® SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a current employee of Bentwater®, Bentwater® employee's spouse, legal dependent, child or grandchild; have a high school degree, be a full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student (incoming Freshmen and transfer students included) in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University or Lone Star College System majoring in any discipline; enrolled in a minimum of six hours per semester. Co-curricular activities, work experience, community service, and financial needs in addition to scholastic record will be considered. GPA of 2.50 required. Application deadline is February 1st.
DOROTHY COWART ROBERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Donor will reward one annual scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time, undergraduate student in good standing majoring in any discipline; who must be a natural, step, adopted child or grandchild of a retired faculty or staff member of SHSU, with a retirement date on or after December 31, 2012; maintain a 2.5 GPA, have completed a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with a score of between 5,000 and 10,000, be employed full-time or part-time, and/or be involved in community service, and/or be active in on-campus organizations.
SENIOR CLASS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Donor will reward one or more annual scholarships of $1,000 to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student, including sophomore, junior or senior transfer students, in good standing, major in any discipline; overall GPA of 2.50 and demonstrate a financial need.
JIM STEVENS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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.
THE WALKER COUNTY AREA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS CLUB ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Must be a full-time sophomore, have graduated from a Walker Country area (Walker, Trinitiy, Madison, or San Jacinto counties) high school, home schooled in one of these counties or earned a GED, completed their freshman year at SHSU, Major in any discipline, U.S. Citizen before entering SHSU as a freshman; demonstrate a financial need and maintain a GPA of 2.50.

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

GLYN AND MARTHA GILLIAM SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in agriculture business or agriculture education; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is April 1st. For additional information, contact Dwayne Pavelock, agr_dxp@shsu.edu.
COLLEGE FARM BOYS SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing and majoring in any agricultural program. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is April 1st. For additional information, contact Dwayne Pavelock, agr_dxp@shsu.edu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CLEMON AND CAROLYN MONTGOMERY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $500/year, one award, 2.75 GPA, major in agricultural sciences, selection based on demonstrated financial need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
RICHARD "DICK" WALLRATH SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student (12 hours) or graduate student (9 hours) in good standing, majoring in any discipline, be accepted into the Ranch Horse Program at SHSU; comply with the Collegiate Stock Horse of Texas Association eligibility requirements. GPS of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is March 15th. For additional information, contact Stanley F. Kelley, email; sfkelley@shsu.edu
JOE GLENN BURLESON AGRIBUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies per year. Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing majoring in Agribusiness; be a graduate from Robert E. Lee High School entering as a freshman, or a graduate or transfer student from Lee College in Baytown, Texas; 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. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is March 20th. For additional information contact Stanley F. Kelley, email: sfkelley@shsu.edu
TOMMY CASTENSON SCHOLARSHIPS: $1000/year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing and majoring in any discipline; be accepted into the Rodeo Program; and meet NIRA eligibility requirements. GPS of 2.0 is required. July 1st is deadline date for application submission. For additional information, contact Bubba Miller, elm014@shsu.edu, 936-294-3867.
COPENHAGEN/SKOAL -- U.S. TOBACCO SCHOLARSHIPS: $2000-5000/year, number of awards varies, awarded to NIRA winners at regional and national level.
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.
RODEO CLUB ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: $300/semester, number of awards varies, awarded for one semester.
WESLEY NEYLAND MEMORIAL ENDOWED RODEO SCHOLARSHIP: $500/year, one award, 2.25 minimum GPA, agricultural sciences major, competitor in the sport of college rodeo.
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.
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.
PATRICK NEIL O'BRYANT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in Environmental Science, or in the event there is no qualified Environmental Science major, the recipient may major in Biological Science with an interest in Environmental Science; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required.
JAMES PATRICK WEBER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD: $200 fall semester only, 3.0 GPA, sophomore, junior, or senior Environmental Science major.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
CHEMISTRY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: Undergraduate award, Chemistry Major currently enrolled in SHSU, 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen.
HALINA M. LUKASZEWSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Chemistry or Political Science major. Inquire as to availability and criteria of these awards.
J.C. STALLINGS SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year, A.C.S. Chemistry major or Chemistry major, currently enrolled in SHSU, GPA 3.0.
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.
RAY E. HUMPHREY SCHOLARSHIP: $500-1000 per year. Undergraduate Chemistry major currently enrolled in SHSU, 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen.
ROBERT A. WELCH FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS: Chemistry major or Chemistry minor, enrolled in CHM 495 and participating in an undergraduate research program.
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.
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.
BREWTON SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded on basis of achievement and potential. Selections made by SHSU mathematics faculty. APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Deadline for application submissionis first Friday in March.
- Study toward teacher certification at the secondary level: $400.-$1000. per year, Mathematics major, enrolled in secondary education program. (NOTE: High school students and two-year college students may apply for support if they will satisfy these conditions when they enroll at SHSU.)
- Study toward teach certification at the elementary level: $100.-$400. per year, Mathematics minor, enrolled in elementary education program. (NOTE: High school students and two-year college students may apply for support if they will satisfy these conditions when they enroll at SHSU.)
- Summer Study: $200 -$400 summer sessions, Texas school teachers seeking to improve their mathematics teaching credentials.
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 1st Friday in March (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.
DAN REEVES JR. SCHOLARSHIP: $500 - $700 per year (amount varies) to majors in mathematics. Selections made by SHSU Mathematics faculty. Application not necessary.
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.
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.
GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and specializing in science or mathematics teaching; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February 15th.
COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $200 - $400 per year, three to four awards (amount varies) to majors in Computing Science at SHSU. Application not necessary.*
JOHN VON NEUMANN AWARD: $100-$500 per year (amount varies) to majors in mathematics, computing science, or physics. Application not necessary.*
JOHNNIE COOK KELLY SCHOLARSHIP: $200 - $400 per year, two awards (amount varies) to majors in Computing Science at SHSU. Application not necessary.*
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.*
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.
FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP: $200 awarded by the Physics department faculty to an outstanding physics major.
OUTSTANDING ASTRONOMY STUDENT: $200 - This award is given to an outstanding astronomy student.
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.
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD: This $400 scholarship is awarded to any declared physics majors maintaining a 3.5 or better GPA.
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
JERRY AND JAN CALVERT PHYSICS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing, majoring in Physics and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is March 1st. For additional information, contact the Department of Physics, (936)294-1607.
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.
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.
ALVIN AND ANGELINE JASIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $1,500 pear year. Recipients must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in Pre-Nursing until Sam Houston State establishes a Nursing Program, at which time the major will be Nursing. GPA of 3.00 is required. For additional information, contact Dr. Louise Plaisance, alp031@shsu.edu.
ALLEN AND JOAN TRIPLETT AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing majoring in any discipline within the agricultural sciences program; maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.75; be a United States citizen; be of good moral character with Christian beliefs OR be a full-time graduate student in good standing working toward a Master of Science in agriculture; maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.00; be a United States citizen; be of good moral character with Christian beliefs. Application deadline is April 1st. For additional information, contact Dwayne Pavelock, agr_dxp@shsu.edu
HOUSTON STATE UNIV. COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be an incoming freshman, transfer student or graduate student (or a combination) in good standing and majoring in Computer Science; demonstrated financial need; preference given to a student graduating in the top 10% of their class, whose overall GPA is 3.0 or higher. GPA of 2.70 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduates is required. For additional information, contact Peter Cooper, email; cooper@shsu.edu
DR. SAM BARNES KAPLAN REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP: $1,799.00 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University for at least 30 hours, majoring in any discipline, and be coded as pre-medical; maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.4, a minimum overall GPA in all science coursework of 3.4, and have no grade below a C in any prerequisite coursework. Application deadline is October 15th. For additional information email: MedicalPrograms@shsu.edu
ROBERT AND ERIN STEELE SCIENCES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year. Recipient must demonstrate financial need; be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; major in physics or Engineering with preference given to participants in the 3/2 program. If there are no applicants in Physics or Engineering, another science major may be considered, with preference given to participants in the 3/2 program; be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. GPA of 2.80 is required. Application deadline is August 1st. For additional information, contact the Department of Physics, phy_glp@shsu.edu or (936-294-1601).
DR. WILLIAM (BILL) R. BRINKLEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing and majoring in any program within the Department of Biological Sciences. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact: Patrick Lewis, (936)294-3397, email: pjl001@shsu.edu
ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing and majoring in Industrial Technology with a preference given to students in Construction Management. Financial need will be a consideration but not a determining factor. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is April 1st, and are made via the ScholarX program. For additional information, contact the Agricultural and Industrial Sciences Department, 936-294-1215.
JOSHUA FARRIS MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in any discipline; be a competing member of the SHSU rodeo team; and have the same values and exhibit the same behavior as that of Joshua. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is April 1st and should be made in ScholarX. For additional information, contact the Agricultural Department, 936-294-1215.
DR. HERB SCHUMANN LEADERSHIP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing when they make their application and at the time of the award; be a student teacher obtaining certification to teach high school agriculture when they receive the scholarship benefits; demonstrate financial need; have completed at least two full academic years at SHSU; have previously assisted in conducting Leadership Development Events (LDEs) as a student in an agricultural education-based course at SHSU; be a student teacher member of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (VATAT). GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is April 1st and should be made via ScholarX. For additional information, contact Dwayne Pavelock, agr_dxp@shsu.edu, 936-294-1186.
BRADLEY KIRK LIEVSAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing, majoring in Industrial Technology; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact Dr. Dwayne Pavelock; agr_dxp@shsu.edu; 936-294-1215.
ST. LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; must have been accepted into the Bachelor of Nursing Program. Preference will be given to current employees of St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital employee's spouse, legal dependent, child or grandchild. GPA of 3.20 is required. Application deadline is Spring. For additional information, contact Dr. Anne Stiles; 936-294-2369, astiles@shsu.edu
PRESTON LEO REEDER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; one award annually; major in field of agriculture; minimum 3.0 GPA; preference to students from Fannin County, Texas; selection based on demonstrated financial need.
SOUTHWEST MEAT SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATED SCHOLARSHIP: $500; one award annually; major in field of agriculture with interest in career in the meat industry.
CAPITAL FARM CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000; one to five awards annually; major in agricultural business; minimum GPA of 2.75 (returning and transfer students); minimum SAT score of 900 or ACT score of 19, and rank in top 50% of graduating class (entering freshmen students); demonstrated financial need and leadership.
SHSU AGRICULTURE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: $1000; one award annually; full-time undergraduate student at SHSU; major in field of agriculture; minimum GPA of 2.75.
DALE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP: $1000; at least one award annually; full-time undergraduate student at SHSU; major in field of agriculture; minimum GPA of 2.75.
G.H. MORRISON ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; at least one award annually; full-time undergraduate student at SHSU; major in field of agriculture; good character.
HOMER AND VERA RAWLINSON SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; at least one award annually; full-time undergraduate student at SHSU; major in field of agriculture; minimum GPA of 2.50.
GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP:$1200; one award annually; undergraduate student in good standing at SHSU; major in Construction Management; demonstrated financial need.
SHSU RODEO TEAM SCHOLARSHIP: Over $100,000 awarded annually to rodeo athletes with high school and/or college rodeo success; number and amount of scholarships vary.
THOMAS J. AND PATSY P. FRANK INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: Amount varies; at least one award annually; full-time undergraduate or graduate student at SHSU; major in field of industrial technology; working towards career in teaching industrial technology; demonstrate financial need; minimum GPA of 3.00.
BETTYE HILL KNOX SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 minimum, to a full-time undergraduate student or incoming freshman in good standing; major in Mathematics; and have and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to incoming freshmen, if no freshmen qualify, may be given to sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum 2 long semesters remaining. Financial Aid will be considered.

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
CAROL LEE SANGSTER ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP: Student must be in good standing, an accounting major, and meet the requirements of the scholarship committee.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
W.O. "BUD" WHITLOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA, accounting major, financial need.
DOW CHEMICAL SHSU ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP(S): Number of scholarships awarded varies;
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
AMERICAN BANK SCHOLARSHIP: 2.0 GPA/higher, Financial or Banking Major.
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.
FIRST VICTORIA BANK SCHOLARSHIP: 3.0 GPA/higher, Banking or Finance major, Graduate of New Waverly or Huntsville High School.
ED AND DAPHNE SOWER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in Management with an Operations Management emphasis, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is automatically renewable for up to three years as long as the recipient continues to meet the selection criteria. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is January 31st.
ROBERT A. BARRAGAN ETHICS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time student majoring in Management, demonstrate financial need, and answer two short essay questions. Contact Department of Management and Marketing for the questions. GPA requirement of 3.0 overall and in management.
DR. PAUL R. AND EMILY J. REED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 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 Human Resource Management, and have a minimum of 30 credit hours. Financial need will be consideration, but not a determining factor. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is January 31st.
PGA/PGM Diversity Scholarship: Recipients must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in General Business Administration with a minor in Professional Golf Management and be a member of one of the following groups:
*African-American - U.S. Citizen having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
*Asian-Indian American - U.S. Citizen whose origins are from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
*Asian-Pacific American - U.S. Citizen whose origin are from Asia
*Hispanic American - U.S. Citizen of true born Hispanic heritage from any of the Spanish speaking areas of Latin America
*White Female American - U.S. Female White Citizen
Amount varies per year; GPA requirement 2.0 . Application Deadline: November 1st.
RANDY G. WALLACE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student in good standing enrolled or admitted to Sam Houston State University with a major in one of the fields of study offered by COBA, or with a minor in Entrepreneurship; and submit, individually or as a member of a team, a proposed business plan which is entered into the Competition. No GPA requirement. Application deadline is February 15th. For additional information, contact Mandy Carrell, email: carrell@shsu.edu
LOZANO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing and majoring in finance. Preference will be given to students from Tarrant County. Financial need will be a consideration but not a determining factor. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is Feb. 1st.
BONNIE VICK KITTLEBAND COBA ENDOWMENT: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate, any classification, in good standing and majoring in any discipline within the College of Business Administration; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 15th. For additional information, contact Mandy Carrell, 936-294-1254, email: carrell@shsu.edu
BALA AND SANTHI MANIAM FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Donor will reward one or more annual scholarships of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, who has been admitted to Sam Houston State University for the Master of Business Administration program or the BBA in Business Administration. New students may also apply; and have and maintain a minimum SHSU GPA of 3.0 overall or min. unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 for incoming freshman or GMAT score of 450 for incoming graduate students. Application deadline is February 20.
DAVIS-HOLDEN ENTRPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: $2,000 minimum, full-time student in good standing, must have completed atleast 48 hours of study; be a U.S. Citizen who graduated from a High School in Walker County, Texas; be employed 20 hrs a week per semester or participate in an emplyee intern program. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, and declare a major or minor within the College of Business Administration.

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COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MARCUS ZARUBA MEMORIAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, majoring in criminal justice; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact Cutty Gilbert, cutty@shsu.edu, 936-294-2296.
ALPHA PHI SIGMA SCHOLARSHIP Recipient must be a full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in criminal justice; must have completed 43 hours of course work, a minimum of 12 hours must be in criminal justice. GPA of 3.20 is required for overall and for Criminal Justice major. Application deadline is February 1st.
GEORGE J. BETO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP . The George J. Beto Memorial Scholarship is available to an international student or a member of a minority group (including women), who has demonstrated financial need and has satisfactorily met the standard entrance requirements established by the University. The student must be enrolled as a full-time criminal justice student at Sam Houston State University . Preference is given to especially needy students from lower-income families. Special consideration will be given to "first generation" college students. Preference will be given to undergraduate students, although graduate students will not be precluded. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
JAMES C. BOSWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP . The James C. Boswell Scholarship may be granted for the fall and spring semesters to deserving undergraduate students in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University who have demonstrated financial need and who are seeking to pursue a degree in law enforcement or affiliated criminal justice disciplines. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
JOHN R. BRANIFF SCHOLARSHIP: Amount of scholarship varies per year; Recipients must be an undergraduate student majoring in careers in the field of law enforcement. Preference will be give to those students who are residents of Austin, Brazos, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Washington Counties. Students must maintain 3.0 GPA. Application Deadline: February 1st.
TOM BROUSSARD, PH.D. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP . The Thomas Broussard Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship may be granted for the fall and spring semesters to academically deserving undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University . Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
SARAH JANINE CLEARY AND MICHAEL GRIFFIN CLEARY SCHOLARSHIP . The Sarah Janine Cleary and Michael Griffin Cleary Scholarship is available to an undergraduate student who is majoring in criminal justice, who has demonstrated financial need and has satisfactorily met the standard entrance requirements established by the university. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
DIANE COCHRAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at SHSU entering an internship at a Criminal Justice agency, having completed two long semesters at SHSU. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Internship Program and the College of Criminal Justice Student Development Committee. GPA requirement 2.5. Application deadlines: Summer and Fall - Feb. 14; Spring - Sept 15
JUSTIN DeSPAIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Criminal Justice. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. Preference will be given to Lambda Alpha Epsilon members. GPA requirement 2.5.
CLAY DYER CRIMINAL JUSTICE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: The Clay Dyer Criminal Justice Undergraduate Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to determined Pottsboro High School or Grayson County Community College students who desire to pursue higher education in criminal justice at Sam Houston State University . Recipient must have applied for and been admitted as an undergraduate criminal justice major of Sam Houston State University , and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
CHARLES M. FRIEL SCHOLARSHIP, VICTOR G. STRECHER SCHOLARSHIP, GEORGE G. AND GRACE KILLINGER SCHOLARSHIP, AND MARGARET FARNWORTH SCHOLARSHIP: These scholarships are granted for the fall and spring semesters to academically deserving undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University . Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
JARED GRANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The Jared Grant Memorial Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University and employed by the Criminal Justice Center . Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.5.
KELLY HARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AND WAYLAND D. PILCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: These scholarships are granted for the fall and spring semesters to academically deserving undergraduate students in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University . Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
LT. C.E. JORDAN, SR. SCHOLARSHIP: The Lt. C.E. Jordan, Sr. Scholarship may be granted for the fall and spring semesters only, to male or female criminal justice majors enrolled as an undergraduate at Sam Houston State University . Students receiving the scholarships must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average in his/her studies, and must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours at Sam Houston State University, unless employed full time as a peace officer, in which case he/she must be enrolled in at least 9 semester hours. Other requirements of the scholarship are that the recipient be: (1) a United States Citizen and permanent resident of Texas; (2) a son, daughter, or legal ward of any peace officer or individual employed in areas related to or affiliated with the criminal justice field; (3) under 25 years of age, unless employed full time as a police officer, in which case the age limit is waived.
MERLYN D. MOORE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be an entering freshman or a current full-time student enrolled at SHSU and majoring in Criminal Justice; demonstrate financial need; and demonstrate a strong academic background. Preference will be given to those students who are actively
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: The National Society for the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship is available to a male or female criminal justice major. The recipient must be a sophomore, junior, or senior who has made a commitment to a criminal justice affiliated discipline. Recipients must meet the entrance requirements of the University and exhibit exceptional academic ability as certified by the scholarship committee. Recipients must possess high moral standards, and must have exemplified though high school and into college the qualities of maturity, community, leadership, and appreciation of the country. Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
JUSTIN PERDUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be an undergraduate student majoring in criminal justice at SHSU. GPA requirement 2.5. Application deadline Feb. 14.
JASON W. STACHEY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Criminal Justice and demonstrate financial need. Entering freshmen must meet the minimum SAT/ACT score for undergraduate admissions. GPA requirement is 3.0
TARGET SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE: The Target Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to three (3) students. One award will be given to a freshman who will be classified as a sophomore for the following academic year; another award will be given to a sophomore who will be classified as a junior the following academic year; another award will be given to a junior who will be classified as a senior the following academic year. The recipient must (1) be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in Criminal Justice; and (2) maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. Applicants will also be asked to provide a written response to one question agreed upon by the scholarship selection committee and the Donor representatives.
DONALD J. WEISENHORN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in Criminal Justice, and be sophomore or above. GPA requirement 3.0. Application deadline Feb. 14.
R.W. GORDY MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a citizen of the United States, a full-time student majoring in criminal justice at Sam Houston State University; be pursuing a career in law enforcement in the United States and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. Deadline for application submission is Feb. 14. For information email: cutty@shsu.edu
STACY COUNTZ CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time (minimum of 12 hours) undergraduate student majoring in Criminal Justice and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. Deadline for application submission is Feb.14. For information email: cutty@shsu.edu
SHANE BENNETT CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time (minimum of 12 hours) undergraduate student majoring in Criminal Justice and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. Deadline for application submission is Feb.14. For information email: cutty@shsu.edu
ASIS INTERNATIONAL HOUSTON CHAPTER JOHN TULLIE BRADY SCHOLARSHIP IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT STUDIES: Recipient must be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student whose area of study is Security Studies and plans to work in the area of Industrial Security or has a security profession interest. Financial need will be a consideration. GPA of 2.5 is a requirement. Application deadline is February 1st.
EDWARD GLENN OWENS SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, seeking a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Preference will be given to students who work or plan to work part-time or full-time as a correctional officer. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. GPA of 2.5 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
CHRIS PICKREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in Criminal Justice, and demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to first generation college students. GPA of 2.0 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
LAMBDA ALPHA EPSILON SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time or part-time sophomore, junior or senior student in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, with Criminal Justice declared as their major or minor, be a member in good standing of Lambda Alpha Epsilon - Delta Chi Chapter for a minimum of one semester, and be serving as an officer or have served in the past as an officer of Lambda Alpha Epsilon. GPA of 3.00 overall is required as well as a GPA of 3.20 in their Criminal Justice courses. Application deadline is February 1st.
SUSAN L. CANFIELD MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND: Recipient must be a full or part-time (minimum of nine hours per semester) undergraduate or graduate student (minimum of six hours per semester) in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in Criminal Justice and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
TODD GIBBS CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time, minimum of 12 hours, undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in Criminal Justice and demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to members of the ROTC. GPA of 2.50. Application deadline is February 1st.
SHANE DETWILER CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student (taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) or a full or part-time graduate student (taking a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester) in good standing; majoring in criminal justice with a focus in law enforcement; and have a passion and proven commitment to a career in law enforcement as evidenced by their essay. Financial need will be a consideration but not a determining factor. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is Feb. 1st.
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing; majoring in criminal justice or victim studies; have completed or will be completing Criminal Justice 3378. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
NANCY KRATZER CRIMINAL JUSTICE4 SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full time, female undergraduate student in good standing; whose area of study is Law Enforcement and Police science, and maintains a minimum overall GPA of 3.50. Financial need will be considered, but is not a determining factor. Application deadline is February 1st.
SUSAN SMITH LENAMON CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student, majoring in any discipline within the college of Criminal Justice, maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.80 and demonstrate financial need.
DAVID L. SMITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in any discipline within the College of Criminal Justice; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.80 is required.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SOPHIE WILLIAMS CLONINGER LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time or part-time (minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in good standing and majoring in Library Science. GPA of 3.00 is required. For additional information, contact Dr. Mary Ann Bell, mabell@shsu.edu.
ELIZABETH ANDREWS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full-time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and has at least a 2.5 overall grade point average.
ARMY SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM UNIT 4814 ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full-time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and provides documentation of having earned part of their university expenses, has at least a 2.5 overall grade point average and is willing to perform 3 to 5 hours per week service in the Academic Enrichment Center.
BRYAN BAKER INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full-time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, is seeking to become certified at the secondary level, demonstrates financial need and has at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
DAVID CURLEE ENLOE SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 2.5 overall grade point average.
ERMA KEEFER FARRIS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and good character and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average. Preference will be given to students who are life-long residents of Walker County.
TEMPLETON GRUY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION: This award of $1,000/semester is intended for a "non-tradition" female undergraduate student who is enrolled full time, admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 2.5 overall grade point average. (Requires a special one-to-two page essay describing the student's commitment to pursuing and obtaining teacher certification).
ODELL WEATHERLY HALL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 2.5 overall grade point average.
HERITAGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates through letters of reference outstanding character and affiliation with an organized Christian religion, and maintains at least a 2.5 overall grade point average.
JAMES L. AND BILLIE J. HICKMAN ENDOWED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and is involved in extra-curricular activities that broadens the recipients experiences and life skills.
VALINE HOBBS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be an undergraduate full-time student in good standing at Sam Houston State University and majoring in Elementary Education. GPA of 3.00 is required.
SUSAN SCHEMBER HOLTKAMP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student seeking elementary education certification who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
MARY COLLINS SANDEL SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who is seeking to be certified to teach at the elementary level, has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
ROBERT ERIC SCHULTZ MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: This award of $300/every 3rd year is intended for a full time undergraduate student of sophomore, junior or senior level who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average. This scholarship will be awarded next in the year 2008-2009.
MRS. BLANCHE MILLER SHAW SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who is seeking elementary teacher certification and intends to teach first grade, admitted to the educator preparation programs, demonstrates through letters of reference high moral character and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
MATTIE SNEED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student seeking to become certified to teach at the elementary level who has been admitted to the educator preparation program and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
TEXAS SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHER EDUCATION: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average. The student must demonstrate through letters of reference high moral standards and that the student exemplifies qualities of maturity, community leadership and appreciation of country.
NELL ROWENA TUCKER ENDOWMENT FUND: Amount varies; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, majoring in elementary education, demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.8 overall grade point average.
SADYE GRACE WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
GIBBS A. AND LELA M. WYNNE SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has completed at least 60 hours, admitted to the educator preparation program and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average. Through letters of reference the student must demonstrate leadership, good moral character, intellectual curiosity, enterprise and initiative.
MILTON GARRETT YORK, JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
JUANITA BROCK LIERMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount unspecified. Recipient must be full-time student at SHSU, in good standing and seeking certification in elementary education. Recipient must also have been admitted to the Educator Preparation Program.
ROBERT AND BILLIE LAROE TURNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount unspecified. Scholarship to provide assistance to a student accepted into the teacher education program. Student must be in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement is 3.0.
GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and specializing in science or mathematics teaching; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required.
BILLY AND KATHY SMITH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: $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 Education; be a graduate of a high school in Madison, Leon, or Houston counties. First preference shall be given to Madison County graduates. GPA of 3.00 is required.
MARY ANN AND LOUIS MACEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate summer school student or a 5th year undergraduate athletic student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring in any discipline within the College of Education; be a member of the SHSU football team; and comply with NCAA requirements. GPA of 3.00 is required.
ESTELLA LONGORIA KORYCIAK SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, majoring in any discipline within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction; and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.80 is required.
GENEVIEVE H. BROWN SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year. Recipient must be in good standing at SHSU and majoring in the graduate counseling program and a member of Beta Kappa Tau Chapter of Chi Sigma lota. GPA requirement is 3.5.
DR. EMILY DeFRANCE COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $400.00 per year. Recipient must be majoring in Counseling. Preference will be given to students with at least 5 graduate courses who express a commitment to enroll in play therapy course work. GPA requirements 3.75. Deadline date for application submission December 1st. Contact Dr. Yvonne Garza, yxg002@shsu.edu, 936-294-3106.
SHSU COUNSELING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship for a student in good standing, enrolled at SHSU and majoring in Counseling. Recipient must be a candidate for a degree in Counseling. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor in the selection process. There will be one or more awards to equal the cost of one to three courses. GPA requirement is 3.5.
FRANCES ELMER SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, is seeking to become certified to teach special education students and has at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
TOM AND LOLA MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, is a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society and making a contribution to the organization and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
MARY FRANCES PARK ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least 3.0 overall grade point average.
KENNETH E. AND MERLE SCHEFFER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Award to be determined annually. Intended for a full time undergraduate student who has been admitted to the educator preparation program, demonstrates financial need and maintains at least a 3.0 overall grade point average.
JACK STAGGS KAPPA DELTA PI SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring in elementary or secondary education and be a member of Kappa Delta Pi. GPA of 3.0 is required.
DR. LAVERNE WARNER EARLY CHILDHOOD ENDOWMENT: $500 for methods and student teaching senior year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student; majoring in EC-4 Certification: Early Childhood Generalists and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship is awarded each February at the Joan Livingston Prouty Young Child Winter Conference. GPA requirement 3.0.
DR. BESS OSBURN LITERACY ENDOWMENT: $500 for methods and student teaching senior year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student; majoring in EC-4 Certification: Reading and Language Arts, be enrolled in the methods of teaching for the next long semester and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship is awarded each February at the Joan Livingston Prouty Young Child Winter Conference. GPA requirement 2.5.
DOROTHY RUTH OWEN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Must be a full time undergraduate student (minimum 12 hours) majoring in Elementary Education, entering sophomore, junior, or senior year, demonstrate financial need, fully admitted to the Educator Preparation Program and maintains over GPA of 3.0.
OLIVE AND EDGAR MAY EDUCATIONAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in any program within the College of Education. Applicants from Trinity, Texas or Trinity County, Texas will be given special consideration. GPA average of 3.0 is required.
COUNIHAN FAMILY EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND: This endowment is being established in honor of members of the Counihan Family to provide financial assistance to selected students who have met the criteria listed. A recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing and majoring in any program within the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations or the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. They must demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and be of the Catholic faith. One or more recipients will be chosen each year. This award will be determined annually.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & KINESIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: Majoring in health or kinesiology, demonstrating financial need with a satisfactory GPA.
ROBERT L. CASE HEALTH & KINESIOLOGY WELLNESS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount of scholarship varies per year. Recipient must be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Health or Kinesiology, display leadership potential, and reflect a high level of physical wellness. GPA requirement is a 3.0.
ROY G. MOSS, JR., HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Applicant must be a Health Education major, have an exemplary GPA, display leadership potential and be involved in community health issues.
JOE & MARY KIRK SCHOLARSHIP: Male senior standing in kinesiology seeking teacher certification with a 2.8 GPA.
SARA CATHERINE HOWARD - BARBARA LEWIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies; Recipient must be majoring in Library Science and demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement 3.
GEORGIA DONNA (JORDAN) MIZE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing and majoring in interdisciplinary studies with the goal of teaching elementary school; demonstrate financial need; be from Tyler County. GPA of 3.00 is required.
ROBERT AND ERIN STEELE EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year. Recipient must demonstrate financial need; be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; be seeding teacher certification and have been admitted to the educator preparation program; and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. GPA of 2.80 is required.
BOLEY F. & BETTY M O'BANNON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; major in education; pursue a degree in teaching. GPS of 2.50 is required.
DEBORAH DAILEY KINCAID MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: $2,500 per year. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student in good standing, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies for elementary education teachers; have a minimum high school GPA of 2.8; be a graduate of Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas, or Grapeland High School in Grapeland, Texas. Financial need is a consideration but not a determining factor. GPA of 2.80 is required.
DR. AND MRS. ADRIAN B. COOLEY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time student in good standing; majoring or minoring in a Science; be seeking teacher certification; and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.5 is required.
HELEN CALDWELL HOLM EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must demonstrate financial need; be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; be seeking teacher certification in elementary or middle level education and have been admitted to the educator preparation program. GPA of 2.5 is required.
J. CULLEN SOWERS AND JEANETTE VENZA SOWERS EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or part-time graduate student taking a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in good standing and majoring in any discipline within the College of Education; be seeking educator certification. GPA of 2.80 is required.
SCHOPPE FAMILY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing; majoring in any program within the College of Education. GPA of 3.00 is required.
MARY ANN AND LOUIS MACEY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate summer school student or a 5th year undergraduate athletic student in good standing and majoring in any discipline within the College of Education; be a member of the SHSU football team; and comply with NCAA requirements. GPA of 3.00 is required.
SUSAN SMITH LENAMON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: $1,000 per year. Minimum Scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate student, majoring in any discipline within the College of education, maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.80 and demonstrate financial need.
FRANKIE WALKER SMITH EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in any discipline within the College of Education; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.80 is required.

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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

EDICE MILLER HINES SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. English majors in the teacher certification program. Must have completed a minimum of 45 semester hours of credit. Must have exhibited high moral standards.
J. PHILIP GIBBS, JR. ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP: $500 -- $1,000. English major enrolled in B.A. degree program. Completed 15 (or more) hours of English, including six hours of lower division English at Sam Houston State University. GPA in all SHSU work of at least 3.3. Must be of good moral character and has demonstrated leadership qualities in and outside the English Department. Should have exhibited intellectual curiosity, enterprise, and initiative.
KATY & E. DON WALKER SR. ENDOWMENT FUND: Amount varies. Must be ranked as a sophomore, junior, or senior who has declared English, Theatre or Speech as a major. Must have demonstrated financial need and have met the academic requirements. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are presented in April of each year and recipients are encouraged to repay the Endowment Funds on an interest-free basis on or before 10 years from graduation; payment shall not be a condition to any school scholarships.
RUTHANNAH BROWN SCHOLARSHIP IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH: Amount varies. Must have graduated in the upper 15 percent of high school class. Must be an English major in the Bachelor of Arts degree with certification. Must have completed 23 semester hours at SHSU with an overall GPA of 3.0 and GPA in English of at least 3.3; also, 12 of the semester hours completed must be in English and a foreign language. Scholarship is renewable, subject to recommendation of scholarship committee.
WELDON HALL, JR. ENDOWMENT IN ENGLISH: Amount varies. Scholarship is available to a Freshman student or transfer student who is enrolling at SHSU for the first time. Recipient must have graduated in the top ten percent of high school class, have a high school or community college GPA of at least 3.3, or have an ACT English score of at least 26. Recipient must be enrolled in a BA program and majoring in English. Deadline for application submission is July 15 each year.
TEXAS REVIEW PRESS CREATIVE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or graduate student majoring in English with a creative writing emphasis, and have a publishing background in poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction. GPA requirement 3.0 overall; 3.2 in major. Application submission deadline: April 15th.
MOZELLE POWELL SPANISH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University and majoring or minoring in Spanish and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.50 is required. For additional information, contact Dr. Debra Andrist, email: andrist@shsu.edu
SEOLA ARNAUD AND R. V. EDWARDS, JR. FRENCH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University with a minor in French. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February 15th. For additional information, contact Paula Turner, FL Office. (936)294-1441, email; prt001@shsu.edu
J.E. "BO" CREWS AWARD: Amount varies, alternate years with Department of Marketing, recipient chosen by donor from Fashion Merchandising Majors only.
BEN H. POWELL AWARD: Amounts vary. One award given annually to a History major who shows excellent and high character values. Awards contingent upon receipts enrolling for classes at SHSU during subsequent academic year.
JAMES ELLISON KIRKLEY SCHOLARSHIP: Two awards (amount varies) to majors in history, political science, geography or sociology. Recipients are selected on basis of high academic achievement.
JOHN PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP: One award (amount varies) awarded annually to the outstanding history major.
JOAN VERILLI SCHOLARSHIP: One award (amount varies) awarded annually to a history major who exhibits great strength of character in achieving academic success
LYMAN AND JANET BILHARTZ SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year; Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student, majoring in History, with a minor in Premedical. Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.4, or have attained a minimum SAT score of 1200 if an entering freshman. Application deadline April 1.
TEMPLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded annually to a History Major who exhibits unusually high scholarly ability. Award amount varies.
ROBERT FULTON BATTISE "CHIEF KINA" SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Two annual scholarships awarded to undergraduate students at SHSU. One scholarship is awarded specifically to a member of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe. The other is awarded to a member of any Native American tribe. All applicants must have proof of tribal membership.
THOMAS M. CAMFIELD SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Awarded to a history major on the basis of high academic achievement. Prospective recipients must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and junior or senior standing.
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.
COL. JOHN W. THOMASON SCHOLARSHIP: Amount unspecified, Fall semester following receipt of award, 3.0 GPA; English or Journalism major. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
ANTHONY KAWSI ANTIWI POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Sophomore standing, 2.5 GPA overall and in Political Science, 24 credit hours at SHSU, 12 hours in Political Science. Financial need must be demonstrated.
POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Awards are made to able men and women of good character who are majoring or minoring in Political Science; completed 12 hours of course work in Political Science (9 hours at SHSU), 3.0 overall GPA, 3.3 GPA in Political Science. Number and amount of awards vary.
JUDGE JOHN MARTIN POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Unspecified amount. Preference given to students from Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties. Recipient must have an interest in the law or in teaching political science. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.GPA requirement 3.0. Application submission deadline is 10 days prior to the end of each fall and spring semester.
RICHARD CORDING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Scholarship awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Philosophy. Deadline for application submission is April 1 each year. Contact Dr. Frank K. Fair for further information. Box 2447, Huntsville TX 77341, (936) 294-1509, psy_fkf@shsu.edu.
THOMAS W. SATRE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Approximately $250 per year. Scholarship awarded to a student who is progressing toward either a major or minor in Philosophy or is enrolled in at least one philosophy course for the academic semester in question and be deemed deserving by the Coordinator of the Philosophy Program. Deadline for application submission is April 1 each year. Contact Dr. Frank K. Fair for further information. Box 2447, Huntsville Tx 77341, (936) 294-1509, psy_fkf@shsu.edu
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: Sociology major, enrolled at SHSU for one academic year; student recognized for past academic achievements and potential contributions to discipline of sociology.
PROFESSOR RAMSEY M. WOODS SOCIOLOGY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time student, in good standing, enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in Sociology. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is April 1st (for Fall) and November 1st (for Spring).
DAN AND DONNA BETO SOCIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: $500 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (with preference given to graduate students) in good standing majoring in Sociology. GPS of 3.00 is required. Application deadlines are 02/15 and 09/15. For additional information, contact Evelyn McDaniel, 936-294-1512, email: emm001@shsu.edu
EARL HUFFOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded to outstanding forensics competitors. Recipients are selected by speech faculty. Applicants must be currently enrolled at SHSU. (Application deadline: SPRING)
E.E. "PETE" SEALE SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded to outstanding speech communication majors. Recipients are selected by Speech faulty. Applicants must be currently enrolled at SHSU. (Application deadline: SPRING)
KATY & E. DON WALKER SR. ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: Granted to sophomore, junior and senior students who have declared English, Theatre, or Speech as their majors, have demonstrated financial need, and have maintained a 3.0 grade point average. (Application deadline: APRIL1st)
MARIE L. UNDERWOOD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be an undergraduate student, enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours at SHSU, majoring in Speech Communication, demonstrate financial need, be a sophomore or above with a minimum of 32 earned credit hours, demonstrate active involvement in on-campus and off-campus community activities.GPA requirement: 3.0 in major, 2.8 overall. (Application deadline: March 1st)
ASHLEY K. GREENE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. The recipient must be a full-time or part-time (minimum of 9 hours per semester) undergraduate in good standing, majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences-Fashion merchandising. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is March 1st.
INGRID SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing; majoring in history; be a graduate of Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas. Preference will be given to a student that was a member of the Klein Oak High School band. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is March 1st.
MARGIE CRAWFORD HARDY FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing; majoring in family and consumer sciences with teacher certification or be a current family and consumer science teacher pursuing a master's degree in family and consumer sciences; have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate hours in the semester the scholarship is to be disbursed. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 15th.
WALTER AND MINNIE BENNETT SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) student in good standing; majoring in sociology; demonstrate a particular interest in the study of marriage and family or community. Financial need will be a consideration, but not a determining factor. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is October 15th.
DR. JOHN HOLCOMBE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $800 per year. Recipient must be in good standing; be a political science major or a political science intern; and have a minimum GPA of 2.70 when the scholarship is awarded. A strong preference will be given to applicants with an internship outside of Huntsville or who have a documented record of public service. This is a one-semester scholarship award. Application deadline if July 15th for the Fall Semester and December 1st for the Spring Semester. For additional information, contact Mike Yawn; 936-294-1456, mike.yawn@shsu.edu
GARRY AND MARJORIE PRINCE SOCIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. One or more annual scholarships of $1,000; student must be full time of any specific class (or part-time taking a minimum of 6-9 hours), majoring in sociology. demonstrating financial need and maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0. Application deadline is March 22nd. For additional information, contact Lee Miller, e-mail: lmm007@shsu.edu; 936-294-1517.

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COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS

THELMA JEAN BARNES TOWNLEY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be an outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, majoring in any program within the Department of Theatre and Dance; demonstrate he/she holds the values and character traits of the honoree, Mrs. Townley, integrity, character, and strong values, and has an ability to achieve their full potential in theatre or dance. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is April 15th.
ERICA STARR LIVE YOUR DREAM MEMORIAL THEATRE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in musical theatre, if in any one year there are no qualified musical theatre major applicants, then students majoring in theatre and showing an interest in the technical side of theatre (lighting, costumes, scenery, etc.) will be considered; demonstrate financial need. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is April 1st. For additional information contact Penelope Hasekoester, hasekoester@shsu.edu, 936-294-1330.
ERICA STARR MEMORIAL THEATER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $3,000 per year. Recipient must be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in theater and showing an interest in the technical side of theatre, (lighting, costumes, scenery), and demonstrate some financial need. GPA of 2.00 is required.
ART ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: The Art Endowment Scholarship is awarded annually each spring semester. Students are nominated by faculty members and are then required to submit a portfolio for review by the faculty. Recipients are then selected based on grade point averages overall and in art and on artistic ability. Recipients of this award are also required to have a show exhibited their work during the first summer school semester in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery.
ELKINS LAKE KUNTZ-NELSON MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP: The Elkins Lake Kuntz-Nelson Memorial Art Scholarship Endowment was established in 1988 by the board of Elkins Lake Art League to enable young artists to pursue and encourage excellence in painting. This scholarship is awarded annually each spring and paintings submitted for this scholarship may be of any medium. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 grade point average overall and a 3.0 in Art and have at least one full year of studies left to complete at Sam Houston State University. Applications for this scholarship are available in the Art office.
EDWARD GEESLIN ART SCHOLARSHIP: The Edward Geeslin Art Endowment was established in 1971 by retired professor Edward Davis Geeslin to encourage deserving young men and women of good character who have demonstrated their potential successful achievement as students and are in need of financial assistance. This scholarship is awarded annually each spring and faculty members select the recipient.
RUTH WYNNE THOMASON HOLLINSHEAD ENDOWMENT FUND IN ART: The Ruth Wynne Thomason Hollinshead Endowment Fund in Art was established in 2002 in memory of Ruth Wynne Thomason Hollinshead. The recipient of this scholarship must be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in any discipline within the Art Department, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a 3.0 grade point average overall. This scholarship is awarded annually each spring and faculty members select the recipient.
JESSE H. JONES AND MARY GIBBS JONES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Endowed Scholarships are awarded to outstanding full-time resident Liberal Arts or Graphic Arts majors who have maintained a 3.0 grade point average at Sam Houston State University. Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Endowed Scholars will receive $500 per semester for the fall and spring semester following the award. For more information please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office; 936-294-1774. Application deadline: February 1st (preferred unless otherwise indicated).
STANLEY E. AND RUTH L. LEA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in good standing, majoring in Art, exhibit exceptional creative talent and ability in his/her studies in the art of printmaking, or drawing, excluding computer graphics, monoprints and photographs. GPA of 3.0 in art is required. For additional information contact the Department of Art, wrb003@shsu.edu
CLEM OTIS MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP: The Clem Otis Memorial Art Scholarship Endowment was established by the Otis family in 1983 in honor of Mrs. Clem Otis. She was an accomplished landscape artist who touched the memories of people across the country with her oils and acrylics. This scholarship is awarded annually each spring and paintings submitted for this scholarship must be done in oil. The recipient of this scholarship must have a 2.5 grade point average at Sam Houston State University.
CHARLES PEBWORTH SCULPTURE SCHOLARSHIP: The Charles Pebworth Sculpture Endowment was established in 1993 in honor of Charles Pebworth’s 36 years of dedicated service, to enable young students to pursue their studies in sculpture. This scholarship is awarded annually each spring and faculty will provide nominations or students may nominate themselves by submitting a portfolio of sculptural works. The recipient of this scholarship must have a 3.0 grade point average in Art, exhibit outstanding abilities in sculpture and must have one full year of studies left to complete at Sam Houston State University. Applications for this scholarship are available in the Art office.
POLLEY ART AWARDS: The Polley Art Award was established in 1970 by retired professor Joseph Polley Paine to encourage excellence in painting. Mr. Paine placed money from the sale of his paintings into this award fund during the last years of his teaching career and dedicated it to the memory of the Polley family and its Texas pioneer heritage. This scholarship is awarded annually during the spring semester, based on work that was completed during the immediately preceding fall semester painting class. Applications for this scholarship are available in the Art office.
JAMES B. AND MARILYN C. SHEPARD SCHOLARSHIP: The James B. and Marilyn C. Shepard Endowment Fund was established in 1999. This scholarship is awarded annually each spring and faculty members select the recipient. The recipient must be a native born US citizen, be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in Art and maintain a 2.5 grade point average overall. First preference will be for students studying sculpture.
STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU and majoring in any discipline within the Department of Art, and be an active member of the Student Art Association. An overall GPA of 2.75 is required. A GPA of 3.25 is required in their major. Application deadline is the Spring semester. For additional information, contact the Art Department, (936)294-4311, SHSU Box 2089 Huntsville, TX 77341
MADISON AND MARTHA WOLFE PHOTOGRAPHY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Amount per year varies. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore or above, have completed at least six photography hours in-residence at SHSU, appreciate and respect photography whether or not that is his/her final career choice and submit a portfolio of six to eight photographic images. Upon accepting the scholarship, recipients agree to submit at the end of each semester a one-page essay (minimum of 100 words) relating to their academic growth and respect for photography. GPA of 2.50 is required. Deadline date for application submission is the Spring Semester. Interested individuals should request an application from: Art Office SHSU Box 2089 Huntsville, TX 77341, (936)294-1315, or Email: wrb003@shsu.edu
KENNETH ZONKER ENDOWMENT: The Kenneth Zonker Endowment Fund was established in 2003 by the Zonker family in honor of Kenneth Zonker. This scholarship is awarded annually and a committee within the Art Department selects the recipient. The recipient must be a full time student at Sam Houston State University majoring in Art, submit one piece of art work (in any medium) that was not used for a class project or grade, and was created without supervision, and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in Art. Applications for this scholarship are available in the Art office
ROBERT A. AND CAROLYN W. WERNER 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 program within the Department of Art and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 3.00 is required. Deadline for application submission is the Fall semester. For additional information, contact the Art Department, 936-294-4311, email: chuckdrumm@shsu.edu
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
HAROLD R. BRADLEY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be an outstanding full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in music with guitar as the major instrument (This can include performance, music education or music therapy, as long as their principle instrument is guitar.); demonstrate the values and character traits of the honoree, Mr. Bradley - integrity, character, and strong values-; and have an ability to achieve their full potential of musical talent. GPA of 3.0 is required. Application deadline is March 15th. For additional information, contact James Bankhead, email: jmb031@shsu.edu
JIMMY AND LINDY MILLER SCHOLARSHIP IHO OF KRISTEN MILLER JACKSON: $3,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, majoring or minoring in Choral Music Education; be participating in the student teaching program in the current semester or following semester; be of good moral character; and demonstrate financial need. GPA of 3.00 is required. Annual application deadline is February 28th. For additional information, contact Dr. James Bankhead, email: jmb031@shsu.edu
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.
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.
RUTH WYNN THOMASON HOLLINSHEAD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN THEATER: Amount varies. Recipient must be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in Theatre and demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to students with an interest in costume design. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is April 1st. For additional information contact: Penelope Hasekoester, hasekoester@shsu.edu, 936-294-1330.
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.
MARK MITCHELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $750 per semester for continuing students given by Former Student Association. Awards are granted through the Theatre faculty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 1st.
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.
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..
LEASURE-MCDONALD'S SCHOLARSHIP: Amounts vary. Dance Majors apply to the Dance faculty.
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.
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.
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.
MARGO AND MIKE CROOK MUSIC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing and majoring in music with an emphasis in piano. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is May 3rd. For additional information, contact: Nicole Sullivan, 936-294-3808, nla001@shsu.edu
ED AND PAT GRIFFITHS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in music performance with an emphasis in piano; demonstrate a strong talent in the piano as determined by the Director of Keyboard Studies. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 15th. For additional information, contact James Bankhead, 936-294-3808; email nsullivan@shsu.edu
MARY McASHAN GIBBS ENGLISH/JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP: $400 -- $1,000. Female English or Journalism major. Must have completed a minimum of 64 semester hours credit but not exceeded 94hours (scholarship is designed for sophomores and juniors) and have an overall GPA of 2.0. Must have demonstrated leadership both within and outside the English Department; also, must have exhibited good moral character, initiative, enterprise, and intellectual curiosity. Preference will be given to students who meet the minimum qualifications stated above and have completed all their course work at SHSU.
CBS/DAN RATHER ENDOWMENT FUND: recipient must (1) be a student in good standing enrolled at Sam Houston State University majoring in journalism or broadcast journalism, and (2) maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (Applicant deadline: MARCH 1)
Carol A. Callahan Journalism Endowed Scholarship: Recipients must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Mass Communication with an emphases in Broadcast or Print Journalism and demonstrate financial need. Amount varies per year; GPA 3.0. Application Deadline: March 10th.
CHARLES MOSER/BRENHAM BANNER-PRESS ENDOWED JOURNALISM FUND: The following criteria will be used on the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled at Sam Houston State University, majoring in journalism; (2) submit a 500-word essay on why he/she chose the major of journalism; (3) demonstrate financial need; and (4) maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by The Department of Public Communication and its scholarship committee. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
CHERYL PARISH AWARDS: Awards are given to outstanding female journalism majors and are based on scholastic achievement, personality, and promise as a journalist. These scholars must have at least a sophomore standing. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
FRANK Q. DOBBS MASS COMMUNICATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:$1,000 per year; Recipient must be full-time students majoring in Mass Communication with any emphases. GPA requirement 3.0.
FEROL ROBINSON ENDOWMENT FOR TOMORROW'S JOURNALISTS: The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be full-time SHSU student, majoring in journalism; (2) submit a 500-word essay on his/her professional journalism goals and need for financial assistance; (3) represent the qualities of Dr. Robinson and show potential in journalism; and (4) maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. Recipients who re-apply in succeeding years submit an essay on what they have gained from the previous year's instruction. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
DR. FEROL ROBINSON JOURNALISM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU majoring in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. GPA requirement 3.0. Application deadline March 1.
KAILAS AND BECKY RAO SCHOLARSHIP in HONOR of DR. FEROL ROBINSON: recipient must (1) be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU, majoring in journalism; (2) maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or, if a freshman student, have an overall high school GPA of 3.0; (3) provide evidence of involvement in community service; (4) have a clear criminal record; and (5) demonstrate personal integrity. If a student who meets all the selection criteria demonstrates financial need, that student will receive priority in the selection process. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
HAL FULGHAM SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded each year to a photography major. The recipient is the winner of "BEST PORTFOLIO" at the SHSU Photographic Society's Annual Statewide High School Photo Contest. The winner receives approximately $200. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
JOHN A. ELMORE, JR. SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded to outstanding students majoring in journalism who have consistently maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average during their freshman year at SHSU. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
JOHN W. SPONBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded to outstanding students majoring in journalism who have consistently maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average during their freshman year at SHSU. (Application deadline: MAY 1)
JOURNALISM ADVISORY COUNCIL INTERNSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP: A selection committee consisting of the Coordinator of the Journalism Program and the Chair of the Department of Public Communication shall select the recipients of the award each semester. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled at SHSU, majoring in journalism; (2) have been selected to pursue an internship, and (3) have registered for JRN 498, Journalism Internship. (Application deadline: MARCH 1)
JOURNALISM AWARDS: This annual competition is open to journalism majors and minors. Judging is by practicing professionals in the area of the award. (Application deadline: April 1)
MORRIS FRANK/DAN RATHER B.J. SCHOLARSHIP: $500 for tuition purposes. Award to Outstanding BFA Broadcast Journalism Major. Recipient should have completed or is currently enrolled in RTV 374 -- Broadcast Journalism I. Also, recipient should have a 2.5 overall GPA, 3.0 overall RTV GPA, and have on file an official RTV (BFA in Broadcast Journalism) degree plan. Candidates should submit an official transcript, resume, typed essay (plus a separate sheet describing YOUR reason to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and why you are deserving of this prestigious scholarship), and a typed application form. (Application deadline: APRIL 8)
NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP: $250 tuition scholarship for outstanding Freshman/Sophomore and Junior/Senior NBS Member. Freshman/Sophomore should have completed 12 hours and above at SHSU. Juniors/Seniors should have 60 hours & above completed SHSU hours (Aug/Dec. 1998 graduates only). Additional requirements are 2.5 overall GPA, 3.0 overall RTV GPA, and have on file an official degree plan declaring RTV (BFA/BA) major. Candidates should submit an official transcript, resume, typed essay (plus a separate page describing your participation in & contribution to BS), and typed application form. (Application deadline: APRIL 1)
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS: Check the new scholarship/internship bulletin board, located in the hallway on the second floor of the Dan Rather building, for updated information. (Application deadline: APRIL 1)
OMAR JON SANCHEZ MEMORIAL PRODUCTION SCHOLARSHIP: $250 for tuition purposes. Award is for Outstanding Potential in RTV Production. Recipient must have 45 hours+ completed, 2.5 overall GPA, 3.0 overall RTV GPA, an official RTV (BFA/BA) major --with degree plan on file. Candidates should submit an official transcript, resume, typed essay, typed application form, and production portfolio (Videotape or Audio tape of project samples completed by applicant. (Application deadline: APRIL 8)
HOUSTONIAN STAFF SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for student members of the Houstonian staff. It requires a commitment to continue working on staff. It is awarded based on financial need, contributions to the student newspaper and a grade point average of 2.5. (Application deadline is April 15 for the following year and November 15 for the spring semester.)
DON AND FRANCES REID JOURNALISM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing enrolled at SHSU and majoring in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Print Journalism. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is March 10th.
SOPHOMORE ALUMNI ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP: $250 Fall Tuition Scholarship. Receipt must have 33-64 hours /above completed, a 3.0 overall GPA (3.0 overall RTV GPA), and has filed an official degree plan indicating a RTV (BFA/BA) major). Qualified candidates will submit a (n) resume (including NBS and KSHU/CABLE 7 involvement), official transcript, and typed application form. (Application deadline: APRIL 8)
THE MADISON WOLFE PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be sophomore level/above; (2) have completed at least 6 photography hours in residence at SHSU; (3) appreciate and respect photography, whether or not that is his/her final career choice; (4) maintain an overall GPA of 2.5; and, (5) upon accepting the scholarship, students agree to submit at the end of each semester a one-page essay (100 words/more) relating to their academic growth and respect for photography. Nothing in this agreement shall preclude a student from receiving the scholarship more than once if the student meets and maintains these standards and requirements. (Application deadline April 1)
MARY S. AND G. SCOTT McCARLEY PERFORMING ARTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; majoring in dance, music, music theraphy, theatre, or musical theatre. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February 1st. For additional information, contact Julie Schwab, 936-294-2771, mus_jat@shsu.edu
DAVID AND GRETTLE PAYNE ENDOWED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or part-time graduate student taking a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester, in good standing and majoring in any program within the School of Music; demonstrate excellent musicianship in their field of study. GPA of 3.0 is required. Application deadline is April 15th. For additional information contact: Nicole Sullivan, nsullivan@shsu.edu, 936-294-3808.
SOFIA VICTORIA MENDEZ PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing, majoring in any discipline within the performing arts; demonstrate financial need; and demonstrate a high level of skill in their major. GPA of 3.00 is required. Application deadline is February 1st.
MARI MONTGOMERY REALTY MUSIC THERAPY/VOCAL CONCENTRATION SCHOOL: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing and be a voice student majoring in music therapy. GPA of 2.75 is required. Application deadline is May 1st. For additional information, contact: Nicole Sullivan, nsullivan@shsu.edu, 936-294-3808.
ISAIAH RAY MEMORIAL MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Donor will reward one annual scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time student in good standing; majoring in Music Education; who maintains a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates a financial need. For additional information, please contact Dr. Scott Plugge, 936-294-3808; music@shsu.edu
KATHERINE AND GLENN PAYNE THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 minimum, to a full-time undergraduate student in good standing; majoring in Theatre, not to include Musical Theatre; have a strong interest in non-musical acting and directing; maintain over GPA of 2.5 Financial Aid will be considered but not a determining factor. Application deadline is April 15th.
NANCY GAERTNER PERFORMING ARTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate in good standing and majoring in any program within the Department of Theatre and Dance and/or the School of Music.

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SARAH GALEUCIA WOMEN'S LACROSS SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies 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, and be one of the starting members of the Sam Houston State University women's lacrosse team, as determined by the women's lacrosse coach. GPA of 2.0 is required. Application deadline is March 15th.
SAM HOUSTON MEN'S LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIP: Amount varies 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, and be one of the 15 starting members of the Sam Houston State University men's lacrosse team, as determined by the men's lacrosse coach. GPA of 2.0 is required. Application deadline is March 15th.
ORANGE KEYS: $650 each semester, must maintain 3.0 GPA, must hold a sophomore or higher standing. Written application, letters of recommendation and personal interview required. Only available to current students. Application material available year round. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Fall-1st week of November, Spring 1st week of April. Request application from: Assistant Dean of Students, Box 2508, SHSU Huntsville, TX 77341-2508, (936) 294-1785.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OMAR SANCHEZ MEMORIAL RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time freshman or sophomore student in good standing, majoring in any discipline; have Rugby experience. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is Sept. 1st. For additional information: Contact Steven Wright, 936-294-1934 or srwright@shsu.edu
CHARLES W. JONES III MEN'S LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, majoring in any discipline; and be one of the 15 starting members of the Sam Houston State University men's lacrosse team, as determined by the men's lacrosse coach. GPA of 2.0 is required. Application deadline is December 1st.

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DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

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 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.

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HONORS PROGRAM

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.
ASSAM SCHOLARSHIP IN HONORS RESEARCH: $500 per year. Recipient must be on Status One in the Honors College, in good standing and majoring in any discipline; submit a research paper or a poster to the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium; and continue at SHSU at least one summer session or one long semester after the scholarship award is announced. GPA of 3.25 is required. Application deadline varies.

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MILITARY SCIENCE (ROTC)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MARCUS LUTTRELL MILITARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student in good standing and majoring in any discipline; be a member of the ROTC program at SHSU; be contracted to become a commissioned officer; and, demonstrate leadership. Financial need will be a consideration, but not a determining factor. Applicants must read the book, "Lone Survivor; The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heros of SEAL Team 10" by Marcus Luttrell, and write a one-page essay on how this book influenced their lives and write the essay after receiving notification of the award. GPA of 2.80 is required the first year; 2.90 the 2nd year; 3.00 the 3rd year. Application deadline is March 1st.
B. D. AND D. W. SLAYTON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time sophomore (in the fall semester of receiving the award) in good standing and majoring in any discipline; be highly motivated and exhibit an ability to become a commissioned officer in the United States Army. GPA of 2.50 is required. Application deadline is February. For additional information, contact Jamilyn White, mls-jxb@shsu.edu, 936-294-1306.

STUDENT SERVICES

JAY SHEPARD MEMORIAL RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 per year. Recipient must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate in good standing; major in any discipline incoming freshman must meet University standards of admission with rugby experience. GPA of 2.00 is required. Application deadline is July 15th.

Financial Aid

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS

DEAN OF STUDENT'S OFFICE

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

HONORS PROGRAM

MILITARY SCIENCE (ROTC)

Financial Aid & Scholarships

SHSU CODE: 003606

FAFSA Priority Deadlines
Fall and Spring: April 1
Spring only: Sept. 30

Scholarship Priority Deadline
February 1st

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Financial Aid

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS

DEAN OF STUDENT'S OFFICE

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

HONORS PROGRAM

MILITARY SCIENCE (ROTC)

Financial Aid & Scholarships

SHSU CODE: 003606

FAFSA Priority DeadlinesFall and Spring: April 1 Spring only: Sept. 30

Scholarship Priority Deadline February 1st

related links

FAFSA Priority Deadlines
Fall and Spring: April 1
Spring only: Sept. 30

Scholarship Priority Deadline
February 1st