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Fund ID #
Annual Scholarships
41-46203
Endowed Chairs and Professorships
41-33745
Endowed Fund Name
Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair in Economics
A fund contributed in 1968 by The Cullen Foundation of Houston, Texas, memorializing the names of
Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen, to establish the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair in Economics.
41-33752
41-33753
Herbert and Kate Dishman Chair in Science
Herbert and Kate Dishman Professorship in Special
Education
Edward H. & Suzanne Morrow Ellis Endowed Professorship
Established in 1980 by Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Dishman of Beaumont, Texas.
Established in 1978 by Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Dishman of Beaumont, Texas to fund a professorship in
special education.
Established in 2011 by Edward H. Ellis, Jr. and Suzanne Morrow Ellis, members of the Class of 1964. This
professorship shall be awarded to a faculty member in the Economics and Business Department.
41-13000
41-33714
41-33780
41-33784
41-46201
41-33200
41-33796
Dixon Scholarships
Lurlyn and Durwood Fleming Professorship in Religion and Created in 2008 by St. Luke's United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas in honor of former President
Philosophy
and Mrs. Durwood Fleming.
Will Woodward Jackson Professorship
Established in 1975 by friends, classmates and associates of the late Dr. W. W. Jackson '16 to create the
Will W. Jackson Professorship in Education.
Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Professorship in
Established in 1972 by Houston Endowment, Inc.
Mathematiacs
The Robert Sherman Lazenby Chair in Physics
Established in 1971 by Virginia Lazenby O'Hara in memory of Robert Sherman Lazenby.
Leadership 2000 Faculty Chairs/Scholarships
Lord Chair in Mathematics and Computer Science
Established in 1983 by Mr. W. Grogan Lord, distinguished member of the Board of Trustees since 1958,
to ensure teaching excellence in the fields of Mathematics and Computer Science.
41-00550
Carolyn and Fred McManis Chair in Philosophy
41-33856
41-33876
41-33890
John Shearn Chair in Business
Tower-Hester Chair/Political Science
The Bishop Seth Ward Professorship in Religion
41-34459
Endowed Scholarship Funds
41-00027
The Wilson-Craven Endowed Fund
41-11000
Alpha Phi Omega Endowed Scholarship Fund
41-33055
Southwestern Alumni Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Fund
Richard T. Alves, Jr. and Susan Alves Bonnette Endowed
Scholarship
M. D. Anderson Foundation Scholarships
41-34406
41-34302
Endowed Fund Description
The Martin Esteban Aleman, Truan-Aleman Memorial
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1963 by the trustees of the McManis Trust in memory of Carolyn McManis and Fred
McManis.
Established in 1974 by The Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas.
Established in 1973 by friends and associates of Senator John B. Tower, Class of 1948.
Established in 1910 by Jesse H. Jones and friends in memory of Bishop Seth Ward, the first manager of
the Summer Theological Institute at Southwestern University in 1901.
Established in 2002 by Esteban's parents, Martin Aleman, Jr. and Armida Truan Aleman. Scholarship
recipients must be members of one of the Texas Conferences of The United Methodist Church with first
preference given to students in the Rio Grande Conference
Established 2009 by Derek and Becky Christian to provide scholarship aid for students who are active
members of Alpha Phi Omega.
Established in 1997 by Sue Birdwell Alves, Class of 1951, to provide scholarships for gifted and talented
students.
Established in 1972 by the M.D. Anderson Foundation of Houston for premedical students.
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Fund ID #
41-34407
Endowed Fund Name
Atkin Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics
41-34303
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Barnhart Scholarship
41-34410
41-34413
Claud B. and Mary L. Barrett Endowment Fund
Spurgeon Bell Endowed Scholarship
41-00013
The Doug and Nell Benold Endowed Scholarship
41-00015
The Maxine Benold Scholarship Fund
41-00127
Nell Barnes Benold '48 Zeta Tau Alpha Endowed
Scholarship
41-34478
Bishop-Durst Memorial Endowed Scholarship
41-34415
The W. Clyde Blundell Scholarship
41-00500
Matthew C. Boeer Endowed Scholarship
41-00021
The Elizabeth Anne Bonnette and Stephanie Diane
Bonnette Endowed Scholarship
41-34421
John L. and Gayl Hall Bradfield Scholarship
41-34420
Joseph B. Bramlette Scholarship Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1980 by John Thatcher and Genevieve Critz Atkin in memory of their sons, John Mason
and Richard Thatcher. Preference will be given to majors in mathematics or physics and the recipient
must be of sophomore, junior, or senior standing.
Established in 1975 by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Barnhart to be awarded to ministerial students worthy of
financial aid.
Established in 1975 by Mr. & Mrs. Claud Barrett for student aid.
Established in 1996 by the estate of Judge Bell, a District Attorney, State's Prosecuting Attorney, Bronze
Star recipient, Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law, member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Phi,
and Sigma Rho Fraternities, and Distinguished American Award recipient to provide scholarship
assistance.
Established in 1999 by Dr. Doug Benold, Class of 1944, and Mrs. Nell Barnes Benold, Class of 1948, of
Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships for graduates of Georgetown High School in need of financial
assistance.
Established in 1999 through the estate of Maxine Benold, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships for
students in need of financial assistance.
Established in 2015 by The Lambda Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha and Dr. Douglas Benold in honor of Nell
Barnes Benold '48 for her service to the Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter to provide scholarships for active
sophomore, junior or senior Zeta Tau Alpha students with financial need who are in good standing with
the University.
Established in 2005 by Mr. Nelson D. Durst, Class of 1936, and Mrs. Annie Bishop Durst, Class of 1936, as
a memorial tribute to their parents, John W. and Janie Snowden Bishop and Richard J. and Annie Jordan
Durst. Scholarships shall be awarded to students majoring in mathematics or business, with a preference
for accounting majors.
Established in 1990 by Mrs. W. Clyde Blundell in memory of her late husband and his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Blundell. The income from this fund is to be awarded to a student in need of financial
assistance, with preference for students in the field of teacher education.
Established in 2010 by family and friends of Matthew C. Boeer to provide scholarships for students with
demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and sincere dedication
to community service.
Established in 2001 by Sue Birdwell Alves, Class of 1951, of Lafayette, Louisiana, in honor of her
granddaughters Elizabeth Anne Bonnette, Class of 2001, and Stephanie Diane Bonnette, Class of 2004, to
provide scholarships for gifted and talented students.
Established in 1998 by the Bradfield Trust to provide unrestricted scholarship funds. This trust was
created by Dr. John L. Bradfield, a distinguished physician, community leader, and member of First
United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. He and his wife Gayl Hall Bradfield shared a concern for
helping young people obtain an education at church-related colleges and universities.
Established in 1980 by Mr. Joseph B. Bramlette of Longview, Texas to provide scholarships annually for
students in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts.
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Fund ID #
41-00129
Endowed Fund Name
Morris H. Bratton '47 Endowed Scholarship
41-34304
Reverend B. E. Breihan Scholarship
41-34422
The Mary Vera Barrett Britt Scholarship
41-34425
Brown Scholars
41-34427
41-34495
The Alice Pratt Brown Scholarship Fund
Elizabeth Feagin Brown and Foy F. Feagin, Jr. Scholarship
41-34428
The George R. Brown Scholarship
41-34426
Herman Brown Scholarship Fund
41-34429
Lucy King Brown Endowed Scholarship Fund
41-00075
Gid. J. Bryan Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2006 by Bishop Monk Bryan in memory of his father, Gid. J. Bryan, who graduated from
Southwestern University in 1907. The scholarship shall be awarded to students who are active members
in some United Methodist Church and are planning a career either as clergy or laity, in the United
Methodist Church, preferably in the Central Texas Conference.
41-00054
The Burkhardt Family Endowed Scholarship for Music
Established in 2005 by Harold D. Burkhardt, Class of 1949, and his daughter Rebecca Burkhardt, Class of
1980, to provide scholarships to students majoring in music who have demonstrated financial need.
41-34430
Carl Burkhart, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Established in 1971 by The Brown Foundation, Inc., of Houston, Texas to provide a scholarship to an
individual in need of financial assistance, a resident of the State of Texas, and of German extraction.
41-00066
The Roger M. Busfield, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Established by family and friends in 2006 in honor of Roger M. Busfield, Jr. '47, in celebration of his 80th
birthday and in recognition of his 60 years of service to his alma mater as an outstanding volunteer,
fundraiser and representative of Southwestern University as a Distinguished Alumnus. The scholarship
reflects his lifelong achievements and unwavering support of higher education and the arts. Scholarships
shall be awarded to students majoring in theater.
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2013 by Milton and Anne Jordan in honor of Morris Bratton to provide scholarships to firstyear students.
Established by Mrs. Robert C. Cotner and Mr. Edward Breihan in memory of their father, the Reverend
B.E. Breihan, income to be used annually to help a deserving junior or senior student who is planning to
enter the ministry.
Established in 1976 by the late Mr. T. M. Britt of Wheeler, Texas, in memory of his wife, Vera, Class of
1918, to assist students majoring in voice in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts.
Established in 1968 by the Board of Trustee of the Brown Foundation. The Brown Scholars Program is
designed to attract students of the highest academic ability and accomplishment from Texas and the
rest of the country to Southwestern University .
Established in 1982 by Mr. William A. Smith in honor of Alice Pratt Brown.
Established in 1991 by Bob Marion Brown and Dorothy Tompkins Brown of Georgetown, Texas to
support outstanding students majoring in physics or music with an emphasis in performance and
stringed instruments.
Established in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lynch of Houston, in honor of their friend, Mr. George R.
Brown.
Established in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lynch of Houston, Texas, in honor of their friend, the late
Mr. Herman Brown.
Established in 1993 by the trustees of the William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation in honor of
the abiding friendship betwen Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Lucy King Brown of Houston, Texas.
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Fund ID #
41-34435
Endowed Fund Name
John Smith Cain Scholarship
41-00050
Genevieve Caldwell Endowed Scholarship
41-34438
The Turner M. Caldwell, III Scholarship Fund
41-46205
The William & Rose Calhoun Endowed Scholarship
41-34439
41-34440
Eva and J. R. A. Carroll Endowed Scholarship Fund
Dr. David W. Carter, Jr. Scholarship
41-00022
Julia M. Carter Endowed Scholarship
41-00070
The Cater-Ramsey Endowed Scholarship
Established by Russell '66 and Ann Cater Ramsey '67, in 2006 in memory and appreciation of their
parents Sam and Eunice Cater and Bennis and Diane Ramsey, who gave all their children college
educations. Ann credits her sister, Doris Cater Smith '61, now deceased, whose great enthusiasm for the
University and its professors for her own decision to attend. Russell's experiences at Southwestern led
to his brother, Mark Ramsey '73, deciding to enroll. Their daughter, Suzanne Ramsey Moran, and her
husband, Mike Moran, both '93, attended as did Mike's two sisters, Mollie Moran Bryant '96, married to
David Bryant '95, and Maggie Moran '05. It is hoped the scholarship will enable a student to begin
another tradition of Southwestern graduates. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who
demonstrate financial need and major in history.
41-00094
Norma and O.V. Chafin Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 by the family of O.V. and Norma Chafin to provide scholarships to students majoring
in Math, Physics, Computer Science, or other disciplines in the natural and applied sciences.
41-00065
The Chance-Krueger Family Endowed Scholarship
41-00098
Chinquapin School Scholarship
41-34450
Edward A. Clark Endowed Scholarship Fund
41-00090
The Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship
Established by Jack Chance in 2006. The scholarship shall be awarded to students majoring in computer
science, physics, or physical science.
Established in 2009 by Robert Graham to provide scholarships to the graduates of the Chinquapin School
in Highlands, Texas who are accepted for admission to Southwestern University and are recommended
by the Office of Student Financial Assistance at SU.
Established by friends in 1988 to honor Distinguished Alumnus, Ambassador Edward A. Clark, Class of
1927, for his many years of service to his beloved alma mater. The income is to be used for students in
good standing majoring in political science or pre-law.
Established in 2008 by the Southwestern University Class of 1958, this endowment fund will provide
scholarship aid to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid.
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1988 by The Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation in memory of John Smith Cain who was
Wofford Cain's brother and father of Foundation Director James B. Cain as an expression of its desire to
help deserving students obtain a college education and to help Southwestern attract and retain students
who are able to excel academically.
Established in 2005 by Mrs. Genevieve Britt Caldwell, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships for students
from the Panhandle region of Texas with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Established in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs. Turner M. Caldwell, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas, in honor of their son, Dr.
Turner M. Caldwell III, Class of 1971, to provide scholarships for pre-medical students in recognition of
scholastic achievement.
Established in 2001 by William, Class of 1966, and Rose Calhoun to provide scholarships to students who
meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid.
Established by Mrs. Wirt Davis of Dallas, Texas, in honor of the life and achievements of Dr. David W.
Carter, Jr., a distinguished alumnus of Southwestern University.
Established in 2001 by the estate of Julia M. Carter to provide scholarships to worthy students.
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Fund ID #
41-00120
Endowed Fund Name
Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2014 by Edward H. Ellis Jr. and Suzanne Morrow Ellis, members of the Class of 1964, in
celebration of their 50th Class Reunion and as an effort to encourage their classmates to also contribute
to this endowed scholarship fund. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet Southwestern
University's requirement for financial assistance.
41-00079
Class of 1995 Endowed Fund
This endowment fund was established in 2007 by the Southwestern University Class of 1995 to provide
scholarship aid to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid.
41-00081
The Class of 1997 Endowed Scholarship
41-34453
Class of '42 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by the alumni of the Class of 1997 to provide scholarships for students who
demonstrate financial need.
Established by alumni from the Class of 1942, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this class, the
first graduating class during WWII, and to honor those classmates who gave their lives in for freedom.
Scholarships shall be awarded to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and
meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial need.
41-00047
The Stewart and Elizabeth Clendenin Endowed Scholarship Established in 2005 by Mr. E. Philip Bush, Class of 1975, and Pam Slaughter Bush, Class of 1976, to
provide scholarships for students pursuing ordination in The United Methodist Church.
41-00063
F. Burr and Doris J. Clifford Endowed Fund
41-00206
The James E. and Mary B. Clifford Endowed Scholarship
41-00067
The Larry and Susan Connell Endowed Scholarship
41-33742
Cox Endowment/Biology/Psychology
41-34455
41-34310
Jackson B. and Julia B. Cox and Frances Cox Carnes
Scholarship Fund
William Henry and Necia Colon Cox Scholarship
41-00800
Cragg Family Endowed Scholarship
41-34458
Craven Scholarship Fund
41-34311
Judge Richard Critz Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2005 by the family of F. Burr and Doris J. Clifford to honor the long association of their
parents with Southwestern University and the example they set of lifelong learning with an emphasis on
breadth and excellence of scholarship, and reflecting the Cliffords' focus on the Humanities and a
Christian worldview.
Established May 2015 by Mary Ellen Clifford to provide scholarships to need-based, merit students from
Texas majoring in math, business, political science, or fine arts.
Established by Larry and Susan Connell in 2006 to provide scholarships for textbook expenses for one or
more students.
Established by Pearl B. Cox in memory of Larry Cox for programs supporting horses, large animal
endeavors, or other animal related uses.
Established by William Arthur and Mardilla T. Cox of Irving, TX in memory of the Reverend Mr. Cox's
parents to assist students in preparing for church-related vocations.
Established in 2010 by Christopher E. '83 and Lauren Jones Cragg '83 to provide scholarships to studio
arts, theatre or musical theatre majors.
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Wilson of Houston, Texas, in memory of Mrs. Wilson's parents, W.
A. Craven and Nina Belle Craven, to provide scholarships to students preparing for the ministry, for
missions, or for the teaching profession.
Established in 1982 by John Thatcher, Class of 1925, and Genevieve Critz Atkin of Georgetown, Texas to
provide scholarships for outstanding pre-law students who are National Merit Scholars.
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Fund ID #
41-34460
Endowed Fund Name
Cullen Endowed Scholarship Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1985 by a grant from The Cullen Trust for Higher Education of Houston, Texas, to assist
students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and financial need.
41-00900
41-00118
Mildred T. Cummings and Walter Cummings Endowed
Scholarship
Evelyn Dague Endowed Scholarship
41-34313
The Dare Memorial Scholarship
41-34470
The Milton King Dare Endowed Scholarship Fund
41-34475
The Davidson Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship
41-00058
The John Martin Davis, Sr. Accountants Student Fund
Endowed Scholarship
41-34315
Keith and Mary S. Davis Scholarship Fund
41-00204
Jan Dawson Endowed Scholarship
Established January 2011 through a generous bequest from the estate of Walter Theis Cummings to
provide scholarships to students who desire training in the fine arts.
Established in 2014 by Beverly Dague West '54 of Lubbock, Texas, in honor of her mother, Evelyn Dague,
to provide scholarships to students who are majoring in education with plans to teach elementary
education (K-6) and who demonstrate financial need.
Established in 1974 by Mr. Herman Earl Dare, Sr. and Mrs. Dare, of Robstown, in honor of his mother
and father, Michael and Mary Holley Dare, and brother, the Rev. Harry Hunter Dare, a graduate of
Southwestern University and a minister in the Southwest Texas Conference. The scholarship will be
awarded annually to students of junior or senior standing who are preparing for full-time vocations in
the church.
Established in 1980 by St. Andrews United Methodist Church, San Antonio, to recognize the honor of
Doctor of Divinity Degree conferred on April 27, 1979 by Southwestern University to Milton King Dare,
Class of 1949. The income is to support a United Methodist student who is preparing for full-time church
vocational work.
Established in 1982 by The Davidson Family Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships for students
of Southwestern University.
Established in 2005 by John Martin Davis, Sr. of Kerrville, Texas to provide scholarships for junior or
senior students in good academic standing, majoring in accounting with a preference for students who
participate in the Paideia program.
Established in 1983 by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Davis of Tempe, Arizona, in memory of their fathers, Mr.
Charles A. Davis and Mr. Terry L. Moore, to provide scholarships for graduates of Thorndale High School
and/or students majoring in economics or business.
Established in 2014 by Shed Boren, Class of 1987, of Coral Gables, Florida to provide scholarships for
students with demonstrated financial need and majoring in history or sociology.
41-00128
Allison Dickson Delta Delta Delta Endowed Scholarhship
41-00008
41-34316
Marshall C. Donaldson and Doris C. Donaldson Endowed
Scholarship
Margie and Z. V. Donigan Scholarship Fund
41-34477
The T. L. and Nola Douglas Endowed Scholarship
Established in November 2014 by Allison Dickson to provide scholarships for students with
demonstrated financial need who are members of Delta Delta Delta sorority and exhibit the best traits
of leadership on campus and in the chapter. Preference should always be given to an active member of
the chapter.
Established in 1998 by Doris C. Donaldson of San Antonio, Texas to provide scholarships for students
who maintain good academic standing.
Established for scholarships in 1971 by the estate of Margie and Zareh V. Donigan of Houston, Texas.
The Donigans were members of St. Luke's United Methodist Church of Houston where former President
Durwood Fleming served as pastor from 1945 to 1961.
Established in 1994 by the estate of T. L. Douglas for students from Bell or Williamson counties
(preference given to students from Bartlett or Salado), who have demonstrated financial need.
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Fund ID #
41-00108
Endowed Fund Name
Robert Dupuy Endowed Scholarship
41-34318
Nan Philpott Ellis Scholarship
41-00032
41-34480
Endowed Student Scholarships Merit & Need Based
Enron Corporation Annual Scholarship Fund
41-00087
Chip and Cadie Evans Endowed Scholarship
41-34490
41-00074
The William Stamps Farish Endowed Scholarship
The Lucy Bedinger Finch Endowed Scholarship
41-00024
Norris & Naomi Hersh Fisher Endowed Scholarship
41-00111
The Charles and Mary Forbes Presidential Scholarship
41-00123
Dr. John W. Foster Pre-Med Excellence Scholarship
41-33350
Lucile L. Fowler Fund
41-34500
The Reverend L. C. and Beualah Gatlin Memorial
Scholarship
41-00053
Dwight and Naomi Ghormley Endowed Scholarship
41-34374
Emily Bell Gibson Fund
41-31012
Dr. Leonard Giesecke Endowed Scholarship
41-00207
Gilmour-Price Endowed Scholarship
Endowed Fund Description
Established in January 2013 by Brown McCarroll LLP in honor of Southwestern University graduate and
Trustee, Robert Dupuy.
Established in 1952 by the family of Nan Philpott Ellis to provide scholarship aid or books for needy
students.
Established in 1984 by Houston Natural Gas Corporation [now Enron] to provide scholarships to students
with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are economics or business administration majors.
Established in 2008 by Chip '94 & Cadie Fisher Evans '94 to pprovide scholarships to students who meet
Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid.
Established in 1986 by the William Stamps Farish Fund.
Established in 2006 by William Carrington Finch, Southwestern University President from 1949-1961,
and Lucy Finch to provide scholarships for international or minority students.
Established in 2001 by Norris, Class of 1949, and Naomi Hersh Fisher, Class of 1950, to provide
scholsrships to students with financial need.
Established in 2013 by Mr. Thomas A. Forbes, son of Charles and Mary Forbes. Tom is also a member of
the graduating Class of 1971 and the University's Board of Trustees. Scholarships shall be awarded to
students meeting Southwestern University's requirement for financial assistance. The recipients will be
selected by the President of the University and be known as Forbes Presidential Scholars.
Established in 2015 by Mrs. Joann Foster, Class of 1952 and widow of Dr. John W. Foster, Sr., Class of
1950, Dr. John W. Foster, Jr., Class of 1975, and his wife, Mrs. Iris B. Foster, Class of 1975, and their
families to provide scholarships to juniors and/or seniors who are working on a pre-med track of course
study, meet Southwestern's requirement for financial assistance, carry a GPA of 3.5 or above, and are
involved in campus organizations.
Established in 1984 by the estate of Lucile L. Fowler, Class of 1914, for the education of young people
preparing for full-time ministry in the United Methodist Church.
Established in 1953 by Mrs. L. C. Gatlin and the Reverend Mr. G. Weldon Gatlin in memory of their
husband and father to provide scholarships for junior and senior students studying to be foreign
missionaries.
Established in 2005 by Cecil, Class of 1957, and Joyce Ghormley, in honor of Cecil's parents, for
scholarships to be awarded to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial
aid.
Established in 1973 by the estate of Christopher C. Bell in honor of his daughter, Emily Bell, for the
education of orphans that are too poor to educate themselves.
Established in 2007 by the family and friends of Dr. Leonard Giesecke who were touched and impacted
by his passion for students and teaching. Preference shall be given to University students in good
standing who are majoring in economics and have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Established April 2015 by Bruce '74 and Terry Gilmour and Jess A. Gilmour '05 of Midland, Texas to
provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.
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Fund ID #
41-34507
Endowed Fund Name
Raul R. Gomez Scholarship Fund
41-34510
Josue Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship
41-34512
Goodrich Scholarship
41-33775
The Goostree-Morgan-Springer Scholarship Fund
41-00113
Bradley Howard Gould Scholarship Fund
41-00203
The Greater Austin Association of Southwestern University Established in 2014 by Blake '81 and Kristi '83 Stanford, members of The Greater Austin Association of
Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund
Southwestern University Alumni, to provide scholarships to students entering their sophomore, junior or
senior year who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial assistance. Preference shall
be given to students whose grade point average is 3.0 or above and whose permanent home address is
within the geographic boundaries of The Greater Austin Association of Southwestern University Alumni.
41-34322
41-34433
41-00059
The "Brother" John E. Green and "Sister" Green
Scholarship
The Marie Davis Hackenjos Memorial Scholarship
The Bretna and Marvin Hackert Endowed Scholarship
41-34524
The Jean Sholars Hall Scholarship
41-34323
Hankla Scholarship
41-34526
Bryan Hanks Scholarship Fund
41-34324
Larry Hanks Scholarship Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1994 by the family of Dr. Gomez, Class of 1974, as a memorial, to provide scholarships to
students from the Rio Grande Conference or of Hispanic heritage who are enrolled in the Bachelor of
Science degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Established in 1989 in memory of the Rev. Josue Gonzalez by Mrs. Josue Gonzalez and family to provide
scholarships for Hispanic ministerial students with preference to Hispanic students from the Rio Grande
Conference.
Established in 1965 in honor of the sixtieth wedding anniversary of the late Dr. and Mrs. Robert E.
Goodrich, Sr., by their children and friends, to be used to support worthy and competent students.
Established in 1983 by Mrs. Lacy W. Goostree of Forth Worth, Texas to provide a scholarship award for
one of the yearly recipients of the Goostree-Morgan-Springer Award.
Established in 1998 by Howard Ross Gould and Marilyn Bradley Gould in honor of their son, Dr. Bradley
Howard Gould, to provide scholarships to students majoring in piano and/or music.
Established in 1962 by The Rockwell Fund, Inc., of Houston, Texas.
Established in 2005 by Marvin and Bretna Smith Hackert, Class of 1980, to provide scholarships for
students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid and major in mathematics,
computer science or natural sciences.
Established in 1980 by Mrs. O. I. Sholars of Orange, Texas, in honor of her daughter, Jean Sholars Hall,
Class of 1946, to provide scholarships for junior and senior students.
Established in 1982 by the Rev. and Mrs. William Lee Hankla Edwina Hurt, both Class of 1923, in memory
of their son, Air Force Major Walter V. Hankla, to provide scholarships to students who meet
Southwestern University's requirement for financial need and are studying for the ministry or full-time
Christian service.
Established in 1982 by Virginia Margaret Wooding Hanks and Nancy Hanks of Washington, D. C., in
memory of Bryan Hanks, husband and father, to provide scholarships to students in good standing who
meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial need.
Established in 1982 by a gift from Mrs. Bryan Hanks, formerly of Washington, D. C., and Mr. Bryan Hanks
of Fort Worth, as a memorial to their son, Mr. Larry Hanks, to provide scholarships to students in good
standing who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial need.
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Fund ID #
41-00116
Endowed Fund Name
Karen Hanson-Flowers Endowed Scholarsip
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2014 by Karen Hanson-Flowers '75 of Houston, Texas to provide scholarships to students
who qualify for Southwestern's merit aid but do not qualify for federal or state grant assistance.
Students should have sustained achievement in high school, well-rounded extracurricular profiles, and
outstanding personal qualities, with potential for continued academic success.
41-34530
The Ernest R. Hardin Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1987 by Kenneth Newell of Georgetown, Texas, in memory of his father, Ernest R. Hardin,
Class of 1927, to assist fine arts students in need of financial aid and studying speech communications.
41-00101
Lori and Erik Harpst Endowed Scholarship
41-34535
The Fannie Brady Harris Scholarship Fund
41-34536
41-34540
41-34541
Titus Harris Scholarship Fund
Dallas Templeton Hazelwood and Clarence Perry
Hazelwood Scholarship Fund
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2011 by the Iota Chapter Alumni Association to provide scholarship funding to students
who are members of the Iota Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who need financial assistance and
live in the Kappa Sigma House for at least one year.
Established in 1986 by Brady Harris, Class of 1932, in memory of Fannie Brady Harris, to be awarded to
female students with demonstrated financial need.
Established in 1988 by The Currie Foundation for student scholarships.
41-00110
Ouida Henderson Endowed Scholarship
41-34542
Nettie Hereford Music Scholarship
41-34325
Virginia Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund
41-00071
The Fred R. Hilgeman Endowed Scholarship
41-46206
The James A. and Stella Wade Hill Memorial Scholarship
41-46207
The Mary Merle Hill Memorial Scholarship
41-00082
The Dan C. Hilliard Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1994 by the Hearst Foundation to provide scholarships to students who meet
Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid and have high academic achievement.
Established in May 2013 by the Henderson family in honor of their mother, Ouida Waddell Henderson,
class of 1949, and in recognition of the service of President Jake B. Schrum, Class of 1968, and his wife,
Jane Woodman Schrum, Class of 1970.
Established in 1962 by Mrs. J. H. E. Willmann (Nettie Hereford) to provide scholarships for students
majoring in music.
Established in 1964 by the New Era Class of the First United Methodist Church of Paris, Texas in honor of
their teacher, Miss Hicks, to provide scholarships to students entering the ministry of life service as a
missionary, director of religious education, ministry of music, or social services.
Established in 2006 by family, friends and colleagues of Fred R. Hilgeman, professor of chemistry from
1967-2006, at Southwestern University. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who demonstrate
financial need and major in chemistry.
Established in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Conrad M. Blucher of Corpus Christi, in memory of Mrs. Blucher's
parents, to provide scholarships for students with high academic achievement.
Established in 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. Conrad M. Blucher of Corpus Christi, in honor of Mrs. Blucher's
sister, a long-time public school and Sunday School teacher, to provide a scholarship to a ministerial
student.
Established in 2007 by family, friends, & colleagues of Dan C. Hilliard, professor of sociology from 19742008, to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need, majoring in sociology or
anthropology, and are classfied as juniors or seniors.
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Fund ID #
41-34546
Endowed Fund Name
Endowed Fund Description
Hispanic Leadership and Service Endowed Scholarship Fund Established in 1994 by the William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation of Houston, Texas, to
recognize three outstanding members of the University community: the late John Diaz, a Physical Plant
employee from 1956 to 1971; Ernesto Nieto, Class of 1964, founder of the National Hispanic Institute,
and 1994 Distinguished Alumnus; and Dr. Vicente Villa, holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair in Science
and 1993 CASE U. S. Professor of the Year. The scholarship will be awarded to junior and senior students
of Hispanic heritage who are in good standing and who have provided service and leadership to the
Southwestern community.
41-34327
Wesley & Inda Hite Scholarship
41-00057
The Russell and Joan Hollier Family Endowed Scholarship
Fund
Gordon Leslie Hollon & Jane Carroll Hollon Endowed
Scholarship
41-00043
Established in 1983 by the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley V. Hite of Denton, Texas, to be awarded to preseminary students who are preparing for the pastoral ministry.
Established in 2005 by The Russell M. and Joan T. Hollier Living Trust to provide scholarships for students
who demonstrate financial need.
Established in 2003 by the estate of Gordon Leslie Hollon, Class of 1947, and Jane Carroll Hollon, Class of
1943, to provide merit scholarships to students meeting Southwestern University's requirement for
financial aid.
Established in 1998 by family, friends and colleagues of Richard Hossalla to provide scholarships with
preference for students majoring in theatre. Students participating in musical theatre shall receive first
consideration.
Established in 1999 through the estate of Elizabeth A. Crawford, Class of 1934, in honor of her father,
Claud Howard, former Southwestern professor of English, to provide student scholarship assistance.
41-00005
Richard J. Hossalla Endowed Scholarship
41-00016
Claud Howard and Elizabeth A. Crawford Endowed Fund
41-34555
The Dr. V. R. Hurst Memorial Endowment Fund
Established in 1960 by the Hurst Foundation of Longview, Texas to provide scholarships for students in
science and medicine, in honor of Dr. V. Reeves Hurst, distinguished physician, churchman, and citizen of
Longview, founder of the Hurst Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and Clinic.
41-34556
Hyman Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1995 in loving memory by their daughter, Julia E. Hyman, Class of 1931, and also in honor
of Mary L. Hyman, F. Louise Hyman, and Edward S. and Evelyn Ward Hyman, the sisters, brother, and
sister-in-law of Julia E. Hyman, to provide tuition assistance to students.
41-31082
Jaysn Flynn Jameson Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by family and friends of Jaysn F. Jameson, a 1990 graduate of Southwestern
University who died in 1991. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student in good standing, majoring in
the natural sciences (chemistry, biology, or physics) and demonstrating financial need.
41-00072
The Jean Janssen and Stephen Pate Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Jean Janssen, Class of 1984, and Stephen Pate, to provide scholarships to
students who meet Southwestern University's requirements for financial aid.
41-00112
The Ross & Alice Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2013 by Ross and Alice Burnam Johnson, both class of 1949, to provide scholarships for
need-based students that are in good academic standing with the university.
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Fund ID #
41-34329
Endowed Fund Name
Tom M. Johnson Band Scholarship
41-34562
Jesse H. & Mary Gibbs Jones Minority Scholars Program
41-00202
41-34561
Floyd and Annetta Jones Business Department Endowed
Scholarship
Jones Scholarship for Men & Women
41-34560
41-00038
Jones estate
Edward L. Kain Endowed Scholarship
41-00048
Kappa Sigma Iota Endowed Scholarship
41-34568
Ranken and Louise Kennedy Endowed Scholarship
41-00095
Myra Kay Kilpatrick Endowed Scholarship
41-34332
George T. and Clara King and Sons Scholarship
41-00052
The Mark and Patricia Koch Endowed Scholarship
41-46208
41-00025
Laura Kuykendall Scholarship Fund
Lade/Scott Endowed Scholarship
41-00037
The Lasater-Wheelis Endowed Scholarship Fund
41-00114
41-00089
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1983 by Mrs. Thomas M. Johnson, her daughter Kathy, and friends of Tom Johnson in
recognition of Tom Johnson's distinguished service to Southwestern University. This fund is to provide
scholarships for students who are members of the band.
Established in 2014 by Mr. Hubert Jones '61 to provide scholarships to Juniors or Seniors majoring in an
area within the Business Department who maintain a 3.0 or above GPA.
Established in 1958 by Houston Endowment Inc. to provide scholarships to young men and women of
outstanding ability who otherwise would be denied a college education.
Established in 1976 by the estate of Judge Marvin Jones, Class of 1905.
Established in 2002 by Dr. Edward L. Kain to provide a scholarship for one student who maintains at least
a 3.8 on a 4.0 grading scale or the equivalent and qualifies for need-based aid.
Established in 2005 by the Iota Alumni Association to provide scholarships to members of the Iota
Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who demonstrate the highest levels of academic excellence
and/or leadership in the University community.
Established in 1995 by the Ranken and Lousie Kennedy Foundation, to be awarded to a student in good
standing, and renewable during his/her years at Southwestern, as long as the recipient remains in good
standing as a full-time student.
Established in 2009 from the estate of Myra Kay Kilpatrick, Class of 1965, who remained committed to
Southwestern University throughout her life as a devoted volunteer and donor, to provide scholarships
to students majoring in economics or business who maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average and are
juniors or seniors.
Established in 1976 by Mrs. H. E. Dare of Robstown, Texas to provide scholarships for juniors or seniors
preparing for full-time vocational church work.
Established in 2005 through the estate of Rev. Robert W. Koch, Class of 1948, and his wife Millie Francis
Koch, in memory of their two children, to provide scholarships to pre-ministerial students who meet
Southwestern University's requirements for financial aid.
Established in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. W. K. McDaniel for student scholarships.
Established in 2003 by Mike Lade, Class of 1988, and family in memory of Bobby K. Lade, Class of 1960,
and Margaret Scott, Class of 1959, to provide scholarship assistance to a first-year student.
Established in 2004 by Lee Ann Wheelis Lockridge, Class of 1995, and Matthew Wheelis, Class of 1993, in
honor of Ira Lee and Virgie Lasater as well as Paul and Phal Wheelis, for students in good academic
standing, with demonstrated financial need and with preference to small town, rural high school
graduates.
The Gabe Wiley Lawson & Phi Delta Theta (The Road Goes Established 2013 by Patrick & Barbara Lawson, parents of Gabe Wiley Lawson, to commemorate and
on Forever) Scholarship Fund
celebrate the life of Gabe by providing scholarships to active sophomore, junior or senior Phi Delta Theta
students.
Gary J. and Carol L. Lazarus Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 by Gary J. & Carol L. Lazarus to provide scholarships for education majors and/or
students in the teacher certification program.
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Fund ID #
41-34570
Endowed Fund Name
W. Grogan Lord Endowed Scholarship Fund
41-34576
41-34337
Frances Love Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Norman C. Malechek Scholarship
41-34590
Marion Elizabeth Mallard Scholarship Fund
41-00117
Victor Manning Endowed Scholarship
41-00086
Helen Black McAllister Endowed Scholarship
41-00026
41-00064
41-34580
41-34584
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1987 by Mr. O. V. Bennett in honor of Mr. W. Grogan Lord, long-time trustee of the
University, for students studying business.
Established by Mrs. Loween Malechek Maxwell in memory of her late husband to establish annual
scholarships for needy and worthy students in the humanities.
Established in 1984 by the estate of Marion Mallard, Class of 1917, to provide financial aid to students
studying foreign languages.
Established in 2014 by family, friends, and a gift from the estate of Victor Manning, Class of 1956, in
memory of his life and commitment to his alma mater, Southwestern University, to provide scholarships
to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial assistance.
Established in 2007 by Helen & Gerald McAllister to provide scholarships to students who meet SU's
requirement for financial aid.
The Jane Brown McCook Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Genevieve Britt Caldwell, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships to students who
meet Southwestern's requirement for financial aid with preference going to students majoring in English
or theatre and based on merit or need or both.
The Heather Jean McGaughey Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2005 by W. Douglas McGaughey and Carol McGaughey in memory of their daughter,
Heather Jean McGaughey '04. The endowment was created as an encouragement for a gifted student to
pursue dreams of performance, as did Heather. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet
Southwestern's requirement for merit based aid with a preference given to female students majoring in
theater.
The Martha M. McMichael and Henry C. McMichael
Established in 1985 by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McMichael in memory of his parents, Martha M. and Henry C.
Scholarship Fund
McMichael, to provide scholarships for students in good standing.
Sue Mood McMichael Endowment for International Studies Established in 1991 by W. A. McMichael and Sue Mood McMichael, Class of 1923, to support one or
more Southwesttern students engaged in study outside the United States, which is approved for
academic credit by the University and which pertains to the recipient's bachelor's degree plan.
41-00132
McMullen - Snow Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2015 by John H. McMullen and Fara Snow McMullen of Austin, Texas to provide
scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need who attended high school in Texas.
41-34585
Bernice and C. W. McPhail Memorial Scholarship
41-00062
The Rosemary Morris Medley Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1980 by Ann McPhail, Class of 1953, Marilyn McPhail, Class of 1978, Mark McPhail, Class
of 1980, and Wilson McPhail, Class of 1951, in memory of Wilson McPhail's mother and father, Charles
Wesley and Bernice Lee McPhail, to provide scholarships to students in good standing at Southwestern
University.
Established in 2005 in memory of Rosemary Morris Medley '49, by her loving husband, H. David Medley
'48, for her unwavering support of higher education and love for her alma mater. Scholarships shall be
awarded to students who meet Southwestern's requirement for merit based aid.
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Fund ID #
41-00083
Endowed Fund Name
J. Charles Merrill Peace and Justice Endowed Scholarship
41-00006
Carolyn Shimer Merritt Endowed Scholarship
41-00122
Robert D. and Patricia J. Messer Endowed Scholarship
41-34595
41-00042
The Gertrude Foster Mood and Robert Gibbs Mood
Scholarship Fund
W.W. Moore & Emma Ayers Moore Endowed Scholarship
41-34598
The Walter L. and Reta Mae Moore Endowed Scholarship
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2007 by family & friends in memory of J. Charles (Chuck) Merrill. Scholarships will be
awarded to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid and who have
completed at least two years of full time enrollment, are preministerial students and/or have
demonstrated interest in activities or occupations which promote peace and justice locally, nationally, or
globally.
Established in 1998 by Joseph C. and Carolyn Shimer Merritt, Class of 1963, of Alice, Texas, to provide
scholarships for math or chemistry majors who plan to teach.
Established March 2015 by Robert D. and Patricia J. Messer of Holiday Island, Arkansas to provide
scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid. Preference
for use of the annual withdrawals shall be to provide scholarships for students majoring in physical
sciences who demonstrate academic merit.
Established in 1987 by their daughter, Sue Mood McMichael, Class of 1923, and son-in-law, W. A.
McMichael, of Austin, Texas, in their memory.
Established in 2003 by Dr. and Mrs. Don M. Parks of Georgetown, Texas, in memory of Mrs. Parks'
maternal grandparents. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet Southwestern University's
requirement for financial aid and have earned junior or senior class status. Students must be business or
accounting majors in the top 33% of his/her major with preference given to students who are firstgeneration college students in their families.
41-00012
Established in 1990 by Walter L. and Reta Mae Moore to provide support for international students at
Southwestern.
Jo Ann Long Morse and Robert "Skip" Finley Breese Morse Established in 2002 by Jo Ann Long Morse, Class of 1955, to provide scholarships to students who meet
Endowed Scholarship
Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid. Additional contributions were made by friends
in her honor and as a tribute to her late husband, Judge Robert F. B. Morse, alumnus of Southwestern
University, Class of 1954.
Earl Lee Moseley, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2010 by friends and family of Earl Lee Moseley, Jr., Class of 1984, as a memorial to his life
and legacy.
Latimer and Kathryn Murfee Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2009 by a generous contribution from the Kathryn Murfee Endowment, Houston, Texas, a
charitable institution created by Latimer Murfee in honor and in memory of his wife of fifty-five years,
Kathryn Price Murfee.
The Memory Milea Myers Endowed Scholarship
Established by Blake and Connie Myers in 2005 in memory of their daughter, Memory Milea Myers '00,
who had a passion for teaching elementary school children and a great love and appreciation for theater
and performing arts. Scholarships shall be awarded to female students majoring in child study and
language development with plans to teach.
Anonymous Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 to provide scholarship assistance to students with demonstrated financial need.
41-34600
41-00130
The Loyal L. and Exa Nelms Endowed Scholarship
George E. Nelson Endowed Music Scholarship
41-00028
41-00100
41-32000
41-00061
Established in 2016 by Julie Nelson Clark, Class of 1982, and her husband, Ronny Clark, as a memorial to
Julie's father, Dr. George E. Nelson. Scholarships shall be awarded to music majors with preference being
given to those students who are pursuing a degree in Music Education and meet Southwestern
University's requirement for financial aid.
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Fund ID #
41-34601
Endowed Fund Name
Nesbitt Memorial Scholarship
41-00124
Truman J Odiorne Endowed Scholarship
41-00201
Kris Kaiser Olson Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad
41-34604
Edward P. and Janice G. Onstot Endowed Scholarship
41-00080
Dr. Seng and Helen Ooi Endowed Scholarship
41-34343
41-34605
41-34610
The Captain & Mrs. Benjamin D. Orgain Endowed
Scholarship
The Will E. Orgain Endowed Scholarship
The Paula Pearce Scholarship Program
41-00119
Peel Endowed Scholarship
41-34611
Ellsworth Peterson Endowed Scholarship
41-00200
Pi Kappa Alpha - Alpha Omicron Centennial Scholarship
41-34612
The Gus Pinkerton Scholarship
41-34613
George W. Pirtle Scholarship
41-34618
Robert H. Purl Endowed Scholarship Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established by Lee Quinn Nesbitt of Columbus, Texas in memory of her parents for scholarships and
grants for foreign students of junior or senior standing.
Established in 2014 by Margaret S. Odiorne in memory of her husband, Dr. Truman J Odiorne. He
graduated from Southwestern in 1966 with a B.S. in Chemistry. It was his desire to establish, in his family
name, a permanent scholarship fund for students in need of financial assistance. This fund will provide
scholarships to students from the Texas Hill Country.
Established in 2014 by Charles Olson '78 and Kris Kaiser Olson of Waco, Texas to provide scholarships for
students engaged in study, outside the United States in continents other than North America, which is
approved for academic credit by the University.
Established in 1994 by the estate of Janice Goodson Onstot, Class of 1927, for students majoring in
philosophy or religion.
Established in 2007 by Dr. Seng & Helen Ooi to provide scholarships to students in good standing who
are recommended by the pastor(s) of Wesley Methodist Church in Penang, Malaysia and who are
members thereof. Among such eligible recipients, preference should be given to those who demonstrate
the highest levels of academic excellence and are majoring in religious studies.
Established in 1945 in honor of Captain and Mrs. Benjamin D. Orgain by his children to assist students
with financial need with preference going to students from Bastrop county.
Established in 1988 by the estate of Paula Pearce to provide scholarship assistance to full-time students
in good standing with demonstrated financial need who are engaged in campus employment in order to
earn a portion of their financial aid.
Established in 2014 by Claire Peel '72 of Fort Worth, Texas to provide scholarships for female students
majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, computer science, kinesiology, or math and who
demonstrate financial need. Recipients may either be a junior or senior and have completed a minimum
of 60 hours of instruction.
Established in 1992 by alumni and friends of Ellsworth Peterson, Class of 1955, to provide scholarships
to students who meet Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid and major in music with
an interest in sacred music or church music.
Established in 2010 by the members of the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, their
families and friends to provide scholarships for active Alpha Omicron Pike students who have a
demonstrated financial need.
Established in 1965 by the estate of Gus Pinkerton to provide scholarships to support students preparing
for the Christian ministry.
Established in 1982 by Mr. George W. Pirtle to provide an annual scholarship for one or more students
who have demonstrated the ability to maintain a high level of academic accomplishment.
Established in 1985 by Mrs. Robert H. Purl (Faye Brooks Purl) in memory of her husband, Robert H. Purl
to provide scholarships for pre-law students who maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at
Southwestern University and show need for financial aid.
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Fund ID #
41-34345
41-34622
Endowed Fund Name
W Quebedeaux Scholarhship Fund Walter A. Quebedeaux
Scholarship
Dan Rather Scholarship
41-34620
Charley Ray Scholarship
41-46209
Reader's Digest Scholarships
41-33000
Dr. Regine Reynolds-Cornell Scholarship Fund
41-34625
John D. Richards Scholarship Fund
41-34626
Mary Mann Richardson Scholarship
41-34347
Will Mann Richardson Scholarship
41-34630
James M. Rockwell and Sarah Wade Rockwell Scholarships Established in 1958 by The Rockwell Fund, Inc., Houston, Texas, in honor of James M. and Sarah Wade
Rockwell, the founders of The Rockwell Fund, Inc.
Allen G. and Jane Davis Roe Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Jane Davis Roe, Class of 1932, in memory of her husband, Allen G. Roe, for
students with demonstrated financial need who meet any of the following criteria (in order of
preference): career plans in teaching or the ministry, from the Southwest Annual Conference, child of a
pastor from the Southwest Annual Conference, physically challenged, and/or of ethnic minority heritage.
41-34631
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1976 by friends of Dr. Walter A. Quebedeaux, Jr., Class of 1935, for students preparing to
enter the field of environmental sciences.
Established in 1995 by Red, Class of 1949, and Charline Hamblin McCombs, Class of 1950, on the January
14, 1995 occasion of Mr. Rather's visit to Southwestern for the announcement of a major financial
campaign.
Established in 1986 by friends and co-workers in honor of Charley Ray, a long-time employee of
Southwestern University, to provide scholarships for dependents of physical plant staff.
Established in 1958 by Mr. DeWitt Wallace, publisher of the Reader's Digest, and the Reader's Digest
Foundation, Pleasantville, New York.
Established in 2009 by Andrea Holt Catania '80 and Richard J. Catania to promote bilingualism as a path
to greater cultural understanding by developing near-native fluency in the target language. Preference is
for students majoring or minoring in French and spending at least one semester studying abroad.
Established in 1989 by Joe and Marion Mundy to honor Dr. John D. Richards, former Dean of The
Sarofim School of Fine Arts at Southwestern, to provide scholarships to students in any academic field
who represent the highest ideals in the search for truth and a striving for excellence and who maintain a
3.0 or better grade point average in all academic subjects.
Established in 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Will Mann Richardson of Tyler, Texas, to be awarded to the
recipient of the Mary Mann Richardson Award of Alpha Delta Pi sorority each year.
Established in 1982 by friends and family of the late Will Mann Richardson of Tyler, Texas, to honor his
life's work by providing scholarships based on demonstrated financial need to outstanding students
studying in the department of economics and business administration.
41-34634
Ernest Roper Scholarship Fund
Established in 1978 by the estate of Rev. Ernest Roper, Class of 1926, for pre-ministerial students.
41-34635
The Fairy Coraine Roper Scholarship
41-00011
Rork Family Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1975 by Miss Fairy Coraine Roper of Houston, Texas, for students seeking a business
degree, majoring in economics, general business, or accounting.
Established in 1999 by Mr. Robert T. Rork, Class of 1962, and Mrs. Linda Rork, of San Antonio, Texas, to
provide scholarships for students who maintain good academic standing.
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Fund ID #
41-00077
Endowed Fund Name
Rundell-Bell Endowed Scholarship
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2006 by Patty Rundell Bell '72 and Paul A. Bell '71 in recognition of the many bonds that
tie the Rundell and Bell families to Southwestern University. The endowment is initiated in celebration
of Patty and Paul's 35th wedding anniversary (December 27) as well as in commemoration of the 35th
anniversary of the completion of their coursework at Southwestern. The endowment also honors other
members of the family who have attended Southwestern, including Ida May Rundell Cooper '42 and
Alvin '73, Mary Gail Sorenson Rundell '74, and Frank E Rundell, Jr. '68N. The scholarships shall be
awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.
41-10000
The Saathoff Endowed Scholarship
41-00205
Saenger Family Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2005 by the estate of Esther Saathoff Trulson, Class of 1932, as a memorial to W. N.
Saathoff, Sr. (father of Esther Saathoff Trulson), Irene Saathoff Marshall (sister of Esther Saathoff
Trulson), and Esther Saathoff Trulson, herself. All of these family members attended Southwestern
University. This fund will provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern University's
requirement for financial aid.
Established December 2014 by Scott C. Saenger of Houston, Texas to provide scholarships for female
students with demonstrated financial need, majoring in computer science or math.
41-34640
The George H. Salladay Scholarship
41-34638
41-00107
Mary Shipp and Samuel Gillespie Sanders Endowed
Scholarship
Jake B. and Jane W. Schrum Paideia Fund
41-34641
41-34639
41-34642
41-34351
President J. N. R. and Ruth S. Score Scholarship
John Score Endowed Scholarship
The S. W. Scott Endowed Scholarship
The E. Y. Seale Memorial Scholarship Fund
41-00250
The Howard Sides Endowed Scholarship
41-00126
Wm. David Simmons Memorial Endowed Scholarship
41-00088
Judge Joseph T. Sneed III Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1974 by the estate of Mrs. George H. Salladay in memory of her husband to provide
scholarships to Southwestern University students.
Established in 2013 by contributions given in honor of Jake and Jane Schrum to award the Jake B. and
Jane W. Schrum Paideia Scholarship and the Jake B. and Jane W. Schrum Paideia Fellowship.
Established in 1963 in honor of the late Rev. E. Y. Seale, Class of 1949, by his family and friends together
with gifts from the congregation of the First United Methodist Church, Robstown, Texas, to provide
scholarship aid to students who are preparing for the Christian ministry.
Established in 2005 by Howard Sides, of Houston, Texas, Class of 1942, to provide scholarships for
students majoring in education who are planning to teach in the public schools or for students pursuing
careers in Christian ministry.
Established in 2015 by family and friends of Wm. David Simmons to provide scholarships for students
that meet the criteria established for need-based financial aid.
Established in 2008 by the family and friends of the late Judge Joseph T. Sneed III, Class of 1941. Judge
Sneed was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was recognized by his alma mater as its
Distinguished Alumnus in 1984. He offered the Commencement address in 1988 to the graduating
seniors.
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Fund ID #
41-00007
Endowed Fund Name
Dr. Robert L. Soulen Endowed Scholarship
41-34660
The Southland Paper Mills Foundation Scholarship Fund
41-34357
Fred Winchell & Mary Romans Sparks Endowed Scholarship Established in 1982 by Kermit D. and Mary Sparks Matthews, members of their family, and friends in
memory of Fred Winchell, Class of 1920, and Mary Romans Sparks to provide scholarships to
mathematics students.
Nancy Stephenson Spivey Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Nancy, Class of 1964, and Rex Spivey to provide scholarships to students with a
diagnosed learning disability/difference such as dyslexia or attention deficit and demonstrated financial
need.
Angus Springer Scholarship
Established in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Lewis to provide scholarships for students in the
department of theatre.
Jodie M. Steger Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2007 by Charles & Jodie Steger of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships to students
who enter Southwestern at least five years following their graduation from high school and who meet
Southwestern University's requirement for financial aid.
The Kathy and Mac Stringfellow Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Mac, Class of 1970, and Kathy Gregg, Class of 1973, Stringfellow of San Antonio
Texas.
Alma L. Thomas Scholarship
Established by the late Mrs. Alma L. Thomas of Austin, Texas, long-time member of the Board of
Trustees, for students in the School of Fine Arts.
J B Jordan Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1987 by Mrs. Lila M. Touchstone and her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Jordan, in memory of their
husbands, Mr. Thomas Virgil Touchstone and Mr. James Burrell Jordan Jr.
The James K. & Shirley Gates Varner Endowed Scholarship Established in 2006 by James K. and Shirley Gates Varner of Georgetown, Texas to provide scholarships
for students who demonstrate financial need.
The Andrew "A.D." Walker Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Walker of Simonton, Texas in memory of Andrew Walker, a
Southwestern sophomore at the time of his death in 1996, to provide scholarships for textbook
expenses for students with demonstrated financial need.
The Esther M. Weir Fund
Established in 2010 by members of the Weir family to provide scholarships to female students majoring
in kinesiology who are considering careers in education.
The J. M. West Family Scholarship
Established to enable young men and women to engage in the study of business and subjects related
thereto.
The John & Georgie Wheeler Scholarship Fund
Ralph M. Whitmore Scholarship Fund
Established in 1987 to honor Dr. Ralph M. Whitmore, professor of mathematics at Southwestern for 44
years to provide scholarships for mathematics majors or natural science majors with a 3.0 GPA or better
in all subjects.
Professor M. L. Williams Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Mr. Nelson D. Durst, Class of 1936, and Mrs. Annie Bishop Durst, Class of 1936, of
College Station, Texas, as a memorial tribute to Professor M. L. Williams, to provide scholarships to
students majoring in accounting or math with demonstrated financial need.
41-00056
41-34358
41-00084
41-34644
41-33870
41-34675
41-00076
41-46200
41-00600
41-34365
41-34685
41-34690
41-00046
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1998 by the E state of Alma Schultz, to honor Dr. Robert L. Soulen, Professor Emeritus
and former holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair in Science, and to fund scholarships for chemistry
majors in good academic standing.
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Fund ID #
41-34695
Endowed Fund Name
Dr Williams Medical Scholarship Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church of
Robstown Texas, in honor of the late Dr. Minor Lafayette Williams, to assist qualified students, with
preference being given to premedical students and students from Nueces County Texas, and the
Southwest Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church.
41-00019
Paulette Luther Williams Endowed Scholarship
41-00020
Bishop Joe and Mrs. Zoe Strickland Wilson Endowed
Scholarship
41-34367
Lori and Alan Wimmer Memorial String Orchestra
Scholarship
41-00092
41-34368
Jay Wolf, Sr. Scholarship Fund
The Susie L. and Ernest E. Wood Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2000 by H. Brent and Joanne Powers Austin, Class of 1974, in memory of Paulette Luther
Williams, a 1968 graduate, to honor her lifelong commitment to education.
Established in 2000 by friends of The Central Texas Conference of The Unitede Methodist Church and
Bishop Joe, Class of 1959, and Zoe Strickland Wilson, Class of 1958, to provide scholarships to students
who are graduates of The Lydia Patterson Institute.
Established in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Wimmer of Houston, Texas and friends with supporting
contributions from the Shell Companies Foundation in memory of their daughter and son to an
outstanding member of the University Orchestra.
Established in 2008 by Mrs. Iva Wolf McLachlan.
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Maner Stafford, of Wharton, Texas, in memory of her parents.
41-00060
The Wanda Scheler Young and Paul M. Young Endowed
Scholarship
41-00078
The Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi Endowed Scholarship
Faculty Development Endowments
41-00040
J. S. Abercrombie Faculty Enrichment Fund
41-34371
Lulu D. Ames Sociology Fund
41-00002
41-00096
41-00034
41-00036
41-00102
Brown Foundation Faculty Development
Louise and Frank Carvey Endowed Fund for Faculty
Development
Faculty Endowment
Faculty Productivity Endowment
Franta Love Endowed Fund
41-33815
The Mundy Faculty Fellowship Fund
41-00700
Trustee Endowment for Faculty Enrichment
Established in 2005 by Paul, Class of 1984, and Wanda Scheler Young, Class of 1984, of San Antonio,
Texas to provide scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need who reside in Bexar
County.
Established in 2007 by the Alumnae of Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi to provide scholarships for active
Alpha Delta Pi students who are in good standing with the University and who demonstrate the highest
levels of academic excellence and/or leadership in the Univeristy community.
Established in 1974 by the J. S. Abercrombie Foundation to provide faculty salary support in curriculum
enrichment.
Established in 1978 by the estate of Lulu D. Ames to support and further the Department of Sociology.
Established in 2009 by Louise & Frank Carvey to provide faculty scholarships, research, creative
production, enrichment, and/or development.
Established in 2012 by Karen Franta Love '86 and N. Eric Love, PhD. to meet the highest priorties of
faculty conducting cancer research and to provide scholarships to students who meet Southwestern
University's requirement for financial aid.
Established in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mundy, Jr. to support one or more faculty fellowships a year to
provide enrichment and renewal opportunities for faculty members in addition to normal opportunities
for sabbatical leave.
Established in 2011 by the Southwestern University Board of Trustees, alumni, and friends to provide
enrichment for faculty of the University.
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Fund ID #
General Endowment Funds
41-00004
Endowed Fund Name
Endowed Fund Description
Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture Endowment
The Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture Series focuses on the professional and civic achievements of women.
Established in 1985, the lecture series is named for Jessie Daniel Ames, a 1902 alumna of Southwestern
University who championed the causes of voting rights for women, prison reform and anti-lynching
legislations. A business person and leader in the national suffragist movement, she was a founder and
the first president of the Texas League of Women Voters and was one of the first women delegates to
the state and national Democratic conventions. The Jessie Daniel Ames Lectures are one facet of the
Women's Studies Program at Southwestern University. The Women's Studies Program is funded in part
through a matching grant by the RGK Foundation of Austin. This lecture series was developed to bring to
campus speakers from the national community of leaders on women's issues for the Women's Studies
Program.
41-00069
James Robert Andrews Endowed Fellowship
41-00093
The Athletic Directors' Endowed Fund
41-11500
Sallie M. Atkin Math Library Endowment
41-33320
The Brown Challenge Endowment
41-12000
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund
41-00131
41-33740
41-34309
41-33750
Chris and Laura Chaput Endowment
The Clayton Fund
Consolidated Scholarship
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Fund
Established in 2006 by the family and friends of James Robert Andrews, Class of 2004, in memory of his
strength, courage, determination, and intellectual curiosity. Fellowships shall be awarded to graduates
of Southwestern University, who meet certain guidelines, to fund a portion of educational costs of
attending graduate or professional school.
Established by Mary E. Medley '74 and her family in honor of Coach R.M. Medley, Dr. Tex Kassen, Dr.
Carla Lowry and Dr. Glada Munt to provide resources to enhance the annual University budget for the
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Established in 1978 by Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Atkin of Georgetown, TX to purchase books in the math field for
the Cody Memorial Library.
Established through the generosity of The Brown Foundation, Inc., the Brown Challenge matched alumni
gifts to the University between 1975-1995 to encourage increased alumni participation in the annual
fund, and to help build the unrestricted endowment.
Established in 2009, this Grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation supports teacher education at
Southwestern University, with priority given to the Semester of Support Program for alumni in their
early teaching careers.
Established in 2015 by Chris and Laura Chaput of Temple, Texas.
Established by the Clayton Fund of Houston, Texas.
41-33751
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Language Program
41-00450
Gene Eanes Memorial Library Fund
41-00300
Environmental Studies Endowed Fund
41-33766
The Pauline and J. C. Fleming Endowment for Excellence
Established in 1989 by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to develop a permanent Asian Studies
curriculum.
Established in 1995 by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to support the study of modern languages
and literature at Southwestern University.
Established in 1972 by Mr. and Mrs. William R. Eanes of Georgetown, Texas to purchase books for the
Cody Memorial Library.
Established in 2010 by a grant from Kendeda Fund to provide ongoing support of essential aspects of the
Environmental Studies program at Southwestern University.
Established in 1971 by the estate of Pauline and J. C. Fleming of Lubbock, Texas, aunt and uncle of
President Durwood Fleming, to strengthen the academic program of Southwestern University.
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Fund ID #
41-00085
Endowed Fund Name
Hazen Lewis Folse Endowed Music Enrichment Fund
41-33378
41-33715
General Endowment Fund
John I. and Thelma Lynn Guion Endowment Fund
41-34520
O. P. Hairgrove Education Trust
41-34525
41-00009
Vinson Hammond Fund for Music Performance and
Scholarship
Dr. Annanelle Hardt Peace Studies Endowment
41-34548
The William Douglas Hooker Endowed Scholarship
41-00017
C. Howard/E. Crawford Endowed Fellows
41-00010
The William B. Jones Faculty Fellowship Fund
41-00125
Edward L. Kain Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research
in Sociology
41-00045
Dr. Tex Kassen Endowed Fund
41-33260
41-33240
41-33220
41-33795
Leadership 2000 International Programs
Lead 2000 - Library
Leadership 2000 Scholarships
Augustine Kerr Lokey and Clarence Walter Lokey Trust
41-33794
Zada Maxwell Lokey and Clarence W. Lokey Endowment
Fund for International Studies
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2007 by Dr. & Mrs. Roland Folse to support and enrich programs and activities in the
Department of Music.
Established in 1996 by the estate of Thelma Lynn Guion for the purchase of books and other materials to
support the curriculum and enrich the lives of students in The Sarofim School of Fine Arts and The Brown
College of Arts and Sciences.
Established by the estate of Mr. O. P. Hairgrove to assist young men in preparation for ministry in the
Methodist and Baptist churches. Income from the fund is used for work scholarships and loans limited to
pre-ministerial students.
Established in 1992 by Hubert and Jenny Hammond in memory of their son, Vinson Hammond, to
support music programs and student scholarships.
Established in 1998 by Dr. Annanelle Hardt, Southwestern University Alumna, Class of 1948 to support
student internships, curriculum development, and faculty research in areas related to peace studies and
social justice.
Established in 1996 by alumni, colleagues, staff and friends in honor of Dr. William Hooker, professor of
psychology and founder of the Southwestern psychology internship program in 1966, to provide
stipends for junior or senior psychology majors with financial need who participate in the University
psychology internship program.
Established in 1999 by the estate of Elizabeth A. Crawford, Class of 1934, to provide visiting scholars
and/or visiting professor programs annually in the department of English.
Established in 1999 through the generous philanthropy of alumni, colleagues, staff and friends in honor
of William B. Jones, Professor Emeritus of History, Executive Vice President Emeritus and holder of the
John H. Duncan Chair, to support faculty scholarship, research or other creative activity.
Established May 2015 by Edward L. Kain, friends, colleagues, and family. This fund is established to
honor the legacy of Dr. Edward L. Kain and his commitment to the Sociology program at Southwestern.
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Kain has trained and mentored students by emphasizing the critical role
undergraduate research plays in preparing students for graduate and professional school and
employment. This fund has been created to ensure that students continue to benefit from these
experiences.
Established in 2005 by the family and friends of Dr. Tex Kassen as a memorial to his life and his
association with Southwestern University, to support students in good standing who are majoring in
kinesiology.
Established to assist in funding the University's International Studies Program.
Established to support the International Studies Program.
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Fund ID #
41-00104
Endowed Fund Name
Coach Jim Mallon Endowed Fund
41-00023
The William A. McMichael Enrichment Fund
41-12500
41-33810
Amanda McMillian & Benjamin Holloway Endowed Fund
for Political Science
The R. M. Medley Memorial
41-00121
The Merzbach Memorial Endowed Fund
41-33820
Gwen Kennedy Neville Endowment Fund
41-33822
41-00109
Lois Perkins Endowment
Purdy Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research
41-00103
Lou Claire Rose Endowment for the English Department
41-33045
41-34643
41-00041
Stella Russell Trust
J. N. R. Score, II
John McKee Sharpe Sr. and John McKee Sharp Jr. Faculty
Development Endowment Fund
41-00014
41-00105
Roy and Margaret Shilling Library Fund
SMArt Program
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2012 by family and friends of James L. Mallon, Jr. as a memorial to his life and association
with Southwestern University to support student scholarships, student travel, student capstone funds,
and student fitness and recreation activities funds.
Established in 2001 by the estate of Sue Mood McMichael, Class of 1923, to support faculty and student
enrichment.
Established in 2011 by Amanda McMillian and Benjamin Holloway to meet the highest priorities of the
political science department.
Established in 1980 by friends of R. M. Medley to furnish and maintain the Medley Memorial Room in
the Sid Richardson Physical Education Center.
Established in 2014 by Dr. Uta C. Merzbach in memory of her parents, Dr. Ludwig Herman Merzbach and
Dr. Margaret Kober Merzbach, to advance scholarship and research through the purchase and
maintenance of books, maps, electronic resources, recordings, subscriptions, and special collections in
economics, mathematics, music, French and German. The tangible acquisitions shall become part of the
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center collection.
The Gwen Kennedy Neville Endowment Fund was established in 1997 by alumni, friends and former
colleagues of Gwen Kennedy Neville, and will provide students majoring in anthropology and/or
sociology the opportunity to attend scholarly conferences, conduct collaborative research, participate in
fieldwork at home or abroad and allow the University to invite distinguished speakers in the field of
anthropology and sociology to campus.
Established February 2013 by Patty Rundell Bell and Dr. Paul A. Bell along with other friends and family
of Dr. Jesse E. Purdy. This fund is established to honor the legacy of Dr. Jesse E. Purdy and his
commitment to the Psychology and Animal Behavior programs at Southwestern. For more than 35 years,
Dr. Purdy has trained and mentored students by emphasizing the critical role undergraduate research
plays in preparing students for graduate studies or employment. The Purdy Endowed Fund for
Collaborative Research has been created to ensure that students continue to benefit from these
experiences.
Established in 2012 by John and Mary Powell, Class of 1955 and 1957 respectively, in memory of their
friend, Lou Claire Rose, and in their role as Trustees of the W. Morgan and Lou Claire Rose Trust to
benefit the faculty and students in the English department.
Established in 1973 by the estate of Stella Russell for general endowment purposes.
Established by Jewel E. Sharpe in memory of her late husband, John McKee Sharpe Jr., Class of 1935, and
his father, to support faculty scholarship, research, enrichment and/or development.
Established June 2012 by the W. D. Kelley Foundation (Dale Illig) to establish a permanent fund
endowment to support the SMArt Program.
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Fund ID #
41-33712
Endowed Fund Name
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Endowed Fund
41-00049
Dr. Jimmy Smith Kinesiology Endowed Research Fund
41-33862
Southwestern University Museum Endowment Fund
41-00039
41-33875
Technology Initiative Endowment
Senator John G. Tower's Papers Endowment
41-00003
The Marian G. Tower Fund
41-33880
Isla Turner Endowment
41-33070
41-33374
Bob Vial Endowment Fund
West Foundation Endowment
41-34681
41-00097
Paideia Endowments
41-20000
Dr. Corinne Westphal Endowment
Willson Lecture Fund
41-00091
41-00051
Albert & Margaret Alkek Foundation Endowed Paideia
Fund
Sue B. Alves Endowment
41-00055
Austin Endowed Paideia Scholars Fund for Intercultural
Exchange
Louise and Frank Carvey Endowed Paideia Fund
41-21000
41-00029
The Cullen Foundation Endowed Paideia Fund
Paideia Endowed Scholars Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 1988 by the Houston law firm of Vinson & Elkins to honor the legacy of Mr. A. Frank
Smith, Jr. This fund supports distinguished lectures, books for the Library collection, online and print
media, and other scholarly programs in the areas of the Humanities, the Social Sciences, and the A.
Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center.
Established in 2005 by Dan Patrick Stephens, Class of 1996, alumni and friends of Southwestern
University, in recognition of Dr. Jimmy Smith to provide research funds to assist kinesiology students
with costs associated with their collaborative research initiatives with faculty and with costs associated
with travel and lodging for professional conferences.
Established by friends of Senator Tower for the maintenance of the John Goodwin Tower Collection.
Established in 1998 by Lou B. Tower, Penny Tower Cook, and Jeanne Tower Cox in memory of Marion G.
Tower to provide a permanent fund for study abroad to enhance students' understanding of political,
cultural, and social features of societies around the world, and for students to attend scholarly
conferences in association with faculty mentors.
Established by the late Mrs. Isla Carroll Turner and designated by the Executive Committee as an
endowment for maintenance of the President's home.
Established in 1952 by the West Foundation, Mr. J. Marion West and Mrs. Wesley West for general
endowment purposes.
Established in 2004, the Albert & Margaret Alkek Foundation Endowed Paideia Scholars Fund supports
the Paideia Program at Southwestern University.
Established in 2008 by Sue B. Alves '51. Preference for the use of the annual withdrawals shall be to
support the Paideia Program at Southwestern University.
Established in 2005 by Joanne, Class of 1974, and H. Brent Austin to assist students with the costs
associated with the fulfillment of the Paideia intercultural experience.
Established in 2004 by Louise Britt Carvey, Class of 1944, and Frank P. Carvey, Jr., Class of 1945, to assist
Paideia Scholars with the costs associated with the fulfillment of the Paideia experience requirements.
Established in 2004 to support the Paideia Program at Southwestern University.
Established as a challenge grant by the The Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust of Wichita Falls, Texas.
The income shall be used to assist Paideia Scholars with the costs associated with the fulfillment of the
Paideia experience requirements.
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Fund ID #
41-31000
Endowed Fund Name
Priddy Charitable Trust Endowed Paideia Scholars Fund
Endowed Fund Description
Established in 2005, the Robert & Ruby Charitable Trust Endowed Paideia Scholars Fund supports the
activities of Southwestern's Paideia Scholars by providing one-time stipends during the three-year
program. These stipends may be applied toward intercultural study, collaborative research or civic
engagement projects to assist the students in fulfilling their Paideia Program objectives.
41-00044
Fred A. Sanders Endowed Paideia Scholars Fund
41-00099
Shield-Ayres Endowed Paideia Experiences Fund
41-00073
Wolfe Opportunity for Leadership Fund
Established in 2004 by Mrs. Jeanne Sanders in memory of Fred A. Sanders, Class of 1959, to support the
Paideia Program at Southwestern University.
Established in 2009 by the Shield-Ayres Foundation of San Antonio, Texas to support civic engagement
activities and/or internships for Paideia Scholars, with priority given to projects dedicated to
environmental sustainability and land conservation and restoration.
Established in 2006 by Neile and Jan Oliver Wolfe '81 of Austin, Texas to assist students with the costs
associated with the fulfillment of any of the Paideia strands.
Prize & Award Endowments
41-00350
Drusilla Huffmaster Anderson Endowment for the Fine Arts Established in 2011 by family and friends of Drusilla Huffmaster Anderson. Distributions shall be
awarded to eligible students to assist with the costs associated with travel and other expenses incurred
in their research, creative works, and/or educational pursuits in the field of music.
41-33765
William Finch Faculty Award
41-00018
King Creativity Fund
41-33812
41-33814
Merriman Morton Business Leadership Award
41-33388
David Knox Porter Memorial
41-00400
Walter Milton Potter Prize Endowed Fund
41-33391
The Mary Lynn Webb Starnes Music Award in Piano
Awarded to a full-time faculty member for conspicuous accomplishment in furthering the aims of the
University. This award is made possible by a gift to the endowment by Dr. Finch's wife and their two
sons, Dr. William Tyree Finch and Dr. Richard Carrington Finch, Class of 1965. Dr. William C. Finch was
the eleventh President of Southwestern University.
Established in 1999 by Dr. W. Joseph King, Class of 1993, to support the creative endeavors of
Southwestern students. Specifically, KCF will seek to fund the most innovative or visionary student
projects. Projects from all academic and artistic disciplines will be considered; multidisciplinary projects
will be strongly encouraged. Further, KCF funded projects may be curricular or extracurricular in nature.
Established by Dorothy Drummer on the occasion of Merriman Morton, Class of 1963, being presented
the Distinguished Alumnus Award on April 26, 1996. Awarded to an outstanding senior with a major in
the department of economics and business demonstrating business leadership and potential for success
in the business community.
Established in memory of the Rev. David Knox Porter, an alumnus of the University, by his daughters,
Mrs. Meade F. Griffin and Mrs. Leslie Etter. This award is given annually to the outstanding pretheological student.
Established in 2010 by the University at the request of W. Joseph King, Class of 1993, donor of the King
Creativity Endowed Fund, using the unspent, accumulated withdrawals from the King Creativity Fund.
The Potter Prize shall be awarded to the student who is chosen as the overall most creative King
Creativity Scholar for the given year.
Given by Mrs. C. W. Webb and the late Mr. Webb, in memory of their daughter, Mary Lynn, to an
outstanding senior for proficiency in music performance and great promise in the field of music.
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Fund ID #
41-33280
41-33020
41-34514
41-00033
41-00031
41-00030
41-00035
41-00068
Endowed Fund Name
Equipment & Technology
Thomas K. Ewan Endowment
John & Thelma Guion Endowed Scholarship
Endowed National Scholars Program
Paideia Endowed Leadership/Support
Paideia Endowed Professors
Endowed Visiting Scholars
Brown Scholars
41-00106
41-34550
Isabel Brown Wilson Bequest
Minnie Howell Scholarship
Endowed Fund Description
Established by The Brown Foundation, Inc. in 1978 and augmented by a second generous gift from the
foundation in 2006, the Brown Scholarships are the highest financial aid award given at Southwestern.
Brown Scholars have outstanding academic and leadership qualifications and are selected through a
highly competitive application and interview process. Brown Scholarships cover full tuition, room and
board.
Established by Mrs. Minnie A. Howell in memory of her husband, the late Dr. E. P. Howell, to provide
scholarships for premedical and preministerial students.