The Curtiss-Wright Corporation/William B. Mitchell Scholarship in Engineering was established through the generosity of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation to honor the service of former board member, William B. "Bill" Mitchell. Both Bill and his wife, Mary, received degrees from Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels including graduate students, with preference given to incoming Freshmen and those majoring in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from high schools in the following counties: Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Chambers and Liberty.

Friends and family established the A. J. Leger Memorial Scholarship as a memorial to A. J. He loved to cook and was involved in the restaurant business. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Administration. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those meeting the above criteria and pursuing a restaurant management certificate with an interest in a career in the restaurant industry. If awarded this scholarship you will be required to submit thank you letters. You will write four letters. One to his wife, Patricia Leger and three others to his daughters Rhonda Crabtree, Angie LaBiche and Jodie Rutledge. In these letters you will thank them for establishing this scholarship. Express to them how much it means to you to have the financial assistance provided by this scholarship and what an honor it is to be the recipient of a scholarship named for Mr. Leger.

Tom and Nancy Giannopoulos established the A. L. (Tom) and Nancy Giannopoulos Regents Scholarship in Engineering. Tom graduated from Lamar University and today is Chairman, President and CEO of MICROS, the world's leading developer of enterprise applications serving the hospitality and specialty retail industries. He also serves on the College of Engineering Advisory Council. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students and all majors in the College of Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to incoming freshmen who have recently graduated from high school.

Academic Excellence Scholarships are available to first-time-in-college freshmen (dual credit and Advanced Placement course credits taken in High School are still eligible) with minimum high school GPA* of 3.8 and must rank in the top 25% of their class or SAT score of 1200-1320 or ACT score of 25 - 28.** International students must submit their SAT (1200-1320) or ACT (25-28) scores for consideration.

The Academic Excellence award will give students $32,000 over four years: $5500 per year will be applied toward tuition and $2500 will be applied toward on-campus residence hall.

To receive the room portion, you MUST live on campus.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

*High school GPA will be re-calculated on 4.0 collegiate scale
**Class rank requirements will not apply to homeschool students or high schools that do not rank students.

****No Longer Awarded to Accounting Students****

SELECTION CRITERIA:

a.  Discipline - Accounting
b.  Class Level - Graduate level students
c.  Class Load Requirements - Full-time students according to the required degree plan curriculum.  Exceptions may be made for last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
d.  Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 4.0 GPA to qualify.  The scholarship may be renewed for an additional semester provided the recipient has a 4.0 GPA.  
e.  Recipient must demonstrate a financial need.
f.  Other - It is the donor's preference that the recipient has demonstrated leadership abilities.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

a.  Discipline - Nursing
b.  Class Level - Senior year nursing student
c.  Class Load Requirements - Full-time student according to the required degree plan curriculum.  Exceptions may be made for last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
d.  Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 3.6 GPA to qualify.  The scholarship may be renewed for an additional semester provided the recipient has a 3.6 GPA. 
e. Applicants are to submit a one-page essay answering the following: "Outline three nursing life goals and give a reason for those goals." 
f.  Recipient must demonstrate a financial need.
g. Other - It is the donors' preference that the recipient has demonstrated leadership abilities.
h. Other- It is the donors' wish to receive occasional communication from the recipient.

The Al Vincent Scholarship for Baseball was funded by the Lamar Baseball Team Alumni and supporters. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Alan and Peggy Plummer established the Alan H. Plummer, Jr. Scholarship in Environmental Engineering. Both Alan and Peggy are Lamar University alumni. Alan and Peggy started their own company, Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. in 1978 from their own home. The firm now employs more than 90 people and Alan has been recognized with many local and state-wide honors for his work developing plans for water reuse and conservation. Alan shares his knowledge with Lamar as a member of the College of Engineering Advisory Council and is a Distinguished Alumni of the department of Civil Engineering. The scholarship is open to junior level students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in water resources and environmental issues. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students with a financial need.

Alan and Cherrie Hefty established the Alan R. Hefty Scholarship in Accounting in recognition of Alan's commitment to the accounting profession and his community. Alan is President of Alan Hefty & Co., CPA's, founded in 1981. Alan is also involved with the Lamar University Alumni Association, the Lamar University Legacy Society, the Lamar University Planned Giving Council and KVLU FM Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a degree in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student or a full- or part-time graduate student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Alan Randall Howard Memorial Scholarship was established by Margaret Ann Randall in her will in memory of her grandson. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mr. Wayne Reaud established the Albert E. and Gena Reaud Scholarship in honor of his parents. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given in the following order: (a) Children or grandchildren of members of Pipefitters Local #195; (b) Children or grandchildren of members of any union which is active in the Golden Triangle area; (c) Any deserving student at Lamar University meeting the criteria will be considered.

Dr. Sallye and Mr. William C. Keith, Jr. established the Alice Keith Memorial Endowed Fellowship/Scholarship in memory of his grandmother, Alice Keith. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to those seeking any performing arts degree in the College of Fine Arts. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. First priority will be a graduate student of one of the performing arts for a teaching fellowship. Should such a student not be available, the funds may be used for entering freshmen.

The Alicia Christine Bonura Memorial Scholarship in Engineering was established by her family, friends and the Southeast Texas Community. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students with preference given to incoming freshmen. Entering freshmen must be in the to 5% of their graduating class. All engineering majors will be considered with preference given to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall 3.5 GPA. Students applying for this scholarship should submit a short essay to the College of Engineering Scholarship Office outlining their interest in the engineering field and listing their involvement in high school, community, and church activities, along with one letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher and one letter from a mentor or church administrator.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

1. 1. Major/Degree/Concentration -  Open to  all majors but  recipient must be a member in good standing of the Gamma Phi Chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
   2. Class Level - Open to undergraduate level students.
   3. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
   4. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.
   5. Other-
      1. Each recipient will receive the scholarship award for one academic year. Recipients may apply for the scholarship in multiple years.
      2. All applicants must provide a letter from the Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega verifying that they are a member in good standing along with their scholarship application.

If there is no chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at Lamar University, the scholarship will be open to legacies of the sorority. Applicant must provide a letter detailing their legacy status along with their scholarship application.
 
Through her own experience while a student at Lamar and a sorority member and through her experience as Chapter Advisor, Norma understands the financial difficulties many young women at Lamar face in being a member of a sorority and paying tuition. She feels fortunate to be able to assist in meeting some of those financial needs by making this contribution to the endowed Alpha Chi Omega Scholarship that was established in her name to honor her.

"The Zeta Theta chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity was founded at Lamar University in 1957 by Elvis L. Mason, who in later years was presented with the Lamar University Distinguished Alumnus Award. The ATO chapter was active on campus for 53 years until the charter was pulled in 2010. At that time, the Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association established the beginnings of a new and much improved Zeta Theta chapter, which was re-chartered in the fall of 2015. With the help of the ATO Alumni Association, the chapter has grown into the most dominant fraternity on the Lamar campus today. The chapter is made up of young men that understand the importance of leadership, philanthropy and brotherhood.

The Alumni Association of the Zeta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is proud to fund an endowed scholarship in the name of two of our brothers that we miss every day, James ""JK--Jimmy"" Kimmey (Kinesiology, 1986) and William ""Pete"" Elliott (1974 Alumnus). The annually budgeted award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. The fall semester scholarship will be known as the _James Frederick Kimmey Memorial Award_ and the spring semester will be known as the _Pete Elliott Memorial Award_.

The recipients must be active and initiated members of the Lamar University Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and be in good standing with the University and both the fraternity's Lamar and national chapters. The scholarship is open to all majors and class levels. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA."

The Amanda Garcia Guevara Annually Funded Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Naomi Hill in remembrance of her sister, Amanda Garcia Guevara. Amanda was a speech and hearing educator at the Brownsville Hanna High School. She assisted in stream lining deaf students into the public education environment. She organized the "Hanna High Silent Eagles, an organization that allowed deaf students to participate in all school functions.

The scholarship is open to full time Graduate Students pursuing a Master's Degree in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The recipient should be in high academic standing and dedicated to the community and/or charities.

TBD

Jackie and Raymon Bean established this scholarship in memory of their daughter, Annie. Jackie and Raymon both attended Lamar University and were members of Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Nu, respectively. Annie grew up in Alvin, Texas and was a senior at Texas A&M specializing in Health Care when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia. It is the hope of her parents that this scholarship will pave the way for a caring and dedicated student to achieve her goals of serving others and helping those in need. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship.

Sina and Soheila Nejad established the Amir and Layla Nejad Scholarship in Civil Engineering in honor of their children. Sina launched Sigma Engineers, Inc. in 1993. Soheila manages the daily operations and Sina designs structures, many of which may be found throughout Southeast Texas. Sina also serves as a Trustee on the Lamar University Foundation Board. The scholaship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also have graduated from a high school in one of the following Texas counties: Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Jasper, Newton, Chambers or Liberty.

The Angie Nall Endowment in Education is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students with learning disabilities or to students who plan to work with the learning disabled.

The Ann & Paul Pigue Endowment in Engineering was established to provide funds for scholarships, faculty enhancement, to support research and new programs and any other needs of the College of Engineering as determined by the Dean of the College. The recipient of any scholarship provided by the fund shall be a student in good standing, pursuing a degree from the Lamar University College of Engineering. It is open to all Engineering majors and all levels. Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Incoming freshman must be in the top 10% of their graduating class with a minimum SAT score of 1170.

The Helen Caldwell Locke & Curtis Blakey Locke Charitable Trust established the Ann Locke Cobb and Charles David Locke Presidential Scholarship in Business. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students and to all majors in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student or full- or part-time graduate student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Dr. Grace and Mr. Bill England established the Anna England Crow Memorial Scholarship in Nursing in memory of Bill's sister, Anna. During her nursing career, she served several medical facilities in the Beaumont and East Texas areas. The scholarship is open to junior, senior or graduate level students majoring in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

The Anna Mary Rienstra Memorial Scholarship in Education is open to all class levels seeking any degree in the College of Education. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a graduate of Nederland High School.

The Anne Fisher Winslow Award for Skill & Compassion was established by a group of anonymous donors in memory of John L. Bell, Jr. and John D. Rienstra, Jr., two patients that Anne cared for prior to their deaths. The award will go to a graduating Senior with a degree in Nursing who best demonstrates the attributes of honesty, humor, ability and caring in the actual performance of the profession to the benefit of patients.

Anne Harmon was an Associate Professor of Chemistry beginning in 1959 at Lamar State College of Technology and retired in 1996 from Lamar University as it was then and is now known.  Ms. Harmon received her Bachelor of Science degree from Monmouth College and her Master of Science from Baylor University.  During her tenure with Lamar, she was a sponsor of the Lamar Tech chapter of the American Chemical Society which was founded to stimulate an active interest in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering.  Ms. Harmon was also named an honorary member of the CARDS, a men’s spirit organization.

The Annette Edwards Platt Memorial Scholarship in English was established by her husband, Ronald Platt. Dr. Platt served at Lamar as the Chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages from 1980-84 and was an associate professor of English until she retired in 1990. The scholarship is open to English majors and all class levels, including graduate students. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be a full-time student. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.

Friends and family established the Annie Sue & Richard T. Green Memorial Scholarship in Math. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must also be planning to certify and enter a teaching profession. First consideration will be given to a female.

Anthony "Tony" Kojak was born November 14, 1956 in Beaumont, Texas. Before enrolling at the University of Texas in 1976, Anthony had already completed ten years of classical piano studies with Hubert Kaszynski. He graduated with honors with a Master of Music and Composition degree and went on to perform professionally in many U.S. cities including Seattle, Houston, Austin, Beaumont, New York and Indianapolis. While in New York he worked at a pianist in off Broadway productions. In 1981 his reputation led him to perform with The Youth Symphony of New York City at Carnegie Hall. Anthony was also an accomplished composer with several compositions published nationally. This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in Music, with a concentration in Piano. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The *Reaud Honors College* of Lamar University is attentive to the goals and aspirations of Lamar's high ability students, engaging these students both within the University and the larger community to facilitate the achievement of their goals. The College offers financial support to students in the forms of scholarships and grants. To be considered for admission to the Reaud Honors College, an entering freshman should have an SAT of 1270 or above or a ranking in the top 10 percent of his/her high school graduating class. Students meeting these requirements will automatically be considered for all scholarships available in the College.

Current Lamar students or transfers who apply to the Reaud Honors College are expected to have a minimum GPA on at least 12 hours of regular academic courses. To retain active status in the Reaud Honors College, all students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above.

*More information and the online application can be found by visiting our website: "Reaud Honors College":http://www.lamar.edu/honors*

Chandra Franklin Womack is owner and president of Aran & Franklin Engineering, Inc. A 2006 graduate of Lamar University with a BS in Civil Engineering, she earned her Texas Professional Engineer license in 2010 and is also licensed in Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York. She is a Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm Appointed Engineer and a member of the International Code Council, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Institute of Steel Construction. Chandra has performed the windstorm design on thousands of structures in the Golden Triangle and Bolivar Peninsula. She has been project manager for disaster recovery related to hurricanes Dolly and Ike, as well as the 2009 Bastrop wildfires. This scholarship is open to all class levels in Civil Engineering. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and it is the donor's preference that the scholarship be awarded to a student who is a working parent.

Archie Land, Jr. established the Archie Land Good Heart Scholarship out of the estate of his brother, who was also named Archie Land, Jr. The scholarship is open to senior level students pursuing a degree in Social Work. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also demonstrate a history of volunteer work.

Family and friends established the Arthur Greenspan Scholarship in Accounting in memory of Mr. Greenspan. Mr. Greenspan spent time as an adjunct professor at Lamar University. He enjoyed being able to give back to his local university and was very proud of Lamar's growth through the years. Arthur earned the Distinguished Service Award to the accounting profession, their highest honor. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's of Science Degree in Accounting. If the recipient is an undergraduate, they must have completed Intermediate Accounting I with a minimum of an "A" average and have a 3.4 GPA overall. The recipient must also be a full-time student.

 

The Ashley Brown Memorial Scholarship in Soccer was established by her family, friends and the Southeast Texas Community. The scholarship is open to all class levels and those majoring in an academic area leading to a bachelor's degree. The recipient must be a member of the women's soccer team, be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipient must also meet both the University and NCAA academic standards and eligibility requirements.

This scholarship was established in memory of Ashley LaBiche to honor her passion for life and dedication to helping others. The YMBL Board of Directors established this scholarship to honor the long standing relationship between the organization and the LaBiche family. The YMBL, or Young Men's Business League, is a charitable organization in Beaumont with a long history of supporting worthy causes in the area. You will write your thank you letter to the organization. You should express to them how much it means to you to have the financial support provided by this scholarship. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen that have graduated from Msgr. Kelly High School and are pursuing a degree in the Department of Art. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Associated General Contractors of Jefferson County established the Associated General Contractors of Jefferson County Scholarship. This organization was founded in 1940 primarily to promote, through educational means, communication within the construction industry. The recipient of this scholarship must be an employee, employee spouse or employee child of an Associated General Contractors of Jefferson County member. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum overall 2.5 GPA.

The Audie Nelson Little Memorial Scholarship in Nursing was established by Lloyd and Doris Nelson in memory of his sister, Audie. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 overall GPA.

 

The Band Scholarship Fund is open to all majors and class levels and is exclusively for band members.

The Southeast Texas Financial Education Institute established the Banker's Financial Education Scholarship in Finance. They established this scholarship to assist and educate students with an interest in banking. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students interested in a career in banking will be given primary consideration.

 

The BASF Scholarship in Chemical Engineering was established by BASF The Chemical Company. The BASF portfolio comprises chemicals, plastics, performance products, functional solutions, agricultural solutions and oil and gas. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be graduates from high schools in Jefferson and Orange County.

Beaumont Bone and Joint Institute funded the Dr. James W. Shuffield Scholarship in Athletic Training in honor of Dr. Shuffield. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students who are majoring in an academic area leading to a Bachelor's degree with specialization in athletic training. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 26 semester hours from the previous academic year and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded to the Lamar University student athletic trainer, or trainers, who have shown academic excellence and leadership in athletic training.

The Beaumont Music Commission established the Beaumont Music Commission Scholarship in Honor of Charlene Kiker. Charlene dedicated her life to supporting the arts. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and music majors who demostrate a level of proficiency that would indicate a probability of success in the undergraduate study of music. First preference will be given to students whose major applied area is either piano or strings. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Beaumont Music Commission established the Beaumont Music Commission Scholarship in Music after they decided to discontinue presenting programs in Southeast Texas. They divided the remaining assets between Lamar University and The Symphony of Southeast Texas to establish permanent endowments for music education students and programs. The scholarship is open to music majors and all class levels including graduate students. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Joe and Becky Williams established this scholarship. Joe earned a BS in Government from Lamar State College and his MBA from the University of Houston. He was a principal shareholder in a large Houston insurance brokerage firm, Wisenberg Insurance + Risk Management and was its Chairman and CEO when the firm was sold to a subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank. He later became a partner in PozmantierWilliams Insurance Consultant, LLC. Joe has served on several boards and is also a trustee of the Lamar University Foundation. Becky met Joe while working at Beaumont State Bank and continued her banking career after moving to Houston. She has been very active as a community volunteer. The scholarship is open to Doctoral students majoring in Audiology. They may be a full or part-time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship.

The Beeman and Nancy Strong Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and class levels.

The Ben & Julie Rogers/Babe Didrikson Zaharias Scholarship in Women's Athletics was established by the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Foundation of Beaumont in honor of Julie and Ben Rogers. The scholarship is open to all majors and and all class levels. The recipient must have a SAT score of 880 or better or the ACT equivalent, be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Benny Jo Monlezun Bates Endowed Scholarship in Dance was established by friends and family. The scholarship is open to Dance majors. The recipient must be an academically exceptional incoming freshman or a transfer student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. First preference will be given to students from the Jacksonville, Texas area. The scholarship may be renewed for a total of four academic years providing the recipient participates and is involved in the production of dance concerts, attends class regularly and displays a positive attitude.

The Bernice and Harry Bell Memorial Scholarship was established by their children, Bonnie Salles, Larry Bell, Barry Bell and Brenda Wisniewski. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels, including graduate students. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a minimum SAT score of 1080.

Laura Cook established the Bernie and Michael Cook Presidential Scholarship in Business in memory of her husband, Bernie J. Cook and her son, Michael August Cook. Both Laura and Bernie were graduates of Lamar University. Laura taught school in the Beaumont Independent School District and Bernie worked in the accounting department of United Gas Pipeline before joining Lamar University as a property manager and inventory specialist, retiring in 1997 after a 28 year career. He also served as a director of the Lamar University Ex-Students Association. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas Scholarship was established by the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas and the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation. The scholarship is open to any major within the College of Business with preference to students who show an interest in Small Business Development. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain an overall 2.75 GPA. It is open to all undergraduate students and will be awarded for consecutive semesters provided the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

 

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

a. Major/Degree/Concentration -Open to all majors. Students may be taking classes on campus or online.

b. Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.

c. Class Load Requirements - Full or part time students.

d. Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

e. Other - It is the donor's philanthropic intent to support students who are 50 or older. Therefore, if all other qualifications are equal among applicants the donor requests that a student age 50 or older be considered first.

 

LEGACY STATEMENT

Picture it, 1952, Randolph Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas. A dashing, tall, lean, and lanky B-52 journeyman aircraft mechanic from Oakwood, Texas succumbs to the charm of a fetching comely, Georgia-peach from Adel, Georgia. Gene Herbert Johnson becomes smitten with Betty Jean White while serving at Randolph Air Force Base.

Courting ensued, and he subsequently whisked her away to the front porch of his family home in Oakwood, Texas where she became the perfect Christmas present, the very embodiment of a God-given good and perfect gift, his bride on Christmas day, December 25, 1955. As a result of this union five children were born, Sandra, Sharon, Lorne Landon, Randolph, and Kenneth. Yes, you guessed it, Randolph is named for Randolph Air Force Base. On 1 October 2010, Randolph AFB merged with Lackland AFB and the US Army's Fort Sam Houston to form Joint Base San Antonio.

Betty and Gene served in the military during the Korean War which began in 1950. In 1948, three years after the end of World War II, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act into law, officially allowing women to serve as full, permanent members of all branches of the Armed Forces. One month after the act's passing, President Truman issued the Integration of the Armed Forces executive order, desegregating the military and ensuring that Black men and women could now serve equally in all branches of the military as well. Which afforded Betty and Gene an equal opportunity to serve and do their part for their country. Just two years later, the Korean War broke out, and 120,000 women would go on to serve in active-duty positions from 1950-1953. Although they could not serve in combat, they undertook new roles such as military police officers or engineers. Betty packed/prepared parachutes for paratroopers as Gene maintained the aircrafts they parachuted from.

Here is a brief history lesson - The Korean War was the first conflict for the Air Force which was created in 1947. The Korean War was a war between North Korea (allies People's Republic of China and Soviet Union/Russia) and South Korea (allies United States and United Nations) from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. The war was a result of failed negotiations of which government would govern a united Korea during the Korean conflict negotiations and began as an attempt by North Korean supreme leader Kim I/­ sung to unify Korea under North Korea's communist regime through military force.

Women in the Air Force, known as "WAF,'1 served in administration, as air traffic controllers, radar operators and more. Betty's name is displayed in the Military Women's Memorial, located at the ceremonial entrance of Arlington National Cemetery at Memorial Ave. & Schley Dr., Arlington, VA, having served among the first women in the military. Gene and Betty loved their country for whom they served and went on to build a life to support their children and offer them a college education. Sharon

Williams, upon graduating from high school in Fort Worth, was accepted to the University of Texas at Arlington, however, she did not complete her degree.

Later, Betty retired from Stripling and Cox retail stores as a buyer. Gen.e retired from Vought Systems Division - LTV Aerospace Corporation where he transported stages/pieces of the space shuttle spacecraft. Betty and Gene are now deceased and lived a good life. They are buried beside each other in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery for Veterans. Through their hard work, commitment, love of community and country and even more so of God and family, they both labored tirelessly to inculcate those same ideals into their children.

Sharon Williams retired from Lamar University in May 2021 from the Office of University Advancement as a development coordinator for scholarships. As such, Sharon was so moved by not only the gratitude of the students, but the benevolence/munificence of the donors and LU alumni. With a stark realization of her parents sacrifice toward her college degree all those years ago and Lamar University's employee benefit of paying for a college degree, she was compelled to complete her degree at LU in August 2021 at the age of 60 after retirement. Sharon could not leave that role without being affected by the thousands of thank you letters written by scholarship recipients to donors and other scholarship contacts as well as being affected by the donors' endowments of commitment to assist Lamar University and students in their pursuit of excellence as a postsecondary institution and student successes. Subsequently, she chose to create a scholarship in her parent's name, the Betty (White) Johnson and Gene Herbert Johnson Memorial Scholarship.

Dr. Mark Kubala established the Betty Kubala Scholarship in Nursing to honor his wife. Betty graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. She supported her family as a medical technician while Mark was a medical student. The recipient must be a nursing major or accepted into one of the following nursing programs: AND, BSN or MSN. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
 

Bill and Johnnie Grantham established the Bill and Johnnie Grantham Scholarship in Nursing in recognition of Johnnie's early interest in pursuing a career in nursing. They are lifelong residents of Beaumont and are active supporters of Lamar. Bill is also a founding member of the Lamar University Cardinal Club. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Bill and Kelly Munro established the Bill and Kelly Munro Scholarship in memory of their family members. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students and to all majors. The recipient may be full-time or part-time students and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.

The Bill Thorton and Grace Coffman Scholarship Fund is open to all majors and class levels.

Bob and Susan McLendon established the Bob & Susan McLendon Scholarship in Engineering. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing any degree in the College of Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and a graduate of a high school in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas or Oklahoma. The recipient should also have a demonstrated record of solid academic performance, and a strong potential to bring honor to Lamar University both during their college career and as an alumni.

The Bob West/Babe Didrikson Zaharias Scholarship in Athletics was established by the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Foundation in honor of long-time Port Arthur News sports editor Bob West for his work through the years in promoting and supporting the annual golf tournament hosted by the Zaharias Foundation. Bob has twice been named Texas Sportswriter of the Year and has twice received the Fred Hartman Excellence in Sportswriting Award. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be a participant in the women's athletic program.

The Bobby Waldron Memorial Scholarship in Computer Science was established in memory of Dr. Waldron who was a former chairman of the Computer Science Department and former director of the Administrative Academic Computer Center. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. First consideration will be an incoming Freshman and second will be an outstanding continuing student. The recipient must have a SAT score of 1080 or better, 3 years high school math and 2 years of physical science. They must also be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours. Continuing students must have a 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in Computer Science at least completing 9 hours.

This award is for high school students participating in the Boomtown Film and Music Festival competition who plan to attend Lamar University as Communication and Media majors.

This award will be for high school students planning to come to Lamar and select Communication and Media as their primary major. The recipients will be selected at the Boomtown Film Festival based on their entries.

***To be selected by the Department of Communication and Media at the Boomtown Film Festival***

***First-time award in 2425***

Brian Savoy is a cum laude graduate of Lamar University earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1997. He was also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society.

 

Brian and his wife Sabrina are natives of Southeast Texas, and both attended Lamar University.  This university has always been a special place for them and provided a strong foundation that created the opportunity for Brian to join the global accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche in Houston after graduation.  Brian was hired by one of his largest clients, Duke Energy Corporation, in 2001 where he has achieved tremendous success over more than two decades rising to his current position of Chief Financial Officer.  Brian came from modest beginnings in a single parent home and was the first in his extended family to earn a bachelor’s degree.  He and Sabrina desire for future generations to benefit from similar opportunities through the Savoy Family Scholarship. 

The Brian Sumrall Endowed Scholarship in Graphic Design is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Art with an emphasis in visual/graphic design. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Browne-Goodwin Memorial Scholarship in Biology, Chemistry or Physics is open to incoming Freshman pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The recipient may stay on the scholarship for four years provided they continue to meet the criteria. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Family and friends established the Bruce Allred Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Studies in memory of Mr. Allred. Mr. Allred was the founder of Golden Triangle Dairy Queen Incorporated and eventually owned and operated 35 Southeast Texas restaurants and employed more than 500 people. He developed a program paying tuition and book costs for employees who worked on college degrees at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to junior and senior level undergraduate students as well as graduate MBA candidates in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduates and a 3.25 for graduate students. Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate interest in entrepreneurship by being registered in the entrepreneurship concentration or are involved in entrepreneurship organizations.
 

The Bruce C. Irvine Memorial Scholarship is open to all class levels pursing any degree in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to a deserving student who shows special talents for leadership and integrity, and who, because of family circumstances may not necessarily qualify for national grants.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Budwine Family Scholarship in Engineering has the following selection criteria:

1. College of Engineering, with an intention to pursue a career in fields related to electricity (but not necessarily restricted to Electrical Engineering majors).
2.  Must have completed a two year program at Lamar Institute of Technology.
3. Undergraduate and graduate level students.
4. Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum.  Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
5.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.  Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation if the selection criteria are met, and the student is in good stnading in accordance with standard university procedures for continuation of a scholarship.

Background:
The Budwine family has supported Lamar Institute of Technology for many years and desires to enhance educational opportunities for serious students in the field of electricity toward Bachelor's and/or post graduate degrees.

The C. G. Mendenhall Memorial Scholarship was established by Eula Mendenhall in memory of her husband, Admiral Corwin Guy Mendenhall, Jr. One half of the scholarship will be awarded to a student from Anahuac High School and the other half to a student from East Chambers High School. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors.

The late Victor Rogers established the C. Robert Kemble Presidential Scholarship in honor of Dr. Bob Kemble. Dr. Kemble served as president of Lamar University from 1977-1984 and then went on to become Chancellor of the Lamar University System in 1984 where he served for two years. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen who rank in the top 15% of their class and have a SAT composite score of 1130 or better. The scholarship is open to all majors and the recipient must be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The C. W. Conn, Sr. Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of C. W. Conn, Sr. by the employees of Conn Appliances. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing any degree in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours, must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a SAT score of 980 or better, or a ACT score of 20 or better. Preference will be given to students who desire a degree in marketing. Leadership qualities, demonstrated scholarship, integrity and sound character traits will also be considered.

Mr. Bill Lane established the C. W. Lane Presidential Scholarship in memory of his father. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who rank in the top 15% of their class and have a SAT composite score of 1130 or better. Preference will be given to graduates of Beaumont area high schools. The recipient must be a student in the College of Business majoring in Business Administration or a student in the College of Engineering majoring in Civil Engineering. The recipient must also be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

The Caldwell and Rosine McFaddin Memorial Scholarship was established by Caldwell and Rosine McFaddin. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Calvin Garland Endowed Scholarship is open to all majors pursuing an undergraduate degree. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mrs. Diane Woodcox established the Calvin R. Keating Scholarship in Business in memory of her brother, Calvin. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Camille Mouton Scholarship was established in 2012 from members of the Lamar University "Investing in the Future" campaign cabinet to honor Ms. Mouton's "tireless and selfless" commitment to the success of the campaign and to recognize her for her "friendraising before fundraising" code of conduct. Ms. Mouton began her career at Lamar University as Director of Development and was the Vice President for University Advancement when she retired in 2014. The scholarship is open to undergraduates in all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Capital One Presidential Scholarship is open to any major in the College of Business. The recipient must be a graduating high school senior, be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours, have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or better and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Cardinal Club Endowed Scholarship in Athletics was established to promote and encourage academic excellence in varsity sports at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Incoming Freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 920 or the equivalent score on the ACT.

Cardinal Elite Scholarships are available to first-time-in-college freshmen (dual credit and Advanced Placement course credits taken in High School are still eligible) with a minimum high school GPA* of 3.85 and must rank in the top 10% of their graduating class.** International students must submit their SAT (1330+) or ACT (29+) scores for consideration.

The Cardinal Elite award will give students $40,000 over four years: $7500 per year will be applied toward tuition and $2500 per year will be applied toward on-campus residence hall.

To receive the room portion, you MUST live on campus.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

*High school GPA will be re-calculated on 4.0 collegiate scale by admissions upon acceptance.
**Class rank requirements will not apply to homeschool students or high schools that do not rank students.

This scholarship was endowed by the four Plaisance children, whose desire is to leave an everlasting legacy in honor of their parents; who held the arts close to their hearts and were both Lamar University alumni. Carl founded Beaumonts Suburban TV in the 1950s and Les Enfants Art Gallery during the 1960s. The children worked at the gallery and trained at the Houston Art and Frame Company, becoming full- fledged framers. In 1971, while on a buying expedition, the couple decided to purchase an art gallery in New Orleans. Living and working on Bourbon Street was an adventure as well as a profitable endeavor. Carl and Mozelle worked side by side until their retirement in 1978. The couples strong ties to New Orleans continued and in the early 1980s they purchased and renovated a church in the Garden District. The project earned the 1985 Merit of Excellence in Renovation Designation from the Historic Districts Landmarks Commission. While in their 70s they decided to move closer to the children and settled in Friendswood, Texas, where they gardened every day and enjoyed their golden years. Carl passed away in 2002 on their 54th wedding anniversary. Mozelle passed in 2016 after spending her last years in Beaumont with family and friends. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. Recipients must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The Carl D. Levy Memorial Scholarship in Arts and Sciences was established in honor of Mr. Carl Levy by his wife, Doris Rosinger Levy. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in a pre-professional major in the legal, medical or dental fields. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Carlton Mahlmann Memorial Scholarship in Accounting was established by friends and family to honor the legacy of Carlton. He was a partner in Deloitte and Touche. He felt strongly about education and believed that Lamar gave many opportunities to accounting students. He was active in recruiting Lamar graduates to Deloitte and Touche. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and graduate level students majoring in accounting. The recipient may be full-time or part-time and must maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
 

Carmen Angelle Jordan established this scholarship. She graduated from Lamar University with a BBA in Finance. She began her career in banking soon after and has lived in the Houston area since 1991. She currently serves as Market President of Iberia Bank. Due to her appreciation of the tremendous faculty at Lamar and her rewarding experience as a banker, she wanted to recognize students of the finance discipline with this scholarship. The scholarship is open to finance majors and all class levels. The recipient must be a full time undergraduate student or a full or part-time graduate student and must maintain a 3.2 GPA. The recipient should also be graduates of Nederland or Port Neches-Groves high schools.

H. Edward Garner and his wife, Tommy, established the Carole and Bob Garner Scholarship in Business in honor of their daughter and son, Carole McCann and Bob Garner. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to all majors in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student or a full- or part-time graduate student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Carolyn Keating established the Carolyn J. Keating Scholarship in English. Carolyn felt that she received an excellent education from Lamar University that provided a solid base from which she has done many different things. She also received a scholarship when she was a student that made a critical difference to her then and made it possible for her to continue her studies so she established this scholarship as a way to "pay it forward." The scholarship is open to junior, senior and graduate level students pursuing a degree in English. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Cats Resources, LLC provides comprehensive management and support to the telecommunications sector, electrical distribution and other critical infrastructures across the nation. Our services include disaster recovery support, backup power solutions, and logistics services. In addition to providing professional services to our clients, Cat5 believes it is extremely important to give back to the community, therefore we regularly facilitate community disaster relief efforts such as toy and supply drives as well as donating time and resources to help restore those communities affected by disaster.

VI. Selection Criteria:

1. Overall GPA: 3.0 or higher
2. Class Level:Any, including incoming freshmen
3. Class Load Requirements: Full time students
4. Other: We are seeking a student who has exemplified a great deal of participation in community service activities (40 hours or more) in relation to disaster recovery locally or abroad in the past 2 years including but not limited to:
   • Hurricane Harvey Recovery in Texas
   • Hurricane Recovery in other states such as Florida (Hurricane Michael) and the Carolinas (Hurricane Florence); Tornado Recovery
   • Local small disaster recovery (Fire cleanup, donation drive for natural disaster victims, etc.)
   • Flood recovery

Catherine Edwards ’85 graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. At LU, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and was a Kappa Sigma Little Sister. She attended Leadership Lamar and was a freshman peer advisor.

Catherine was happiest when she was working to help others, especially children in need. After college, she was a member of the Junior League of Beaumont. There, she was a chairperson for Communities in Schools. As a Junior League member, she also helped form the Family Resource Center. Catherine also served as a mentor in the Ben and Julie rogers “I Have A Dream” program.

Catherine was a vibrant, caring and loving schoolteacher who cared deeply for her students. She was that teacher who greeted coworkers and students with a hug and a smile. She adored her 5^th graders at Price Elementary. A former student states, “A little black kid from the projects who had trouble learning and behavior, but she told me she loved me…She put a crown on my head and never even knew it.”

Catherine had two siblings, her twin sister Allison and older brother, Lum. She enjoyed the love of her close-knit family. This included her beloved beagle, Maggie.

Lum C. Edwards III ’89 graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. He served as Vice-President of Edwards & Sherlock Insurance Agency, LLP/JS and became Partner in 2012. In addition to his career in insurance, Lum still made time for civic and volunteer work within the community.

During his teen years he spent copious amounts of time writing stories and drawing comics, and by way of his love for cinema he made Super 8 movies, both stop motion animation and live action.

Lum had a zest for life, whether it was getting paint in his eye high on scaffolding in Jefferson Theater (his great-grandfather was the General Manager) while recreating the Art Deco design on the ceiling, dodging spears from mud-throwing Incas, or diving out of a mail truck going 25 miles an hour.

Lum was an avid runner and completed several full and half marathons. He loved attending concerts, and music was a significant part of his life (he was a hardcore Beatles and Eagles fan). Some of his most memorable concerts were those he shared with his sisters.

Lum met Gerry Wiggins, the love of his life, in 2006 and they were married in 2014. These were some of the happiest days of his life. He was a man of great honesty and integrity, which he instilled in his two sons Joseph and Andrew whom he loved with all his heart.

Like his sister Catherine, Lum never met a stranger, always had a ready smile, and really loved to share his passions with others.

Catherine and Lum were proud to have graduated from Lamar University. They realized the importance of a quality education. A strong college helps provide for a strong future. They would be honored to help create that opportunity for someone who has the potential to impact others’ lives and our community.


To qualify for this scholarship, a student must:

• Be a graduate of a Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) High School 
• Major or have a Concentration in-Teacher Education
• Be an undergraduate or graduate
• Enroll in full time status. (12 hours for undergraduates, 9 hours for graduates)
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA

Ron and Joanna Clark established the Catherine Hurley Clark Scholarship in Nursing as a gift to Catherine on her 82nd birthday. The scholarship is open to students who have been accepted into one of the following nursing programs: AND or BSN. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to graduates of Hardin and Jefferson County high schools.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Celia Coleman taught at All Saints Episcopal School for 43 years and enriched thousands of students' lives with the cultural knowledge that she gathered while traveling around the world. Celia is a graduate of Texas Women's University and taught as an adjunct professor at Lamar University. She and her husband, Don, raised two children. Celia has led a life of giving back to her community, including serving as chairman of Lamar University's Le Grand Ball, social chairman of the Neches River Festival and President of the Beaumont Independent School District. She is known by her smile, her unending energy and her quest to be a lifelong learner. Gi;Gilberto Dominguez migrated to Silsbee, Tx with his wife, Consuelo, in 1921. Gilberto worked for Santa Fe Railroad as a carman for 60 years. Gilberto loved the arts and was an expert wood craftsman. He carved countless pieces of furniture, which he enjoyed giving to his friends, as an expression of his love and gratitude. Gilberto stressed the importance of education and giving to his family. His children attended college and later excelled in their fields of education, accounting and engineering. He is remembered for his love of the humanities, wood carving, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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The Center for Port Management Scholarship was established for Graduate level students pursuing a Master of Science in Port and Terminal Management.

Scholarship Requirements:
Class Level: Graduate
GPA: 3.0 minimum
Enrollment: 3 hours in Fall/Spring/Summer
College: College of Engineering
Major: MS in Port Management and Terminal Management

*This scholarship does not require an application. All qualified candidates will be matched and selected by the Scholarship Committee.*
 

The nieces and nephews of Charles A. Partin, PhD established the Charles A. Partin Scholarship in Economics at the time of his death. Dr. Partin was retired from Lamar University where he served as an economics professor and chair of the Economics Department. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Economics. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Charles A. Watkins Scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students, and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. The recipient must also be in the Marching or Symphonic band.

The Charles and Susan Gordon and Julia Gordon Gray Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and class levels. Preference will be given to Texas residents, however, applicants from outside Texas will be considered as well. Recipient shall demonstrate record of outstanding scholarship excellence and leadership.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Moor, Jr. established the Charles Heidrick Endowed Scholarship in honor of her step-father. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a SAT score of 1080 or better or an ACT score of 21 or better. Recipients must demonstrate a record of leadership with participation in student organizations, community and church activities. They must also have a good scholastic record and shall possess an exceptional talent, which might include, but not be limited to the graphic or performing arts, journalistic or debating skills, etc.

Will and Joy Crenshaw established the Charles L. Schmucker Presidential Scholarship in memory of their colleague and long-time friend. Charlie was a former Director of Development at Lamar University and was also a former Executive Director of the Alumni Association. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Finance, Business or Marketing. Preference will be given to students who are active in F.F.A. programs. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Drs. Charles and Eleanor Garrett established the Charles Lewis Garrett and Eleanor Smith Garrett Scholarship in Engineering. Their company, Garrett Electronics, has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of metal detection equipment, with the Garrett name now synonymous with safety all over the world as travelers pass through airport security detectors bearing that name. The scholarship is open to all undergraduates in the College of Engineering, with preference to entering freshmen. First preference will be given to an Electrical Engineering major and if no Electrical Engineering major meets the criteria, then the scholarship may be awarded to any major in the College of Engineering. The recipient must have been in the top 10% of their high school graduating class, be a full-time student and maintain an overall 2.5 GPA.

Keith Kebodeaux established the Charles M. and Nadine Kebodeaux Scholarship in Accounting to honor his parents, Marvin and Nadine. Marvin and Nadine have four sons, three of whom are Lamar University graduates. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students majoring in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.

 

Steve Rhea and his wife Oonagh established the Charles R. Knight Scholarship in Earth & Space Sciences to honor the legacy of Charles R. Knight who is internationally recognized as the preeminent artist of both prehistoric animals and contemporary wildlife, through his paintings, drawings and sculpture. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Lamar and is currently a member of the Earth and Space Sciences Advisory Board. The scholarship is open to junior and senior level students pursuing a degree in Geology. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Charles R. Matthews Scholarship in Marching Band was established by Charles R. Matthews, Chancellor of the Texas State University System from 2005 until 2010 shortly before his retirement. He established this scholarship to express his support and enthusiasm for the return of football and the marching band program to Lamar University. The recipient must be majoring in an academic area leading to a Bachelor's degree and must be a member of the marching band. The recipient must also meet both the University and Marching Band standards and elegibility requirements.

The Charles T. Wickersham Family Regents Scholarship in Business was funded from the estate of Charles T. Wickersham. He was a local businessman and was active in both Port Arthur and Orange economic development and operated a large industrial venture at the Port of Houston. The scholarship is open to all levels pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any major. The recipient must be a member of a University athletic team and must meet both the University and NCAA academic standards and eligibility requirements.

The Charles T. Wickersham Family Regents Scholarship in Business was funded from the estate of Charles T. Wickersham. He was a local businessman and was active in both Port Arthur and Orange economic development and operated a large industrial venture at the Port of Houston. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen pursuing any major in the College of Business. Selection will be based on class ranking and GPA, SAT test scores, high school transcripts, academic awards and honors as well as demonstrated talent or potential for high achievement in their area of study.
 

Frances and Charlie Alberto established the Charles V. and Frances W. Alberto Scholarship. Both are very active in the Beaumont community and are active supporters of Lamar University and its students. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Miss Charlsie Berly established the Charlsie E. Berly Endowed Scholarship in English to be used as a recruiting tool in order to attract serious and scholarly students to Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in English. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. All recipients must demonstrate leadership qualities, professional potential, integrity and sound character traits.
 

Miss Charlsie Berly established the Charlsie E. Berly Endowed Scholarship in History to be used as a recruiting tool in order to attract serious and scholarly students to Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in History. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. All recipients must demostrate leadership qualities, professional potential, integrity and sound character traits.

This scholarship was established by Compass Group as part of Chartwell's contract with Lamar University. It is open to full time Family and Consumer Sciences - Marketing majors. The recipient must have completed one semester in a Family & Consumer Sciences program applicable to Marketing majors within the department. The recipient must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and preferences will be given to students who are actively involved in a student or professional organization that is affiliated with their major.

This scholarship was established by Compass Group as part of Chartwell's contract with Lamar University. It is open to full time dietetics majors. The recipient must have completed one semester in a Family & Consumer Sciences program applicable to dietetics majors. The recipient must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and preferences will be given to students who are actively involved in a student or professional organization that is affiliated with their major.

This scholarship was established by Compass Group as part of Chartwell's contract with Lamar University. It is open to full time Hospitality and Administration majors. The recipient must have completed one semester in a Family & Consumer Sciences program applicable to Hospitality and Administration majors. The recipient must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and preferences will be given to students who are actively involved in a student or professional organization that is affiliated with their major.

The Chase Taylor Memorial Scholarship has the following selection criteria:

1.  Open to all majors
2.  Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.
3.  Recipients must be full time according to the degree plan.  Exceptions may be made for those participating in an approved cooperative education program, an internship, or those in their last semester who do not need full time enrollment to graduate.
4.  Receipients must maintain a 2.85 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.  Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation if the selection criteria are met, and the student is in good standing.
6.  Applicants who are members of a fraternity or sorority recognized by and in good standing with Lamar are to be considered first by the selection committee.  


Background:
Chase Covington Taylor, 23, left this world on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.
 
Chase was truly one of a kind. Not in that cliché way that everyone who passes a little too soon is often described but in that real, holy smokes, “you will never meet another person like him: kind of way. Chase lived for his family and the friends that were the family he chose. He was hilarious, kind, vivacious, and so much fun. Chase was often the last man standing at the end of the night and always the first man to stand up when someone needed help.
 
He was laid back from day one, happy and filled with joy. Days spend on the baseball or soccer fields, or out hunting and fishing were great days in his book. Throughout high school, many family weekends consisted of traveling with select teams and forming friendships that lasted a lifetime.
 
Chase graduated from Westbrook High School in 2012 and then began his college journey. He obtained his Instrumentation degree from LIT and continued pursing his bachelor’s at Lamar University. While attending Lamar, he was initiated into the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He immediately found a second home and became a leader to his brothers. Within this brotherhood, bonds were created that impacted Chase’s short life profoundly. His impact on his brothers will continue throughout generations.
 
Chase had just begun a career as a Process Operator at Chevron Phillips. He loved his job and the people he worked with. His outlook was bright, and he was even beginning to talk about purchasing his first home.
 
Chase’s charismatic personality was most infectious. He had a smile as bright as his red hair and was the epitome of the term, “Spitfire”. He was a real jokester with a heart of pure gold. To know him was to love him and to be his friend was to love him even more. He leaves a legacy as the life of the party and the one that always reminded those close to him to never let life get in the way of spending time with the people you love. 

Cheer team tuition scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled full time at Lamar University to receive this scholarship. (LIT students are not eligible)

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

a. Discipline - Culinary or Hospitality majors, with preference given to Hospitality Administration students

b. Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.

c. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.

d. Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or greater to qualify/remain on the scholarship.


LEGACY STATEMENT

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Charles Duit is the third of four children. While growing up, he enjoyed cooking for family members until he left the University of Houston as a student and became a Texas Baptist Sunday School Board Summer Missionary in San Antonio. After completing his service, he joined the staff of a local Baptist church as a Minister of Early Childhood Education.

 

After pursuing this first career for ten years, he decided "I'd like to talk with adults and carry on an intelligent conversation". So, Charles follows his love of food to his second career: cooking, or culinary arts.

 

Thirty plus years later he has worked in parts of Texas and Oklahoma in five country clubs, two catering companies, taught at Del Mar College in Corpus Christie and Lamar University in Beaumont while also serving as the Chef/Director of Foodservices at a retirement community. Along the way, he earned his culinary credentials as a Certified Executive Chef and Certified Dietary Manager. He was also granted membership in the honor society, the American Academy of Chefs. At the age of forty-eight, his journey through the culinary world brought him to his "soulmate" and wife, Debbie Bando. They were married in July 2002.

 

Chef Charles has served on four state boards, state and local boards as well as having served as the President of the Texas Chefs Association Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

Account used by the Department of Chemical Engineering for departmental awards. Initially set up as 'SU', but should be considered an 'SD' scholarship.

Alan and Cherrie Hefty established the Cherrie McVey Hefty Scholarship in Education. Cherrie taught in Port Arthur and Beaumont Independent School Districts and at Monsignor Kelly High School. She is a member of the Lamar University Alumni Association, Lamar Legacy Society and KVLU FM Lamar University. The scholarship is open to sophomores, juniors or seniors who have been admitted to the Educator Preparation Program. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The former President of Lamar University, Dr. John Gray established the Chris Hahn Endowed Scholarship in honor of his wife's brother, Chris. The scholarship is open to all majors and class levels.

Mr. Johnny Walker established the Clara Elizabeth Beard Walker Memorial Scholarship in memory of his wife. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. Qualified applicants from St. John's Methodist Church of Baytown shall be given first preference.

The Clark and Hazel Phippen Scholarship in Women's Tennis is open to all class levels, including graduate students and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Class of 1956 Scholarship was established by classmates of the Lamar University 1956 graduating class. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Class of 1957 Scholarship was established by members of the Lamar University Class of 1957 in celebration of their 50-year reunion. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

To commemorate their 50-year reunion, numerous classmates of the Lamar University 1958 graduating class contributed to the establishment of the Class of 1958 Scholarship. The scholarship is open to undergraduate class levels and any major pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship was created with a bequest from Mrs. Claudia N. Bellah's estate. She passed away in July 2015 at the age of 105. Mrs. Bellah was born in Singer, LA, attended Lake Charles Business College prior to attending Lamar State College where she received a Bachelor's degree. She then went on to complete a Master's degree at University of Houston. Mrs. Bellah lived and worked in the Pacific Islands after WWII and later in Houston and Dallas. She spent the last 13 years of her career teaching in the South Park Independent School District in Beaumont and traveled for a number of years to the Middle East and Europe. This scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. Students must be full-time and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The Clayton & Georgia Lau Presidential Scholarship in Business was established by Georgia and Clayton Lau who are both Lamar University alumni. Georgia is a retired high school Chemistry teacher and Clayton is the owner of Houston Dynamic Service, Inc. Clayton also serves on the College of Business Board of Advisors and is past president of the alumni association. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate level students and to all majors in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student or a full- or part-time Masters of Business Administration student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Coach H. A. Butler Presidential Scholarship was established by the H. A. Butler Memorial Scholar Athlete Award, Inc. in memory of a special coach, teacher, friend, father, husband and gentleman. The initial award will be given to an incoming freshman. The recipient must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent of a "B" average on any other scale, from high school. The scholarship is open to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and should be a graduate from a high school in Jefferson, Orange or Hardin counties of the State of Texas. The recipient should also have played more than one sport for their high school.

The Coach John Payton Scholarship was established by four of his colleagues, Bernadette Moore, Joel Barton, Charles Nix and Ron Wesbrooks. Coach Payton's career at Lamar University has spanned over forty years. The scholarship is open to undergraduates with a minimum of 40 earned credit hours pursuing a degree in Exercise Science and Fitness Management, Community Health, Health Teacher Education or Kinesiology Teacher Education. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.8 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their major.

Revision approved per Dean French 6/27/23:
 

The Lamar University College of Business Transformational Scholars Program (TSP) provides six (6) $5,000 annual scholarships for undergraduate business majors to continue for a maximum of three years. The program will serve students with demonstrated financial need by providing funding to participate in business and professional development activities. The program seeks to build and reinforce teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, and basic business skills with the use of FranklinCovey content, service-learning projects, and similar activities. 

Scholarship Requirements:

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Business
• Must complete at least 30 credit hours per academic year
• Must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a 2.5 CGPA or higher
• Demonstrated financial need

Program Commitments:

• Maintain a minimum overall CGPA of 2.5 
• Remain an undergraduate business major at Lamar University
• Participate in ongoing leadership opportunities in the College of Business
• Attend required Transformational Scholars Program meetings
• Attend a minimum of two College of Business speaker events
• Serve as a peer mentor to FTIC students in Cardinal Communities

Previous Description
The Lamar University College of Business Future Leaders Scholars program provides sixteen (16) $10,000 in annual scholarships for business majors to continue for a maximum of four years. The program will serve students by providing funding to participate in business and professional development activities. The program seeks to build and reinforce teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, and basic business skills with the use of FranklinCovey content, service-learning projects, and similar activities. 

Scholarship Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree in the College of Business
• Must complete at least 30 credit hours per academic year
• Must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a 3.0 CGPA or higher
• Demonstrated participation in Cardinal Communities or other Leadership Activities on campus

Program Commitments:

• Maintain a minimum overall CGPA of 3.0 
• Remain a business major at Lamar University
• Participate in ongoing leadership opportunities in the College of Business
• Attend required Future Leaders Scholars meetings
• Attend a minimum of two College of Business speaker events
• Complete Certification in Leadership Program

Previous Description:
Previous Requirements:

The Lamar University College of Business Transformational Scholars program provides six (6) $5,000 annual scholarships for incoming freshmen business majors to continue for a maximum of four years. The program will serve students with demonstrated financial need by providing funding to participate in business and professional development activities, in lieu of outside employment. The program will serve students with demonstrated financial need by providing funding to participate in business and professional development activities.  The program seeks to build and reinforce teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, and basic business skills with the use of FranklinCovey content, service learning projects, and similar activities. 

Scholarship Requirements: 

• Must be incoming freshmen pursuing a degree in the College of Business
• Must complete at least 30 hours per academic year 
• Demonstrated financial need, FAFSA submitted
• Demonstrated participation in leadership positions or extracurricular activities (including appropriate work experience) in high school and/or college
• Non-Texas Success Initiative (TSI) restricted

Program Commitments:

• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
• Remain a business major at Lamar University
• Participate in the College of Business Cardinal Communities
• Attend required weekly Transformational Scholars meetings
• Attend the Academic Success Conference provided by Student Tutoring and Retention Services
• Attend all College of Business speaker events, University Academic Lecture Series speaker events, etc.

This is an annually funded scholarship from Chevron Phillips Company, LP. Current student must be Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Civil Engineering major, be a veteran, maintain a 3.0 GPA and have financial need.

The Connie M. Pate Scholarship Fund was established by family and friends, in addition to the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Foundation, in memory of Connie Pate as a tribute to her dedication to students in furthering their education. Connie Pate taught in the public schools of Beaumont from 1970 until her retirement in 1990. Beginning her career at MacArthur Junior High School she continued teaching English at South Park, Forest Park, and West Brook Senior High Schools. Throughout the years, Mrs. Pate was unconditionally committed and devoted not only to the field of continuing education, but most importantly, to her students. The Connie M. Pate Texas Memorial Scholarship Fund stands to honor her educational standards and to continue her legacy.

Chrissy Young Esposito and her husband, Anthony Esposito, established the Connie Young Presidential Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering in memory of Chrissy's mother, Connie Young. She was the wife of the former Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Fred Young. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship is being given by the Construction Management Advisory Council within the College of Business.

Scholarship Requirements
College of Business
Major: Construction Management and/or Construction Project Management
Open to JR and SR level students
GPA: 3.0 or higher

In order to apply: Please login to the student portal and submit the Lamar University General and College of Business Applications.
 

This scholarship is being given by the Construction Management Advisory Council within the College of Business.

Per email dated 3/25/22: Dr. Hwang would like to create a new scholarship for incoming Freshman (high school senior) specifically for Construction Management majors. Scholarship name is still being considered. (Name is Construction Management Electus)

For this first year he would like to award $2,000 ($1000 fall and $1000 spring). In the future, he will like to increase this total amount to $4,000.

The $2,000 is from CM index BS5026.

 

Requirements:

Major: Construction Management

GPA is 3.0 or higher

Short essay/Statement of Purpose (300 words) required “What is your career plan in Construction Management?”

Requirements were revised as below on 7/12/23, per Dr. Hwang in email from Shannon Klutts sent on 7/12/23

For incoming high school students.

Additional Requirements:

Major: Construction Management

GPA is 3.0 or higher

Short essay/Statement of Purpose (300 words) required “What is your career plan in Construction Management?”

Former Requirements before 7/12/23
Scholarship Requirements
College of Business
Major: Construction Management and/or Construction Project Management
Open to JR and SR level students
GPA: 3.0 or higher

In order to apply: Please login to the student portal and submit the Lamar University General and College of Business Applications.

Current undergraduate LU students are eligible to receive the Continuing Cardinal Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students who have an undergraduate CGPA of 3.0 or higher, and apply to on-campus LU graduate programs at master degree level within 2 semesters before they complete their BS degree. 

If awarded and based on fund availability, students will receive two consecutive $1,000 awards in the fall and spring semesters with a total of $2,000 in the first year of their graduate study. Students must enroll full-time (9 hours in fall and spring, 6 hours in summer) in a master degree program to be eligible for receiving the scholarship.
 

Dr. and Mrs. John Crawford established the Crawford/Lewis Scholarship in Computer Science in memory of her father, Edward Lewis. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students seeking a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The recipient must be a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Joy and Will Crenshaw Fellowship was established to honor the lives of Joy and Will Crenshaw on behalf of their children. The family would like to acknowledge their parents' love of Lamar University and all of God's people and creatures on this Earth. Their parents met while students in a class at Lamar and worked together to build a beautiful family and a thriving business. They have been loving their community for 54 years and counting. They have a special heart for teachers and students of all ages. The endowment will be used to provide a $10,000 fellowship to three (3) Lamar University teacher candidates each semester who are participating in a semester-long student teaching assignment at any Beaumont ISD school, with preference to placement at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and who meet eligibility requirements.

The Curtis and Thelma Shelton Memorial Scholarship was established by Margaret Ann Randall in her will in memory of her parents. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

This scholarship was established by Jimmy and Merle Booker in memory of their daughter, Cynthia Booker West. Cynthia graduated from Lamar in 1982 with a degree in graphic design and died in 1999 from breast cancer. The Booker family has a long line of Lamar graduates including Jimmy and Merle and Cynthia's husband, Roy West and their children. Jimmy Booker is recognized for his love of LU Athletics and for having served as a trustee on the Lamar University Foundation and as a member of the College of Engineering Advisory Council. Merle Booker was a proud alumnus prior to passing away in 2019. Your letter should thank Mr. Booker for establishing this scholarship with his wife in memory of their daughter, Cynthia, and for providing funds for your education. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Cynthia Kay Womack Bayliss graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in 1980. She attended Lamar University, Orange and Lamar University, Beaumont from 1980 to 1982. Mrs. Bayliss then attended UTMB, Galveston where she received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Records Administration in 1984. James Womack (Lamar State College of Technology, 1970) and Linda Womack (Lamar University, 1980) created this scholarship to honor their daughter and provide encouragement and assistance to students seeking careers in the Health Sciences fields. It is open to full time undergraduate students pursuing Health Science pre-professional programs including Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy and Pre-Pharmacy. Recipients must maintain a 3.25 GPA and preference will be given to graduates of Orange County, Texas high schools.

The Dan F. Smith Regents Scholarship in Engineering was established by Mr. Dan Smith. Mr. Smith serves on the Lamar University College of Engineering Advisory Council and was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 2003. First preference will be given to Chemical Engineering majors. If no Chemical Engineering majors meet the criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to any major in the College of Engineering.

Dance Team Scholarship

The Daniel "Dan" Kohlhofer Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family in his memory. Mr. Kohlhofer was a well-known businessman in the Crystal Beach, Gilchrist and Winnie, Texas communities. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Also, the recipient must be from Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, Gilchrist, High Island or Winnie.

The Daniel Copp Endowed Scholarship in Women's Golf is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a member of the women's golf team, be a full time student enrolled in 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Daniel J. "Danny" Bromley III Memorial Scholarship in Basketball was established by friends and family. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors leading to a bachelor's degree. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a 2.5 GPA and be a member of the men's basketball team.

Recipients will be selected by the faculty member curently supervising the Pulse Literary Magazine. eligible students must be a published author in the Pulse Literary Magazine and meet all other Lamar University requirements to receive such an award. Dave Oliphant is a 1963 graduate of Lamar State College of Technology earning a Bachelore of Arts in English. He earned his Master of Arts at The University of Texas at Austin (1966) and his Ph.D. at Northern Illinois University (1975). Dave was with The University of Texas at Austin for 30 years. At different times during this period he was the editor of the scholarly journal, _The Library Chronicle_, coordinator of the Freshman Seminars program, and senior lecturer in English, rhetoric and writing. He also served as adjunct instructor from 1979 to 2004at Austin Community College. Dave has published over 30 books and from 1973 to 1998 he edited and published books of poetry by Texas poets through his Prickly Pear Press.

Maria Isabel Jofre Aguirre was born in 1944 in the "little north" of Chile, graduated in Librarianship from the University of Chile in 1964, and married Dave Oliphant in 1967. Maria worked as a librarian at the U.S. State Department Bi-national Center in Santiago and for 25 years as a library assistant at The University of Texas at Austin, the last 13 years in the world-renowened Benson Latin American Collection, about which she wrote an article published in _The Library Chronicle_ and wittily entitled "A Chilean Loose on the Open Stacks". Her translation into Spanish of Wil Howard's Arthur's Austin ABC was published by Winter Wheat House in 1980. The Oliphants live in Cedar Park TX

The David Bernsen Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering was established by his many friends to honor him for the excellent leadership he has provided and to express appreciation for a job well done. Mr. Bernsen has his own law practice and is a former Texas Senator. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The funds to establish the David Foreman Molina Scholarship came from a memorial golf tournament to honor what would have been his 24th birthday. The golf tournament is still held each year with proceeds being given to the scholarship. David was killed in a car accident prior to his graduation from Lamar University. The scholarship is open to sophomore, junior and senior level students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full- time student and must maintain a 2.25 GPA. Preference will be given to a graduate of Hamshire-Fannett High School.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement. 

1. 1. Discipline – Any degree plan offered through the College of Business 
   2. Class Level – Open to undergraduate level students only.
   3. Class Load Requirements – Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
   4. Overall GPA – Recipients must maintain a 2.50 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship. 
   5. The donors expect this scholarship to be awarded based on a financial need of the applicant.

Mr. David Beck established the David J. Beck Regents Scholarship in Political Science. Mr. Beck served as a Regent of the Lamar University System and also served on the Lamar University Foundation Board. He was also named a Lamar University Distinguished Alumnus and is an active trial lawyer. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in Political Science. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The David Kyle Carlin Memorial Scholarship in Theatre was established by his parents, Robert and Billie Carlin along with their son, Steven. The scholarship is open to Theatre majors. The scholarship is open to full-time students and all class levels. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and incoming freshman must be in the top quarter of his or her class.

David Cargill is a Beaumont sculptor known for figurative work in a variety of media. David was born in Huntsville, Texas in 1929 and moved to Beaumont in 1935. David studied at Rice University before transferring to Pratt Institute in New York to study industrial design. David met his wife, Patty, also an artist, at Pratt, and the two were married in 1950. Hoping to become a professor of art, David enrolled in Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan known for launching the careers of many famous sculptors. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1955. David and Patty traveled to Europe to study and work before returning to Beaumont.

David has worked in wood, marble, stone, terra cotta lead, and bronze. He has been commissioned to create a number of public art pieces in Beaumont and Houston including a statue of Jesus at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, a stainless-steel sculpture "Winning" in downtown Beaumont, a bronze sculpture "Men of Vision" on the grounds of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, and a series of hammered relief Stations of the Cross at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. He also created the Stations of the Cross for the Phillip Johnson-designed Chapel of St. Basil at the University of St. Thomas in Houston for which he received the 1998 National Religious Art and Architecture Design Award from the American Institute of Architects.

David was commissioned to create the bronze and granite Mirabeau B. Lamar bust located in the University's quadrangle. It was installed in 1965 and remains a focal point of all campus tours and visits. In 2020, the University's Dishman Art Museum featured a solo exhibition of work from David's career entitled "Life is a Long Way."

This endowment was created by Rita and Richard Ashley of Beaumont, Galveston, and Costa Rica on the occasion of David being honored as the featured artist of Lamar's Le Grand Bal.

Richard Ashely received a BFA Degree in Studio Art from Lamar in 2006. He had the opportunity to work side-by-side with David Cargill doing wood carvings. Richard continues to create beautiful jewelry and sculpture often incorporating unique shells and stones. Rita and Richard have created this scholarship in honor of a man they greatly admire.

Selection Criteria:
1)  Major/Degree/Concentration - Accounting
2)  Class Level - open to all undergraduate and graduate level students.
3)  Clas Load Requirements - Full time students.  Exceptions may be made for last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
4)  Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship and may remain on it until graduation subject to a probationary period in accordance with standard university procedures for continuation of a scholarship.
5)  It is the donor's preference that the recipient be a student who graduated from a Port Arthur, Texas high school or is a transfer rom Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
6)  The donor will work with the faculty of the Department of Accounting offering to mentor the recipients of this scholarship.

BACKGROUND:  
Fred Vernon endowed this scholarship to honor his mom, Deanna Vernon, and shares:

“My mom is an amazing woman and much of my ambition and “don’t stop until it’s done” attitude comes from her. My mom home schooled the four of us from the 1st grade through the 5^th grade, and I can recall many late nights having to forgo playing outside with friends, only to be stuck in the class room studying math and science and memorizing entire poems and short stories word for word. More often than not, our friends were playing while we were inside completing homework and chores. My parents stood firm when they said “there was no play time until all work was completed, and completed nearly to perfection”. While homeschooling us, my mom worked full time at a Christian school down the street. As a result, not
only did she teach us to work hard, but she held us accountable for the results of our work, even though oftentimes we worked unsupervised as she had a full time job as a teacher. In addition to being a teacher, business owner, and home maker, she has been an inspiration and God fearing leader to me and my brothers and sisters. My mom is the founder of Great Beginning Christian School in Groves and she is an exemplary role model for many women across South East Texas.  I am thankful for my mother’s service in the community and her willingness to go above and beyond to provide for our mental and physical wellbeing.”
 
Fred has earned three degrees from Lamar University:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting – 2012
• Master of Business Administration – 2013
• Master of Science in Accounting - 2013 

He was a former business valuations specialist at PricewaterhouseCoopers and now owns his own transportation services business.  Fred also shared:
“I support Lamar University because I believe in education and in the vision and objectives of the university. Lamar’s faculty and staff changed my life in a profound way, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to the university and the young adults that are our nation’s future.”
 

The Deborah Lynn Adams Memorial Scholarship in Women's Golf was established as a memorial to Deborah, a Lamar University alumna and member of the Lamar women's golf team who passed away in 2011. The scholarship recipient must be a sophomore level student majoring in an academic area leading to a bachelor's degree and must be a member of the women's golf team. Recipients will receive the scholarship for their sophomore year only. The recipient must also meet NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University academic and eligibility requirements.

The Del Papa Distributing Company College Endowment was established in 2010 to commemorate the company's 100th year of business. Del Papa Distributing first opened its doors in Galveston, Texas, and now serves 17 counties along the Texas Gulf Coast. The purpose of this endowment is to give back to the communities who have helped in the success of the business over its 100 year history. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Marketing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient should also be a student who has demonstrated a high level of community involvement and participation, either with the school community or outside in the broader community or both.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Lamar graduates Dewey F. Mosby and Elizabeth Mosby Alexander established the Dewey & Jessie E. Mosby Scholarship to honor their parents. The scholarship is open to Sophomores and above pursuing a degree in Foreign Language, English or History. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Bill and Gay Scott established the Dewitt Scott & Joe Thomas Duckworth Memorial Presidential Scholarship in Business in memory of their fathers. Bill and Gay are very active in their support for Lamar University, their alma mater. Bill serves on the Lamar University Foundation Board and is a Regent. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a degree in the College of Business.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Diane and Don Shaver have established this scholarship. They have a long and distinguished affiliation with Lamar University. Diane graduated cum laude from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech in 1976. Don graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Lamar University. The Shavers have remained active supporters of Lamar University since their graduation. Don Shaver has served Lamar University in numerous capacities, including as an Accounting Instructor in the College of Business and as a member of the Accounting Department Advisory Board. Professionally, Don is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and has worked in the accounting field for decades. The recipient must be in the Master of Science in Accounting program.

Diane and Don Shaver have established this scholarship. They have a long and distinguished affiliation with Lamar University. Diane graduated cum laude from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech in 1976. Don graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Lamar University. The Shavers have remained active supporters of Lamar University since their graduation. The recipient must be in the Speech and Hearing Sciences program working toward earning a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences or a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

This scholarship was created by friends and colleagues in memory of Diane Marie Baker. Diane earned a Bachelor of Science in Music-Instrumental in 1972 and a Master of Music in Music Education from Lamar University. While attending Lamar she was a percussionist in the marching band, symphonic ensemble and dance/jazz band, as well as a member of the Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity.

Diane was a band director for forty years and Instructor of Percussion at Lamar University. Most recently she was a representative for Swicegood Music Company, where she traveled mentoring other band directors. The scholarship is open to Music Education majors, all class levels. Recipients must be full-time and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship was established by Diane Keating Woodcox. She studied English while attending Lamar. Her generosity in establishing this scholarship follows a family history of supporting Lamar University. The scholarship is open to junior, senior and graduate level students pursuing a degree in English. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those who intend to write or teach.

Distinguished Scholars are available to first-time-in-college freshman (dual credit and Advanced Placement course credits taken in High School are still eligible) with a minimum high school GPA* of 3.65 and must rank in the top 25% of their class.** International students must submit their SAT (1080-1190) or ACT (21-24) scores for consideration.

The Distinguished Scholars award will give students $20,000 over four years: $2500 per year will be applied toward tuition and $2500 per year will be applied toward on-campus residence hall.  

To receive the room portion, you MUST live on campus.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

*High school GPA will be re-calculated on 4.0 collegiate scale
**Class rank requirements will not apply to homeschool students or high schools that do not rank students.

Distinguished Scholars are available to first-time-in-college freshman (dual credit and AP credit are still eligible) with a minimum high school GPA* of 3.7 and must rank in the top 25% of their class.** International students must submit their SAT (1080-1190) or ACT (21-24) scores for consideration.

The Distinguished Scholars award will give students $20,000 over four years: $2500 per year will be applied toward tuition


*High school GPA will be re-calculated on 4.0 collegiate scale
**Class rank requirements will not apply to homeschool students or high schools that do not rank students.

Mr. Floyd McSpadden, Jr. established the Doak C. Procter, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Business to honor his wife, Patti, on her birthday, in memory of her father, Doak. Doak was introduced to the world of business by working at Jefferson Drug Company, the pharmaceutical wholesale distribution firm founded by his father. Floyd McSpadden is the Planned Giving Director at Lamar. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students and to all majors in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Dolores and Vincent Leone established the Dolores and Vincent Leone Scholarship in Engineering. Mr. Leone is a retired registered petroleum engineer in Texas and Louisiana and holds several oilfield equipment patents. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate class levels and to all majors in the College of Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Family and friends established the Dolores Jones Memorial Scholarship in Nursing. Dolores was an instructor in the LVN program at Lamar from 1962 to 1965, Director of Vocational Nursing from 1965 to 1979, family nurse practitioner for the Lamar Student Health Center and finally, Director of the Student Health Center until she retired in 1994. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Don and Ann Benton established this scholarship in 2018 to benefit full time undergraduates pursuing majoring in accounting that graduated from Beaumont Public School system. Exceptions may be made for students in their last semester who may not need full time hours to graduate. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify for the scholarship and may remain on the scholarship through graduation as long as all criteria continues to be met. It is the donors' request that first consideration be given to applicants that are members of the Lamar University Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc)

Don and Ann met in a Lamar University Accounting I class and spent time in the library where Ann helped Don do his homework. Upon graduation the two went their separate ways, Ann to graduate school at the University of Colorado and Don to the Masters program at Louisiana State University. The separation brought them closer and Ann soon quit school to join a CPA firm in Houston. The two were married in the fall. Ann later went back to complete her Masters Degree and CPA certification. Lamar University was a natural for these two. They both grew up near the campus so that Don was able to walk back and forth to classes and his job as football manager. Ann was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and had a part time job working for an accountant. They loved the campus, their classes and their professors. The campus was one big, happy, family back then and they knew most all of their professors and fellow students. Though their last year at Lamar was 1958, they remain friends with a number of their classmates.

Mr and Mrs. Don Lyle established the Don M. Lyle Regents Scholarship in Engineering. Don Lyle graduated from Beaumont High School and attended Lamar College from 1958 to 1963 as an Electrical Engineering major. During his time at Lamar, he was also employed at Gulf States Utilities where he learned computer programming on the job. Mr. Lyle credits both Lamar and Gulf States with providing a solid foundation for a successful career in technology. He continued his education at Texas A&M until he joined Burroughs Corporation in 1967 where he participated in the design of computer systems and was awarded several patents in computer architecture. Mr. Lyle eventually resigned his final position as Vice President, Advanced Technology at Burroughs in 1983. Since that time, he as been a consultant to the high-tech industry and has served as CEO of two companies. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering. Preference will be give to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who have been awarded the Eagle Scout or the Gold Award.

May 5, 2023 Addendum to Selection Criteria:
It is the donor's intention that once awarded to a recipient, the recipient remains on the scholarship for up to eight academic semesters (4yrs) if all selection criteria are met.

The Don S. Shaver Scholarship in Accounting was established by Mr. Keith Kebodeaux, Don's friend and professional colleague, in honor of Don's professional accomplishments, standing and contributions to Lamar University. Don graduated from Lamar and worked in Houston for a while before returning to Beaumont to work for a local firm before launching his own CPA practice in 1981, Cook Shaver, Parker & Williams. Keith is also a graduate of Lamar and is an active donor and supporter. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Master of Science Degree in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

1. 1. Major/Degree/Concentration -  Electrical Engineering
   2. Class Level - Open to undergraduate level students only.
   3. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperatfve education program (co-op} or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
   4. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.
   5. Recipient must have graduated from a high school located in Jefferson County, Texas.

Mr. Glen Morgan established the Donald E. Morgan Endowed Scholarship to honor his father. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. Recipients in order of priority will be: (1) Children & grandchildren of Iron Workers Local #125 of Nederland, TX (2) Members or spouses of members of Iron Workers Local #125 (3) Children, grandchildren, members or spouses of members of any Iron Workers Local Union (4) Children, grandchildren, members or spouses of members of any labor union in Southeast Texas.

The Donald T. Boumans Foundation established the Donald T. Boumans Memorial Scholarship to keep Donald's memory and legacy alive in Southeast Texas. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursing an Engineering degree. Priority will be given in the following order: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Industrial Technology. The recipient must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per long semester and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

The Texas Nurses' Association (TNA) is a statewide membership-based professional association of licensed nurses. Founded in 1907, TNA is the oldest and largest nursing association in Texas. Members represent all segments of nursing practice - beside to administration, consulting to advanced practice, and education to legislation. AS diverse as they are, TNA members share a common purpose: Advancing excellence in nursing. It is a pursuit that requires commitment, involvement, and leadership. The gift provided to endow this scholarship represents accrued funds given over the years by the members of District 12 to leave a legacy in support of future nurses. Donna Wilsker served for nearly 40 yeas as an Associate Professor of Nursing at Lamar University. During her LU tenure, she served TNA District 12 in many roles and multiple years. She served nursing and nursing students with great pride and passion. She embodied the LU School of Nursing Motto "a spirit of caring and a vision of excellence."

Recipient must be enrolled full time AS DEFINED BY NURSING CURRICULUM. Open to graduate and undergraduate students. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify and remain on the scholarship.

Donald and Alma Kirby established the Donna Kirby Memorial Scholarship in memory of their daughter. The scholarship is open to any major in the College of Business and all class levels. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Mr. Arthur E. Geers established the Dorothy Pierce (Stafford) Geers Memorial Scholarship in Family & Consumer Sciences in memory of his wife. Dorothy received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1953 as a member of the first graduating class of Lamar State College of Technology. She was a life member of the Texas State Teachers Association. The scholarship is open to all class levels including graduate students pursuing a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students seeking the Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Certification.

The Dr. Adonia Placette Scholarship in Theatre was established with a gift from Mr. Victor J. Rogers in admiration of her hard work and dedication to the Theatre Department at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Theatre. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a SAT score of 980 or better or the ACT equivalent. The recipient must also demonstrate outstanding abilities and potential in Theatre.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

a. Major/Degree/Concentration - Open to all majors.

b. Class Level - Open to undergraduate level students only.

c. Class Load Requirements - Full time or part time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.

d. Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 2.50 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

e. Recipients must be recognized as a first-generation student per the terms and requirements of Lamar University and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

f. The annual scholarship award is to be disbursed in two equal payments for the spring and fall semesters to a single recipient.

LEGACY STATEMENT

Dr. Alan Coleman received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Julie Coleman received her Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts from Lamar University in 1980. Two of their sons and their wives are also Lamar University graduates.

Alan provided the following statement related to their gift to Lamar:

 

My career was shaped by my professors at Lamar. They always demanded excellence and were concerned about my performance and

future. While attending Lamar, I was involved with many school organizations. I believe that these opportunities helped develop my personal skills, which Jed to leadership roles with community non-profits, city government and national health programming.

Julie's degree led to a teaching career later in life. Julie's education gave her the confidence to lead young people toward achieving academic excellence and reaching higher personal goals.

Julie and I have witnessed the struggle that many young people have, when they are working and taking college classes to better themselves and their families. We hope that by providing this scholarship that that we can help dreams come true.

Dr. Barbara Mathis established the Dr. Barbara Mathis Vocal Scholarship. Dr. Mathis was a professor of Music at Lamar University where she taught studio voice, language dictions, structure & function of the voice, and graduate vocal methods. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to music majors with a preference for students whose concentration is voice or vocal performance. If awarded to a performance student, preference will be given to students planning certification to teach. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Dr. Belle Mead Holm Memorial Scholarship was established by a group of family and friends led by Pat Park, who coached golf, tennis, basketball and softball under Dr. Holm's leadership at Lamar University and Regina Myers, a former student of Dr. Holm. In 1964 Dr. Holm became Lamar's Women's Athletic Director and Department Head for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and held that position for 19 years. She was instrumental in the formation of the Southland Women's Conference. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and is available to Kinesiology or Dance majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

**Donor wishes this gift to remain anonymous-no public acknowledgement or name recognition related to this gift.**

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1)  Major/Degree/Concentration - Electrical Engineering
2)  Class Level - Only juniors will be considered for this scholarship.  The Fall and Spring semester of each academic year will be applied for and awarded separately.  The Fall recipient is eligible to re-apply in the spring.
3) Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum.
4) Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

BACKGROUND:

Dr. Maxum has been a very inspirational teacher and educator.  He always has set high standards for education and personal integrity.  He is a true example of an outstanding person and cares very much for the student's future.

The Dr. C. Robert Kemble and Bess Gentry Awards were originally established in 1981 and 1975. A generous gift from the Kemble's in 1981 made it possible to merge the awards.

All recipients shall be selected by a university scholarship committee following the criteria listed below:

1. Must be graduating seniors
2. Must be full-time student (12 semester hours or required number of hours for graduation) at time of nomination
3. Must be in good standing with Lamar University
4. Must have earned a minimum cumulative and preceding semester grade point average of 2.0
5. Recipients must demonstrate:

              a. Leadership
              b. Exemplary character 
              c. Contribution and service to Lamar University, the community, state, and nation,
              d. Esteem held by others
              e. Above average scholarship
       6. Recipients of both awards may be nominated in accord with the eligibility requirements and award criteria               by members of the administration, faculty, and /or staff and/or by a student organization or group
       7. The outstanding male graduating senior shall be recognized as the Dr. C. Robert Kemble Award recipient,                 and the outstanding female graduating senior shall be recognized as the Bess Gentry Award recipient.
Background
The Bess Gentry Award was originally established in 1975. Mrs. Gentry served Lamar as the dean of women (1944-1968) and head of the women's health and physical education department (1944-1956), and is co-sponsored by four student organizations that she was instrumental in establishing at Lamar.
The Dr. C. Robert Kemble Award was established in 1981 by Dr. And Mrs. Kemble. He served Lamar as president (1977-1984) and chancellor (1984-1986). This award honors the finalists and recipients for outstanding contributions and service to the university and for scholastic achievement.
The Gentry Award is given to the outstanding senior women and the Kemble Award is given to the outstanding senior man. Both awards are based on demonstrated character, leadership, service, contribution and scholarship as a student at Lamar University. 

Dr. Charles Gongre was born and grew up in Orange, Texas. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and then commuted for four years to Lamar State College of Technology. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Lamar in 1967. In his senior year,  he worked as a student assistant in the Department of English. During his years at Lamar, he received several scholarships, which helped make it possible for him to complete his degree.

He received an MA in English from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1969 and went on to North Texas State University, where he received a Ph.D. in English in 1980.

From 1973 to 1976 he was an Adjunct Instructor of English at Lamar University. In 1977, he became an instructor of English at the Lamar campus in Port Arthur. At the time the Port Arthur campus became a separately-accredited institution in 1987, Gongre was Dean of Academic and Continuing Education Programs. He continued to teach English, eventually becoming the first full Professor at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

This scholarship fund is designed to help other English majors complete their studies at Lamar University, particularly those with financial need and those from the Orange area.

On the Dr. Charles M. Mickey McBride Scholarship, the student letter and SRD invitation should go to Mrs. Ida McBride (widow of Mickey McBride). You are writing to Mrs. Ida McBride, the widow of Dr. Charles Mickey McBride. Dr. McBride was born in Beaumont, Texas and graduated from Lamar State College of Technology in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and received his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University in 1967. He worked in the offshore oil industry for more than 30 years and traveled worldwide during his career. In your letter, express what it means to you to receive financial assistance from this scholarship and share your current and future goals in regards to Engineering.

The Dr. David G. Gates Scholarship in Industrial Engineering was established by the Keating Family Foundation. The scholarship is open to Industrial Engineering majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is open to all levels, including graduate students.

The Dr. David L. Bost, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Guidance and Counseling honors Dr. Bost for the many years of exemplary service he provided to Lamar University. The scholarship is open to those seeking a Master's degree in Counseling & Development. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and preference will be given to students who have completed a minimum 24 hours of graduate course work.

The Dr. Donald E. Williams Scholarship in Business/Insurance was established by Greg Crouch in honor of Dr. Williams who was his career counselor and insurance and personnel management professor. The scholarship is open to any major in the College of Business, with preference given to students whose career interest is insurance or related field. The scholarship is open to Junior or Senior students who have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students graduating from Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas and/or members of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. If no student from Memorial High School or Pi Kappa Alpha meets the stated criteria, then students from other mid- and south-county high schools may be considered.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Dr. Donna Birdwell Honors Scholarship has the following selection criteria:

1.  Open to all majors.
2.  Open to undergraduate level students.
3.  Recipients must be full time according to the degree plan.  Exceptions may be made for students participating in a cooperative education program or internship, or last semester students who do not need full time enrollment to graduate.  
4.  Recipients must maintain a 3.6 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.  Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation as long as selection criteria are met and the student is in good standing.
5.  Recipients must be approved for admission or admitted into the Reaud Honors College prior to applying.
6.  Preference given to first generation students with a demonstrated need.

Bachground:
This scholarship was endowed by the friends and colleagues of Dr. Donna Birdwell in recognition of her service to the Lamar University Honor's College.  

Dr. Donna Birdwell is recognized for her dedication to and success in the foundational growth of the Lamar University Honor's College, formerly known as the Lamar University Honors Program.  Under the directorship of Dr. Birdwell, the program steadily grew in the number of students involved and became institutionally respected as a means for enhancing the academic service, and social experiences of many of the university's highest-achieving students.  Through Dr. Birdwell's unselfish acts of service and forward-seeking vision, she has impacted the lives of many students at Lamar University and enhanced the trajectory of their success.  

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hurwitz established the Dr. Edward J. and Patricia B. Hurwitz Presidential Scholarship. Dr. Hurwitz is a Dermatologist in private practice in Houston and Assistance Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. Patricia Hurwitz has a nursing degree and was active in nursing in multiple supervisory positions in Washington D. C. and St. Louis. The scholarship is open to juniors and seniors majoring in Pre-Med or Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Dr. F. L. and Evelyn McDonald Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and class levels. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Dr. McDonald served as president of Lamar State College of Technology from 1952 until 1967.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McSpadden, Jr. established the Dr. Floyd and Marie McSpadden, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Pre-Med to help future aspiring physicians. Floyd and Marie each worked in order to obtain their education as their families were not in a position to help. They considered providing a college education (undergraduate and post graduate) as the most important legacy they could give their children. Floyd is the Planned Giving Director at Lamar. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing any degree in the College of Arts & Sciences and must be planning to attend medical school. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA. Incoming freshmen must rank in the top 15% of their graduating class with a SAT composite score of 1170 or better.

This scholarship was endowed by friends and family of Dr. Tony Martin. Tony received a bachelor's degree in Speech (Deaf Education) and his master's in Audiology/Deaf Education from Lamar University. He then completed his doctorate in Educational Administration/Supervision at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Martin spent the majority of his career at Lamar University, beginning as an Assistant Professor of Deaf Education in 1989, and served as Department Chair of the Communication Disorders and Deaf Education (later the Department of Deaf Studies/Deaf Education) for over twenty years. He was instrumental in the development of the doctoral program in the Deaf Studies/Deaf Education Department at Lamar University, writing, receiving, and overseeing grants to fund the program. Tony loved football and frequently attended Lamar University home games. He especially enjoyed skiing and exploring Native American culture with his wife, Dr. Damara Paris. The scholarship is open to full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree in American Sign Language or a master's degree or doctorate in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship.

This scholarship was established by Dr. George Hirasaki. He graduated Cum Laude from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University. He had a 26 year career with Shell Development and Shell Oil Company where he received numerous awards including the Lester C. Uren Award. This award from the Society of Petroleum Engineers recognizes distinguished achievement in the technology of petroleum engineering by a member who made the contribution before age 45. He then joined Rice University faculty where he currently holds the title of A.J. Hartsook Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The scholarship is open to all class levels majoring in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Dr. H. B. Renfro Memorial Scholarship in Geology was established by his wife. The scholarship is open to all students majoring in Geology.

Mrs. Doris Eveland established the Dr. H. E. Eveland Memorial Scholarship in Geology to honor the memory of her husband and his dedication to the field of Geology and Lamar University. Dr. Eveland came to Lamar University in 1951 and founded the Department of Geology. He was Chairman of the Geology Department until his retirement in 1983 and was subsequently honored with Professor Emeritus.

The scholarship is open to junior and senior level students pursuing a degree in Geology. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and must satisfy or meet all Texas State Residency requirements. Students may be selected on academic merit or undergraduate research.

Mrs. Ynhi Doquang Nguyen established this scholarship in honor and memory of her late husband. Dr. Nguyen was among the first recipients of the Doctorate of Engineering here at Lamar University. Mrs. Nguyen established the scholarship to encourage worthy students to pursue a course of study in Chemical Engineering. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 to remain on the scholarship. Preference will go to incoming freshmen.

The Dr. Harold T. Baker Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry was established to honor Dr. Baker upon his retirement from Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels working toward an ACS certified B.S. degree in Chemistry. The recipient must be a full-time student and will be judged on overall outstanding performance in scholarship, departmental and university activities. Students in pre-health professional programs are not eligible.

The funds for the Dr. Harry Starr Medical Scholarship Fund were provided by Mrs. Doris Starr in her will as a loving tribute to the memory of her husband, Dr. Harry Starr. He was Beaumont's first neurosurgeon. The recipient of this scholarship must be a full-time student and be planning to attend medical school within the state of Texas. The scholarship is open to Junior and Senior level students and priority is to be given to students demonstrating the greatest financial need.

Mrs. Doris Starr provided in her will the funds to establish the Dr. Harry Starr Medical Scholarship as a loving tribute to the memory of her husband, Dr. Harry Starr. He was Beaumont's first neurosurgeon. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors planning to attend medical school within the state of Texas. The recipient must be a full-time student. Priority will be given to students demonstrating the greatest financial need.

The Dr. Hi Kim Memorial Scholarship in Economics was established to honor the memory of a respected member of Lamar University's academic community. Dr. Kim was a former chair of the Economics Department. The scholarship is open to Senior's pursing a degree in Economics. The scholarship will go to the Senior student with the highest GPA. The recipient must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in the fall semester to retain the scholarship in the spring semester and must be a full-time student.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Elizabeth Gwin established the Dr. Howell H. Gwin, Jr. Scholarship in History in honor of her son who has made significant contributions to the History department at Lamar University. In 2009, the Texas State University System Board of Regents named Dr. Gwin Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History. The scholarship is open to all class levels, with preference to graduate students who are pursuing a degree in History. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Dr. Hsing-wei Chu established the Dr. Hsing-wei Chu, Piper Professor Scholarship in Industrial Engineering. He has been a member of the Lamar University Industrial Engineering faculty since 1979. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Mr. David Beck established the Dr. Irving O. Dawson Scholarship in Political Science to honor his former political science professor for his mentorship and compassion for higher education. Dr. Dawson came to Lamar in 1951 and served for 20 years with 11 of those being as chair of the Political Science Department. Mr. Beck has been very supportive of Lamar University. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1999, he became a Trustee of the Lamar University Foundation in 1987, served as president from 1991-1992 and serves on the cabinet of Lamar's first comprehensive campaign. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a degree in Political Science. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

This scholarship was established by Lamar University's Chemical Engineering Advisory Board in honor of Dr. Hopper and his many accomplishments. His Lamar University career began in 1969 where he was an assistant professor. He quickly ascended through various positions within the department before being named department head in 1974. He became dean of the college in 1999. He was instrumental in establishing the Gulf Coast Hazardous Substance Research Center and the Texas Hazardous Research Center, a consortium of nine universities including Lamar. Dr. Hopper returned to the faculty and stepped down as dean in 2013. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 1220 or the ACT equivalent or be in the top 15% of their graduation class.

Dr. Jack Orrick established the Dr. Jack Orrick Scholarship for Pre-Med Students at the time of his death. Dr. Orrick did not attend Lamar University, but as a native Beaumonter, he had always been interested in Lamar's development as a quality institution and its contributions to the education of the people of this area. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students. Recipients must be following a pre-med curriculum and planning to attend medical school upon completion of a degree from Lamar. Entering freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 1080. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA.

The Dr. James M. Simmons Scholarship in Fine Arts was established by Mr. Victor J. Rogers, a long-time friend of Lamar University, in honor and recognition of Dr. James M. Simmons, whom at the time was Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and later became Lamar's President. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Visual or Performing Arts. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

The endowment for the Dr. Jane O. Hinchey Endowed Scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences was established by her husband, Frank L. Hinchey, at the time of her retirement from Lamar University as Department Chair of Family and Consumer Sciences. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a minimum SAT score of 1080 for entering Freshmen. Emphasis is to be placed on demonstrated professional potential and the desire to make a positive contribution to society. Preference will be given to residents of the state of Texas.

Mr. Horace Davidson established the Dr. Jane S. Davidson Endowed Scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences in honor of his wife's retirement from Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and pursuing any degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients should have demonstrated leadership qualities, professional potential, scholarship, integrity and sound character traits.

The Dr. Jed Ramsey Endowed Scholarship in Biology was established by friends and family upon Dr. Ramsey's retirement as a Professor in the Biology department at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors pursing a Bacholor's degree in Biology. The recipient must be a full-time student, must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and must plan to teach at the secondary or college level.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

This scholarship is open for full time undergraduate or graduate Mechanical Engineering majors.

Jerry Dunn was born in Houston and graduated from Lamar State College of Technology with his Mechanical Engineering Degree. At Lamar received the John Gray Award and was the High Scholastic Engineer and High Scholarship Athlete the semester he graduated. He obtained his MSME and PhD in 1972 from the Georgia Institute of Technology and joined the faculty of Auburn University shortly after. In 1975 he joined the faculty at Texas Tech University where he retied as Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering. He received several outstanding teacher awards during his career. Dr. Dunn’s areas of expertise included energy systems, fluid mechanics, and solar energy and he attributes the training and education he received while attending Lamar to be the basis for his graduate and professional success. In your letter, express your appreciation to Dr. Dunn and his wife for establishing this scholarship. Express what it means to you to receive financial assistance from this scholarship and share your current and future goals in regards to Engineering.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA:
Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

a. Major/Degree/Concentration -Biology.

b. Class Level -Junior or senior classification.

c. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation

d. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

e. Other - Preference should be given to students to plan to teach at the secondary or college leveI but this will not be a requirement of the scholarship.

BACKGROUND:
John C. Price, MD ’66 graduated from Lamar State College of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
 
Born in Beaumont, Texas, he was the son of Biffel Price and his wife, Marie Nolan. He was an Eagle Scout and worked summers as a pipeline welder's helper to save for college. "He was a gentle, sweet, soft-spoken man who was kind and giving," said his wife, Jo Ogborn. "He loved his patients dearly.” Dr. Price worked as an intern at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, and was a resident at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He also trained under Dr. John Conley at Columbia-Presbyterian University Hospital in New York City. He was stationed during the Vietnam War at an Army hospital on Okinawa, where he also worked with military scuba divers and was a flight surgeon. While at Camp Kui in Okinawa, he became interested in head and neck surgery. He went on to become Chief of ENT/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Reconstruction at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio.
 
John was a mentor and teacher to many residents and fellows. Sharing his knowledge was very important to him. He was voted best surgeon Otolaryngology Head and Neck for several years. He had patients who came to him from all over the world.
 
After he retired, he continued to work with wounded warriors at Walter Reed. He was a very kind and caring man. His wife listened many times while he would speak on the phone to a warrior who had medical questions. He could explain things so clearly and in layman’s terms. So friendly always. Never rushed. Even in death John continued to give with organ/tissue donation and CME surgical training.
 
John was the fourth brother to graduate from Lamar. Dr. Lynn Price MD, Jack Price JD,
Dr. Charles Price DDS and John.

 

Friends and family established the Dr. John Ellis Gray Memorial Scholarship in Education as a memorial to Dr. Gray, who was a former President of Lamar. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing any major in the College of Education. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

TBD

The Dr. Joseph Carlucci Endowed Scholarship in Music is open to incoming Freshmen pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Music. First preference will be given to a student with an instrumental emphasis in string instruments. Second preference will be given to students with an instrumental emphasis in woodwinds. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also be eligible for positions with the Beaumont Symphony when an opening for their particular instrument becomes available.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Criteria for Scholarship:
1)  Major/Degree/Concentration - Mechanical Engineering
2)  Class Level - Senior
3)  Class Load Requirements - Full time students.  Exceptions may be made for last semester students who may not      need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
4)  Overall GPA - Seniors must maintain a 3.0 GPA to retain the scholarship.  The student must be in good standing in accordance with standard university procedures.
5)  Other Preferences - Consideration shall be given to those with leadership skills.  All applicants must be a member of a design team and submit a letter of recommendation letter from the faculty who teaches Senior Design.


**There is also a design team project award that will be managed by the department.

BACKGROUND:
Dr. Aung was a professor in the College of Engineering who had taught mechanical engineering from 2001 to 2020 and served as interim department chair in 2020. He was a gifted teacher, exceptional mentor always enthusiastic about his work with students and his research and an acclaimed academic who devoted himself to his discipline.

At the undergraduate level, Aung taught dynamics, engineering thermodynamics I, engineering thermodynamics II, fluid mechanics, measurements lab, seminar, thermal systems design, integrated systems design and senior design project. He also taught graduate classes including advanced engineering analysis and optimization of thermal systems. He taught a variety of elective courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Aung, a mechanical engineering graduate from Rangoon Institute of Technology in Burma, earned his master’s degree in energy technology from Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand and his doctorate in aerospace from the University of Michigan. Aung was a post-doctoral fellow at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia from 1996 to 1998. In January 1999, he joined the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California as a research assistant professor. In 2001, he joined Lamar University as an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

While at Lamar University, Aung mentored more than 50 senior Capstone design teams, and several of those teams won prizes and scholarships in regional and national design competitions such as SAE Baja and Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge. Aung also received six senior design project grants from American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He served as faculty mentor to two McNair Scholars and he sponsored a paper published by a group of undergraduate students, “A Parametric Study of a 4-Stroke Motorcycle Exhaust System,” 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Exposition, Anaheim, CA in November 2004.

The beloved teacher and colleague received the Presidential Faculty Fellow for Innovation in Teaching Activity award in 2014 and 2015 and the Distinguished Faculty Fellow for Teaching award twice, 2015-2018 and 2018-2021. He received the Presidential Fellowship in Research in 2014 and the Tim Kendall Memorial Prize from the Asian Institute of Technology in 1991.

Aung was the recipient of the 2019 University Professor Award. This is the most prestigious award for a faculty member at Lamar. Details available at the link (https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2019/04/2019-university-professor-award-kendrick-aung.html).
Aung was the faculty advisor for Lamar University’s Sigma Xi section of Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Society, the LU American Society of Mechanical Engineers student chapter, the LU Society of Automotive Engineers student section and the LU American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers student section.

Aung was well-known in the field of mechanical engineering. His research on renewable energy and energy systems, hydrogen flames and combustion and alternative fuels was widely published and presented at engineering conferences.

Dr. Aung passed away on January 13, 2021 as he was preparing for starting a new semester.
 

The Dr. Luther A. Beale Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering was established by his family as a memorial. Dr. Beale searved as chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering at Lamar University and under his guidance it became nationally accredited. The scholarship is open to all class levels including graduate students that are pursing a degree in Civil Engineering. The recipient must have a minimum SAT score of 1170 for entering Freshmen and must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Dr. M. LeRoy Ellis Memorial Scholarship in French is open to all levels pursing a degree in French. The recipient must have a SAT score of 980 or better or the ACT equivalent. They must also be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Selection criteria for the Dr. Mary Alice Baker Family Scholarship in Communication is as follows:

1.  Bachelor of Science in Communication (non-media focus),
2.  Junior level students,
3.  Full time students, with the possibility of exception for those in a cooperative education program or internship,
4.  Recipients must maintain a 2.80 GPA to qualify for and continue to receive the scholarship

Background:
Dr. Mary Alice Baker taught at Lamar University for 38 years. During her career at Lamar she taught thousands of students in at least 20 different courses. Dr. Baker was honored as the 2005 University Professor. The professorship, awarded for life to recognize a senior faculty member for distinguished teaching, is Lamar’s most prestigious academic honor. On campus Dr. Baker served on numerous committees and held several offices, including president of the Lamar Faculty Senate. She was and still is a mentor to many Lamar Cardinals and other former students.
 
Dr. Baker earned both her B.S. and M.A. at University of Oklahoma and her PhD. at Purdue University. Prior to coming to Lamar University in 1969 (then known as Lamar State College of Technology) her career included six years at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma followed by three years at Eastern Illinois University. While in Oklahoma she was named the state’s Outstanding Young Speech Teacher.
 
Dr. Baker’s distinguished career included 15 years coaching debate. She coached 6 years at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, 3 years at Eastern Illinois University and 6 years at Lamar University. She coached teams to numerous awards including Lamar University’s Superior in Sweepstakes at Pi Kappa Delta Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska. She was one of 3 invited judges for the National Debate Tournaments at the U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Utah and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
During her career she served as state president of the Texas Forensics Association (TFA) in which she was also a founding member. TFA is a professional organization servicing Texas High School Speech and Debate student competitions. Dr. Baker served as state president of the Texas Association of College Teachers (TACT) and was appointed by Governor George W. Bush to serve as a Trustee for Texas Teachers Retirement System where she was elected Vice-Chair by the Board.

The Dr. Mary L. Scheer and Richard L. Scheer Scholarship in History and Culture is open to all majors/degrees served by the CHC including, but not limited to, History, English, Literature, Art, Communications, Sociology, Language, Music, Theater, and Environmental Studies.

It is open to all class levels except entering freshman without an established academic record (GPA).

Recipients must be full time, with possible exceptions made for students in a co-op, internship, or in the last semester before graduation.

Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

Background information:
My husband and I both share a particular love of history and culture. I owe my early interest to my seventh-grade history teacher Mr. Upadell and my parents, James and Margaret Searls, particularly my father. Growing up during the depression, he always regretted his lack of education and therefore encouraged me to pursue mine. Further, along the way I was particularly lucky to have had a friend and mentor, Dr. Ben Procter, who taught me how to be a historian. As my Ph.D. advisor, he always "comforted me when I was afflicted and afflicted me when I was comfortable."

In the fall of 2002, I came to the History Department at Lamar University. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to teach, share my love of history and help shape the department. As a Professor of History, Chair of the History Department, and founding Director of the Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast (CHC), I will always be indebted to Lamar for the opportunity to pursue my chosen career and teach students for over seventeen years. As a way of returning my good fortune to the institution and profession which provided it, I wanted to establish an endowed scholarship that will have a significant impact on the lives and success of Lamar students, providing what Andrew Carnegie called "ladders upon which the aspiring can rise." It will also honor my parents who understood the value of an education even though they did not have the opportunity to get one.

During my tenure at Lamar I could not have accomplished my many jobs and responsibilities without the aid and support of my husband Richard. A lawyer by trade, he is also an avid reader of History. He was always a sounding board for me on historical topics and interpretations. Furthermore, he frequently drove me to events and meetings, helped set up and take down displays for CHC lectures, and gave of his time to attend historical conferences and symposiums with me. I am sure that he will also want to dedicate this scholarship to his mother, Martha Scheer, who provided encouragement and whatever he needed to complete his studies and be successful.

The Dr. Melvin F. Brust Scholarship in Accounting was established by Robert F. Brown, who was a former student of Dr. Brust's. Dr. Brust was a professor of Finance at Lamar University until he retired at the age of 81. He held a bachelors and masters degree in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Finance. Mr. Brown graduated from Lamar with a triple major. One each in Accounting, Finance and Economics. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. The recipient must also have completed Intermediate Accounting I at Lamar University with a grade of 'A'. 

Dr. Myrtle Bell, a former Department Chair of Health Sciences at Lamar University established the Dr. Myrtle L. Bell Award in Psychology. The award is open to graduate students pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology. The recipient must be a full-time student or student in thesis.

John Dixon established the Dr. Opal P. Dixon Memorial Scholarship in Education in memory of his wife. Mrs. Dixon graduated from Lamar with a Bachelor's and Master's degree as well as a Doctor of Education and was an assistant professor at Lamar. The scholarship is open to junior and senior level students pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
1)  Major/Degree/Concentration - Open to students majoring or minoring in History.
2)  Class Level - Senior Level Student
3)  Other - It is preferred that the student demonstrates an interest in research through writing.
4)  All other selection criteria as set by the faculty of the Lamar University History Department.

BACKGROUND:
Beginning the 2013-2014 academic year, the Lamar University History Department names one exceptional undergraduate history major or minor the recipient of the Student of the Year Award.  Since 2015 the Student of the Year recipient has also received the Dr. Paul E. Isaac History Award, a cash prize made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Nancy C. Isaac.  Her husband, Dr. Paul E. Isaac, spent most of his career as a history professor at Lamar University.

The Dr. Peggy S. Scott and Mr. Steve Eric Scott Family Heritage Fine Arts Scholarship has the following selection criteria:

1.  Students with major in any area of Fine Arts, including Music, Theatre and Dance, and Art.  Recipient should have the intent to be an artis for life.
2.  Students who are junior, senior, or graduate level.
3.  Full time student according to degree plan.   Exceptions may be made for students participating in a cooperative education program, internship, or last semester students who do not need to be ful time in order to graduate.
4.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.  Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation if the selection criteria are met and student is in good standing.
5.  Primary preference given to initiated members of the National Panhellenic Council sorority or Interfraternity Council fraternity.  A transfer/graduate student whose chapter is not represented on the LU campus is acceptable if proof of membership is provided.  Second preference would be an elected member of the Student Government Association or a position suggested by the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication. 

Background:
Together, Steve and Peggy have at least 17 members of their families that have taken classes, earned certificates, been awarded degrees or helped found Lamar.  Peggy's grandfather was W.H. McDermott, shop teacher at South Park, who helped start "the first Lamar" and its focus on technology that has grown into what it is today.  Among the family, there are many areas of study.  Steve and Peggy were among the first generations to be involved in traditional college activities (clubs, organizations, etc.), but Lamar has been the educational foundation of the majority of their families.  However, for all the varied areas they have studied, they are choosing to support the arts as the world needs beauty and the study of art becomees expensive at the upper levels.
 

The Dr. Philip B. Greenberg Memorial Scholarship in Pre-Med is open to Senior Pre-med students. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Dr. Raul S. Ornelas Memorial Scholarship in Trumpet was established by friends and family after Dr. Ornelas passed away in 2008. Dr. Ornelas was a Lamar University faculty member since 1972. For many years he performed on first trumpet with the Lamar Brass Quintet and was an active member of the International Trumpet Guild. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. An audition is required for consideration of this scholarship. The recipient must be a music major, whose major instrument is trumpet and will be selected based on their performance and academic skills as well as their overall musical aptitude.

The Dr. Rex L. Cottle Scholarship in Leadership was established by Mr. Victor J. Rogers, a long-time friend of Lamar University, in honor and recognition of Dr. Cottle, former President of Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and have a SAT score of 980 or better or the ACT equivalent. The recipient, through high school, college and community activities as well as academic abilities, must show exceptional potential for involvement in student leadership on campus.

Dr. Richard C. Harrel came to Lamar University in 1966 from Oklahoma with PhD in hand. Years before the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA) began providing direction in cleaning up the local waterways and air. High on his list of environmental concerns was the Neches River, including associated bayous, creeks, and oxbow lakes feeding into Sabine Lake contaminated with industrial and municipal waste.

 

Through courses he taught in limnology, ecology, zoology, aquatic entomology, and ecology of polluted waters quickly attracted the attention of many undergraduates encouraging them to continue their studies to advance degrees and professional careers in city, county, state, and federal governmental agencies and industry.

 

As principal advisor, his graduate students produced 37 Master of Science (MS) degrees in Biology. Many of those theses led to publications (26) in peer-reviewed there were other special publications and presentations. The area with the largest theses was the Neches River (9), and the Big Thicket (7). His students produced theses involving not only riverine environments but also included studies on coastal and nearshore Gulf

subjects. Perhaps one of the most interesting subjects among the studies included two involving the freshwater clam Rangia cuneata which were used in studies of toxins found in local waters of the Neches River, Taylor Bayou, and Fence Lake.

 

For those interested in a full thesis list do an online search of the John Gray Library holdings (https://graycat.lamar.edu/uhtbin/cgisirsi.exe/x/0/0/57/5, Use the Keyword: Harrel) where each thesis is available for reading. On your next visit to the John Gray take some time and read one.

 

There is one more area where Dr. Harrel had impacts on many other MS theses, for he was often asked by graduate students to serve as one of their advisors for their master’s degree projects, along with their chosen principal advisor. A count surely as large or larger than the 37 MS degrees as principal.

 

As if the clock contained more than 24 hours, for when Dr. Ewin A. Eads (Chemistry) retired in 1985, his Director of the Environmental Science Program in time moved to the hands of Dr. Harrel where he guided more students through to their degree goals.

 

Dr. Harrel’s activities beyond the classroom were equally effective in bringing about change in the area’s water and air quality through local environmental group activities (CASE, Sabine Lake Foundation, Golden Triangle Sierra Club Group), especially Clean Air and Water Inc. (Southeast Texas Clean Air and Water Inc.) as a founding member, eventually becoming the group’s President. He worked with area industry, governmental entities, served on citizen advisory panels all to reduce environmental impacts to air and water.

 

Over the years, Dr. Harrel received numerous awards and recognitions. The following begins a listing, surely the first, a certificate from the Lamar’s Regents, the Regents' Merit Award, for distinguished teaching, awarded at the beginning of the academic year 1973-1974. In April 1986, a plaque was awarded from Lamar University’s College of Arts and Sciences for recognition of Dr. Harrel’s excellence in research. The Sigma Xi Lamar University Chapter in 1998 awarded a plaque for being an Outstanding Scientist in recognition of innovative research in biology. In the academic year of 2000-2001, Dr. Harrel was awarded a plaque the University Scholar Award by Lamar University in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding scholarly and creative achievements. The first of Lamar’s awards towards the “Triple Crown.” On October 20, 2003, he was selected as the presenter for the 17th Annual Lamar University Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series, his topic, Environmental History of the Lower Neches River from

Clean to Polluted to Recovering. The second of Lamar’s awards towards the “Triple Crown.” On April 14, 2004, Lamar University was awarded the University Professorship for Life Medal for distinguished teaching, Lamar’s most prestigious academic honor. On receiving this award, he joined an elite group of Lamar faculty members to earn the “Triple Crown,” the University’s three top faculty honors (Cardinal Cadence, June-August 2004, pp 8-9). On October 10, 2009, at the Annual Big Thicket Day celebration, Dr. Harrel received a plaque from the Big Thicket Association representing the Maxine Johnston Distinguished Service Award for 2009 for his work at Lamar University and with Clean Air and Water, Inc (Figs. 1 and 2). Along with this award, on Friday, November 6, 2009, US House Representative Honorable Ted Poe introduced into the US Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, 1st Session, a letter Recognizing Professor Richard Harrel of Lamar University. US Rep Ted Poe’s letter states the following:

 

“Madam Speaker [US Rep. Nancy Patricia Pelosi], I would like to recognize Professor Richard Harrel of Lamar University. Professor Harrel is the recent recipient of the Maxine Johnston Distinguished Service Award. The biology professor received this award for more than four decades of research, field studies, and publications that benefited the Big Thicket region. Harrel is also one of the founding members of Clean Air and Water Inc., a Beaumont-based environmental organization.

 

For all of his hard work, Harrel was rightfully awarded the 35th anniversary of the Big Thicket National Preserve in October. The Second District of Texas commends Professor Harrel for his dedication to improving and preserving this dense wilderness area.”

 

In a ceremony at the John Gray Library on November 8, 2013, Dr. Harrel, received, by Resolution, the title Distinguish Regents Professor Emeritus of Biology (Figs. 3 and 4). Just 3-days after a retirement ceremony held at the Dishman Art Gallery. COVID interfered with conducting the 44 Annual Election Meeting for Southeast Texas Clean Air and Water, Inc. on March 23, 2020, so the plaque to be presented to Dr. Harrel was presented over a year later on June 28, 2021, awarded in recognition of invaluable service, direction, and leadership over the decades of working for cleaner air and water for southeast Texas (Fig. 5). Harrel’s honors also include recognition from Beta Beta Beta as Teacher of the Year Award (Cardinal Cadence, June-August 2004, p 9). Texas Academy of Sciences received at least two nominations and elected Dr. Harrel as a TAS Science Fellow recognizing his impacts on Science and the Academy (Cardinal Cadence, June-August 2004, p 9). A Legacy truly representative of academic learning, research, and leadership for those following in the future.

The Dr. Richard L. & Lois M. Shorkey Memorial Scholarship in Nursing is open to undergraduates pursing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The recipient must be from Jefferson County, Texas, be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Parents, students, friends, faculty and Lamar alumni joined together to established the Dr. Richard L. Price, I Scholarship in Engineering, Math & Science in honor of Dr. Price for his distinguished years of service to students at schools in the Golden Triangle, as well as Lamar University students. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Engineering, Math or Science. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA.

The Dr. Richard W. Setzer Scholarship Fund was established by friends and family. Dr. Setzer was a former Lamar University President from 1967-1969. The scholarship is open to all majors and class levels.

The Dr. Robert Swerdlow Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family. Dr. Swerdlow was a professor of Marketing in the College of Business at Lamar University and also served as Associate Dean of the College of Business. The scholarship is open to Marketing majors. The recipient must be a junior or senior level student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a full time student.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Drs. Jennifer and Omar Hernandez established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Russ Schultz's retirement. Dr. Schultz has an extensive background in music and music education. He earned a Bachelor of Music from Eastman School of Music and his Masters of Music at the University of Memphis. He served as chair of the Department of Music at Shelby State Community College and received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas. Dr. Schultz was chair of the Music Department at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington when he accepted the position of Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Lamar. He served in that position for 16 years before he retired. He remains active as a performer and conductor. Dr. Schultz was not only a leader on campus, but also in the community serving on numerous boards. Susan Schultz earned a bachelor of Music and Master of Music and Performer's Certificate from Memphis State University (currently The University of Memphis). Music is a love that she shares with Dr. Schultz. She plays both the flute and piccolo. She also serves the community through her volunteer work. The scholarship is open to music majors. The recipient must be a full time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Mr. Charles Luxton established the Dr. Sam Frank Parigi Scholarship in Economics to honor Dr. Parigi. Dr. Parigi was a Professor of Economics, served as Chair of the Department of Economics, President of the Council of Instructional Departments, Regents' Merit Award recipient, Regents' Professor and Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. After 38 years, he retired in 1999 and is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Economics and Finance. The scholarship is open to juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Economics. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Dr. Samuel L. Evans Memorial Scholarship in History was established in Dr. Evans' memory by his two daughters, Victoria Evans Touchet and Stephanie Evans Whitehurst. Dr. Evans was a Professor at Lamar University from 1959 until his death in 1964. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in History with preference given to those majoring in Texas History. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Mr. Jordan Rogers established the Dr. Sol J. and Miriam Rogers Memorial Scholarship in memory of his mother and father. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. Preference will be given to students within the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA in their major field of study.

Becky and Chuck Mason established this scholarship in honor of Stephen and Suzye Doblin. Dr. Doblin was Lamar University's Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from July 2001 to July 2015. He attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he earned the B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, all in mathematics. Suzye Doblin earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama. She taught mathematics and reading to elementary and middle school students. The scholarship is open to mathematics or science majors and to all class levels. The recipient must be a full time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship.

Friends and family established the Dr. T. Mickey Smith Memorial Scholarship in Athletic Training in memory of Dr. Smith. The scholarship is open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and graduate students. The recipient must major in an academic area leading to a Bachelor's degree with specialization in athletic training. They must also be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded to the Lamar University student athletic trainer(s) who have shown academic excellence and leadership in athletic training.

Dr. Tamerla Chavis established the Dr. Tamerla Chavis Distinguished Alumni Presidential Scholarship in Engineering. Dr. Chavis graduated magna cum laude from Lamar University. She is the only female neurosurgeon in Southeast Texas and one of only a few in the United States. She opened her medical practice in Beaumont in 2001. The scholarship is open to any major in the College of Engineering. The recipient must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Dr. Thomas C. Ho Scholarship in Chemical Engineering was established by Dr. Thomas Ho, chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Thomas C. McGill was born in Port Arthur, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science from Lamar State College of Technology in 1964, and his Master of Science and Doctorate from Caltech in 1965 and 1969 respectively. A pioneering researcher in semiconductors, Dr. McGill joined Caltech in 1971 as a member of the Division of Engineering and Applied Science. He was the first faculty member hired in the new discipline of applied physics, authoring hundreds of publications and directed the theses of over 50 PhD students in electrical engineering, physics and applied physics. He was personally known as an engaging lecturer and teacher, a caring mentor, a passionate scientific leader and contributor in many areas. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing any major in the College of Engineering. Recipients must be enrolled full time and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Dr.Tighe Huber was a family physician for twenty-seven years. Growing up, he dreamed of becoming a Port Arthur-Thomas Jefferson Yellow Jacket football player. Not only did he achieve that goal, but he was also a proud University of Texas football alumnus; Jefferson County Medical Association member, Texas Medical Association member; and American Academy of Family Practice member. Friends and family of Dr. Huber's established this legacy in his memory at Lamar University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduation in 1986. This gift will provide opportunities for future students pursuing a career as a physician.

The scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in pre-professional studies that are full time according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship, and may remain on the scholarship until graduation as long as the selection criteria are met.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

a.  Discipline - Industrial and Systems Engineering
b.  Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.
c.  Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum.  Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
d.  Overall GPA - recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

LEGACY STATEMENT
Dr. Victor A. Zaloom was an inaugural member of ASQ Section 1420 in the early 1980’s.  He taught a short course for industry entitled: "Statistical Process Quality Control". The course was offered to industry professionals especially process industry engineers and more than 30 enrolled.The course raised considerable funds for the ASQ Section 1420 Chapter. The leadership team of the chapter of which Dr. Zaloom was not a member decided to use some of the funds from the short course taught by Dr. Zaloom to establish a scholarship at Lamar University.  
 
 Dr. Zaloom served as department chair of the Industrial Engineering Department at Lamar University from 1981 until 2010.  He has also served as Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies from 2010 – 2013, and Interim Dean of the College of Engineering from 2013 – 2015 and Interim Dean of Engineering again from 2018-2019.  Additionally, at different times in his career he has held the positions of Acting Dean, Associate Dean of Engineering, Interim Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, Director of Engineering Graduate Programs and Director of the Lamar University Center for Ports and Waterways.  He began teaching in 1968 at the University of Houston and held faculty positions at the University of Houston, Auburn University and North Carolina A & T State University. 
             
Dr. Zaloom holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Houston where his major was Operations Research with a mathematics minor; a Master of Engineering with a minor in statistics from the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the University of Florida, and Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering also from the University of Florida. 
                
In addition to his excellent teaching record, Dr. Zaloom chaired the first Industrial Engineering Department at a historically black university to gain ABET accreditation (North Carolina A&T University).  He also increased enrollment in the Industrial Engineering Department at Lamar University from 328 to 382 students in the past three academic years (2019-2020 to 2021-2022).  He also increased enrollment in the Mechanical Engineering Department by 30% when he served as interim department chairman.  He is known for his ability to recruit and hire highly qualified faculty and has consistently received the highest merit in annual and five-year performance reviews at Lamar University.

This scholarship was established by the friends of Dr. Wayne Dyess and the members of The Night and Day Orchestra, which was founded and led by Dr. Dyess. Dr. Dyess was employed as the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Trombone with Lamar University. He was also the principal trombonist with the Symphony of Southeast Texas and performed regularly throughout the United States and internationally with several groups. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Instrumental Music. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to a trombone player enrolled in the Jazz Studies Program.

The Dr. Wendell Bean Scholarship in Electrical Engineering was established by Dr. Hash Hashemian in honor of his former professor and advisor. Dr. Bean is a Lamar alum. As chair of the Electrical Engineering Department until 1978, Dr. Bean was the first Lamar graduate to head an academic department. Dr. Hashemian received his electrical engineering doctorate from Lamar in 2008 and is currently the President of Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation, a company he co-founded in 1977. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate class levels pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Dr. William "Bill" Nylin Scholarship in Computer Science was established by former students, family, colleagues and Lamar University alumni in honor of Dr. Nylin for his dedication and hard work in building the excellent educational foundation that all computer science students at Lamar enjoy today. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Computer Science. The recipient must be a full-time student and must have a 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Dreyer family, in conjunction with ExxonMobil, established the Dreyer Family Scholarship. Freddy Dreyer, his wife, Julie, son, Scott and daughter-in-law, Alexa all graduated from Lamar and daughter, Leslie attended summer school at Lamar. The Dreyers feel that Lamar University has been a blessing not only to them, but also to a community that extends worldwide. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The DuPont Beaumont Works - Acrylonitrile Business Unit Scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or Chemistry. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Children or grandchildren of DuPont Beaumont Works employees will be given first consideration, followed by other relatives of a DuPont Beaumont Works employee, the relatives of any other DuPont employee of other DuPont locations.

The E. B. Blackburn Scholarship Fund is open to all majors and class levels.

Thelma Steinhagen established the E. H., Jr./Sr. & B. A. Steinhagen Presidential Scholarship to honor her late husband, E. Harvey Steinhagen, Sr., and her sons E. Harvey Steinhagen, Jr. and B. A. (Mark) Steinhagen. The recipient must be a student in the College of Business.

The Earl and Louise O'Dell Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Eber W. Eplin was a longtime resident of the Port Neches/Groves area of Southeast Texas and a strong supporter of Lamar institutions of higher education. He established a trust fund on behalf of students upon his death in 1992. The Eber Ephlin Scholarship is awarded at the four Lamar Institutions in Southeast Texas.

Scholarship Application Requirements

• Must submit a scholarship application at LSCPA
• Must be an incoming freshman at one of the four Lamar Institutions
• Must be a Port Neches - Groves Graduate or a Griffin Park area resident in Port Arthur ISD
• Must submit a FAFSA application, or show financial need
• Complete a personal statement
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, principal, or superintendent

For questions about the Eber Ephlin application process, please contact the LSCPA Scholarships Office at scholarships@lamarpa.edu.

• The candidate must be a student at, or be accepted for admission to and enroll in, a TSUS component institution.
• The student must be enrolled in a course of study which results in an academic degree.
• The candidate must have satisfactorily completed twelve (12) hours of course work at an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.  If accomplished at a non-TSUS institution, it must be transferrable to the TSUS component institution.
• If the candidate is a freshman, he or she must have achieved a score of at least a 29 on the ACT, 1330 on the SAT, and all test scores must be provided.  
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the state of Texas.
• The candidate must not have received the scholarship previously.  
• The candidate must submit an essay (no longer than 800 words) stating the candidate's interest in public or community service.

Frank and Virginia Brooks established the Edna Brooks Memorial Scholarship in Music as a memorial to Franks sister, Edna. She was a former faculty member at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in Music. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to undergraduate students.

The Edward E. Stuckey Scholarship Fund is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Recipients must also be graduates of high schools in the Port Arthur Independent School District and financial need is to be considered.

Revised March 2023
Mr. Edwin Vallery set up this scholarship with the intention of providing financial assistance to students pursuing an accounting or finance degree program in the College of Business who are preferably active members, in good standing, of the Lamar Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. Undergraduate students pursuing accounting or finance degrees or graduate students pursuing a graduate degree within the College of Business are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients should be full-time students maintaining a 3.0 GPA or greater. A single recipient may receive the scholarship for up to four academic years provided all other requirements are met.

It is Mr. Vallery's intention that the annual gift be awarded to a maximum of two students in order to make the greatest financial impact. Preference is to be given to underserved students for whom a scholarship would lessen the burden of student loan debt. In any given year, if there are additional funds after awarding two students as stated above, another qualified student will be considered for that year.

Edwin Vallery graduated from Lamar University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. His career included over 32 years with Shell Oil Company.

After graduating from Lamar University, I held several positions at Shell and its affiliated companies. Beginning as a staff accountant, promoted to supervisor, later finance manager. My proudest accomplishment was mentoring other African American employees while in the early stage of their careers. Lamar was key in preparing me for a great career in Oil & Gas. I hope this scholarship will assist members of the Lamar University Chapter of NABA continue and complete their education at Lamar University.

 

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA:

• Junior or Senior student, all majors
• Maintain minimum GPA 3.0
• Maintain a minimum semester load of 12 hours
• Financial need, Yes; College activities, Yes
• Scholarship is to be distributed to two students, one being affiliated with a sorority and the other being affiliated with a fraternity of the National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Each student can only receive the annual scholarship once, except in the circumstance detailed in the final bullet point, below:
• In the event a selected recipient graduates after the fall semester, in the spring semester, another NPHC student member, meeting scholarship's criteria, should be selected to receive the spring semester amount. This spring semester award will not disqualify the recipient from applying for this scholarship the following academic year.

LEGACY STATEMENT
Edwin Vallery graduated from Lamar University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.  His career included over 32 years with Shell Oil Company.
“After graduating from Lamar University, I held several positions at Shell and its affiliated companies.  Beginning as a staff accountant, promoted to supervisor, later finance manager.  My proudest accomplishment was mentoring other African American employees while in the early stage of their careers.  Lamar was key in preparing me for a great career in Oil & Gas.”
 

Mr. and Mrs. Wilton P. Hebert established the Mr. & Mrs. Wilton P. Hebert Scholarship in 1977 to provide scholarships for graduates of Port Neches-Groves. In 2003 the Wilton and Effie May Foundation Board of Directors elected to also include graduates of Nederland High School. In 2010, the award was amended again taking it from a one year award to a four year award. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Eleanor & Douglas Thompson Scholarship in Health Care was established by the Thompson's children to honor their memory and the principles by which they lived. Douglas Thompson was a doctor and Eleanor was a nurse. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Pre-med, Pre-nursing or nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Eleanor McIlwain Stevens scholarship was endowed by friends and family in memory of Eleanor Stevens. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, Ms. Stevens completed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree at UT Austin and a masters degree in Business Administration from University of Houston. As an Alpha Delta Pi sorority alumna, she helped colonize the Delta Beta chapter of ADPi at Lamar University, served on the Advisory Board and Beaumont Alumnae Association for many years, as well as receiving the prestigious Lion Memorial Award. She was employed by Lamar University for over four decades as assistant professor and Director of the Advising Center. Ms. Stevens was proud of her service to Lamar and is remembered as a much-loved educator who cared deeply about her students. This scholarship is open to all full- time College of Business majors; Junior, Senior or Graduate levels. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to members of the Alpha Delta Pi organization at Lamar University.

The funds for the Eleanor Perlstein Weinbaum Memorial Scholarship in English and Foreign Languages was left to Lamar University in Eleanor Weinbaum's will. The scholarship is open to those seeking a Master's degree in English and Foreign Language. The recipient must be a full-time student and have a meritorious GPA. The recipient should also be involved in other related literary activities and must have creative interests as demonstrated through Pulse and/or other publications.

The Electrical Engineering Alumni Scholarship was established through a fundraising effort of Lamar University Electrical Engineering alumni. The scholarship is open to junior and senior level Electrical Engineering students. The recipient must be a full-time student and preference will be given to students who have not received previous scholarships from Lamar University.

The Elizabeth Rothwell Johnson Memorial Scholarship/Col. George Moffett Chapter, DAR Scholarship in Music was established by Mrs. Virginia Mae Birdwell as a memorial to her sister, Elizabeth Rothwell. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Music. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students studying violin, a string instrument, or an exceptional music major in another specialized area.

The Elizabeth Rothwell Johnson Memorial Scholarship/Col. George Moffett Chapter, DAR Scholaship in Music was established by Mrs. Virginia Mae Birdwell as a memorial to her sister, Elizabeth Rothwell. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Music. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students studying violin, a string instrument or an exceptional music major in another specialized area.

The Ellen Rienstra Scholarship in Music was established by Mr. Thilo Steinschulte in honor of his friend, Mrs. Ellen Rienstra and in celebration of her birthday. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in Music. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Gill established the Elmer Clayton Gill Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry in memory of Jack's brother. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA. Initial selection will be based on GPA, class rank, SAT score and letters of recommendation from high school teachers and/or counselors.

The Embs family established the Elmer E. & Patricia Muldoon Embs Scholarship in Chemical Engineering. Elmer held a degree in chemical engineering and worked for DuPont for 39 years. He helped to start up the first DuPont plant in Japan. The scholarship is open to junior and senior level students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The Elmer G. Rode, Jr. Presidential Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Rode at the time of his death. Mr. Rode was a long time Dean of Records at Lamar University and was dedicated to students. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen pursuing any major in the College of Education. The recipient must rank in the top 15% of their class with a SAT composite score of 1150 or better or an ACT composite score of 23 or better. The recipient must also be a full time student, enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to teach.

Eloise Rush Milam founded, was the driving force behind and the inspiration for the Melody Maids. Mrs. Milam was a private music teacher in Beaumont and was asked to help arrange entertainment for a bond rally at the Jefferson Theatre. She gather a group of voice students, whom she presented as a choral group, all dressed in white and soon named the Melody Maids. The group sang for troops at military bases and hospitals, traveling from coast to coast. They performed all over the world and at the 50th anniversary of the Lucas Gusher. Mrs. Milam taught the girls morals, manners and music, in that order. She also developed a book of rules for conduct and etiquette. Mrs. Milam passed away in 2008, just after her 100th birthday. Naming this scholarship in her honor is a special way of continuing "the dream." Recipients must be pursuing a degree in Music with a focus in voice. The scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students, who must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Elvis and Joan Mason established the Elvis Mason Regents Scholarship in Business. Elvis was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1974 and a member of the College of Business Hall of Fame in 2003 and served on the Board of Regents of the Lamar System from 1975 to 1981. The scholarship is open to any major in the College of Business. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Dr. Bette Stead established the Emma Genevieve (De Forest) and Charles Albert Stead, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in Business in memory of her grandparents. Dr. Stead is a member of the College of Business Hall of Fame and was named Distinguished Alumna in 2004. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

General scholarship open to all class levels and all majors. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and maintain an 3.0 overall GPA.

Ms. Pat Park established the Endowed Scholarship in Women's Golf to support Collegiate Women's Golf at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors that have a SAT score of 1080 or better or the ACT equivalent. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Englobal Engineering, Inc. Scholarship in Engineering was established by Englobal Engineering. The scholarship is open to any major and all undergraduate students in the College of Engineering. with preference to entering freshman who are in the top 10% of their high school graduating class. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The family of Enrique Venta established the Enrique J. Venta Memorial Scholarship in Accounting to honor his accomplishments in life and his lifelong dedication to the accounting profession. Enrique's son, Enrique "Henry" Venta is the Dean of the College of Business at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
 

The Entergy Texas, Inc. Scholarship in Engineering was established by the Entergy Corporation. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in Engineering. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Ernest Holdredge Memorial Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering was established through a proposal initiated by members of the Lamar Mechanical Engineering Club shortly after the death of Professor Holdredge. Professor Holdredge was the first Mechanical Engineering Department Head at Lamar and served from 1951 until his death in 1958. The scholarship is open to senior class level students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Grades will be the first thing considered when awarding the scholarship followed by participation in leadership programs, the ASME Student Section and/or mechanical engineering departmental activities.

The Ethel and O. B. Sawyer Memorial Scholarship Fund is open to all class levels, including graduate students and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The James W. Mehaffy, Sr. family established the Eva Ford Memorial Endowed Scholarship in recognition of the kindness, generosity and dignity of Eva Ford, a valued friend of the Mehaffy family, and to honor her many contributions to her family, community and church. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients will be selected and recommended to the university by the governing body of the Johnson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Preference will be given to members of the church. In the event that there are no eligible applicants from the church membership, recipients will be selected in the following order: students recommended by the governing body of the church, students from the surrounding church neighborhood, eligible students from the Beaumont area.

Evelyn Alicia Stadeager Anderson, "Eve", graduated from Lamar University in 1986 and in 1998 earned a Master of Education, eventually becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. She was proud of her practice at the Family and Psychological Center in Orange, Texas, her work with Girl's Haven and her early work as a child advocate for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas, Inc.) Eve touched countless lives through her counseling practice and was a firm believer in service to her community. It is because of her work at CASA that this scholarship was established in her memory to benefit students who have been served by the CASA programs. This scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate majors. Recipients must be enrolled full-time, maintain a 3.0 GPA and have been served by CASA.

The Evening Optimist Club of Beaumont established the Evening Optimist Club of Beaumont Memorial Scholarship in honor of all its past members. The scholarship is open to Freshmen only and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours, must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a graduate of a Beaumont high school.

The Evening Optimist/O. B. Archer Endowed Scholarship is open to Freshmen students who have graduated from a Beaumont, Texas high school. The scholarship is open to all majors The recipient must be a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

ExxonMobil established the ExxonMobil Foundation Presidential Scholarship in 1984. The local ExxonMobil facilities and the ExxonMobil Foundation are long time supporters of Lamar University. The recipient must be a student in the College of Engineering.

Fred and Betty Winter established the F. David Winter, Jr. MD Presidential Scholarship in Pre-Med in honor of their son, Dr. David Winter, a 1972 Lamar alum. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a Pre-Med degree.

The Financial Executives International Scholarship Foundation provides this scholarship for full-time College of Business majors pursuing a degree in accounting or finance. It is open to junior or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75 in their major course of study and a 3.0 overall GPA.

Mrs. Floy Taylor Baten provided in her will the funds to establish the Floy Taylor Baten Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The recipient must be a full-time student.

Floyd and Stella Pipkin established the Floyd and Stella Pipkin Endowed Scholarship in memory of  their children, Jeanne and Carl.  The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors.  The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.  The donor's preference is that recipients be chosen by college, in the order listed below:
  1) College of Business
  2) College of Engineering
  3) College of Arts & Sciences
  4) College of Education & Human Development
  5) College of Fine Arts & Communication

Mr. Floyd Mize established the Floyd H. Mize Scholarship in Business. Mr. Mize has a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate class levels and to all majors in the College of Business. The recipient must be full-time undergraduate students or full- or part-time graduate students and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Frances Bevil Langston was born in Silsbee, Texas on January 10, 1927, and graduated from Nederland High School in 1944. Frances then attended Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in Beaumont, receiving her diploma as a Registered Nurse and earned an Associate in Arts Degree from Lamar College in 1947. Frances began her sixty-seven year career in nursing working as an Office Nurse for Lamar Bevil, MD, then as an Assistant Night Supervisor in ER at Hotel Dieu, then as Head Nurse in Pediatrics. She began working for Nederland Independent School District in 1950 as a school nurse, retiring forty-four years later in 1995. She also worked many summers at Hotel Dieu and St. Elizabeth Hospitals. After retirement, Frances volunteered her nursing services at St. Anthony Cathedral School and St. Catherines School doing their vision, hearing and scoliosis screening and maintaining their immunization records, until December of 2013, when she had to finally hang up her nurses cap, due to illness.

Frances believed in supporting her profession by being a member of the American Nurse Association, National School Nurse Association, Texas Association of School Nurses, Texas Nurse Association, Texas School Nurse Administration Association, Nederland Teachers Association and was a life member of TSTA, where she held positions of President, Vice President and was on the Board of Directors of TSTA School Nurses. She even lobbied for the School Nurse Association during the 1970s.

She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Nederland, served on many committees, helped lead Jr. High Methodist Youth Fellowship and taught Sunday school to 4th and 5th grade students. She also supported her husband, J.D., with the Nederland Babe Ruth League, serving on local and state Boards in the 1950s and 1960s.

Frances touched the hearts of many people, especially children. There were not many people in the Nederland area who did not know Mrs. Langston, the school nurse. When she would see a former student, not only would she recognize them, she would remember their name. She did much more than give medications and bandage wounds, she humbly gave of herself to help others who were in need. She said helping students to be healthy and prevent diseases was a wonderful teaching experience for her and that a calming touch could put a childs fear at ease if injured or if frightened during an asthma attack.

She was also a great encourager. She believed in getting a good education, and doing your best, while achieving your goals. Many family and friends entered the health care profession due to her encouraging spirit. Frances had a big heart, always putting other’s needs before her own. She taught home health and baby care for the Red Cross during the Korean War and helped families care for their terminally ill patients, free of charge.

It is for all of these reasons the family and friends of Frances Bevil Langston honor her legacy by endowing this scholarship in her memory

This award is intended for undergraduate or graduate Nursing majors who are enrolled full time, as determined by Nursing curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students enrolled in clinical or master's courses and those who may not need to be full time to meet the requirements for graduation. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship. Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation, as long as the selection criteria are met and the student is in good standing in accordance with university procedures for continuation of a scholarship.

It is the donor's preference that the recipient have true financial need.

The Frances Earle Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and class levels. The recipient must be a graduating Nederland High School Senior and should demonstrate outstanding leadership and academic ability.

Judy Ford established the Frances Jane Carr Homer Memorial Scholarship for the Visually Impaired as a memorial to her aunt, Frances. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and to all majors. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded to a visually impaired student.

This scholarship was established by Camille Mouton in memory of her parents. Camille previously served as the Vice President for University Advancement at Lamar University and secured many scholarship funds for LU students during her career. It is fitting that Ms. Mouton would selflessly give back to the University while honoring her parents memory. Mr. Francis Mouton, a native of Louisiana, was the president of JB Mouton and Sons, a major contracting firm in Lafayette, LA. He retired from this firm in 1981. Marjorie Mouton was married to Francis for 63 years and raised five children. Marjorie was very active with her church where she volunteered for the Chinese Ministry teaching English to college students. Your letter should thank Ms. Camille Mouton for her generosity in providing the funds that help to fund your education while also honoring her parents memory. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Consideration may be given to applicants with a 2.8 GPA who demonstrate special achievement or activities in construction management.

The Oliver P. and Francis K. Monk Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. The funds from this scholarship are to be used for graduates of Port Neches-Groves High school residing in Port Neches and Groves.

The Francis Wagner Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. Incoming Freshmen must have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA and graduated in the upper half of their graduating class. Continuing students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipient must be a full-time student and first preference will be given to students who are documented as learning disabled or who intend to work with the population who has disabilities.

The Frank and Mary Axtell Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering is open to those seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. The recipient must be a Sophomore taking a minimum of 12 semester hours.

The Frank Belmont Anselin Memorial Scholarship was established by Jacquelin Anselin Worley in her will, in memory of her brother, Frank, who died while serving in the U. S. Army Air Corp. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must be pursuing a teaching certificate.

The recipient of the Frank Rollins Memorial Endowed Scholarship must be in one of the pre-professional programs within the College of Arts and Sciences or must be working toward a Bachelor's degree in nursing. The recipient must be a full-time Sophomore, Junior or Senior and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Frank Walsh Hustmyre Scholarship in Music was established by a request in Mrs. Evelyn Northcutt Hustmyre's Will. She stated that the money was to be used to establish a music scholarship in memory of her husband, Frank. The scholarship is open to first-year freshmen only. The recipient must be a music major, be a full-time student and must be in the upper quarter of his or her graduating class or have a 3.0 GPA in high school.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles--Nederland Chapter Endowed Scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen who are graduates of Nederland High School. The recipient may be pursuing a degree in any major, must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. First consideration will be given to children or grandchildren of Aerie No. 3743 Fraternal Order of Eagles members.

To establish and maintain a scholarship fund for senior students at Nederland High School, residing within the attendance zone of Nederland, ISD, who are desirous of attending Lamar University. The fund shall be referred to as the Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. Scholarship Fund.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles--Nederland Chapter Endowed Scholarship, selected by the Nederland High School Principal or the Nederland Senior High School Counselor, is open to incoming Freshmen who are graduates of Nederland High School. The recipient may be pursuing a degree in any major, must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. First consideration will be given to children or grandchildren of Aerie No. 3743 Fraternal Order of Eagles members.

After the committee has made its selection, Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. and Lamar University Office of Financial Aid shall be notified in writing by the Nederland High School senior counselor.

Scholarship Committee
An annual recipient shall be selected prior to the annual Awards Day ceremony by a committee consisting of the persons who hold the following positions respectively:
a. Nederland High School Principal
b. Nederland Senior High School Counselor

Criteria for Selection of Recipient
1. The student shall be a graduate senior at Nederland High School.
2. The student shall attend Lamar University as a full-time student (12 semester hours) subsequent to graduation from Nederland High School.
3. The student shall reside within the attendance zone of the Nederland Independent School District.
4. No recipient shall be related to any member of the Scholarship Selection Committee.
5. The student must have a minimum "B" (80 on a 100-point scale) overall average in all coursework grades 9-12.
6. First consideration shall be given to children or grandchildren of Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. members who are otherwise qualified. It shall be the responsibility of Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. to provide Nederland High School with a list of members' children or grandchildren in the graduation class each year.
7. The recipient must be an acknowledged "good citizen" of his/her high school and the community at large.
8. A scholarship grant will be awarded annually and will be paid at the registration of the semester for which the scholarship is granted.

 

To establish and maintain a scholarship fund for senior students at Port Neches-Groves High School, residing within the attendance zone of Port Neches, ISD, who are desirous of attending Lamar University. The fund shall be referred to as the Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. Scholarship Fund.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles--Port Neches Chapter Endowed Scholarship, selected by the Port Neches-Groves (PNG) High School Principal or the PNG Senior High School Counselor, is open to incoming Freshmen who are graduates of Port Neches-Groves High School. The recipient may be pursuing a degree in any major, must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. First consideration will be given to children or grandchildren of Aerie No. 3743 Fraternal Order of Eagles members.

After the committee has made its selection, Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. and Lamar University Office of Financial Aid shall be notified in writing by the Port Neches-Groves High School senior counselor.

Scholarship Committee
An annual recipient shall be selected prior to the annual Awards Day ceremony by a committee consisting of the persons who hold the following positions respectively:
a. Port Neches-Groves High School Principal
b. Senior High School Counselor

Criteria for Selection of Recipient
1. The student shall be a graduate senior at Port Neches-Groves High School.
2. The student shall attend Lamar University as a full-time student (12 semester hours) subsequent to graduation from Port Neches-Groves High School.
3. The student shall reside within the attendance zone of the Port Neches Independent School District.
4. No recipient shall be related to any member of the Scholarship Selection Committee.
5. The student must have a minimum "B" (80 on a 100-point scale) overall average in all coursework grades 9-12.
6. First consideration shall be given to children or grandchildren of Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. members who are otherwise qualified. It shall be the responsibility of Aerie No. 3743 F.O.E. to provide Port Neches-Groves High School with a list of members' children or grandchildren in the graduation class each year.
7. The recipient must be an acknowledged "good citizen" of his/her high school and the community at large.
8. A scholarship grant will be awarded annually and will be paid at the registration of the semester for which the scholarship is granted.

 

Mr. Robert Duty established the Fred & Marie Duty Memorial Scholarship in Industrial Engineering in memory of his parents. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in Industrial Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Frances Blair Bethea and her husband, Sam, established the Fred Hartman and John Blair Memorial Scholarship. Frances is an attorney in Beaumont and Sam is the Customer Service Manager for Entergy Texas. Hartman and Blair met in 1971 and formed a strong and enduring friendship. Hartman was editor and publisher of the Baytown Sun newspaper, and Blair owned an insurance agency in Kountze, Texas. Mr. Hartman served on the Lamar University Board of Regents and Mr. Blair served as a trustee for the John Gray Foundation which was responsible for the creation of the John Gray Institute. The scholarship is open to all class levels. The recipient should be a communication major enrolled in the print journalism track. The recipient must also be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The intent of this scholarship is to provide funds to a student while interning at a newspaper.

The directors of Conn Appliances established the Fred Wachendorfer Memorial Scholarship in Marketing. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The funds for the Frederick G. Michaelis Scholarship were left to Lamar University in Aline Triplett Michaelis' will. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors.

Mr. Bill Lane established the Frederick H. Koshkin Presidential Scholarship in honor of Frederick. Mr. Koshkin was an accountant and Bill was a long time client. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who rank in the top 15% of their class and have a SAT composite score of 1050 or better. Preference will be given to graduates of a Beaumont High School. The recipient must be an accounting major, be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Lamar University College of Business Future Leaders program awards up to sixteen scholarships providing business majors as much as $10,000 each, per academic year. This scholarship is open to any major in the College of Business and all class levels. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Scholarship Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree in the College of Business
• Must complete at least 30 credit hours per academic year toward a degree in the College of Business
• Must be sophomores or higher, with a 3.0 CGPA or higher
• Demonstrated participation in Cardinal Communities or other leadership activities on campus

Program Commitments:

• Maintain a minimum overall CGPA of 3.0
• Remain a business major at Lamar University
• Participate in ongoing leadership opportunities in the College of Business
• Attend required Future Leaders meetings
• Attend a minimum of two College of Business speaker events
• Participate in Cardinal Communities and other required peer mentor initiatives
• Complete certifications in leadership programs

The G. A. Wimberly, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by Frances and Charles Alberto in memory of Frances' brother, G. A. Wimberly, Jr. He was an accountant for several years before coming to Lamar University where he was Student Aid Director. His father was also on the Lamar staff for 47 years. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any major in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The G. A. Wimberly, Sr. Men's Basketball Scholarship was established to honor G. A. Wimberly, Sr. for 47 continuous years of service with Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all majors. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of college level courses, be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Thomas "Gary'' Counts specialized in operating heavy equipment for a variety of companies throughout his career in construction. Mr. Counts was a hard worker who expressed honesty, diligence and sincerity on the job as well as at home. To his wife he was a knight in shining armor. He was a loving and devoted husband and grandfather. This scholarship has been funded by an anonymous donor to pay tribute to Mr. Counts, and is open to undergraduate students that have completed at least one semester at Lamar University majoring in Process Operating, Industrial Mechanics, Instrumentation or other majors identified by Lamar University as relating to the Petrochemical Industry. Recipient must be full time, exceptions can be made for the last semester if full time load is not needed to graduate. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA and are only eligible to receive the award for a maximum of 2 academic years (four long semesters). Applicants must provide two letters of reference from a teacher, professor, or work supervisor/manager.

The Gene Ohmstede Endowed Scholarship in Biology was established by friends and family. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to students pursuing any degree in Biology or Environmental Science with preference given to those with an interest in Marine Biology. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Internal use only.

George A. Dishman, Jr. and his wife, Judy established the George A. Dishman, Sr. Presidential Scholarship. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen who have declared pre-nursing as their major. The recipient must have a SAT score of 1050 or better and should be in the top 15% of their high school graduating class. The recipient must also be a full-time nursing student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Family and friends established the George and Fay Lynn Cruse White and Family Memorial Scholarship after the White family was killed in an automobile accident. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen pursuing a degree in Business or English. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also be a graduate from a high school in Mid or South Jefferson County.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Monger established the George Anne & Gene C. Monger Scholarship in Accounting in Memory of Norma Hall in recognition and appreciation for Ms. Norma Hall and the impact that her care and concern for her student, Gene, had on his successful career in banking. Ms. Hall was a retired professor and department chair for Lamar University and was named Professor Emeritus by the Lamar University Board of Regents in 1988. Gene was employed in banking and George Anne was a librarian in the Lamar University Library for more than 35 years. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Master of Science Degree in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Gupton established the George B. Tims, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Industrial Engineering because they felt that if it wasn't for Professor Tims encouragement, coaching and day-to-day counseling, many alumni would probably not have received Engineering Degrees. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors that have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours and are pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded primarily on financial need and record of employment is important.

The George Cowart Memorial Scholarship in Economics is open to all undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student. The recipient must possess a high school academic record or other educational experience that would indicate successful completion of college work. Preference will be given to a person with some individual or family affiliation with organized labor.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

1. 1. Major/Degree/Concentration -    Nursing
   2. Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.
   3. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in  an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
   4. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.
   5. It is the donor's preference that the award be given to a recipient focused on nursing in the field of oncology.

The Gerald "Buck" Buchanan Memorial Scholarship was established by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The scholarship is open to all majors. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours, must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Recommendation must come from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Gerry and Lois Pate established the Gerry E. Pate Scholarship in Civil Engineering. Gerry is a Lamar alum. He founded Pate Engineers in 1970 and it expanded into a civil engineering firm with more than 300 professionals in offices all around Texas. Gerry is extremely involved with Lamar University's College of Engineering and serves on its Advisory Council. The scholarship is open to Civil Engineering majors.

The Gilbert T. Adams, Sr. Presidential Scholarship was established by the Board of Directors of the Lamar University Alumni Association in honor of Mr. Adams and his being named a Distingujished Alumnus of Lamar. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen pursing any degree in the College of Business and must rank in the top 10% of their graduating class with a SAT composite score of 1310 or better or an ACT composite score of 28 or better. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship was established by Gisela Houseman. It is available to all majors within the College of Business, and all class levels. Students should be full-time according to their degree plan. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (Co-op) or internship. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship. Your thank you letter should be written to Mrs. Houseman thanking her for her contribution.

Born in Hamburg, Germany, Gisela became a U S. Citizen in 1956.

Before moving to Southeast Texas in 1987, Gisela was an insurance professional for 25 years with a background in accounting and finance, including CLU and ChFC designations from the American College.

She is the owner of the Houseman Companies, a local land development firm. Over the last 30 years, she and her husband, Tony, sold and developed land and built residential homes. Gisela's husband passed away in 2007 and she has continued to operate the business and make major contributions to Southeast Texas.

She is a graduate of Leadership Texas, Leadership America, and was one of the founding members of Leadership Southeast Texas over 25 years ago. Supporting children has always been a top priority, and she was instrumental in starting the CASA program in Orange and surrounding counties. She received the Lone Star Proud for Kids Award for her work with CASA for abused children. Gisela has received numerous awards including the Athena Award of Orange County, Don Kelly Southeast Texas of the Year, Frances Monk Award for Leadership, BBB of Southeast Texas Torch Award for Marketplace Trust and was Citizen of the Year in 2014 for the Greater Orange Area.

Her most recent contribution to the Greater Orange area occurred June 25, 2019 when it was announced that the Houseman Company donated 20 acres of prime real estate for a new medical complex to be known as the Gisela Houseman Medical Complex.

Gisela is proud to be involved with Lamar as a member of the Lamar University Foundation Board of Trustees, Board member of the LIT Foundation and Board member of the Lamar Orange State College Foundation.

She and her husband traveled the world and she loves adventure. A few years ago, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and recently took a trip to Antarctica.

Judy Hammond established this scholarship to pay tribute to her parents, Gladys and Bill Hammond. It is open to full time undergraduate and graduate level students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Exceptions to course load can be made in the semester the student will graduate if full time hours are not required for graduation. This scholarship is available to all degrees offered through the College of Fine Arts and Communication. However, it is the donor's preference that students pursuing a degree in Communication with an emphasis in journalism or a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences be given priority.

From the donor "Both parents instilled in me the importance of a great college education, and thanks to Lamar, I was able to obtain that. I hope that this scholarship will enable future Lamar students to achieve the same results.The solid foundation I received in journalism and communications at Lamar have served me well throughout my career. I have taken it with me to non-profits, State agencies, and to working for the Federal government. I am currently a highway safety specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Washington D.C.

My Mother, Gladys Hammond was a retired executive secretary for Gulf States Utilities Company, now Entergy. She didn't have an opportunity to attend college, but was very efficient in assisting her bosses with their work. At one time she was executive secretary to two vice presidents and when she retired in 1977, she was the executive secretary to one vice president. In addition to her work at Gulf States,she was very active in the Delta Zeta Sorority Parents Club.

My Daddy, Bill Hammond, better known to many as Uncle Willie from radio and television in the Golden Triangle, attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and studied journalism. His career in broadcasting began with a Sunday afternoon radio show on a small daytime radio station KPBX which featured a Sunday afternoon music program. As I've heard him tell the story, one Sunday he was playing the usual assortment of salon-type music when he was overcome with a burst of "devilment." Capital Record Company had just sent him a copy of the children's record "Bugs Bunny in the Tortoise and the Hare." So, as the story goes, he went from a recording of Riggoletto into Bugs!The idea was an instantaneous success and Uncle Willie was born. The show first aired on KPBX and then on KFDM Radio and TV. It was one of the first local radio shows of its type and as he was quick to point out proudly, "The time was right for such a show. Children had been neglected, as far as radio programming was concerned, and this gave me a chance to fulfill what I considered to be a real calling." The show was on television from 1955 to 1963. In 1973, he retired as film director from Channel 6.

The live audience afternoon cartoon show had a very positive atmosphere for children. There were some 30,000 to 40,000 children from around Southeast Texas that were members of the club and all had Reddy Kilowatt membership cards with a safety pledge on the back. The show's format included a daily host or hostess, cartoons, live audience of blue bird groups,cubscout/boy scout troops, and others. He always told the children to "mind your folks, take your medicine and do what the doctor man says." And, he closed the show each day with a recording of a prayer I learned in day school, "Thank you God for the world so sweet, Thank you God for the food we eat, Thank you God for the birds that sing, Thank you God for everything. Amen."

The Gladys V. Williams & Anne S. Heifetz Memorial Scholarship was established with generous donations from family and friends upon the deaths of Gladys and Anne who were the mother and sister of former Lamar University President Dr. James M. Simmons. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Gloria and Joe Koshkin Presidential Scholarship in Special Education has the following selection criteria:

1.  Undergraduate degrees focusing on EC-12 (early childhood through grade 12) Special Education, and/or Master of Education in Special Education with concentrations in either generalist or educational diagnostician.  

2.  Undergraduate or graduate level students.  Degree focus must be in special education.

3.  Full time according to degree plan.  Exceptions can be made for those participating in an approved cooperative education program, in an internship,  and graduating students who do not need full time enrollment to graduate.

4.  Must maintain 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.


Background:
Joe D. Koshkin attended Lamar State College of Technology, earning a BBA degree in accounting in 1970 after completing training in the U.S. Army and subsequently passed the CPA exam.  Joe spent his career in public accounting working in various roles with large multinational companies retiring from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2006.  Joe enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, the arts and travel.

Goria B. Koshkin also attended Lamar, earning a BS degree in elementary education in 1968.  Gloria began her career as one of the first special education teachers in the Port Neches School District with a class of 15 students with varying abilities and ages.  In 1970 Gloria joined the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston as an elementary special education teacher and spent many years in this role.  

As a result of Gloria's experiences and the continuing need for qualified special education instructors we have decided that funding a beneficial scholarship for either in service special education teachers or aspiring special education teachers was appropriate.

Charles and Gloria Locke established the Gloria Swarts Locke and Charles Blakey Locke Presidential Scholarship in Theatre. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Theatre. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Mr. Charles Weinbaum, Jr. established the Gloria Weinbaum Literary Scholarship in memory of his wife. The scholarship is open to those students who have completed their Junior year and are majoring in English. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also show prowess in academic study, have an avid interest in literature and must possess a strong moral character.

The Goeckleman Scholarship Fund is open to all majors and class levels. The recipient must be a member of the band.

The Press Club of Southeast Texas organized the Gordon Baxter Scholarship in Communication to honor Gordon for his excellence in communication and for his successes in life. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Communication Broadcasting. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. First preference will go to those who intend to pursue radio broadcasting.

Grad TX is a program designed to help adults return to college and finish their bachelor’s degrees. Balancing family, work, and school can be daunting. Returning to school after a break might seem overwhelming. The Grad TX program is designed specifically for returning students to help them overcome these and other obstacles. If you want to return to college and finish your bachelor's degree, Grad TX can get you started.

Grad TX is open to undergraduate students over age 25 with at least 45 earned credit hours that have had a lapse of enrollment of at least one year. Student must have had and maintain at least a 2.5 minimum GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible.

POLICY ON GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

1. Students who are admitted to an LU graduate program, have good academic standing, and register for at least 9 semester hours in the long semesters (Fall and Spring) and at least 6 semester hours in the Summer semester are eligible to receive the graduate scholarship on a competitive basis.

2. Pending on funding availability, the graduate students recommended by their Departments to receive the graduate scholarship will be awarded a minimum of $1,000, and not to exceed $3,000 for master students or not to exceed $5,000 for doctoral students, for the entire duration of study. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 in the Fall and Spring semesters, not to exceed $1,000 per 12-month period.

3. Out-of-state and international graduate students who receive the graduate scholarship will also be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver.

4. Students who enroll for fewer than 9 hours during a long semester must provide a one-time reduced course load request using G9 form to the Dean of Graduate Studies from the Department Chair, unless the students have completed the course requirement and register in thesis/dissertation courses as part of the degree requirements for the remaining period of study. Please note that a student is only eligible for one reduced course load in his/her graduating semester for receiving graduate scholarship.

5. Doctoral students who receive the institutional doctoral tuition waiver are not eligible for receiving the competitive graduate scholarship.

6. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 are not eligible for receiving the graduate scholarship. Students who are removed from the scholarship recommendation list may request their departments to review their academic performance for reconsideration. Upon meeting the academic standards set by the departments, the graduate scholarship can be reinstated on the basis of the recommendation of the Department Chair in a memorandum to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make the final decision before the upcoming semester based on the availability of funding.

7. Students must complete the Student Selective Service form before funding is disbursed. https://www.lamar.edu/_files/documents/financial-aid/Student Compliance with Selective Service.pdf

8. The deadline for the department to recommend the list of eligible students to be supported by the graduate scholarship is the first day of class in each semester. The College of Graduate Studies will work with Student Finance Office to apply the graduate scholarship and out-of-state tuition waiver to the approved student accounts. No award will be made in the semester after the 12th class day.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

POLICY ON GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

1. Students who are admitted to an LU graduate program, have good academic standing, and register for at least 9 semester hours in the long semesters (Fall and Spring) and at least 6 semester hours in the Summer semester are eligible to receive the graduate scholarship on a competitive basis.

2. Pending on funding availability, the graduate students recommended by their Departments to receive the graduate scholarship will be awarded a minimum of $1,000, and not to exceed $3,000 for master students or not to exceed $5,000 for doctoral students, for the entire duration of study. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 in the Fall and Spring semesters, not to exceed $1,000 per 12-month period.

3. Out-of-state and international graduate students who receive the graduate scholarship will also be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver.

4. Students who enroll for fewer than 9 hours during a long semester must provide a one-time reduced course load request using G9 form to the Dean of Graduate Studies from the Department Chair, unless the students have completed the course requirement and register in thesis/dissertation courses as part of the degree requirements for the remaining period of study. Please note that a student is only eligible for one reduced course load in his/her graduating semester for receiving graduate scholarship.

5. Doctoral students who receive the institutional doctoral tuition waiver are not eligible for receiving the competitive graduate scholarship.

6. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 are not eligible for receiving the graduate scholarship. Students who are removed from the scholarship recommendation list may request their departments to review their academic performance for reconsideration. Upon meeting the academic standards set by the departments, the graduate scholarship can be reinstated on the basis of the recommendation of the Department Chair in a memorandum to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make the final decision before the upcoming semester based on the availability of funding.

7. Students must complete the Student Selective Service form before funding is disbursed. https://www.lamar.edu/_files/documents/financial-aid/Student Compliance with Selective Service.pdf

8. The deadline for the department to recommend the list of eligible students to be supported by the graduate scholarship is the first day of class in each semester. The College of Graduate Studies will work with Student Finance Office to apply the graduate scholarship and out-of-state tuition waiver to the approved student accounts. No award will be made in the semester after the 12th class day.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

POLICY ON GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

1. Students who are admitted to an LU graduate program, have good academic standing, and register for at least 9 semester hours in the long semesters (Fall and Spring) and at least 6 semester hours in the Summer semester are eligible to receive the graduate scholarship on a competitive basis.

2. Pending on funding availability, the graduate students recommended by their Departments to receive the graduate scholarship will be awarded a minimum of $1,000, and not to exceed $3,000 for master students or not to exceed $5,000 for doctoral students, for the entire duration of study. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 in the Fall and Spring semesters, not to exceed $1,000 per 12-month period.

3. Out-of-state and international graduate students who receive the graduate scholarship will also be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver.

4. Students who enroll for fewer than 9 hours during a long semester must provide a one-time reduced course load request using G9 form to the Dean of Graduate Studies from the Department Chair, unless the students have completed the course requirement and register in thesis/dissertation courses as part of the degree requirements for the remaining period of study. Please note that a student is only eligible for one reduced course load in his/her graduating semester for receiving graduate scholarship.

5. Doctoral students who receive the institutional doctoral tuition waiver are not eligible for receiving the competitive graduate scholarship.

6. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 are not eligible for receiving the graduate scholarship. Students who are removed from the scholarship recommendation list may request their departments to review their academic performance for reconsideration. Upon meeting the academic standards set by the departments, the graduate scholarship can be reinstated on the basis of the recommendation of the Department Chair in a memorandum to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make the final decision before the upcoming semester based on the availability of funding.

7. Students must complete the Student Selective Service form before funding is disbursed. https://www.lamar.edu/_files/documents/financial-aid/Student Compliance with Selective Service.pdf

8. The deadline for the department to recommend the list of eligible students to be supported by the graduate scholarship is the first day of class in each semester. The College of Graduate Studies will work with Student Finance Office to apply the graduate scholarship and out-of-state tuition waiver to the approved student accounts. No award will be made in the semester after the 12th class day.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

POLICY ON GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

1. Students who are admitted to an LU graduate program, have good academic standing, and register for at least 9 semester hours in the long semesters (Fall and Spring) and at least 6 semester hours in the Summer semester are eligible to receive the graduate scholarship on a competitive basis.

2. Pending on funding availability, the graduate students recommended by their Departments to receive the graduate scholarship will be awarded a minimum of $1,000, and not to exceed $3,000 for master students or not to exceed $5,000 for doctoral students, for the entire duration of study. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 in the Fall and Spring semesters, not to exceed $1,000 per 12-month period.

3. Out-of-state and international graduate students who receive the graduate scholarship will also be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver.

4. Students who enroll for fewer than 9 hours during a long semester must provide a one-time reduced course load request using G9 form to the Dean of Graduate Studies from the Department Chair, unless the students have completed the course requirement and register in thesis/dissertation courses as part of the degree requirements for the remaining period of study. Please note that a student is only eligible for one reduced course load in his/her graduating semester for receiving graduate scholarship.

5. Doctoral students who receive the institutional doctoral tuition waiver are not eligible for receiving the competitive graduate scholarship.

6. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 are not eligible for receiving the graduate scholarship. Students who are removed from the scholarship recommendation list may request their departments to review their academic performance for reconsideration. Upon meeting the academic standards set by the departments, the graduate scholarship can be reinstated on the basis of the recommendation of the Department Chair in a memorandum to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make the final decision before the upcoming semester based on the availability of funding.

7. Students must complete the Student Selective Service form before funding is disbursed. https://www.lamar.edu/_files/documents/financial-aid/Student Compliance with Selective Service.pdf

8. The deadline for the department to recommend the list of eligible students to be supported by the graduate scholarship is the first day of class in each semester. The College of Graduate Studies will work with Student Finance Office to apply the graduate scholarship and out-of-state tuition waiver to the approved student accounts. No award will be made in the semester after the 12th class day.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

POLICY ON GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

1. Students who are admitted to an LU graduate program, have good academic standing, and register for at least 9 semester hours in the long semesters (Fall and Spring) and at least 6 semester hours in the Summer semester are eligible to receive the graduate scholarship on a competitive basis.

2. Pending on funding availability, the graduate students recommended by their Departments to receive the graduate scholarship will be awarded a minimum of $1,000, and not to exceed $3,000 for master students or not to exceed $5,000 for doctoral students, for the entire duration of study. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 in the Fall and Spring semesters, not to exceed $1,000 per 12-month period.

3. Out-of-state and international graduate students who receive the graduate scholarship will also be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver.

4. Students who enroll for fewer than 9 hours during a long semester must provide a one-time reduced course load request using G9 form to the Dean of Graduate Studies from the Department Chair, unless the students have completed the course requirement and register in thesis/dissertation courses as part of the degree requirements for the remaining period of study. Please note that a student is only eligible for one reduced course load in his/her graduating semester for receiving graduate scholarship.

5. Doctoral students who receive the institutional doctoral tuition waiver are not eligible for receiving the competitive graduate scholarship.

6. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 are not eligible for receiving the graduate scholarship. Students who are removed from the scholarship recommendation list may request their departments to review their academic performance for reconsideration. Upon meeting the academic standards set by the departments, the graduate scholarship can be reinstated on the basis of the recommendation of the Department Chair in a memorandum to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean of Graduate Studies will make the final decision before the upcoming semester based on the availability of funding.

7. Students must complete the Student Selective Service form before funding is disbursed. https://www.lamar.edu/_files/documents/financial-aid/Student Compliance with Selective Service.pdf

8. The deadline for the department to recommend the list of eligible students to be supported by the graduate scholarship is the first day of class in each semester. The College of Graduate Studies will work with Student Finance Office to apply the graduate scholarship and out-of-state tuition waiver to the approved student accounts. No award will be made in the semester after the 12th class day.

Students registered in accelerated online programs will not be eligible and will forfeit their scholarship.

International Students or Out of State Students that receive a minimum of $1,000.00 from the Graduate Studies Competitive Scholarship can qualify for this waiver. Just because you qualify does not guarantee that you will receive the waiver. Waivers are awarded competitively.

The Greater Texas Foundation established the Greater Texas Removing Educational Barriers Scholarship. The Greater Texas Foundation created its Removing Educational Barriers scholarship program in 2003 with grants to all 34 public four-year-post-secondary institutions of higher education in the State of Texas. Providing need-based scholarship funding is a significant interest of the Greater Texas Foundation. The scholarship is open to undergraduate class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA. The intent of this scholarship is to financially assist students who must overcome personal and/or family financial adversities in order to attend college.

Mr. Edward L. "Ed" Gunderson established the Gunderson Heritage Scholarship in Chemical Engineering in memory of his father, Ernst F. Gunderson, and in honor of his mother, Doris E. Gunderson. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students with preference given to incoming freshmen. Entering students must be in the top 10% of their graduating class. The recipient must be majoring in Chemical Engineering, be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also have lived in Texas three or more consecutive years leading up to graduation from a Texas high school and meet in-state Texas State residency requirements as outlined by the Texas State Legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The H. C. and Willie Mae Galloway Memorial Scholarship in Business is open to all Business majors and all class levels. The recipient may be a full or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The H. R. "Bob" Sontag/Goodyear/Junior Achievement Scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen students only and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipient must have been active in the Junior Achievement Program and be recommended for the scholarship by the Junior Achievement Program Scholarship Committee.

Dr. H. Stephen Grace, Jr. established the H. Stephen Grace, Jr. Presidential Scholarship in Engineering. Dr. Grace is a graduate of Lamar University and is the Chair of Financial Executives International (FEI) and is the recipient of FEI's Distinguished Service Award. He serves on Forbes CFP Forum Advisory Board and is a member of the Lamar University College of Engineering Advisory Board and the Lamar University College of Business Board of Advisors. He was also named a Distinguished Alumnus of Lamar in 2001. The scholarship is open to any major in the College of Engineering, with preference given to industrial engineering majors. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate class levels and entering students must be in the top 10% of their graduating class. The recipient must be a full time engineering student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The former President of Lamar University, Dr. John Gray established the Hahn Family Scholarship in honor of his wife's family. The scholarship is open to all majors and class levels.

Hannah Elizabeth Willis had a passion for the arts and was a popular face in the Beaumont art community. A native of Jasper and the Brookeland area, she moved to Beaumont to attend Lamar University in pursuit of her dream in advertising. Hannah was employed by Cornerstone Advertising & Design of Beaumont and was scheduled to graduate in the summer of 2015. While living in Beaumont, she was involved with several organizations including LU Outdoor Pursuits, Austin Slackline Association and was a co-founders of the Beaumont Acro Yoga Community. Hannah was ultimately awarded a bacehlor's degree from Lamar posthumously after a head on collision with an intoxicated driver took her life in May of 2015 at the age of 24.

Family and friends established the scholarship in 2017 in honor of Hannah's vibrant spirit and desire to help others.

The Hargrove Foundation, Inc. is the charitable link of the Hargrove Family of Companies. The Foundation serves to support education, arts, culture, sports, activities, and health and human services. The funding provided by the Foundation is made possible by the generosity, compassion, and involvement of the team members within the communities they serve. This scholarship is open to four undergraduate students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be full-time according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need full-time to complete the requirements for graduation. This is a one-time award for a single semester or academic year and may not be awarded to previous recipients-ineligible for renewal or multi-year awards.

Dr. Ron Fritze established the Harold and Eleanor Fritze Scholarship in History in honor of his parents. Dr. Fritze taught History for many years at Lamar University before accepting a faculty position at another university. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursing a Bachelor's degree in History. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 with a GPA of 3.0 in their major.

Harold and Ginnie Haunschild set up this scholarship with the intention of providing financial assistance to students pursuing a degree program in the College of Business. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients should be full-time students maintaining a 3.0 GPA or greater.

Per addendum 10/23/23, preference will be given to students with financial need and graduates of West Orange-Stark High School.

The Harry L. Thompson Memorial Scholarship in Engineering was established by a request in Mr. Thompson's will. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing any degree in the College of Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to incoming Freshmen.

The Harry Launce Garnham Memorial Scholarship was established by Harry's mother, Sue Boyt and his wife, Penny Garnham, in his memory. The scholarship is open to Sophomores and above and to all majors. The recipient(s) may be a full-time or part-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipient(s) should also have a minimum of one academic year disruption in college.

Hubert Hawthorn attended Lamar State College of Technology and obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1962. While at Lamar, Mr. Hawthorn was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business honors society, as well as a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity where he served as treasurer and commander.

Like many top accounting students, Mr. Hawthorn was recruited from college and began working for Price Waterhouse immediately upon graduation. With Price Waterhouse, Mr. Hawthorn worked in New York, Milan and Houston. Leaving Price Waterhouse and after a brief time in industry as President of an electronics manufacturing company, he returned to public accounting until his retirement in 2016.

Born in Beaumont, Mr. Hawthorn attended Beaumont High School. Knowing full well that his experiences at Lamar University laid the foundation for his successful career, Mr. Hawthorn wishes to establish an endowed scholarship in the College of Business to assist students who are also seeking their path forward as a Certified Public Accountant.

This scholarship is open to graduate or undergraduate students that are eligible to enroll in the Becker Review Course as managed by the Lamar University Accounting Department. Students must be full time according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship, or for last semester students that do not need full time hours to complete the requirements for graduation.

Dr. Edwin S. Hayes received his BS degree from North Texas State University in 1929 and his PhD from the University of Texas in 1933. He joined Lamar College in 1942 as the head of the Biology Department. Dr. Hayes was named Dean of Arts and Sciences in 1954 and Dean of the College of Sciences in 1971 after the school was designated as Lamar University. He held this title until his retirement in June 1974, after 32 years at Lamar and 43 years of dedicated college teaching. Dr. Hayes was responsible for developing Lamar's pre-professional program for the medical professions. He was the first member of the Lamar faculty to have a building named for him. The Edwin S. Hayes Biology Building was dedicated shortly after his retirement. Dr. Hayes passed away in 1977, Mrs. Hayes passed in 1973. Dr. and Mrs. Hayes' two sons are both graduates of Lamar State College of Technology. James Hayes with a BBA in Marketing (1961) and Dr. Thomas Hayes with a BS in Biology (1964). The scholarship endowment was originated with funds raised through a retirement banquet to honor Dr. Hayes, however in 2017 Dr. Thomas Hayes and his wife Janice L.A. Hayes made a gift to the endowment renaming it the _Hayes Family Presidential Scholarship_. This scholarship is open to Undergraduate Biology majors, in preparation for application and acceptance to medical school. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time, preference will be given to those with financial need.

Internal use only.

The Hebert Kinney Parker Family Mirabeau Scholarship in Engineering will alternate between an Industrial Engineering student and a Mechanical Engineering student. Students will remain on the award until they graduate or are no longer eligible to receive a Mirabeau. When this award is available it will be matched to a new coming Mirabeau recipient.

Herbery Kinney Parker, Jr. was born in Beaumont, TX on September 16th 1927. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mr. Parker was a Lab Technician with Mobil Oil, a member of South Park Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Parker's sister, Juanita Parker Corbin, endowed this scholarship in his name.It is open to full time, graduate and undergraduate Mechanical Engineering majors with a preference for incoming Freshmen. Exceptions may be made for students participating in Co-op, internship, or who do not require full time status to graduate. Recipients must meet the current entrance examination qualifications required for scholarship evaluation by the College of Engineering. Recipients must achieve/maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship, and may remain on the scholarship until graduation subject to a probationary period in accordance with University procedures for continuation of the scholarship.

This scholarship is open to members of the Lamar University Dance Team that are in good standing with the University with demonstrated financial need, and an audition score that ranks in the top 50% for that given audition year. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be enrolled full time. This scholarship is open to all class levels. This scholarship is awarded each year.

From the donor "My wife, Helen, and I recognize and respect outstanding achievement in academics and choose to support those who exemplify character and traits to excel in their chosen endeavor. Some students have elected to pursue a business focused education, and the Pearl and Aaron Rose Award was established in 1973 to recognize the outstanding graduate of the College of Business.

Success is a product of dedication, perseverance, drive, determination, intelligence and ambition, and a successful dancer reflects such attributes. In 2019, Helen and I decided to recognize those who participate in the Lamar University Dance organizations comprising those dancers who have chosen to major in dance, and those who are members of the Lamar University Dance Team. Helen and I created awards for the Outstanding Contemporary Dance and the Outstanding Technical Dancer in the Theater and Dance Department. Helen and I now establish the Helen and Larry Rose Dance Team Scholarship to be given to a Lamar University Dance Team member."

The Helen Caldwell Locke & Curtis Blakey Locke Regents Memorial Scholarship in Communication was established through the Helen Caldwell Locke and Curtis Blakey Locke Charitable Trust. The scholarship is open to Communication majors with preference given to students concentrating in journalism or media.

This scholarship was established with a bequest from the Estate of Helen Ray Dunshie Johnsen in 2016. Mrs. Johnsen grew up in Southeast Texas, graduating from South Park High School and later Lamar State College with a degree in Elementary Education. She married Walter E. Johnsen in 1946 and together they built Walter E. Johnsen Greenhouses, Inc., a division of Johnsen's Florist. Mrs. Johnsen was a first grade teacher at Caldwood Elementary, created and managed Johnsen's Florist in Hotel Beaumont and later became the Public Relations Coordinator at BISD. She was a dedicated and driven woman who was actively involved in civic, cultural, educational and community concerns. She had a deep passion for education, thus her love for Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all majors, both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Incoming freshman must have an overall SAT score of 1150 (or ACT equivalent of 23) and be in the top 25% of their high school graduating class.

The Henry and Juel Homberg Endowed Scholarship in Women's Golf was established to support Collegiate Women's Golf at Lamar University and is open to all majors and all class levels. The recipient must have a SAT score of 880 or better or the ACT equivalent. They must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

The Henry Clifton Memorial Scholarship is open to all majors and class levels.
Scholarship renewable "if the student maintains a satisfactory grade point average." Per scholarship agreement.

Satisfactory GPA for Grad 3.0 / UG 2.0
 

Mr. Hermann Ortega established the Hermann H. Ortega Scholarship in Engineering. Mr. Ortega is a Lamar University Alum having graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and a M.B.A. He currently serves as Sector Vice President with Celerant Consulting working across the nation on energy management. He also serves on the advisory board of the College of Engineering at Lamar. The scholarship is open to all class levels including graduate students. First preference will be given to a Chemical Engineering major and if no Chemical Engineering major meets the stated criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to any major in the College of Engineering. Entering students must be in the top 10% of their graduating class with a minimum SAT score of 1170. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Family and friends established the Holtzclaw Memorial Scholarship in memory of Alyssa Ann Patterson Holtzclaw and her son, Jacob Tucker Holtzclaw. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Homer and Jane Walles Presidential Scholarship was established by Homer and Jane Walles who were the donors of Lamar's first endowed faculty chair in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen who have graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School and are pursuing a major in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The recipient must have ranked in the top 15% of their graduating class and have a SAT composite score of 1150 or better. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 15 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Funding for the Homer Dennis Memorial Scholarship in Math was provided by Mrs. Dennis and friends and colleagues of Homer Dennis to honor the retired professor of Mathematics at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to any undergraduate seeking a degree in Math. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours. Incoming Freshmen must have a minimum of 980 on the SAT or equivalent on the ACT. Continuing or transfer students must have an overall 3.0 GPA. Financial need is not to be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1) Major/Degree/Concentration - Nursing

2) Class Level - Undergraduate and graduate level students

3) Class Load Requirements - Full time students as defined by the Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students enrolled in clinical or master's courses and those last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation

4) Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.00 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

5) Recipient(s) - Each recipient will write a personal letter to Molly and Clayton Daniels and to Lauren Rhyne.

BACKGROUND: From Hope's Mother: My husband, Clayton, and I married in February of 2014 and both knew we wanted to wait about two years before having children. I grew up babysitting lots of kids throughout high school and college, so being a mom has always been a role I deeply desired. Well, God blessed us as soon as we tried to get pregnant, and we couldn't wait until November 1, 2016. On March 29, 2016 at our first appointment at 9 weeks gestation, we didn't hear a heartbeat and knew our baby was already in Heaven.

 

The six months following were full of tears, heartache, pain and confusion. I didn't understand why or how this could happen, but my trust and faith in God didn't waiver. It actually grew deeper, and I didn't know it then, but I'd need Him more than ever in the coming months.

 

After months of praying, switching to a new OB and practice and trying to become pregnant again, we found out on October 20, 2016 that God had blessed us again! I'll never forget that phone call from my doctor. My phone rang at 8:11am, and as soon as I heard his voice, I started crying. He said, "Molly, I have some neat news!" From that second on, I was so nervous that we wouldn't hear a heartbeat at our first appointment, so I got on my knees and prayed every single day for a strong heartbeat. God answered our prayers loud and clear as we would later learn. After hearing our baby's heartbeat four times, our world was turned upside down on December 9, 2016. At 11 weeks and 2 days gestation, our OB told us he couldn't get the measurements he should be able to get at this point and therefore asked us to see the specialist across the hall. I'll never forget the nurse whispering the dreadful sentence to the doctor while looking at the screen ... "The heart is beating outside of the chest." I just turned my head to look at my husband, and tears fell down both of our faces. We were going to lose our baby.

 

The way the information was presented to us that day I thought that our baby was going to die the next day. Babies with Body Stock Anomaly don't live very long. I went home and told our baby to go home to Heaven whenever God called him/her. After several appointments at the specialist's office during December, we learned our baby didn't have arms, legs, a skull or a straight spine. My husband and I did not want to know the sex of our baby until he/she was born, but because "our plan" had changed, we decided to and learned our baby was a girl. That made it even more real for me. I knew our girl name we had chosen wasn't the right fit, so we chose Hope because in the midst of so much darkness and confusion, she and God gave me just that.

 

We saw my OB every Wednesday to check Hope's heartbeat, and each Wednesday we all were amazed that her heart was still beating. We were told that one day we would find that we didn't have cardiac activity, would check into the hospital and I'd be induced. When I was about 22 weeks pregnant, I asked

my doctor, "Did you think she would still be alive at this point?" His answer was no, but as we both had discussed several times before, we knew this was out of our control and completely in God's hands. He told me, "Molly, we are going to stay in the game as long as she wants to. Promise me you are going to keep your head up." He left every appointment with those last words, a big hug and kiss on the forehead. I had no other choice but to keep my head up. Our daughter was fighting for her life, so I was going to fight with her. I knew God was walking this heartbreaking journey with us. I could feel Him through our doctor's love and care, our family and friends' support and prayers and through Hope.

Don't get me wrong - there were several days spent in bed with tears flowing down my face. These were the hardest weeks of my life. I felt so much joy and happiness for my baby girl, but my heart was completely broken at the same time. And only a mama who has been through this knows how that feels. I learned to treasure my days with Hope because I knew I didn't have all the time in this world with her. Clayton and I both sang to her, danced with her and always told her how much she was loved.

 

After my husband's birthday in March, I told him in April that I prayed Hope would stay with us for my birthday since she was here to celebrate his. Because I was not "supposed" to go into labor on my own, I had no idea what to expect. After terrible contractions throughout the week, my husband and I arrived at the hospital on the evening of April 27, 2017 when I was 31 weeks. When the on-call doctor told us that I was 2 cm dilated and that we'd be staying, I started to cry. I told my husband I wasn't ready. I wasn't ready because my OB was out of town, and I needed him to deliver Hope. I wasn't ready because this wasn't "the plan". I wasn't ready because I needed more time with Hope. I simply wasn't ready to say goodbye to our daughter, and neither was Clayton.

 

Throughout my pregnancy, I had prayed and prayed that God would be so present during Hope's birth. As soon as my nurse walked into my triage room, I knew He was there. She explained how the epidural would work and gently rubbed my shoulders and eased my fears as I got the shot. She let me hear Hope's heartbeat every time I asked and assured me that she was still alive. She talked to me and answered all my questions throughout the night. As soon as my water broke, she walked me through what was going to happen, and right before Hope was born, I asked her to check her heartbeat again. She told me her heart was still beating but that it was slowing down. I knew then God was calling Hope home. She breathed with me as I pushed and told me I could do this as I squeezed her hand tightly. Hope entered the gates of Heaven at 4:54 am on April 28, 2017, two days before my 29th birthday. We cried and smiled at the same time. Knowing that she is a sweet, spunky, strong and determined girl, we pictured her arriving in Heaven saying something like "Alright all you baby angels

- my name is Hope, and I'm here! Let's go have some fun!" She wasn't

physically here to celebrate my birthday with me, but what a special birthday it was and always will be.

I couldn't even step foot into our house after coming home from the hospital. I'd never been in our new home without Hope. My husband grabbed my hand and gently pulled me in and sat me on the couch. I didn't have the desire to go on without her. It was very hard for me to find and take my next breath. Clayton and I knew for 20 weeks that Hope would go to Heaven, and although we had 5 months to process that, there is absolutely no way to prepare yourself for the grief that comes after. We'd lost our baby girl - the worst pain there could possibly be in this fallen world.

 

As I look back over the last two and a half years, I see God everywhere in Hope's story. I didn't understand how or why I could have a miscarriage, but I drew closer to God to help me walk through my pain. He knew Hope was in my plan and that I was going to need Him more than ever. My switching to my new OB was a huge blessing as he loved and cared for us just as he would his own children. I found my safe group of friends who loved on us so beautifully. My nurse, Lauren Rhyne, was an answered prayer on the night of Hope's birth.

Lastly, and the most beautiful gift of all, God literally had His arms wrapped around Hope. We never had to hear the sentence "We've lost cardiac activity." He gave us the strong heartbeat that I prayed for since October 20· 2016. "Our plan" didn't turn out how we wanted it to, but we know God's plan is so beautiful and far greater than our own, and it's a joy it is to be parents to our Hope in Heaven.

 

Hope Elizabeth is our miracle and a gift that just keeps on giving. She is now the big sister to her brother, Henry, and her sister, McCauley. One of the neatest parts of our family's story is that Hope's nurse, Lauren, was also our labor and delivery nurse during Henry's birth and was present in the room for McCauley's. She has become a sweet friend of ours and will always remain a part of our lives. We are so grateful for Lauren and for her commitment to our family. It's a special calling to be a nurse and to take care of other people, and she demonstrated the role of caregiver so beautifully.

 

Our family will always be holding onto Hope.

 

Molly and Clayton Daniels

 

"May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

The Hope Wilson Weber Scholarship has the following selection criteria:

1.  Recipients must be an engineering major with first priority to industrial engineering.
2.  Recipients must be undergraduate with preference for juniors and seniors.
3.  Recipients must be full time according to the degree plan.  No exceptions to be made for students participating in a cooperative education program, internship, or last semester students who do not need to be enrolled full time to graduate.
4.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.  Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation if the selection criteria are met and the student is in good standing.  
5.  Preference given to students from Jefferson, Hardin, or Orange counties.

Background:
Hope Wilson Weber, '79, graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.  While at LU, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Pi Mu, Industrial Engineering Honor Society and participated in the Cooperative Education Program.  Hope retired as an Executive with ExxonMobil after a thirty-seven year career which included local, regional, and global positions in Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement.

Hope, an honor graduate of Nederland High School, was influenced to pursue engineering by family members who had leveraged technical degrees into successful careers in the oil and gas industry.  Lamar University provided Hope the opportunity to obtain her degree from its highly ranked engineering program while living at home, working part-time, and taking advantage of financial aid to help fund her education.  It is Hope's desire that this scholarship help recipients achieve their educational goals and then one day pay it forward to other LU students.

Dr. Jane S. Davidson, retired Lamar University Family and Consumer Sciences faculty member, established this scholarship in honor of her late husband. Mr. Davidson, a 1943 graduate of Beaumont High School, served his country in World War II and remained in the Naval Reserve for 20 years retiring with the grade of Lieutenant Commander. Following full time service in the military, he received an Associate of Arts degree from Lamar College of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Math and Music from Sam Houston State Teachers College, now Same Houston State University. Mr. Davidson then obtained a Masters of Education from University of Houston in 1953 and after returning to Beaumont, later completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a public school educator in the Southeast Texas area and worked as a mechanical engineer at Texaco Chemical until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Davidson was also an avid collector of art, attending Lamar after his retirement to study art and became active in creating designs in oil paintings, ceramic and bronze sculptures. The scholarship is open to all Mechanical Engineering majors, both undergraduate and graduate. Students must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professions (SMRP) is an international organization of over 3,000 members worldwide. The Houston Chapter of SMRP was formed in 2004 and has continued to grow with affiliated members from across the Gulf Coast region. It has a history of providing scholarship support for students pursuing careers in the fields of engineering and maintenance crafts to support the manufacturing industry. The mission of the Houston Chapter of SMRP is to be a premier resource for advancing Physical Asset Management and to develop and promote leaders in Reliability and Physical Asset Management. This scholarship is open to undergraduate engineering majors (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial). Students must be full time and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given those with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in maintenance and/or reliability of manufacturing facilities.

The Gas Processors Association of Houston Scholarship is open to Seniors pursuing any degree in the College of Engineering. The recipient will be chosen during their last long semester of their Junior year. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must demonstrate high interest in production, processing, treating or transmission of gas, and/or products extracted from gas. They should be members of the student chapter of a nationally recognized professional engineering society. Consideration will also be given to those demonstrating leadership in such professional activities as well as in student government or other approved university or outside activities. Special consideration will be given to those who have had summer work opportunities in gas processing industries, or who have participated or are participating in work/study cooperative programs.

The family of Howard and Syble Eastepp established the Howard and Syble Eastepp Scholarship in Nursing in recognition of the many sacrifices Mr. and Mrs. Eastepp made in order to give their children a better life. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to persons with children who have a desire to better their lifestyle and the community.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Helen Leger Laughman (1922 - 2015) had many accomplishments in her life. At the age of 40 she attended Lamar State College of Technology, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. She taught at Port Neches Independent School District until retirement. Her son, Howard, was in attendance at that time and relished the fact that in 1963 his mother was creating her life path. Helen loved to travel; Italy was a favorite destination. She was also an accomplished singer and featured vocalist at church functions and social events. Helen's love of life and those around her was only surpassed by her sense of humor and quick wit. This scholarship is open to all class levels, either full or part time. Majors within the College of Arts & Sciences, with a preference for students interested in Municipal Government Administration. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain on the scholarship.

The Howard Perkins Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family, including students, former students and faculty of Lamar University. Mr. Perkins served for 34 years as the advisor to the University Press, the Lamar University newspaper. The scholarship will be given annually to the editor of the newspaper.

Mrs. Eileen Kaszynski established the Hubert Kaszynski Memorial Scholarship in Piano in memory of her husband, Hubert, to honor his passion for music, especially piano. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in Music. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to those students whose career interest is piano.

Marsha and Lewis Hoffer established the I. "Butch" and Anna "2-2" Hoffer Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Studies as a memorial to Lewis' parents, Butch and 2-2 Hoffer. Marsha and Lewis have been active with Lamar University for many years and Marsha has been a Lamar University Foundation Trustee since 2001. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate class levels majoring in General Business with an Entrepreneurship concentration or MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. The recipient must be a full time undergraduate student or a full- or part-time Masters of Business Administration student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The In Lieu of Gifts Scholarship was started by the Deans and Excecutive Leaders of Lamar University. It was decided that they would contribute to this scholarship instead of giving holiday gifts to each other. The scholarship is open to all class levels including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The International Maintenance Institute/Sabine Neches Chapter Endowed Scholarship in Engineering is open to undergraduates pursuing any degree in the College of Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA.

Isabel Morian established the Isabel Stafford Morian Art Award because of her life-long love of the arts and wish to make a difference in the lives of up and coming young artists who need a helping hand. The award is open to students who are completing their sophomore, junior or senior class levels and are majoring in Studio Art.

LEGACY STATEMENT
To the recipient: Congratulations on your decision to study chemical engineering at Lamar University. I graduated in 1977 from Lamar with a BS Chemical Engineering and made a decision soon after starting with Dow Chemical in Freeport to conduct every assigned project to a successful conclusion and at all times try to increase personal internal value. After 9 years at Dow, I repeatedly experienced great success on the projects and developed tremendous internal value but, the compensation was not enough so I left. I then moved from operations and project engineering to strictly contract engineering for 23 years for three different firms in the Beaumont area as Process Engineering Manager. There were many great projects with clients across the chemical and refining industry primarily in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

During that time I applied for and received my Texas PE license. In 2009, I decided to form my
own corporation, Process Plus, Inc., and focus on project work and consulting. The internal value I had built during my career to that point put me in very high demand such that I was able to bill out my time at a significantly higher rate. For the last 12 years, I have been the lead process engineer on the 3 major Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) projects working with Valero and Darling Ingredients. DGD is the largest producer in North America of Renewable Diesel from triglyceride waste (used cooking oil, inedible corn oil and animal fat). Part of my earlier engineering journey took me on extended stays to Paris 8 times, Mexico City, Saudi Arabia and Seoul, South Korea. Outside of process design work, I was also part of independent investigation teams on 4 industrial disasters (working with SGS and IFO Group), analyzing the event data and writing the final report process summary with recommendations to avoid such disasters in the future. After submitting the report for the Pemex, Reynosa disaster in Sept., 2012 our team was rehired to develop an overall Process and Mechanical Integrity program for Pemex. Later, my process recommendations were implemented on the rebuild of the Pemex unit that had been destroyed.

I hope that you have a successful time at Lamar and in your career. You will benefit greatly if you focus on being successful with your projects, building on your successes. This is the only way to achieve that internal value I described above to keep you inspired even with life's inevitable difficulties. People can be difficult and maybe compensation does not seem to be enough but, if you are consistently building internal value, that is... priceless. You are at Lamar to learn to solve complex problems and I can think of no better place for you. At some point in your career the internal value you have built will be recognized clearly by potential clients who will be immediately convinced to make use of your resources. I look back on my life and can say I really do not owe very many people anything but, Lamar is one I believe I owe the most. I think chemical engineering was the perfect fit for me and with the help of many mentors, especially Dr. Jack Hopper, I was able to have a very rewarding career.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

1. 1. Major/Degree/Concentration -  Chemical Engineering
   2. Class Level - Open to undergraduate students.
   3. Class Load Requirements - Full-time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
   4. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

The scholarship is open to undergraduates majoring in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The J. A. Landry Scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The J. B. Higgins Memorial Scholarship was established on the occasion of his retirement as athletic director of Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA and be an athlete competing in any conference recognized sport

Mr. Neal Miller established the J. Neal Miller Aviation & Space Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Earth and Space Sciences. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to a student with a minor in Space Science.

Sam and Elizabeth Ebanks established this scholarship in December 2010. Mr. Ebanks graduated from Lamar in 1958 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. While a student, he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Ebanks is a retired accountant from Chevron. This scholarship is open to students pursuing either a Bachelor's degree or a Master of Science degree in Accounting, all class levels. Recipients must be enrolled full time, maintain a 3.0 GPA and must be graduates from any high school in the state of Texas.

Mr. Mickey Minyard established the J. V. & Gene Minyard Memorial Scholarship in Engineering in memory of his parents. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering, with preference being given to Industrial Engineering majors. Entering students must be in the top 10% of their graduating class. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Joe D. Koshkin attended Lamar State College of Technology earing a BBA degree in accounting in 1970 and subsequently completed training in the U.S. Army and passed the CPA exam. Joe spent his career in public accounting working in various roles with large multinational companies retiring from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2006. Joe currently serves on the board of directors of a public company and on the Coastal Conservation Association national and Texas boards. Joe is a member of the Texas Society of CPA's, American Institute of CPA's and a past member of the Texas State Board of CPA's Technical Standards Committee. Joe enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, the arts and travel.

Gloria B. Koshkin also attended Lamar earning a BS degree in elementary education in 1968. Gloria began her career as one of the first special education teachers in the Port Neches Independent School District with a class of 15 students with varying disabilities and ages. In 1970, Gloria joined the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston as an elementary special education teacher and spent many years in this role.

Jack and Bertha Binks established the Jack & Bertha Binks Endowed Scholarship for the sole reason that they love to help others. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to all majors. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to those students demonstrating financial need.

The Jack Baxter Tire Company Endowed Scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels.

Charlotte and Jack Brooks established the Jack Brooks Scholarship in Government and Public Services. Jack Brooks was a Congressman and had a close and personal relationship with Lamar University for over 50 years. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in Political Science, History, Criminal Justice or Liberal Arts with a career objective in the legal, government or teaching professions. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Gill established the Jack Gill Presidential Scholarship. Dr. Gill is a graduate of Lamar University, is a former President of the Lamar University Foundation Board and was named a Lamar University Distinguished Alumnus. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen and a student in the College of Arts & Sciences with a major in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science or Pre-Med. The recipient must rank in the top 15% of their graduating class with a SAT composite score of 1150 or better. The recipient must also be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Jack Shofner Memorial Scholarship in Graphics/Commercial Art is open to Art majors with an emphasis in visual/graphic design. The recipient may be at any class level and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Gregory Byrd and Brenda Landrum established this scholarship in memory of their brother, Jackie Wayne Byrd. Jackie was born in Beaumont and graduated from South Park High School. He pursued his passion in baseball by continuing his education at Lamar Technical College where he played baseball and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and graduated with a degree in Education. He also received a Master of Education from Lamar University. He loved all sports, of all levels. He loved the camaraderie behind it all and the sportsmanship. He never met a stranger and always was filled with words of encouragement. The scholarship is open members of the Lamar University baseball team who are pursuing a bachelor's degree. The recipient must be a full time student and must maintain a 2.5 for continuation of the scholarship.

Mr. and Mrs. Les Moor established the Jackson Broocks Osborne Memorial Scholarship. Jack loved Lamar and particularly supported the Arts. He also took part in many civic activities. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mr. Jacques Landry established the Jacques Landry Math Scholarship. Mr. Landry graduated from Lamar with a degree in Accounting with honors. He decided to establish this scholarship in math after reading about the importance of math and science to the advancement of societies.

The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in mathematics. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The James & Minnie Edmonds Scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors, 2.5 overall GPA, and full-time students.

Recipients must be considered "needy." Government poverty guidelines need not be used to determine the recipient's need for educational financial assistance. Recipients may be  selected from special student populations such as:

1. first-generation university students form large families that would have to make significant financial sacrifices for their children to attain a college education, 
2. Older or returning students
3. Single parents
4. Undergraduates who must work and have no family education financial assistance.

The James and Verna Roach Memorial Scholarship has the following selection criteria:

1.  Recipients must be seeking Industrial Engineering major.
2.  Open to all class levels.
3.  Full time students according to degree plan.  Exceptions may be made for students participating in a cooperative education program, internship, or for last semester students who do  not need to be enrolled full time to graduate.
4.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

Background:
James graduated from Lamar College of Tichnical Arts in 1990 with an Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity/Electronics.  In 2001 he graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.  James shared that he is thankful to Lamar for its night school program because both of his degrees were earned at night.  He said that even though attending night school was difficult, it was a blessing for Lamar to offer a program where a student could earn a degree at night while working during the day.  When James thinks about the struggles he managed to get his degrees, the benefit was well worth it.

James chose the Lamar University scholarship program to thank his parents.  They installed in him the dedication and hard work it takes to make a living.  His parents did not get the chance to finish school because of survival responsibilities when they were young, but they made sure that James received a good education.  James endowed this scholarship to thank them for their concern and dedication to bettering his future.

The James Bernard Murphy and Anita Murphy Scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipient should have need of financial assistance and students whose families have more than one student attending college and preferably live at home will be given preference.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The James G. Smith Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends after Mr. Smith passed away in 2010. James graduated from Lamar University and spent 27 years as a physics and chemistry teacher at Beaumont High School and in 1976 he was honored as Beaumont's Teacher of the Year. He loved learning about new things and for almost two decades he audited college courses at Lamar for a wide array of subjects. The scholarship is open to juniors who have been accepted into the Teacher Education Program. Preference will be given to science majors seeking certification. If none qualify, then it is open to any other major seeking teacher certification. The recipient must be a full-time student, must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be graduates of high schools located in the Beaumont Independent School District.

Mrs. Cheryl Fuller established the James J. Spencer Memorial Scholarship in memory of her father. The scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen that have graduated from Nederland High School and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Dr. James L. Thomas and his wife Sandy, established the James L. & Sandra J. Thomas Scholarship in Industrial Engineering. Dr. Thomas taught in the Industrial Engineering department and was also a former Director of Recruiting and Cooperative Education in the College of Engineering. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technology. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The siblings of James (Jim) McFaddin established the James L. C. McFaddin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurship in his memory. Jim was an active member of many organizations in Southeast Texas, including serving as President of the Lamar University Foundation. The scholarship is open to all class levels in the College of Business majoring in Entrepreneurship. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The James Rowland Old Endowed Scholarship in Music was established by his family. The scholarship is open to all class levels and those seeking any degree in Music. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to music majors whose concentration is piano, organ or voice. Recipient must demonstrate serious commitment to music and the arts.

     SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Major/Degree/Concentration - Nursing.
2. Class Level - Open to all class levels.
3. Class Load Requirements- Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
4. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

After his service, they returned to Port Arthur then moved to Groves, where Betty lived for 61 years. James passed in 2005 and the couple was married for 53 years. The couple had two daughters, Gail Lynn and Linda Ann. Neither James nor Betty attended college; however, they made sure to send their girls to the local college for Southeast Texas, Lamar University.
James began working at Gulf Oil Corporation after his military service, and Betty was a housewife raising their girls. She worked at Wyde & Parker Lumber Company, where she friended Dr. Myron W. Blankfield. Myron provided friendship and became their families adopted Uncle. She mentored her daughters in fashion, interior design, crafts, crochet and floral design and business.
James was a Carpenter at the Gulf and practiced his skills on their home and created a country-style home for them all the enjoy and to pass on to their children. He was a finish carpenter and built furniture and additions to their home with Betty's sense of style as their guide.

With guidance from their parents, Gail and Linda both received Certificates of Completion in Office Administration after graduation from Port Neches-Groves High School. Linda also attended Lamar State College in Port Arthur receiving degrees in Drug & Alcohol Counseling and General Studies as a non-traditional student. College educations provide a firm foundation for life and the platform for lifting individuals with knowledge so they might become successful in life. Knowledge is Power.
During vacations and retirement years, James and Betty shared their love of travel with their daughters and instilled the love to exploring historical sights and visiting family and friends.
 

The James W. Crouch, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by his son, Greg Crouch. This scholarship is open to entering freshman, all majors. The recipient must be in the top 15% of his or her high school graduating class and have an SAT score of 1170. The recipient must also maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time. Preference will be given to students graduating from Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas. If no student from Memorial High School meets the stated criteria, then students from other mid- and south-county high schools may be considered.

The Jane C. Weed Scholarship is open to all majors and class levels.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

a. Discipline - Open to all majors in the College of Engineering

b. Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.

c. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation

d. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.00 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

LEGACY
Terry Welch '82 shared that his engineering degree from Lamar University provided him with the practical skills and subject knowledge necessary to give him an excellent head start and lead him through a successful career in the energy industry.

Participation in College of Engineering functions and projects as a student provided Terry with ample opportunities to learn leadership skills. The practical knowledge of engineering he received at Lamar University allowed him to have a head start as he transitioned from school to the workplace. Terry shared, "I believe that because of my education and experience at Lamar University, I was properly prepared to hold leadership roles in my workplace and that my education has been the cornerstone of my successful career. My wife, Janelle, and I would like to see deserving engineering students have some of these same opportunities by helping provide them with a solid education that can be earned through the College of Engineering at Lamar University.''

The Janice Trammell Scholarship in Communication was established by the Board of Trustees of the Lamar University Foundation on the occasion of Janice's retirement and in honor of her commitment and dedication as Executive Director of the Foundation from 2001 to 2013. Janice earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Master of Science in Speech from Lamar. She joined the staff of Lamar in Continuing Education and served as adjunct faculty for the Department of Communication. She then served as Executive Director of the Lamar University Foundation. During those same years, she also held dual responsibility as the Director of Development for the Lamar University Office of University Advancement. The scholarship is open to junior, senior and graduate student levels pursuing a degree in Communication. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Roy and Kim Steinhagen established the Janie and Mark Steinhagen Scholarship in Business to honor his parents. Janie and Mark, both native to Beaumont, are proud supporters of the local community and Lamar University. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any degree in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Janie Nelson Steinhagen and Mark Steinhagen Global Fellows Study Abroad Scholarship is open to junior, senior and graduate level students within the College of Business that are participating in a LU Study Abroad Program. Qualifying candidates must maintain a minimum 3.5 overall GPA. There is not a class load requirement for graduate level students, but undergraduates must be full time enrolled unless studying abroad within your graduating term.

In order to apply, students must have registered for an LU study abroad program, and have submitted the Study Abroad Scholarship Application. Once registered for a trip, the application link will be shared with you.

Rhena' and Robert LaBeaux, Sr. established the JD and Stella Melonson Memorial Scholarship in Industrial Engineering in memory of her parents. They were great supporters of education and encouraged Rhena' to major in Engineering. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a high school located in Jefferson County.

Mr. Victor J. Rogers established the Jean Allen Helms Scholarship in Theatre in honor of Jean who was his administrative assistant. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursing a degree in Theatre. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a SAT score of 980 or better or the ACT equivalent. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding abilities and potential in Theatre.

The Jean and Rudy Williams Scholarship in Music was established with residuary gifts from the Jean Hilliard Williams Charitable Remainder Unitrust and the Rudy C. Williams Charitable Remainder Unitrust in 2005 and 2015 respectively. The late Jean and Rudy Williams are the parents of Susan Simmons. Susan is the wife of former Lamar University President, Dr. James M. Simmons. The scholarship is open to music majors, minors or non-majors. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to qualify and must maintain that GPA to remain on the scholarship.

Vicki (Spitznagle) and Benny Wilkinson established this scholarship as a tribute to honor Vicki's mother, Jean L. Spitznagle, on her 80th birthday and for her many years of service to the Beaumont community. Mrs. Spitznagle retired from Gulf States Utilities Company/Entergy Corporation after 35 years of service, primarily in the payroll and Human Resources Departments. She was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church for 75 years until the church was sold to another congregation in 2015, holding many positions as well as participating in the church's charitable activities. In addition, she continues to volunteer at Some Other Place in Beaumont. Her whole life has been devoted to helping others and serving the needs of her community. Mrs. Spitznagle attended Lamar University for two years; both of her daughters and their husbands are Lamar alumni.

The scholarship is open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management or Accounting. Students should be enrolled full time and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those who have genuine financial need.

Mary Jean Rogers Bost was born and raised in Malakoff, Texas. She married David L. Bost, Sr. and moved to Beaumont, Texas where she graduated from Lamar State College of Technology in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. She later received a Masters Degree in Biology from East Texas State University. Mrs. Bost taught at French High School for 28 years, then at Central High School and, after a brief retirement, finished her teaching career at Kelly High School. This scholarship was endowed by her two sons, David L. Bost, Jr. and Dr. Brent W. Bost, who are both Lamar University graduates. It is open to students pursuing a degree in Biology, who are planning to teach biology. Recipients must be full-time students and must maintain a 2.75 GPA to remain on the scholarship.

Betty and Sheldon Greenberg established the Jeff & Bruce Greenberg Presidential Scholarship in memory of their two sons. Sheldon is now deceased but Betty remains an active supporter of the Beaumont community and of Lamar University. The scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who rank in the top 10% of their class and have a SAT composite score of 1310 or better or an ACT composite score of 28 or better. The recipient must be pursuing a degree in the College of Fine Arts, be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Jefferson County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship was established by the Jefferson County Medical Alliance. This organization has existed for over 60 years. The scholarship is open to Baccalaureate and graduate students in Nursing and undergraduate students in Pre-Med or Pre-Physical Therapy. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also be a graduate from any high school in Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Medical Society Memorial Merit Scholarship in Pre-Med or Health Sciences is open to Juniors and Seniors who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Med or Health Science careers. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Jeffrey C. and Jennifer L. Hembree Scholarship has the following selection criteria:

1.  Recipients must be seeking degree in College of Engineering.
2.  Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.
3.  Recipients must be full time.  Exceptions may be made for students in last semester who do not need full time enrollment in order to graduate.
4.  Must have graduated from high schools in the following Texas counties:  Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Jasper, Newton, and Tyler.
5.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.
6.  Applicants participating in a Lamar Univeristy sponsored music program, such as marching band, symphonic band, choir, shall have preference.  No formal music degree program is required.

Background:
Jennifer L. Hembree (formerly Jennifer L. Priddy) and Jeffrey C. Hembree both grew up in SE Texas, graduating from Port Neches Groves HS in 1989 and 1987 respectively.  Both attended Lamar University.  Jeffrey graduated from Lamar University in 1991 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering while Jennifer transferred to the University of Houston to pursue a degree in Pharmacy relying on her undergraduate coursework while at Lamar.  Jennifer and Jeffrey would simply like to recognize Lamar University and the surrounding aread for helping them achieve their goals academically and to become well-rounded individuals.

The Jerry L. Amos Endowed Scholarship in Marketing was established in honor of Jerry L. Amos by his mother, Mrs. Jessie Lee Amos. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must have demostrated outstanding academic performance in high school and have a SAT composite score of 1080 or better or a score of 21 on the ACT.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Jerry Rudd Memorial Scholarship was established through a bequest from Jerry Rudd because he felt that the education he received contributed significantly to his successful career. It is the intent that the scholarship be made available to incoming freshmen and that they may remain on it until graduation as long as the stated criteria are met. The scholarship is open to all majors. The recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School.

Jerry Rudd was a native Texan and a 1950 graduate of Port Neches Groves High School. Following graduation, he served two years in the US Army with an overseas assignment in the Korean Conflict. After receiving a business degree from Lamar University, he began a thirty-two-year career with the Mobil Chemical Company, retiring in 1991 as Assistant Controller of International Planning Supply and Distribution, Petrochemical Division.

Mr. Wright established the Jerry Wright Memorial Scholarship in Accounting with a bequest to Lamar University. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors pursuing a degree in Accounting. The recipient can be a full-time or part-time student and must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours. The recipient must also be currently enrolled in or have completed Intermediate Accounting II and must maintain a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in Accounting.

 

Upon returning to Lamar for graduate studies in speech­ language pathology, Jessica received scholarship funds from the Diane and Don Shaver Speech and Hearing Sciences Scholarship which helped her complete her program on time as a full-time student. She and Damien have been inspired by other generous donors' scholarships that they know truly help students from first-hand experience. Scholarships by Diane and Don Shaver and Monica and William Harn have inspired them to give back and help future Lamar students begin their graduate career and work in a field that truly help others. They seek to honor academic excellence and dedication of the recipient in the hopes that their graduate and professional career in the field of speech-language pathology will be as exciting and fulfilling as Jessica's has been.

This scholarship is available to full time graduate students majoring in speech pathology (exceptions may be made to number of hours during graduating semester or internship). Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify and remain on the scholarship.

The Jewel Dillinger Blanton Memorial Endowment in Communication is open to all class levels pursing any degree in Communications. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and incoming Freshmen must be in the top 25% of his or her graduating class.

This scholarship was established by Jewel Dillinger Blanton in her will. Mrs. Blanton passed away in 1999. Jewel was raised in Port Arthur, TX and was an active member of her church. She graduated from Texas Christian University and earned a masters in speech from Northwestern University. She taught at Lamar University for over 30 years. She loved young people and devoted much time to student groups at LU and at her church. She was married and lived in Beaumont, and then Waterwood, TX after they retired, but after her husband passed away she moved to Austin, TX where she was an active member of the Summit community and volunteered at St. David’s Hospital and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. You will be writing to her sister, Meryle Fincher and her niece, Marylyn Hodges. You should express to them how much it means to you to have the financial assistance provided by this scholarship.

As graduates of Lamar University, Jill and Dr. Kevin Roy pride themselves in their educational, professional and social achievements. Jill Roy graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Dr. Kevin Roy completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business in 1985 and a Master of Business Administration in 1993. Dr. Roy is also a graduate of University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies where faculty recommended the university confer the Degree Doctor of Business Administration in 2014. Dr. and Mrs. Roy are dedicated volunteers and community leaders. Mrs. Roy has contributed her time to the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program and the Lamar University Alumni Association as former President. Dr. Roy is Chairman and CEO of InterFlow Factors Corporation, RKJ Investments LLC and Taormina Properties LLC. His extensive volunteer efforts include Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, United Way of Jefferson County, Christus Hospitals Southeast Texas, Christus Fund, the Rotary Club of Beaumont and Lamar University Foundation. It is Dr. and Mrs. Roy's hope that this scholarship will enable recipients to experience the measure of a true educator driving entrepreneurial inspiration and social responsibility. The scholarship is open to any undergraduate major in the College of Business or an MBA student with a career interest in Entrepreneurship. Students must be enrolled full time; or if part time, have completed (in consecutive semesters) at least half of their degree course requirements. Recipients must also maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The Jim Gilligan Scholarship in Baseball was established by the many friends and colleagues of Coach Jim Gilligan as a symbol of the respect for and recognition of all that he has achieved and to leave a permanent legacy in his name to the Lamar baseball program. Coach Gilligan was inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to those majoring in an academic area leading to a bachelor's degree. The recipient must be a member of the Lamar University baseball team, be a full-time student, and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

It is the donor's preference that the scholarship award be given to a student: a. to offset the cost of attending summer school or; b. who has completed their athletic eligibility and is completing their degree

The Jimmie P. Cokinos Endowed Scholarship for Equality in Education was established by Bonnie M. and Stacie J. Cokinos and their family in memory of Jimmie P. Cokinos, civic leader and former Mayor of Beaumont. In 1956, as Mayor, Cokinos was instrumental in paving the way for Lamar State College of Technology to integrate its student enrollment by using his authority to avoid race riots and allow black students to safely enter Lamar's campus to enroll. Even while facing violence and retaliation, Mayor Cokinos stood firm and continued to serve after leaving the position in 1960. He was City Manager from 1968-1970 and later was elected as Jefferson County Precinct 1 Commissioner, serving three terms from 1992 - 2004. At age 87, as his political career came to a close, Jimmie was still devoted to serving the community and protecting civil liberties. With this scholarship, Jimmie's family seeks to fulfill his lifelong quest for justice and equality in education. The scholarship is open to Political Science majors and all class levels. Recipients should be full-time students and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, as well as earning at least a "B" in all Political Science coursework.

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The Joan Letulle Memorial Scholarship for Students with Disabilities was established in her memory by her friends and family. After an automobile accident resulted in paralysis and permanent use of a wheelchair for Joan, she took on a life's work of removing barriers preventing the physically disabled from participating in and contributing to their community and society. In 1994, Lamar University recognized her life of service to her community by designating her a Distinguished Alumnus. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels including graduate students. Preference will be given to students with a physical disability. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Joe and Gloria Sellers Memorial Scholarship in Music was established by their daughters, Jo Anne Huber and Diane Blanks. The scholarship is open to Music majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is open to all levels, including graduate students.

The Joe Ed Morris Memorial Scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors.

The Joe Stelly South Park Scholarship was established to honor Joe Stelly, a long-time barber in the South Park area. The scholarship is open to all College of Business majors at all class levels, including graduate students. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those students whose concentration is Entrepreneurship, or those whose minor is Entrepreneurial Studies.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The John and Mary Wilfert Memorial Scholarship Fund is open to all majors and class levels.

Cathy Murphy established the John Darren Murphy Memorial Scholarship in Psychology in memory of her husband. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Consideration will be given to leadership qualities, professional potential, demonstrated scholarship, integrity and sound character traits.

John D. Murphy (deceased) was enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1982 and received a reserve commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Chemical Corps in 1985. As a Lamar student, he was a member of Phi Kappa Theta and served as its president in 1985. He was also a member of the University A.R.O.T.C. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1987 and received his regular army commission in the aviation branch. He was assigned as an attack helicopter platoon leader in Illesheim, West Germany on June 19, 1989. He was killed in a helicopter crash on October 19, 1989 in Illesheim. You will be writing two letters; one to John's wife, Cathy and one to John’s father and his wife, John F. and Thelma Murphy. Your letter should thank them for the donation that established this scholarship and you should express to them how much it means to you to have the financial assistance provided by this scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The John E. Gray Presidential Scholarship was established by his former colleagues at First Security Bank. Dr. Gray was a former coach, athletic director, professor and President of Lamar. There are also three campus buildings named in honor of his service to Lamar. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate class levels in the College of Business pursuing a degree in finance or accounting, with preference given to finance majors. The recipient must rank in the top 15% of their graduating class with a SAT composite score of 1130 or better. The recipient must be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of twelve hours per semester and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The John F. Pipkin Endowed Scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels. Financial need will be considered.

The John Gray/Babe Zaharias Scholarship in Women's Athletics was originally established in 1975 by the Babe Zaharias Foundation of Beaumont, Texas. It commemorates the world's most outstanding woman athlete, the late Mrs. Zaharias, as well as pays tribute to the leadership, service and personal attributes of Dr. John Gray, former President of Lamar University. The scholarship is open to Seniors and to all majors. The recipient must be an all-around athlete in at least two sports or an outstanding performer in one.

The John H. Long Presidential Scholarship was established in honor of Mr. John H. Long, a 1934 Lamar graduate, who was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1977. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen pursuing any major in the College of Engineering. The recipient must be a full time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Friends and family established the John Hodges and Mike Torres Memorial Scholarship in memory of the these two former Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities students. The scholarship is open to undergraduates and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and be enrolled in the Texas Academy for Leadership in the Humanities.

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II.  LEGACY STATEMENT

John McManus is a 1963 graduate of Lamar State College of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While attending Lamar, John was a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers serving as chairman of the organization in 1963. He was also a member of the Blue Key Honor Society serving as vice president in 1963.

 

Mr. McManus enrolled at Lamar in 1959 as a Math major, which at that time was part of the School of Engineering.  He switched to Electrical Engineering after his freshman year.  In his senior year he realized he didn’t really like Electrical Engineering, preferring the new field of Computer Programming.  John spent his career developing and maintaining computer systems for Phillips Petroleum, General Electric, MIT and Mobil Oil, retiring from Mobil in 2000. 

 

At Phillips, John was the lead engineer responsible for programming a digital computer to directly control 120 valves on a new Ethylene Plant being built in Texas.  At GE, John was a project manager for clients’ process control systems. At MIT, he was Manager of Systems Assurance, responsible for the reliability and repeatability of three large mainframe systems at the university’s Information Processing Center. At Mobil, John had many roles but spent at least half of his career there implementing pipeline control systems. He also supervised applications development, managed technical support, and managed and consulted on disaster recovery and business continuity.  The technology John used in those days was primarily assembler language but also included Fortran and PL/1. 

 

In his senior year at Lamar Tech John formed a bicycle racing team, representing the School of Engineering in a spring campus race.  This led to a life-long love of bicycling.  John cycled hundreds of thousands of miles (over 100,000 miles after retiring) and in 2009 cycled across the United States.

 

He hopes this endowed scholarship will encourage students to study computer engineering and contribute to the ethical and socially responsible furtherment of this technology.

 

Brenda Cole, John’s wife, has a BA degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from the University of North Texas.  She worked for The Southland Corporation, Zales and Mobil Oil. Brenda volunteered with the Junior League in Dallas, was an advisor for Alpha Chi Omega sorority and held leadership positions with the Dallas Symphony Junior League. In our current home of Fredericksburg (TX) she mentored a student from grades 3 to 9 and volunteered for the Christmas home tour and Tannenbaum ball, both benefitting the Gillespie County Historical Society.

The John P. and Josie Busbee Memorial Scholarship funds were left to Lamar University in Josie Busbee's will. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors.

The John Robert Mansinger Memorial Scholarship was established through a bequest in Mr. Mansinger's will. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Catherine Baj established the Joseph Adam Baj II Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics in memory of Joe Baj, her husband of 57 years. Joe was a Professor of Mathematics at Lamar University for 33 years. Catherine Baj received two master's degrees from Lamar - one in English and one in Educational Leadership. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Mathematics. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Dr. J. Donald Warren, Jr. attended Lamar University from 1959 - 1963 and was awarded a BBA in Accounting. Subsequent to receiving his degree, he was active in the Alumni Association. Dr. Warren served on the board and as President prior to relocating to Connecticut. In 1998, he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus. Trey was born in 1978 and as a child would attend Lamar activities with his father. He attended many football games and was often photographed with Big Red. Even in Connecticut, Trey remained a Cardinal fan. Though he did not attend Lamar, he was always a loyal supporter and proud his father was an alumnus. This scholarship was established by Trey's parents, Dr. J. Donald Warren, Jr. and Ms. Judith Ann Johnston in his memory. Recipients must be pursuing a undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, maintain a 3.5 GPA and must be a member of Beta Alpha Psi. Recipients must also have demonstrated leadership abilities in Lamar University student organizations.

Joseph Domino established the Joseph F. Domino Regents Scholarship in Electrical Engineering. Joe was President and CEO of Entergy, Texas. The scholarship is open to undergraduates, with preference given to incoming freshmen. The recipient must be in the top 10% of their graduating class, be a full-time student and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. First preference will be given to a student majoring in power engineering. If no power engineering majors meet the stated criteria, then the scholarship may be awarded to an electrical engineering major.

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Joseph Marcus Mejia taught Chemistry at Lamar University from 1960 until his retirement in 1996. A dedicated educator, Mr. Mejia has a strong passion for continuing his legacy of teaching by supporting those who seek to also become teachers at the high school and/or middle school level, specializing in sciences, and/or math instruction.

Mr. Mejia attended Texas A&M University, where he earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry and pursued doctoral studies.

After joining the faculty at Lamar University, Mr. Mejia participated in three National Science Foundation (NSF) programs that focused on teaching science to teachers. He conducted this work at the University of California Berkeley and the University of Minnesota. Mr. Mejia also spent two summers doing additional graduate studies at Louisiana State University.

In creating the Joseph Marcus Mejia Scholarship for Science and Math Educators, Mr. Mejia hopes to inspire others to follow his lead and to share their love of science and math with today's youth.

The Professor Joe Watt Scholarship in Electrical Engineering was established by friends and alumni of Lamar University's Electrical Engineering Department in honor of Dr. Joseph T. Watt, Jr. for his professional accomplishments and service to Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student.

The governing terms of the Joseph V. Taylor and Carrie M. Taylor Scholarship were derived from Mr. Taylor's will. The scholarship was originally intended to be awarded to students of Beaumont  TX high schools demonstrating financial need for the purpose of attending the Liberal Arts School at Lamar University. SAT scores were to be considered. 
 
Currently, our Liberal Arts School would be the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients should be undergraduate students with a major within the College of Arts and Sciences. Scholarship is to be awarded for one aid year only, but previous recipients can receive the scholarship consecutive years if they are in fact the most qualified. SAT/ACT scores should be considered in selection as well as financial need. 

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Josephine Celeste Hebert was born July 22, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland.  She and her husband, Wilbur, were long time residents of Port Arthur, Texas and were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Josephine retired from Texaco after 43 years of service.  Mrs. Hebert passed away on June 28, 2006 and was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur, who died November 26, 1998.  This scholarship was established in their memory in accordance with the terms of Mrs. Hebert's last will and testament.

Recipients must meet the qualifications below, maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full-time each semester.
*Qualifications:*
-First Time in College (FTIC) freshmen (dual credit and AP credit are not disqualifying)
-Minimum SAT (CR+M) score of 1300 (test taken before 3/5/2016) or Overall SAT score of 1360 (test taken after 3/5/2016) or ACT composite score of 29
-Record of demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, service and/or creative endeavors
-In person interview required

Joshua Allen established the Joshua Allen Scholarship in Criminal Justice to reflect his commitment not only to the Criminal Justice field, but to education itself. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The scholarship may be awarded to the same student for a maximum of 4 years as long as that student continues to meet the criteria above.

Juanita K. Myers was born in Hackberry, Louisiana in 1930. She and her husband, Clevan J. Myers, Sr. born in Orangefield, Texas in 1929, attended St. Helen's Catholic Church, Orangefield. They both lived life to the fullest, contributed to the community and above all helped anyone in need with open minds and open hearts. Clevan loved family, music, fishing and hunting. He played numerous instruments in his band "Country Cousins" and his Cajun bands, helping many people with Hootenannies and fundraisers. One of Juanita's many mottos was: If I can help just one person, then I have done my job. She lived by the golden rule: treat others as you want to be treated. Because Juanita lived a life of service to others, it is only fitting that her legacy live on in a scholarship bearing her name and honoring her lifelong friends. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students and all majors. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship was established as a memorial to Juanita by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Glenn Smith. Juanita was a graduate of Lamar University with both a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and a Master of Education in Secondary Education. She was a math teacher for many years. She was an admired member of Delta Kappa Gamma, on international honorary society for women in education, and was active with the Texas Retired Teachers Association. The scholarship is open to Junior and Senior level students pursuing a degree in Mathematics. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those planning to teach mathematics.

Juanita Whittington Brownlee was born July 6, 1918, in Florien, Louisiana. She graduated from Florien High School and moved to Beaumont when she married her husband, Maurice Brownlee. She attended Lamar University where she graduated Cum Laude in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and later, in 1973, earned her Master of Education in Secondary Education. 

She was a math teacher for many years and ended her educational career as Director of Food Services for the Beaumont Independent School District. After she and Maurice retired, they returned to Florien where they lived until Maurice's death at which time she returned to Beaumont.

Juanita was an admired member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honorary society for women in education, and was active with the Texas Retired Teachers Association. She was a published author of the book, "Tangram Geometry in Metric" and through her love of genealogy also published a history of her Westbrook family. 

Upon Juanita's death in December 2012, her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Glenn Smith, established this scholarship in her memory.

Juanita Saldaña was born in Port Arthur, TX on November 24, 1934. Juanita attended Port Arthur public schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in May 1953. Juanita was a first-generation college attendee. She entered Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in August 1953 and graduated from nursing school in June 1956. She received her Registration in Nursing (RN) in August 1956 and started her career at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur. While raising her 8 children, Juanita volunteered and worked as a substitute nurse at Nederland Independent School District. She was also a staff nurse at Mid Jeff County Hospital. Juanita became employed as a Public Health Nurse for Jefferson County Health Department and retired in December 1994. Juanita passed on May 11, 2008, survived by her husband, Louis, 8 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

 

This legacy is established in her honor as she was committed to education and public service for the betterment of the community.

Mr. Robert Brown, Jr. established the Judy Fleming Partin Memorial Scholarship in Engineering. The scholarship shall go to an incoming Freshman majoring in engineering and taking a minimum of 12 semester hours. The recipient must be a native born Texan and a U.S. citizen and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Tracie and Bryan Craig endowed this scholarship because of the outstanding care Tracie's mother, Judy Nelson Bryan, received as a participant in the Lamar University Aphasia Conversation Lab and their confidence in this group's ability and desire to help others.

This scholarship was established with a bequest from the Estate of Julian M. Galiano. Mr. Galiano was a graduate of French High School and Lamar University, who had a hand in naming the Lamar college newspaper the "University Press" during his tenure as editor for the publication. After graduating from Lamar, he began a career in journalism at the Port Arthur News and later joined the Beaumont Enterprise. Mr. Galiano had an encyclopedic recall of sports and a deep knowledge of Beaumont and regional history. He was very proud of his relationships with family and friends, praising their accomplishments in his writing for the Beaumont Enterprise. The scholarship is open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Communication, with a preference for students interested in a career in Journalism. Recipients must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The Jungen Family Scholarship in Accounting has the following selection criteria:

1.  Recipient must be seeking BBA in Accounting or Master of Science in Accounting.
2.  Open to all class levels.
3.  Full time according to the degree plan.  Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program, in an internship, or last semester students who do not need full time enrollment to graduate.  An exception can also be made for students working in addition to attending school.
4.  Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.


Background:
Charlotte Jungen was born in Pusan, South Korea and was adopted by a Southeast Texas couple, Ray and Jackie Jungen. Ray and Jackie’s love of children led them to grow their family to include nine children, including Charlotte and four others who were adopted. A priority was placed on education in the Jungen household which inspired six of the children to pursue a higher education at Lamar University — Beaumont and two to attend Lamar University— Orange. Charlotte Jungen, along with three of her sisters, all received a BBA in Accounting. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Lamar University — Beaumont in 1997, Charlotte was licensed as a CPA in 1998 and as a CFP professional in 2005. She became a shareholder in the Beaumont accounting firm, Edgar, Kiker & Cross, PC, in 2007 and stayed with them until 2013 when she moved to Houston and joined the investment management firm Goodman Financial Corporation which focuses on money management, financial advisory issues, and philanthropy. All of this was made possible for Charlotte through the generosity of scholarship donors. Being one of nine children, a college education could have been very difficult for her to finance. Instead, Charlotte was the recipient of a full academic scholarship to Lamar University — Beaumont and numerous other scholarships. Many scholarships were bestowed on her siblings, as well. Being able to have her education financed through these scholarships allowed her to focus on her studies rather than having to work to pay for it, and it allowed her to graduate without the burden of student loan debt. Charlotte Jungen established this Jungen Family Scholarship in Accounting, first and foremost, in gratitude, and to recognize and honor, all the benefactors of the scholarships she was provided. A college education is the key that opens so many doors; she wanted to help others achieve their goals and dreams as she was helped. In addition, she wanted to provide a scholarship benefitting a student of the Lamar University — Beaumont Accounting Department in recognition of the great education that it provided her and her three sisters. And, lastly, she wanted to help students entering the accounting profession; a profession which bestowed on her so many opportunities and blessings throughout her career.
 

Julie Richardson Procter, who served as President of the Junior League of Beaumont, lost a courageous battle to ovarian cancer in April 2011. A scholarship endowment has been established in her memory for the benefit of young women in our area. Julie gave unselfishly of her time and talents during her lifetime for the betterment of others. She was an active volunteer in the Junior League as well as many other civic related organizations. While she was an accomplished attorney, Julie balanced her career with her devotion to volunteering. No volunteer job was too hard to tackle, and her optimistic attitude and dedication inspired others to enlist in worthy endeavors.

This scholarship originated with the Junior League of Beaumont to assist young women that demonstrated the importance of volunteerism and seeking a higher education. It is now open to full time students with a passion and commitment for volunteering within their community. Applicants must submit an essay describing what volunteerism means to them with examples of volunteer roles they have played within their community.

Conn Appliance, Inc. and John and Betty Powell established the Karen Powell Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Entering Freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 880.

Per Karen Nichols email 2/14/24 in Scholarships email account:
"The Katherine E. and William C. Mundt Student Engineering Fund is open to full-time students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering with a preference for incoming freshmen, with a preference for Civil Engineering.
The scholar may be an academically outstanding incoming freshman or graduate student or a continuing engineering student.
Sliding minimum GPA requirement: Freshman 2.50, Sophomore 3.00, Junior 3.00, and Senior 3.25 after first semester holding the scholarship. If this is not met, the recipient becomes ineligible to continue."

The recipient must have a SAT score of 1050 or better (or the ACT equivalent of 20) and be in the top 15% of their graduating class.

Friends and family established the Katrinka Crawford Memorial Scholarship in Women's Volleyball in her memory. The scholarship is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and have a SAT score of 820 or better or the ACT equivalent. Recipients must also be a member of the women's volleyball team.

Kay Fuller's history with Lamar and the graphic arts industry inspired her to generously establish this scholarship. She moved to Beaumont from Little Rock, Arkansas during a time when the job market was less than friendly. She established Kay's Composition and put her commercial art and entrepreneur skills to work. During the 70's, as her business grew she hired several Lamar students and graduates. In 1977 she merged her business with another local company, Becker Printing, working with the Becker family until she retired. She continues to work with some of her larger, long-time clients from her home office.

This scholarship is open to all levels of Graphic Design majors. Students must be full time and must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

KBTV established this scholarship as a token of its appreciation to Lamar University for providing them with quality graduates. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Communication. The recipient may be a full or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to those students who express an interest in the fields of journalism and/or media.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Major/Degree/Concentration - Students pursuing a degree in the College of Business with a major in accounting or finance.
2. Class Level - Open to all class levels.
3. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
4. Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 3.00 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship

 
After spending 20 years in a successful banking career as a senior commercial lender and private client manager with Bank of America Campbell restarted his coaching career.
In 2003 he joined Lon Morris College carrying multiple roles as an Endowment Fund and real estate manager for the college, supervisor for the management of the college bookstore and food services and was head golf coach of both the men's and women's team.

Campbell then moved to the University of Texas at Tyler in 2005 as the first full-time golf coach for that university. In 2007 he was also named the Assistant Athletic Director for Budgeting and Finance. His career at UT-Tyler speaks for itself. Under his tutelage, the men's and women's team have a combined 34 wins, including an unpr cedented seven consecutive wins from the men's team during the 2009-2010 seasons. He has coached 24 all-conference players, 17 academic all-conference players, 12 PING all-region players and 4 players who have been selected as All-Americans.

A three-time American Southwest Conference (ASC) Coach of the Year, Campbell led the women to an ASC title in 2009 and the men to the ASC crown in 2010 and 2012. He was also named the Eaton Golf Pride West Regional Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2012. Many of the players Campbell has coached have been named to Their respective AII-ASC teams, the PING All-region team, ASC Golfers of the week and other individual titles and honors.

In 2013, the men's golf team won the DIii National Championship and his women's team finished second in the National Championship. Campbell was named the 2013 National Coach of the year by the Golf Coaches Association of America. He retired after that season.

Michael J. Lindsay established the Kip Glasscock Scholarship in Business. Kip is a trial attorney and an adjunct professor at Lamar University teaching courses in business law, dispute resolution/mediation and MBA interpretive problem solving. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing any major in the College of Business with a preference for students who are considering a career in law. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Kyle Sean McDonald Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Marilyn M. Mehaffy and Dr. George L. Mehaffy and funded by the family and friends of Kyle in his memory. The scholarship is open to undergraduate level students and all majors. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. The donor family would like the scholarship to be awarded to a student who has struggled to overcome some adversity in life.

The L. DeWayne Layfield-Texas State University System Foundation Scholarship was funded by the Texas State University System Foundation, the higher education system of which Lamar University is a member, and the Beaumont Foundation of America, which is a local philanthropic foundation. The scholarship honors L. DeWayne Layfield for his dedicated service as an attorney in Southeast Texas.

The scholarship is open to both incoming freshman, and continuing students. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Incoming freshman must have a 3.5 minimum high school GPA in order to qualify. The recipient must be of good character with proven academic achievement and a commitment to community service and must demonstrate financial need.

The LaKisha R. Thomas Memorial Scholarship has the following selection criteria:
 

1. Major/Degree/Concentration — General Business major with any concentration under General Business
2. Class Level — Open to incoming freshman
3. Class Load Requirements — Full time students according to the required degree  plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
4. Initial GPA — Incoming freshman. Once selected, recipient must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
5. Overall GPA — If a recipient chooses to change to a more specific business major that is not General Business, he/she must maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.

Background:
LaKisha Rochelle Thomas was born July 8, 1980, and died April 15, 2020, at the age of 39 years old. She was the eleventh child of Beatrice Leday Thomas and the late Gus Thomas Jr. She was one of twelve children. LaKisha graduated from Central High School where she was in the ROTC and from Lamar Institute of Technology in May 2000 with an A.A.S. in Business and Computer Information Systems. She was pursuing her Bachelors in General Studies at Lamar University, one class at a time, and would have finished it in a year or so. It was the one thing that she was doing for herself because LaKisha often did more for others, her family, Lamar students and colleagues, than she did
for herself. Her most precious time was spent with her niece, Bri'Ann Thomas, to whom she was an unwavering presence. She protected and cared for her as if she were her own daughter.
LaKisha became the Administrative Assistant for the General Business Program on December 1, 2004. The Program Director at that time was Dr. Richard Drapeau. He said "hiring LaKisha Thomas was the best decision I made during my two years as Director of General Business." Over the years she was promoted to Administrative Associate, Administrative Associate, Sr., and in the Fall of 2019 to Coordinator. All of these promotions were well-deserved.

LaKisha was a creative organizer. She was very proficient at various software programs. The current General Business Program Director, Dr. Marleen Swerdlow, recalls that before letters were due or report information was requested, LaKisha had the letters ready to sign and the information accumulated for the report. But more importantly, she was kind, empathetic, and unselfish when it came to Lamar students, whether they were General Business majors or not. She shepherded many students through the hurdles of obtaining their B.B.A There was an uncanny way that students from all over the College of Business would come to her and say "they told me you could help me". Then they would explain to her that they had been dropped from a class and needed to get back in it or could not get in it at all and ask for her help. And she would work "her magic" for most of them. She loved making them happy. If a student could get a double major or a triple major, she would market the idea to them, not just verbally, but she would show them how it could happen and how long it would take. She was determined to complete her degree, and she wanted other students to do the same. So much so that periodically, she would email students who had left Lamar with a few classes remaining and encourage them to return and finish! Several of her co-workers admitted that they strove to connect with students like she did, and one new staff member mourned the fact that she did not get to spend enough time with LaKisha to figure out how she did it.

LaKisha was a guiding beacon for Beta Gamma Sigma, the honorary society for the LU College of Business, working tirelessly organizing students, faculty, and events. As the years progressed, she took on more and more responsibilities for that organization. She could tell you everything that went right about an event and everything that went wrong. She was like a mother tiger if she thought someone was mistreating that organization or its members.

In the College of Business, a staff award was created called "The High Five Award". Students, faculty, and staff could nominate staff members for the award for something done above and beyond their normal duties. LaKisha was nominated and won numerous times. To put it in her own words and others, she was "awesome". But there were other words to describe her as well: "fun, sweet, witty person"; "great friend"; "dear, irreplaceable lady whose impact defies description"; "champion of academic success", and "beautiful, sweet angel". Therefore, a committee of faculty and staff met after her death to discuss what could be done to honor LaKisha. The first item on its list was creating a scholarship in her memory for a General Business student. It is hoped that this scholarship will help students to complete their degree and that students who more than likely would have never met LaKisha Thomas will remember her and understand how important it was to her and to them to get a college education.
 

The Lamar Chemical Engineering Alumni Scholarship is open to all class levels majoring in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full time student and maintain a 3.0 overall GPA. The applicant must have a minimum 1220 SAT score or ACT equivalent for incoming freshmen or be in the top 15% of their graduation class.

The Lamar University Distinguished Alumni Presidential Scholarship was established by combining funds given over the years to the Lamar University Alumni Association in honor of Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and to all majors.

This scholarship was established to receive memorial and other contributions to the Foundation that are not designated for a particular account. Your letter to the Foundation should express to them how much it means to you to have the financial assistance provided by this scholarship.The Lamar University Foundation Scholarship is open to all class levels and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their major field of study.

The Lamar University Pre-Law Scholarship and the Texas Tech University Law Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. "Skip" Hulett, Jr. The scholarship is open to senior level students enrolled at Lamar University, who are Pre-Law majors and plan to attend law school at Texas Tech University. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student. The scholarship is awarded during the spring semester.

The Lamar University Secretaries Association established the Melba Brunow Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all majors and to Juniors and Seniors pursuing a bachelors degree. The recipient must maintain full-time enrollment each long semester, unless they it is their final semester for graduation. The recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is available to all staff members of Lamar University who are enrolled in courses at Lamar University.

The Language Scholars Endowed Scholarship in English, French or Spanish is open to undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English, French or Spanish.

Larry and Cynthia Norwood established the Larry and Cynthia Norwood Chemical Engineering Scholarship. Larry was first attracted to Lamar University by its great engineering college, reasonable tuition and strong co-operative education program. Larry took full advantage of the co-op program, which led to his very successful career. Larry is also a valued member of the College of Engineering Advisory Council. Cynthia is a cum laude graduate in history and has transformed her love for the art of rug hooking into a career as an instructor who teaches rug hooking classes across the country. The scholarship is open to undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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This award is to honor the memory of Dr. Larry Elliott who was a dedicated professor in the Department of Communication and Media for many years.

Will go to outstanding broadcast students actively involved in LUTV who show leadership, dedication, and talent in the LUTV studio. This is to be considered an award and not a scholarship. The Department of Communication and Media has yet to determine whether previous recipients will be eligible for the award.

Mobiloil Federal Credit Union and other friends and colleagues of Laura Purkey established this scholarship. Laura attended Lamar University where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and went on to complete her Master of Business Administration. The scholarship is open to finance majors and all class levels. The recipient must be a full time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Dr. Victor Zaloom established the Lawrence Bonura Memorial Scholarship in Industrial Engineering in memory of his friend and colleague. Lawrence was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by the Lamar University Alumni Association and was highly respected in his role as part-time professor in the Industrial Engineering Department. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mr. and Mrs. Sanders established the Lawrence M. and Earleene Dryer Sanders Scholarship. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors working toward a Baccalaureate Degree in any major. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Friends, family, colleagues, associates and clients established the John M. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship in Accounting. The scholarship is open to Juniors who are currently enrolled in or have already completed Intermediate Accounting II and who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and a minimum 3.0 GPA in Accounting.

 

William James LeBlanc established the LeBlanc Family Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts as a memorial to his wife, Barbara, his son, David and his mother and father, Noelie and Gus. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in the College of Fine Arts. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mrs. Helen Griffin established the Lee G. Griffin Endowed Scholarship in the Visual and Performing Arts in memory of her husband, Lee. The scholarship is open to undergraduates majoring in one of the Visual or Performing Arts. The recipient must be a full-time student carrying 12 semester credit hours or better and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship is intended for College of Engineering Majors that perform with the Lamar University Choirs that require and audition.

Scholarship Requirements
All class levels
Full time enrollment (exceptions for students in a co-op/internship, or graduating)
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
 

The Lena Triplett Milam Scholarship in Music is open to students pursuing any degree in Music. The scholarship is open to all class levels.

The Leonard L. Harper, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Band is open to freshmen music majors. All first semester Freshman who are enrolled in Marching Band are eligible.

The Les Fleming Memorial Athletic Scholarship in Baseball was established by his widow, Juanette Fleming. The recipient must be a baseball player and is open to all majors and class levels.

Leslie Alexander Lakie and his wife, Margaret Lumpkin Lakie, both graduates of Lamar University established the Leslie A. Lakie Scholarship in Civil Engineering. Mr. Lakie was a practicing civil engineer for Texaco for 30 years. The scholarship is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 system. The recipient must also be a veteran who has served or is serving in any branch of the United States armed forces. The scholarship is also available to the spouse or children, natural or adopted, of a veteran. Proof of relationship is required.

The Lila & Hunter W. Henry, Jr. Scholarship was established by Hunter and Elaine Henry, named for Hunter's mother and father, Lila and Hunter W. Henry, Jr. and honoring the nurses in the Cardiovascular Recovery Unit at St. David's South Austin Medical Center. Hunter and Elaine are continuing the generous support of Lamar University initiated by Lila and Hunter in 1994 when they established the first of five scholarships, honoring other family members. The scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate nursing students pursuing a Baccalaureate or Masters Degree in Nursing. The recipient may be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Lila Maurice Salles Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts was established by Lila's two sons, Jim and Tim Salles, and their families. The scholarship is open to any major in Fine Arts & Communication, with preference given to Music, Art and Communication Disorders majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded to incoming Freshman who are graduates of Hamshire-Fannett High School and they may remain on the scholarship until they graduate or fail to meet the stated criteria.

Mrs. Lily Stevenson established the Lily and Craig Stevenson Scholarship in Communication Disorders. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors when a student with a disability is chosen. If not, priority will be given to disabled students with particular emphasis on those with problems in communication. If no students meet this criterion, then the scholarship will be available to students majoring in communication disorders, deaf education or American Sign Language whose career goal is to work with students or individuals with communication problems. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

George Moore established the Lin Scroggs Moore Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics as a memorial to his wife, Lin. Lin graduated from Lamar University with both undergraduate and master's degrees in mathematics. The scholarship is open to graduate level students pursuing a degree in Mathematics. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Scott Kinsel created this scholarship in his mother in law's name. She is currently battling leukemia and he wants to honor her bravery and legacy with these funds. Mr. Kinsel was born and raised in Beaumont and his mother in law was a teacher at Lamar. Your thank you letter should be addressed to Mr. Kinsel thanking him for creating this scholarship and the financial assistance it provides.

The Lisa Renee Ligda Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice was established by Mr. Michael Lindsay in memory of Lisa. Lisa lost her life while directing traffic as a police officer. She was the first female in Beaumont Police Department history to be killed in the line of duty. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Dr. John W. Via III established the Li-Via Scholarship in Chemical Engineering in honor of professor Ku-Yen Li who was a professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Lamar University. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Incoming Freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 1220 or be in the top 15% of their graduation class.

Lamar Electrical Engineering alumni and friends established the Lloyd Cherry Memorial Fund in Engineering to honor Professor Cherry's memory by supporting the school to which he dedicated a major portion of his life and effort. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering or Computer Science with a priority given to Electrical Engineering majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Entering Freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 1170 or the ACT equivalent. Preference will be given to residents of Southeast Texas.

The Locke Family Presidential Scholarship in Theatre and Dance represents the 5th scholarship endowed by the Locke family. Their scholarships support specific areas such as theatre, dance and business as well as a general scholarship open to all majors. The family's ties to Lamar University began with Charles Locke who graduated from Lamar College in 1944 with an Associate of Arts. Charles and Gloria Locke's son, David, earned a BBA in Management from Lamar in 1976. In 1978 Robert Cobb, the husband of Ann Locke Cobb (Charles and Gloria's daughter), graduated from Lamar with a BBA in Marketing. Charles and Gloria Locke have supported Lamar University in many ways through Le Gran Bal, Friends of the Arts, Friends of the History Department and are members of the President's Circle and Mirabeau Society. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Theatre and Dance. Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

1. 1. Major/Degree/Concentration -    Open to all majors
   2. Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.
   3. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
   4. Overall GPA- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.
   5. This scholarship is to be awarded based on financial need and awarded to students with a specific need for financial assistance. It is not, necessarily, to be utilized as a recruiting award to be held by a single recipient(s) for four years

David Hood and Diane Wuensch established the Lonnie & Ruth Hood Memorial Scholarship in memory of their parents. Ruth's father, O. B. Archer, was with Lamar University from its inception in 1923 until his retirement in 1975. The Lamar Physics Building is named in his honor. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Lorene David Scholarship in Art is open to Sophormores, Juniors and Seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Visual Art. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must also be pursuing the requirements for teacher certification.

The Lou Bodell Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Golf was established by Lou's daughter, Mrs. Jo Grost. She is also the mother of one of Lamar's former golf coaches, Gregg Grost. The recipient must meet both the University and NCAA academic standards and eligibility requirements and must be majoring in an academic area leading to a Bachelor or Graduate degree and must be a member of the Lamar University men's golf team.

Louise Eddy '75, '78, was born July 15, 1954, in Morrilton, AR to Garland and Clara Marie Eddy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Lamar University. She served as the Cheerleading Coach for LU from 1982-1985.

Louise was passionate about Audiology and was a practitioner for many years. Her enthusiasm and dedication helped her build successful organizations, and she served as CEO of Texas Ear Nose and Throat Specialists. In this role, she facilitated the organization's growth to one of the largest Ear Nose and Throat groups in the U.S.

Her vibrant and engaging spirit inspired all who knew her and led to countless friendships that spanned many decades. Though her passing was in March of 2020, she is missed by her family and friends, beyond measure.

At the direction of Juan Zabala, Vice President for University Advancement, the Foundation has created a new fund to be known as LUF2999-Lamar University Blankfield Student Scholarship Fund per the terms of the will of Maxine H. Blankfield, deceased.

Awarding of these scholarship funds will be managed by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid (now, Student Aid).

The fund is non-endowed. Funds received from the University's beneficial interest in certain oil and gas royalties will be deposited into the fund. All funds received prior to April 30th of any calendar year will be available for scholarship awards the following academic year. For example: Funds received by April 30, 2019, will be used for scholarship awards for the academic year September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020.

Contact Karen Nichols or Juan Zabala with questions.

Luanne Jones majored in Marketing at Lamar University and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. While attending Lamar, she was a twirler, a member of The Lamar Ballet Company, and a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Additionally, Luanne was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Cap & Gown, and a candidate for Homecoming Queen.

Luanne has had a lengthy career in technology. Before graduation, she interviewed on campus and was offered a job with IBM. She retired from IBM after thirty years, then accepted a position with Oracle.

This scholarship was established with a gift from the Estate of Lucille F. Jarisch. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels, including graduate students. Recipients must be enrolled full time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Mr. Francis Dollinger established the Lucille Platt Dollinger Memorial Scholarship in memory of his wife. The scholarship is open to all class levels and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a 2.5 GPA for Freshmen and Sophomores and a 3.0 GPA for Juniors and Seniors.

Dr. Bette Stead established the Lucy Ella Stead Memorial Scholarship in Business in memory of her aunt. Dr. Stead is a member of the College of Business Hall of Fame and was named Distinguished Alumna in 2004. The scholarship is open to undergraduates pursuing any degree in the College of Business. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Lucy S. Turner Memorial Scholarship in Education is open to all majors and all class levels, including graduate students. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and be planning to teach.

The funds for the Lucy S. Turner Memorial Scholarship in Education were left to Lamar University in Lucy Turner's will. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students and to all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and must be planning to teach.

The Lyle and Vivian Godkin Scholarship in Art is open to Juniors and Seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Art and must demostrate an emphasis in painting. The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Lynn and Laura Lee Smith established the Lynn E. & Laura Lee Smith Scholarship in recognition of the importance of a university education on the lives of young people. Their son, Dr. Kevin Smith is a Lamar University administrator and Assistant Provost. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lefler, Jr. established the M. L. Lefler, Sr. and Bessie Lefler Memorial Scholarship in honor and memory of Mr. Lefler, Jr.'s parents. The scholarship is open to all class levels and all majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need may be considered and consideration is to be given to students who are exceptional scholars, leadership students and students with exceptional talents in such areas as the performing arts, graphic arts, dance, debate, etc.

The Magnolia Garden Club was founded in 1937 and is a leading advocate for gardening, horticulture and conservation within the Beaumont community. MGC has turned its focus to restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment in Southeast Texas through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. To that end this scholarship is endowed to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.

Open to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science for internships, as directed by the Department of Biology following their Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year. Students should be full time according to their degree plan. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship. Students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify, and must submit a one-page essay summarizing a demonstrated interest and previous involvement in activities supporting the betterment of the environment.

Mamie Louise McFaddin Ward established the Mamie McFaddin Ward Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts. Mamie was a philanthropist and member of a pioneer Texas family. The scholarship is open to all class levels, including graduate students pursuing any degree in the College of Fine Arts & Communication. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mamie Louise McFaddin Ward established the Mamie McFaddin Ward Memorial Scholarship in Health Sciences. The scholarship is open to students seeking an Associate, Bachelor or Masters degree in nursing and who have been admitted into the respective nursing program. The recipient must be pursuing an Associate degree in nursing, or a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Nursing. They must be a full-time undergraduate student or part-time graduate student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Mamie Louise McFaddin Ward, a philanthropist and member of a pioneer Texas family, was born in Beaumont. Her historic family home, built in 1905-1906, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a recorded Texas landmark. She established the Mamie McFaddin Ward Foundation to maintain her home as a museum for the community and all who are interested in the history and culture of the Spindletop gusher era. Mrs. Ward attended the Bell Austin Institute in Beaumont and Gunston Hall in Washington, D.C. In 1981, she was the recipient of the Beaumont Exchange Clubs Golden Deeds Award for her aid to the medical field and for her contributions in several other areas. She gave generously to the Beaumont Art Museum, which has a gallery that bears her name. She made possible research facilities at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston and equipment for the Crager Heart Pavilion at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mrs. Ward was known for giving generously to many organizations, particularly health services and education. Her contributions to Lamar University were recognized when the Board of Regents named a building the Mamie McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building  in her honor. Mamie McFaddin Ward died in 1982. You will be writing three letters: one to each of her two nieces, Rosine Wilson and Ida Pyle, and also her great nephew, Bill Wilson, expressing how important receiving this scholarship is to you.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Mamie Louise McFaddin Ward established the Mamie McFaddin Ward Memorial Scholarship in Health Sciences. Mamie was a philanthropist and member of a pioneer Texas family. The scholarship is open to those who are Pre-Med students. The recipient must be a Junior or Senior level student, be a full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Mamie Louise McFaddin Ward established the Mamie McFaddin Ward Memorial Scholarship in Health Sciences. Mamie was a philanthropist and member of a pioneer Texas family. The scholarship is open to those pursuing a degree in Psychology. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

John W. Edson established the Mamie W. and E. G. Edson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in Music in memory of his parents. The scholarship is open to undergraduate music majors. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Mr. Charles A. Ridenour and his family established the Margaret Forry Winslow Nursing Scholarship to honor their friend. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing an Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing. The recipient must be a full-time student and must be admitted to the Nursing Program at Lamar University, Beaumont. Preference will be given to a single parent seeking a nursing degree.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Margaret Lumpkin Lakie and her husband, Leslie Alexander Lakie, both graduates of Lamar University established the Margaret Lumpkin Lakie Scholarship in Mathematics. Mrs. Lakie was a math teacher for many years and it is her desire to encourage students to pursue a teaching career in math. The scholarship is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics with the intention of pursuing a mathematics teaching career. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain an overall GPA of 3.5.

This scholarship was established by Gerard Bonura as a memorial to his mother, Margaret. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas, living in Port Arthur and Beaumont. She graduated high school in 1938 and married Lawrence W. Bonura in 1942. She had 3 boys and in 1965, her husband passed away unexpectedly. She then had the task as a single parent and with no source of family income to raise 3 young boys. She never remarried and devoted herself to her 3 boys and her church. She never regretted the many sacrifices and hardships she endured to raise and educate her children. She passed away in 2012. Your letter should thank Mr. Gerard Bonura for establishing this scholarship. Express to him how much it means to you to have the financial assistance provided by this scholarship and how honored you are to be on a scholarship honoring his mother’s memory. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students that have the greatest need for financial assistance.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Margie Fuller's son, Phillip, and his wife Cheryl, established the Margie Hartsfield Fuller Scholarship in Education to honor his mother for her dedication to the education of children and young adults, and to the art of teaching. Margie received her Masters of Arts degree from Lamar and taught for 31 years. Phillip and Cheryl are both Lamar graduates. The scholarship is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors that have been admitted to the Educator Preparation Program. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Marguerite "Margie" Fanette Reeves Scholarship in Finance was funded by Ben and Lucy Fanette in honor of their daughter, Margie on the occasion of her birthday. The scholarship is open to Juniors and Seniors pursuing a degree in Finance. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

The Marie Concetta Cloninger Presidential Scholarship in Theatre was established by Morris Cloninger in his will to honor his wife, Marie, a theatre major. During her post college years, Mrs. Cloninger was an actress, model and worked at the National Broadcasting Company in New York. It was for Beaumont Community Players that she directed her first play and met Mr. Cloninger. The scholarship is open to all class levels majoring in Theatre. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Marie E. Gordon Presidential Scholarship in Nursing was established by Barbara and Alan McNeill as a memorial to Barbara's mother, Marie Gordon. Marie had dreams of becoming a nurse, unfortunately, The Great Depression prevented her from achieving this dream. Barbara did graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. This scholarship is open to undergraduate nursing students. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Elmarie (Marie) Cluff Hubbard's Will made provisions for the establishment of the Marie Hubbard Endowed Scholarship Fund. It was her desire to go to college to become a registered nurse, but a number of impediments prevented that dream. Chief among them was the family economic situation. She was a community activist and was involved in charitable organizations. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate level students and to all majors. The recipient must maintain full-time student and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also be a graduate of Central High School in Beaumont, Texas.

Gilbert Adams, III, Mary Margaret Groves, Caroline Faubus, Catherine Matthews and Julianne LeBlanc established the Marilyn and Gilbert Adams, Jr. Scholarship to honor their parents. The scholarship is open to sophomore, junior and senior level students majoring in Political Science. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate intent to continue their education after graduation to obtain a Juris Doctorate degree.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must provide the document requested in the Special Information Question on the general application.

Tatia Williams graduated from Lamar University in 1996 with a Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts. After graduating she joined the Delta Sigma Theta sorority alumni chapter. She spent many years in counseling and principal roles in the Beaumont Independent School District and currently serves as the 7th grade principal at Bammel Middle School in the Spring Independent School District.

Mark Williams is Managing Partner and C.E.O. of Protectors Insurance & Financial Services, LLC. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Economics. He is a Chairman Emeritus of the 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter and has served on several boards throughout the Houston area Mark is dedicated to working with young men and encouraging them to pursue education and employment.

This scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen only, for only one semester, with any major in the College of Education and Human Development. Recipient must be a full time student and a graduate of Beaumont United High School.

The Marke Armide Smith Memorial Scholarship was established by her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Martin Kimble. The scholarship is open to all majors and all class levels in the College of Education and Human Development. The recipient must be a full-time student, maintain a 2.5 GPA and be seeking teacher certification.

The Market Basket Foundation established this scholarship. In 1977 an area trade organization known as Sabine Neches Food Industry Association "SNFIA" comprised of independent grocers started a scholarship program for Lamar University. As years went by participation in the organization dwindled as independent grocers went out of business. The Thompson Family and Market Basket had always played a major role in the SNFIA program and felt strongly about seeing it continue and to see it grow. In 2013 the Market Basket Charitable Foundation was established in order to provide college scholarships to local students. The scholarship is open to all majors and to all class levels. The recipient must be a full-time student and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must also have graduated from a high school within Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson or Orange counties.

RECIPIENT SELECTION & CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected by a university scholarship committee using the criteria stated in this agreement.

1. 1. Major/Degree/Concentration -    Open to all majors
   2. Class Level - Open to undergraduate and graduate level students.
   3. Class Load Requirements - Full time students according to the required degree plan curriculum. Exceptions may be made for students participating in an approved cooperative education program (co-op) or internship or last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation
   4. Overall GPA - Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship.
   5. Funds to be awarded first to any qualifying applicant who attending high school in Kimble County, Texas.
   6. Applicants should have a financial need for a scholarship award.