Since the 1980’s, The George Foundation has been committed to helping Fort Bend County students pursue degrees of higher education. The Foundation has ongoing endowed scholarships for Fort Bend County students attending the Texas colleges and universities listed below.  Each endowed program is administered by the individual educational institution; therefore students must contact the college or university of their choice to obtain an application and learn more about the criteria for selection.


Abilene Christian University
The Depot
1-888-588-6083
325-674-2300
325-674-6850 (fax)
thedepot@acu.edu

Title of Scholarship:  Albert P. & Mamie E. George Endowed Scholarship

Application Deadline:  July 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Awarded to Fort Bend County students on the basis of merit and need.  Students must show outstanding scholarship (B average in high school or upper half of graduating class; must maintain a 2.0 GPA in college), must be of Christian character and must not be receiving the  Mamie E. George scholarship given by any Fort Bend County High School.  The maximum award to be granted shall not exceed $1500 to any one recipient.

University website:  www.acu.edu


Austin College
Ms. Laurie Coulter
Director of Financial Aid
900 N. Grand, Suite 61562
Sherman, TX  75090-4400
903-813-2388 
903-813-3198 (fax)
lcoulter@austincollege.edu

Title of Scholarship:  Albert P. & Mamie E. George Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline:  March 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Awarded to Fort Bend County students on the basis of merit and need.

University website:  www.austincollege.edu


Baylor University
Mr. Cliff Neel
Assistant Vice President & Director of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid
One Bear Place #97028
Waco, TX  76798-7028
254-710-2611 
254-710-2695 (fax)

Title of Scholarship:  Albert P. & Mamie E. George Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline:  Priority deadline March 1

Requirements:  Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and need.  Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Link to information regarding scholarship application: 
http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=24958


Houston Baptist University
Mr. Ken Rogers
Director of Scholarships
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX  77074
281-649-3113 
281-649-3298 (fax)
krogers@hbu.edu

Title of Scholarship:  George Foundation Endowed Academic Scholarship

Application Deadline:  December

Requirements:  Fort Bend County Resident, 1300 SAT / 29 ACT score


Title of Scholarship:  George Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Application Deadline:  April 15^th prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Fort Bend County resident, demonstrate financial need

University website:  www.hbu.edu


Huston-Tillotson University
Ms. Sheba Spears
Scholarship Coordinator
900 Chicon Street
Austin, TX  78702-2795
512-505-3023 
512-505-3192 (fax)
swspears@htu.edu

Title of Scholarship:  George Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline:  March 15^th prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Graduate from a Fort Bend County high school, 2.50 or better GPA, leadership activities

University website:  www.htu.edu


Prairie View A&M
Ms. Linda E. Durham
Scholarship Office
PO Box 367
Prairie View, TX  77446
409-857-4853 
409-857-2425 (fax)

Title of Scholarship:  George Foundation

Application Deadline:  April 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements: Fort Bend County resident with a 2.7 GPA or higher.

Link to Financial Aid:  http://acad.pvamu.edu/content/service/faid_home.html


Rice University
Ms. Bonnie Rogers
Associate Director of Financial Aid
6100 Main Street MS-12
Houston, TX  77005-1892
713-348-4958 
713-348-2139 (fax)

Title of Scholarship:  The George Foundation Endowed Sscholarship

Application Deadline:  April 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Scholarship endowment to assist students from Fort Bend County


Title of Scholarship:  The Albert P. George Scholarship (athletic scholarship)


Title of Scholarship:  The Mamie E. George Scholarship (athletic scholarship)

University website:  www.rice.edu


Southern Methodist University
Ms. Jennifer DeMasi
Assistant Director for Scholarships
SMU PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX  75275-0181
214-768-3490 
214-768-3878 (fax)
jdemasi@smu.edu

Title of Scholarship:  George Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Application Deadline:  June 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Awarded to full-time SMU students who are residents of Fort Bend County, TX.  First preference given to students with need and 3.0 or above GPA

Financial Aid:  www.smu.edu/financial_aid


Southwestern University
Mr. James Gaeta
Director of Financial Aid
PO Box 770
Georgetown, TX  78627-0770
512-863-1259 
512-863-1507 (fax)
gaetaj@southwestern.edu

Title of Scholarship:  The George Foundation Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline:  March 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Awarded to students from Fort Bend County, TX, who have demonstrated academic excellence and a need for financial assistance.

University website:  www.southwestern.edu


Texas Christian University
Ms. Amy Cohorn
Scholarship Stewardship Coordinator
TCU Box 297044
Fort Worth, TX  76129
817-257-6965 
817-257-7272 (fax)
a.cohorn@tcu.edu

Title of Scholarship:  Albert and Mamie George Scholarship

Application Deadline:  January

Requirements:  For Fort Bend County undergraduate students demonstrating superior academic and leadership potential.  Based on high school grades, ACT/SAT scores, extra-curricular activities and college GPA where appropriate.  First choice given to students with financial need.

Financial Aid Information available:  www.fam.tcu.edu


Texas Lutheran University
Ms. Debbie Mattke
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
1000 W. Court St.
Seguin, TX  78155
830-372-8077
830-372-8096 (fax)
dmattke@tlu.edu

Title of Scholarship:  George - Fort Bend

Application Deadline:  May 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Student's primary residence is in Fort Bend County, TX; student is unconditionally accepted for admission; Scholarship is automatically renewed for continuing students who maintain a 2.5 CGPA

University website:  www.tlu.edu


University of St. Thomas
Mr. Scott Moore
Dean of Scholarships and Financial Aid
3800 Montrose
Houston, TX  70006-4696
713-525-2151 
713-525-2142 (fax)
moores@stthom.edu

Title of Scholarship:  The George Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Application Deadline:  February 1^st prior to the beginning of the next academic year

Requirements:  Student must be full-time and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Must be a resident of Fort Bend County.  Incoming Freshmen must have graduated in the top 25% of their class with a minimum SAT score of 1140

University website:  www.stthom.edu


The University of Texas – Pan American
Ms. Debbie Gilchrist
Director of New Student and Visitor Services
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX  78539-2999
956-381-2926
956-381-2687(fax)
gilchrist@utpa.edu

Title of Scholarship:  George Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Application Deadline:  March 1, 2006

Requirements:  Must be a Fort Bend County high school graduate.  Transfer students must have earned an Associate’s Degree at a community college.  Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US (with a resident card).  Must enroll as a full-time (12 hours) student at UTPA.  Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and high school graduates must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Link to online scholarship application:  http://newstudent.panam.edu/scholarships/