Endowed Scholarships.
 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
ACU Box 27940
Abilene, TX 79699-7940
888-588-6083
thedepot@acu.edu
Title of Scholarship: Albert P. & Mamie E.
George Endowed Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 1st 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 George Foundation High
School Scholarship. The maximum award to be
granted shall not exceed $1,500 to any one
recipient.
University website:
www.acu.edu
Austin College
Bonnie Scanton
Director of Donor Relations
900 Grand Ave., Suite 6G
Sherman, TX 75090
903-813-2491
903-813-2330 (fax)
bscranton@austincollege.edu
Title of Scholarship: Albert P. & Mamie E.
George Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: Awarded to Fort Bend County
students on the basis of merit and need.
University website:
www.austincollege.edu
Baylor University
Ms. Kelly Graves
Associate Director of Scholarships, Financial
Aid
Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97028
Waco, TX 76798
254-710-8943
254-710-2695 (fax)
Kelly_Graves@baylor.edu
Title of Scholarship: Albert P. & Mamie E.
George Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: January 31 prior to the
beginning of the next academic school year.
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/
Houston Baptist University
Mr. Barrett Bell
Executive Director of Financial Services
7502 Fondren Rd.
Houston, TX 77074
281-649-3301
281-649-3298 (fax)
bbell@hbu.edu
Title of Scholarship: George Foundation Endowed
Academic Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 1st
Requirements: Fort Bend County Resident,
demonstrate academic excellence
Title of Scholarship: George Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 1st
Requirements: Fort Bend County resident,
demonstrate financial need
University website:
www.hbu.edu
Huston-Tillotson University
Ms. Ashley Davenport
Scholarship Coordinator
900 Chicon Street
Austin, TX 78702-2795
512-505-3023
512-505-3190 (fax)
andavenport@htu.edu
Title of Scholarship: George Foundation
Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 15th prior to the
beginning of the next academic year
Requirements: 2.5 GPA – With leadership and
academic ability; musical talent or creative
ability
University website:
www.htu.edu
Prairie View A&M
Ms. Linda E. Durham
Scholarship Office
PO Box 519;MS. 1005
Prairie View, TX 77446
936-261-1006
ledurham@pvamu.edu.edu
Title of Scholarship: The George Foundation
Scholarship
Requirements: Fort Bend County resident with a
2.7 GPA or higher. Must demonstrate financial
need.
Link to Financial Aid:
http://acad.pvamu.edu/content/service/faid_home.html
Rice University
Ms. Bonnie Rogers
Associate Director of Student Financial
Services
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892, MS 12
Houston, TX 77251-1892
713-348-8039
713-348-2139 (fax)
bonnier@rice.edu
Title of Scholarship: The George Foundation
Endowed Scholarship
Requirements: Scholarship is awarded to students
from Fort Bend County based on financial need.
Title of Scholarship: The Albert P. George
Scholarship (athletic scholarship)
Requirements: Recipients must be
scholar-athletes from Fort Bend County. The
recipients are selected by the Director of
Athletics.
Title of Scholarship: The Mamie E. George
Scholarship (athletic scholarship)
Requirements: Recipients must be
scholar-athletes from Fort Bend County. The
recipients are selected by the Director of
Athletics.
University website:
www.rice.edu
Southern Methodist University
Ms. Mary Beard
Associate Director of Student Employment and
Scholarships
SMU PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275-0181
214-768-2414
214-768-3878 (fax)
mbeard@smu.edu
Title of Scholarship: George Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Requirements: Awarded to full-time SMU students
who are residents of Fort Bend County, TX.
Link to SMU Financial Aid info:
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 1st prior to the
beginning of the next academic year
Requirements: Students must meet Southwestern
University’s eligibility requirements for
Financial Aid and have a permanent residence in
Fort Bend County, Texas.
University website:
www.southwestern.edu
Texas Christian University
TCU Office of Scholarships and Student
Financial Aid
TCU Box 2970012
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-7858 or 1-800-TCU-FROG
817-257-7462 (fax)
financialaid@tcu.edu
Title of Scholarship: Albert and Mamie George
Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 15, prior to the
beginning of the next academic year
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. Students receiving George Foundation
Scholarships through one of the Fort Bend County
high school are not eligible for this
scholarship.
Financial Aid Information available:
www.fam.tcu.edu
Texas Lutheran University
Ms. Cathleen Wright
Director of Financial Aid
1000 W. Court
Seguin, TX 78155
830-372-8000
830-372-8036 (fax)
cwright@tlu.edu
Title of Scholarship: The George Foundation
Scholarship
Requirements: Recipients must be from Fort Bend
County and selection is based on SAT scores and
class rank.
University website:
www.tlu.edu
University of St. Thomas
Mr. Scott Moore
Dean of Scholarships and Financial Aid
3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-2151
713-525-2142 (fax)
moores@stthom.edu
Title of Scholarship: The George Foundation
Endowed Scholarship
Requirements: Recipient must be a resident of
Fort Bend County and meet the admission
requirements of the University of St. Thomas.
University website:
www.stthom.edu
The University of Texas Pan American
Mr. Carlos Garcia
Scholarship Coordinator
1201 West University Drive SSBL 1.140
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
956-292-7280
956-381-2392 (fax)
cegarcia@utpa.edu
Title of Scholarship: George Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 1
Requirements: Hispanic students from Fort Bend
County, who are in good social and academic
standing and need financial aid.
University Website:
www.utpa.edu
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