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