Endowed Scholarships

Endowment scholarships are made available through funding generated by the foundations established in honorable memory of notable alumni, friends, and contributors of Prairie View A&M University. These scholarships are primarily awarded by the varying colleges and departments of the University. Select endowments may be awarded through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships through the General Scholarship Application. Please see the designated department for awarding process. 

Alvin Hayes Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Created in honor of Alvin Hayes Sr..

Anderson Bonner Endowment Scholarship

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Open to all classifications
• Must have a semester GPA of 2.0 and a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or  
• Incoming Freshmen must have a High School GPA of 2.0
• Must have FAFSA on file
• Applicant must have attended or be able to provide proof of a parent who attended Anderson Bonner, Hamilton Park or Richardson Independent School District
• Submit with application, 3 letters of recommendation and a 3 page letter as to why you should be awarded the Anderson Bonner Scholarship

Created in honor of Anderson Bonner

Barbara J. Hoffman Memorial Endowment

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Minimum 2.8 GPA;
• Nursing or Political Science Major.

Created in honor of Barbara Hoffman.

Charles Mose Brown Endowed Scholarship for Musicians

 College of Arts and Sciences 

• Open to all students;
• Music Major;
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Created in honor of Charles Mose Brown.

Clemmie S. Vincent Endowed Scholarship

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Minimum 3.0 GPA;
• Need based or lack of financial resources.

Created in honor of Clemmie Vincent.

Cpt. Leroy Thomas Jr. Scholarship

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Must be a Texas resident;
• Full-time, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors of any major;
• Minimum 2.5 GPA;
• Must have completed at least 36 semester credit hours.
• Must be a member of Tho Theta Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. or parent is a graduate/member.

Created in honor of Leroy Thomas Jr.

Dolfrank Scholarship

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Open to all students;
• Minimum 3.2 GPA (high school 3.0 cumulative GPA);
• Must be recommended by at least one faculty/staff member;
• Must submit a 500 word essay with biographical information, course of study, intended academic major and career goals.

Created in honor of Dolores M. Lott.

Dr. O. M. Holt Memorial Scholarship

College of Agriculture and Human Sciences 

• Minimum 2.5 GPA;
• Agriculture Major;
• Need based or lack of financial resources.

Awarded in honor of Dr. O.M. Holt.

Ernestine B. Winslett Memorial Fund

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Open to Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors;
• Minimum 2.5 GPA. (no grades less than a C)

Awarded in honor of Ernestine B. Winslett.

Extend the View Endowment

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Minimum 3.0 GPA;
• Merit based.

Awarded to students with a 3.0 GPA.

Ford/EEOC Endowment Scholarship

College of Business/ College of Engineering

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Awarded to students with a 2.5 GPA.

George Foundation

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Must be resident of Fort Bend Country, Texas;
• Minimum 2.7 GPA;
• Need based or lack of financial resources;
• Must have a FAFSA on file.

Awarded to students with a 2.70 GPA.

George R. Hadnot Engineering Endowment

College of Engineering 

• Minimum 3.0 GPA;
• Engineering Major.

Awarded in honor of George R. Hadnot.

George Meadow Endowed Scholarship

College of Education 

• Education Major;
• Need based or lack of financial resources.

Created in honor of George Meador.

Kenneth Robinson Memorial Endowment

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Sophomore or Junior
• Participate in the sport of Baseball

Created in honor of Kenneth Robinson.

Letha Mae Alexander Endowment Scholarship Fund
 

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Incoming graduate of Lubbock ISD High School

Awarded to students in honor of Letha Mae Alexander.

Lucina E. Thompson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Need based or lack of financial resources.

Awarded to students in honor of Lucina E. Thompson who have limited financial resources.

Marvin D. & June E. Samuel Brailsford Endowment

College of Arts and Human Sciences

• Biology or Music Major;
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Awarded in honor of Marvin D. and June E. Samuel Brailsford.

McAfee Scholarship Endowment

College of Arts and Human Sciences
College of Engineering

• Open to all U.S. Citizen;
• Minimum 3.25 GPA;
• Mathematics or Engineering Major.

Awarded to Math and Engineering students on behalf of the Leo McAfee family.

Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Scholarship Endowment

College of Engineering
School of Architecture

• Minimum 3.0 GPA;
• Engineering or Architecture Major;
• Must complete application available here.

Awarded to Engineering and Architect students in honor of Nathelyne Archie Kennedy.

Pauline and Harold Bonner Scholarship

Honors Program
School of Architecture

• Open to all classifications and Majors
• Student must be in the Honors Program

Created in honor of Pauline and Harold Bonner.

Raymond & Thelma Holt Family

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships 

• Full time, open to in-state and out-of state students;
• Minimum 2.5 GPA or above;
• Need based or lack of financial resources.
• Must have a FASFA on file

Created in honor of Raymond and Thelma Holt.

Samuel Butler Family Endowment

College of Education

• Minimum 2.5 GPA;
• Education Major.
• U.S. Citizen
• Recent High School Graduate

Created in honor of the Samuel Butler Family.

Seth L. Green Family Endowment - Helen V. Green
            College of Arts and Human Sciences

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Major in Human Sciences

Created in honor of Helen V. Green.

Seth L. Green Family Endowment - Madia S. Brannon
           College of Nursing

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Major in Nursing
• Undergraduate Student

Created in honor of Madia S. Brannon.

Seth L. Green Family Endowment - William R. Green
       College of Business

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Major in Accounting, Business Admin(Management), Economics, Finance, MISY, Marketing

Created in honor of William M. Green.

Seth L. Green Family Endowment - Whitlowe R. Green
       College of Psychology and Juvenile Justice

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Created in honor of Whitlowe R. Green.

Sprott Family Foundation

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Must be a resident of Jefferson County or Orange County, Texas;
• Full time Undergraduate; (minimum 15 semester hours)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; (high school 3.0 cumulative GPA)
• Need based or lack of financial resources;
• Must be involved in extracurricular activities; (school, church and/or community)
• Must submit a letter with biographical information, course of study, intended academic major, career goals and participation in extracurricular, community and/or organizational activities.

Created in honor of the Sprott Family Foundation.

Twana Edwards Endowment Fund

College of Arts and Human Sciences

• Minimum 3.0 GPA;
• Biology Major.
• Undergraduate Student
• Must have a FASFA on file