James S. Mahon Memorial Scholarship
The Tejas Club Education Foundation created this scholarship in memory of James S. Mahon, who devoted his time, efforts, and financial backing to the Tejas Foundation, for a deserving undergraduate student with a financial need.
Jane Cook Barnhill and John W. Barnhill, Jr. Challenge Grant Scholarship
Active supporters of UT and the Texas Exes, the Barnhills established this scholarship to benefit a deserving African-American or Hispanic entering freshman who demonstrates academic excellence and a financial need for four years of undergraduate study.
Jane Cook Barnhill Scholarship
Past President of the Texas Exes John W. Barnhill, Jr., BJ ’59, Life Member, of Brenham, established this scholarship in 1991 to honor his wife, Jane Cook Barnhill. It is awarded to a deserving undergraduate student.
Jeanne L. and Michael L. Klein Forty Acres Scholarship
Michael, Life Member, and his wife Jeanne are both graduates of The University of Texas at Austin and devote much of their time to philanthropy in support of their alma mater and causes promoting the liberal arts. Jeanne, BS ’67, received a degree in special...
Jeremiah Scholarship
Betty Nemes Pilcher, BBA’74, and her husband, Russell, created this scholarship as a continuation of a commitment of past and present generations of Nemes and Pilcher families who were dedicated to providing opportunities for higher education. They want young people...
Jerry and Crockett English Scholarship
This scholarship is a tribute to the love that the late Crockett and Jerry English, Life Members, had for the University. After Crockett’s death in 1995, Jerry requested that friends and family send memorial gifts to this special scholarship fund, which recognizes an...
Jesse B. Heath Scholarship
Family and friends of Jesse B. Heath, an exceptional man who has devoted his life to family medicine and his patients, established this award in his honor. It is awarded for four years of undergraduate study to an entering freshman who demonstrates academic...
Jim B. and Gladys James Russell Memorial Scholarship
Dolores Russell Goble, BA ’53, Life Member, established this scholarship in honor of her parents and their commitment to excellence in education. Although neither attended the University, they were affiliated through their daughter’s attendance.
Jing and Elizabeth Yen Scholarship
In 2003, Angela Yen Moore, Albert Yen, and Terry Yen established this scholarship to honor their parents, Jing and Elizabeth Yen.
J. Jeffery Linhart Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of J. Jeffery Linhart, BS ’80, MS ’90, Life Member, and his indomitable spirit and love for the University. The award goes to a highly motivated junior or senior pharmacy major with a financial need.
Joe B. Frantz Memorial Scholarship
Family, friends, and the Texas Exes Houston Chapter established this scholarship in memory of Joe B. Frantz, BJ ’38, MA ’40, PhD ’48, Life Member. Joe spent 50 years on the campus and retired as professor emeritus of history. The scholarship is for an undergraduate...
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Forty Acres Scholarship
Joe R. Long, BA ’51, LLB ’58, and Teresa Lozano Long, BS ’48, MEd ’51, EDd ’65, are well known for their philanthropic endeavors that benefit the arts and education. In addition to this scholarship, the Longs have contributed more than $2 million to create Texas Exes...
John and Cynthia Adkins/Texas Exes Houston Chapter Forty Acres Scholarship
The Texas Exes Houston Chapter is a local chapter of the Texas Exes, the alumni association of The University of Texas at Austin. The purpose of the chapter is to connect local Texas Exes to each other and to the past, present, and future of The University of Texas...
John B. Giddens, Jr. Scholarship
John B. Giddens, Jr., BS ’43, Life Member, of New Orleans, established this scholarship to benefit an outstanding entering freshman who demonstrates academic excellence, good moral character, and a financial need, with first preference given to a student from his...
John D. and Louise Lambie Miller Memorial Scholarship
Life Members Anna B. Miller, BA ’45, and the late Robert L. Miller, BS ’44, of Austin established this scholarship to honor the memory of Bob’s parents, John D. and Louise Lambie Miller, BA ’13, MA ’15. It is awarded to an undergraduate engineering or physics major.
John Madison Kindle Memorial Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee Holmes of Dallas established this scholarship in 1971. Mr. Kindle was an outstanding student while at the University, and this fund provides a grant to a graduate student working on his or her thesis.
John Russell Raines Memorial Scholarship
Friends and family established this scholarship in memory of John’s life, which was cut short by an accident while on his honeymoon in September 1996. To honor John, BBA ’90, Life Member, his independent nature, and his love for the University, this scholarship...
John Schumacher Memorial Scholarship
Ward and Ann Adkins, BA ’41, of Houston, established this scholarship in honor of Ann’s uncle. It is awarded to a deserving undergraduate Plan II Honors major.
John Ziek Pickens, III Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated to the life and memory of John Ziek Pickens, III, BBA ’67, MBA ’71. John was a lifetime Texas Exes member and avid Longhorns fan. John leaves behind a legacy of a hard work ethic coupled with laughter and fun that will make any situation...
JTS BBA Study Abroad Scholarship
Juan Tellez Sandoval, BBA ’08, Life Member, established this scholarship to encourage McCombs School of Business students to study abroad early in their college careers. The award benefits a first-year business student who plans to study abroad the summer after his...
Judge Raymond L. Murray Memorial Scholarship
Raymond “Buck” Murray started at the University in 1918 and earned his law degree in 1924. In 1983 his widow, Ada Bliss Murray, BA ’29, Life Member, gave her engagement ring to the Texas Exes to be sold to provide an endowment in her husband’s memory. It was her...
Judson Daniel Davis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established through generous donations from the Davis family, friends, the Longhorn Alumni Band, the local chapters of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, and the Longhorn Band Student Association. It honors Judson Daniel Davis, a member of the...
Karen and Charles Matthews, Jr. Forty Acres Scholarship
Charles W. Matthews, Jr., Life Member, BA ’67, and wife Karen Matthews, BS ’68, created this scholarship to give back to their alma mater and to recognize excellence in future generations of UT students. Charles began work as a trial attorney for Exxon in 1971, one...
Kathryn Spence Nance Memorial Scholarship
Distinguished Alumnus Ralph Spence, BBA ’42, and his wife Mary John, Life Members, established this scholarship in 1970 in honor of his sister, Kathryn Spence Nance, BA ’38, who was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. This award goes to a female undergraduate student who has...
Kathy and Lamar Tims Scholarship
Kathy Rather Henneberger Tims, BS ’70, and Lowry Lamar Tims, BBA ’64, LLB ’67, Life Members, established this scholarship in 2003 for a deserving undergraduate student with a financial need and academic accomplishment who has completed at least one year. It is...
Kay Clyde Webb Nunnally Scholarship
Life Member Kay Clyde Webb Nunnally received a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1966. While on campus, she served as President of Alpha Chi Omega. Her husband, Knox Dillon Nunnally, created this scholarship in her honor.
Kenneth Charles Offermann Memorial Scholarship
The Offermann family endowed this scholarship to honor the memory of Kenneth Charles Offermann, BBA ’49, Life Member, and in recognition of his outstanding business endeavors. The scholarship benefits an upper-division student in the McCombs School of Business.
Kenneth Lewis Family Challenge Grant Scholarship
Kenneth Lewis, BBA ’81, Life Member, of Bellaire, established this scholarship to benefit a minority student. It is awarded to an African-American or Hispanic entering student, with first preference given to a student from the Houston area, for four years of...
Kenneth Ray Edgar Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth Ray Edgar, BS ’60, received degrees with highest honors in mathematics and physics from the University. At age 31, he died in an automobile accident. Friends and family established this scholarship for an exceptional entering freshman from the Houston area...
Kim D. Wheless
Life member Kim D. Wheless established this scholarship in honor of his parents, Joyce and Chester Wheless. Kim Wheless is one of Joyce and Chester Wheless’ 3 sons. All 3 brothers grew up in Corpus Christi and then attended and graduated with BBA degrees from The...