ENDOWED
SCHOLARSHIPS
The following is a list of the Texas A&M International
University Endowed Scholarships. For more information on contributing
to an existing scholarship or setting up an endowed scholarship in your
name or in the name of a person of your choice, please contact, Candy
Hein, Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
You
can decide how your gift will be used by the University. A gift of $25,000
or more establishes a named endowed fund. This named opportunity can
be in your own name or to memorialize a loved one.
An endowment provides funds that are invested by the Texas A&M University
System, with only the annual dividend used to fund the purpose of the
endowment. At the University , 5% of the fund balance is spent each
year and the additional earnings are reinvested in the fund for growth.
As the value of the fund grows, so does the annual dividend used for
the mission of the endowment.
API
Endowment
The
Border Chapter API was organized and chartered in 1983 by local oil
field service companies and a local independent operator. A primary
reason for organizing was to foster a spirit of economic cooperation
among those directly engaged in the petroleum industry by promoting
a free exchange of ideas among members. In 1993, the Border Chapter
of the American Petroleum Institute helped to assure the higher education
dreams of TAMIU students through a gift in the amount of $30,000.
Arguindegui
Oil Company Endowed Scholarship
Peter Jr., and Carlos Arguindegui, owners of Arguindegui Oil Company
established a $25,000 endowment for business majors. The local business
celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2002. Both brothers are proud A&M
former students who believe that by supporting the local scholarship
needs at TAMIU, they support the greater Texas A&M University System
as a whole. Between them, the brothers have four adult children who
have graduated from or attended A&M, and understand the costs of
higher education.
Benavides Family Endowment
This
scholarship was created in 1986 by the Benavides Family in honor of
Anita G. Benavides. Anita Garcia Benavides was a descendent of the founder
of Laredo, Don Tomas Sanchez. Eleven descendants of Don Tomas have been
mayor of Laredo, and many of them served in other capacities, including
representatives in Austin, and Sheriffs and Judges in Webb County. In
1995, C. Y. Benavides, Jr. established the endowment to assist students
furthering their studies at Texas A&M International University and
continues to make donations that have seen it grow to $50,000 account.
Joe Brand Memorial Scholarship
Joe
Brand opened his first store in Laredo in 1935 and has been identified
across the country as a high fashion trend-setter for decades. By his
mid-career he played a pivotal role in making Laredo a merchandizing
Mecca by providing the latest fashions in famous brand names to which
people travel long distances to shop. In 1995, Mrs. Josephine Brand
established an endowment of $50,000 in her late husband’s name.
Bob
Bullock Endowment
Bob
Bullock, a native of Hillsboro, Texas died at the age of 69 after a
career in state government spanning more than four decades that begin
in 1956. He served as Member of the Texas State House of Representatives;
Secretary of the State of Texas, Texas State Comptroller and Lieutenant
Governor of Texas. Upon his retirement from public office in 1998, he
established a $25,000 scholarship fund and gave the Killam Library copies
of his papers, speeches and press releases during his tenure as Secretary
of State. He was very instrumental in acquiring legislation to establish
Texas A&M International University as a four year institution.
The Canseco Memorial Nursing Scholarship
A
gift of $25,000 was given in 1998 by the Canseco Foundation in memory
of Dr. F. M. Canseco. The family also made a multi-million dollar gift
to TAMIU in 1995, the first of its kind in the history of the University,
and this gift served as a catalyst to subsequent gifts that helped the
state’s newest four-year university move forward. Dr. Canseco
practiced medicine as a general practitioner and surgeon for over 56
years in Laredo where he and his wife Consuelo raised eight children:
Consuelo, Francisco, Guillermo, Patricia, Cecilia, Carlos, Margarita,
and Jorge. Dr. Canseco was a caring health provider who was a firm believer
in the importance of a solid and diverse education.
The
Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship Fund
In
1996 a gift of $25,000 was given by The Coca-Cola Foundation to establish
an endowment that would secure financial support for the Coca-Cola Education
Scholars, junior and senior level students pursuing degrees in education.
The Coca-Cola Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company
that serves as the worlds most recognized trademarks and one of the
largest nonalcoholic beverage companies.
Dr.
Henry Cuellar Endowed Scholarship
In 1998, real estate and affordable housing developer Bill Skeen surprised
State Representative Henry Cuellar with an endowed scholarship in his
name in celebration of having completed his doctoral degree. Cuellar,
who is a TAMIU alumnus with masters in international trade, served seven
terms as state representative, was former Secretary of State and is
now a Congressional candidate.
Luz Maria Davila Endowed Scholarship
Family and friends of Luz Maria Davila established a memorial scholarship
in her name in 1997. She had been a Spanish teacher at Martin High School
for over 13 years and Assistant Principal at Ryan Elementary for a year.
At the time of her death, she lacked three hours towards her doctorate
in Spanish Literature from Arizona State University. This scholarship
is designated for students who have graduated from Martin High School.
Ike
and Doris Epstein
Endowed Nursing Scholarship
In
1998, Ike and Doris Epstein established an endowed scholarship in the
amount of $50,000 for nursing students. Mr. and Mrs. Epstein are owners
of Dr. Ike’s and Globetrotter Travel in Laredo and have been life
long supporters of civic organizations.
Albert
and Yolanda Friedman Endowment
Yolanda
and Albert Friedman established an endowed general scholarship in 1995.
They were among Laredo’s leading downtown business merchants.
The Friedman’s owned and operated Lucille’s Shop, a popular
clothing store for children. She devoted more than 40 years to local
volunteer services and founded the non-profit organization, Cancer Patient
Services of Laredo, to help victims of cancer and their families. They
were married for 49 years and had three children: Roselynne, Laurence
and Adrienne.
Ford
Motor Company Endowment
Robert
Talton, former plant manager of Ford in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, was instrumental
in 1995 in securing the support of the Ford Motor Company for a $25,000
endowed scholarship. Preference was to be given to a Mexican Nationals
studying in the College of Business Administration and the Graduate
School of International Trade and Business Administration.
4-G
Investments, Ltd. Endowed
Presidents Scholarship
Eduardo
Garza and his family established in 2000 a $25,000 endowment for students
pursuing degrees in Business and international Trade. Mr. Garza empathizes
with today's students and strongly feels that by contributing to the
betterment of their education, he and his family are contributing to
the betterment of this community.
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Endowment
In 1995 Anzon, Inc. in Laredo, prior to being purchased by Great Lakes,
established an endowment of $35,000 designated for students seeking
degrees in math and science. Today, Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
develops and delivers specialty chemical solutions through out the world.
Graduate
Business Fellowship
In
1997 an endowment fund was established through a federal grant by Dr.
Khosrow Fatemi, Dean of COBA and the College of Business Administration
Advisory Board to secure the educational future of graduate business.
Adela
Guerra Memorial Endowment
This
endowment was established in 1997 for students seeking a career in education.
Adela Guerra, born in New York City and raised in Mexico City, was an
accomplished dancer who contributed her time and talents toward worthy
causes throughout her life. A staunch believer in the liberating force
of education, she and her husband, Manuel Guerra, a Foreign Service
officer, traveled and lived overseas for almost 30 years. She taught
children in places as diverse as Liberia, Italy and Columbia, and through
her love of children and education, made a difference during her life.
N. D. and Felicia M. Hachar Nursing Scholarship
A
gift of $50,000 was given in 1998 to support needy students seeking
a career in nursing. This gift has help fill a critical need for highly
trained nurses on the border. This endowed scholarship was established
in memory of N.D. and Felicia M. Hachar.
Daniel
B. Hastings Endowment
The
Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. Endowment was established in 1997. The endowment
was established as a commitment to higher education and more specifically,
to deserving graduate students wishing to further their education with
degrees from the College of Business Administration. Daniel B. Hastings,
Inc. has been providing service to the international community for over
65 years, and Daniel B. Hastings, Jr., a third general U.S. Customs
Broker, has been leading the way for the past 35 years. The company
has offices in the five principal Ports of Entry on the Texas-Mexico
border: El Paso, Eagle Pass, Laredo (Corporate Headquarters), McAllen,
and Brownsville.
Minne
Dora Haynes Endowment
In
1995, J. J. and Minnie Dora Bunn Haynes established an endowed scholarship
on behalf of their only daughter, Minnie Dora. Born and raised in Laredo,
Minnie graduated from SMU in 2002 with a major in political science
and received her masters at The Univesity of Texas in San Antonio in
political science and communications in 2004. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes were
alumni of the former Texas A&I University at Laredo and strong supporters
of the name change to Texas A&M International University and its
establishment as a four-year institution.
HEB
Graduate Business Fellowship
Since
1971, Charles Butt has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
HEB, one of the largest independently owned companies in the nation
with stores in Texas and Northern Mexico. HEB began in 1905 as a small
family store in Kerrville, Texas. H-E-B donates to charitable causes,
among them education, health care, social services, recreation and the
arts. They established a scholarship fund in 1997 for the amount of
$50,000. This gift will be used to provide scholarships to graduate
students pursuing a degree from the College of Business Administration.
O.
W. Killam Oil and Gas
Endowed Scholarship
Mr.
and Mrs. Racliffe Killam established a $110,000 endowment to be recorded
as the O. W. Killam Scholarship Fund. O. W. Killam, ushered in the South
oil boom of the 1920’s. In 1921, together with Colon Schott, Killam
started development work in Webb County. He also founded Mirando City
that same year and established the Texpapa Pipeline Company and later
the Misko Refineries. This gift is for students expressing a desire
to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.
Laredo
Manufacturers Association Endowment
The Laredo Manufacturers Association serves a diverse area of industrial,
logistical and service growth in South Texas and Northern Mexico with
emphasis on industrial attraction, job creation and the enhancement
and expansion of existing business. One of the goals of the LMA is the
improvement of local technical and educational programs. A $50,000 gift
was established in 1999 to help deserving students attending TAMIU.
The
Laredo Daybreak Rotary Endowment
The
Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club, founded in 1984, made history in 1996 when
they presented TAMIU with the largest endowed scholarship the University
had ever received of $100,000. The funds were established from monies
raised through their annual raffle.
Laredo
Licensed U. S. Custom
Brokers Association Endowed Scholarship
The
objective of this non-profit association is to further the business
and interests of Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers. They encourage the maintenance
of professionalism within their industry and reasonable and equitable
administration of import and export laws and regulations. In 2001, the
association, under the presidency of Guadalupe R. Canales, established
an endowment for undergraduate students majoring in business with a
preference given to students in International Trade.
The Laredo Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship
The
Laredo Rotary Club, made up of business leaders from different vocations,
fosters fellowship and goodwill within its membership and the community.
In 2001, under the direction of then President George Royle Wright an
endowed scholarship for undergraduate students in the amount of $30,000
was established. This money was then matched through a Title V grant.
Herman B. & Lilla May O’Keefe Endowment
Mrs.
Lasker O’Keefe Hereford established a $10,000 scholarship fund
in 1998 in her parents’ name, Herman B. and Lilla May Beaman O’Keefe.
Mr. O’Keefe came to Laredo around 1920 after World War I, met
and married his wife. They became landowners and growers of onions and
tomatoes on the Nopalosa Farm.
Max
Mandel Memorial/
The Laredo Rotary Club Endowment
The
Laredo Rotary Club and Gary Jacobs established a memorial scholarship
for Max Mandel who had been a lifetime Rotarian and Jacob’s father-in-law.
These monies were matched by the University with a Title V grant. Mr.
Mandel provided the leadership in the early efforts to secure community
support for a four-year institution in Laredo and financial support
for the University Foundation. A graduate of the University of Texas
Law School, he moved to Laredo in 1930 and went into banking, helping
to lay the foundation for the Laredo National Bank to be one of the
state’s major financial centers.
Miles
Group Endowment
A
gift of $40,000 was given in 1995 by the Miles Group and Herman Miles
Trucking Graduate Business Fellowship. This scholarship was created
to secure financial support for graduate students pursuing degrees from
the College of Business Administration.
Jim
Parish Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Mr.
Bill Green, Publisher of The Laredo Morning Times, established the Jim
Parish Memorial Scholarship for students majoring in communications.
Parish, who spent 37 years as a general assignment reporter, served
as a liaison to the different business and civic organizations and reported
on their activities. His personal touch in many of his notebook accounts
endeared his byline to hundreds of readers. He died in 1998 at the age
of 76.
Commerce
Bank – Laredo
Graduate Scholarship Endowment
In
1998, NBC of Laredo established a $25,000 endowment to support scholarships
for graduate students attending the College of Business Administration.
In 2001, Commerce Bank acquired all NBC’s assets and liabilities
and therefore became the Commerce Bank Scholarship Endowment.
The
Brian and Sandra O’Brien
Endowed Scholarship
This
endowed scholarship was established in November of 2000 by Brian and
Sandra O’Brien and Tony Sanchez, Jr. to assist students from Eagle
Pass and Maverick County attending TAMIU. Sanchez and O’Brien
were partners in the Sanchez-O’Brien Oil and Gas Company for over
25 years.
Pan American Express, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Pan
American Express is a full service transportation company offering truck
and trailer service between Canada, Mexico and the United States. The
company, then under the ownership of Arturo Volpe, established an endowment
for the son or daughter of a Pan American Express, Inc. employee or
to a qualifying student pursuing a business degree in transportation
and logistics.
Roberto
A. Ramirez Memorial Scholarship
Mrs.
Minnie Ramirez and her three children, Carmen, Minita, and Roberto established
a scholarship in her husband’s and father’s name that was
matched by Title V. Minnie and Roberto A. Ramirez are the proud owners
of Carmin’s Flower and Gift Shop which began as a dream in 1964
in San Ignacio, Texas. The two of them worked long and hard hours but
together they knew they could conquer anything.
Sandra
Richard Memorial Scholarship Endowment
In
1997, a $100,000 endowment was established in memory of Dr. Sandra Richard
for students in International Trade and College of Business. Dr. Richard
began her career at Texas A&M International University in 1980 where
she served as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Division
of Business Administration. At the time of her death, she was developing
the University’s first doctoral program in International Trade,
and it was fitting that this endowed scholarship be named in her honor.
Carroll E. Summers, III Memorial Scholarship
An
endowment in the memory of Carroll E. Summers, III was established by
his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Summers, Jr. and
Mr. Ernest M. and Mrs. Lilia Longoria Bruni and Mrs. Carroll E. Summers,
Sr. in 1997. To date, there is over $80,000 in the endowment. Preference
is given to students pursuing a career in a health-related field.
TAMIU
Alumni Association/
The Laredo Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship
In
2002, the Alumni Association made an initial gift of $13,000 which was
matched with a gift of $12,500 from the Laredo Rotary Club to establish
an endowment. The University then matched the entire amount with monies
from the Title V grant. The TAMIU Alumni Association promotes and preserves
a close relationship between the alumni, the community, and the University
by supporting the mission of the University, and seeking funds in support
of educational programs.
TSI
Graduate Business Fellowship
In
1997, Transportation Services, Inc. gave a $40,000 scholarship for graduate
students attending Texas A&M International University pursuing a
degree from the College of Business Administration.
Aldo
Tatangelo Endowment Scholarship
The
Aldo Tatangelo Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration for $25,000
was established in 2000. Tatangelo served as Laredo’s mayor from
1978 to 1990. Although a successful businessman, originally from Rhode
Island, he moved with equal ease from boardrooms to barrios and earned
the respect and admiration of Laredoans.
The Union Pacific Foundation Endowment
The
Union Pacific Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Union Pacific Corporation
and Union Pacific Railroad. Union Pacific Corporation is one of America's
leading transportation companies and Union Pacific Railroad is the largest
railroad in North America. The Foundation is not endowed, but is funded
each year from operating profit of Union Pacific Corporation. A gift
of $20,000 was given in 1994 to establish the Union Pacific Endowed
Scholarship. The endowment will be used to proved scholarships to graduate
students in International Logistics and undergraduate students in Transportation
and Logistics.
Uni-Trade
Forwarding, L.C. Endowment
Texas A&M International University students pursuing degrees in
business and international trade have a corporate partner that promises
to help them realize their higher education dreams. Uni-Trade Forwarding,
L.C., a local freight forwarding agency serving Laredo for over 14 years
established the Uni-Trade Forwarding, L.C. Endowed President's Scholarship
Fund in 2000. Eduardo Garza, who serves as founder and chairman of the
Board, is an avid supporter of the Texas A&M International University.
Wells Fargo Endowed President’s Scholarship
In
1998 this endowed scholarship was given to Texas A&M International
University by Wells Fargo, formerly, Norwest Bank. A gift totaling $25,000
was established as the Texas A&M International University President’s
Scholarship endowed Fund. The endowment was established to assist a
student pursuing a major in economics and/or finance. Wells Fargo is
a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance,
investments, mortgage and consumer finance from 5,900+ stores, the internet
and other distribution channels across North America and elsewhere internationally.
Wells Fargo has $397 billion in assets and 143,000 team members. Wells
Fargo is one of the United States' top-40 largest private employers
and ranked fifth in assets and fourth in market value of their stock.
Women’s
City Club Endowed Nursing Scholarship
In 2001 the Women’s City Club of Laredo established an endowed
fund to promote scholarships in nursing. This is a non-profit organization,
founded in 1949, that supports and works with existing programs that
improve community life.
George
Royle and Nancy K. Wright/
Laredo Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship
George
Royle and Nancy Wright are the proud parents of seven children, all
of who have obtained baccalaureate degrees. He is a native Laredoan
who graduated from Martin High School and the former Texas A&I in
Kingsville and has been an insurance agent and real estate broker for
43 years. His wife, Nancy, is originally from Zanesville, Ohio and has
lived in Laredo for 43 years where she has taught for 25 years. She
received her bachelors and masters degrees from Laredo State University.
Royle served as president of Laredo Rotary Club for 2001-2002 and was
honored as one of four chosen from 31,000 Rotary clubs as the Most Distinguished
Club Presidents.
Renato
Zapata/IGNC Endowed Scholarship
The
Renato Zapata/IGNC scholarship was established in his honor by his children
Renato Zapata, Jr., Javier A. Zapata, M.D. and Mariangela Zapata Holliday
and the International Good Neighbor Council. As one of the founders
of the IGNC, he encouraged a broad understanding and warm relations
between Mexico and the United States. Throughout his lifetime he was
dedicated to working with many other local organizations to promote
Laredo. In 1944 he founded the Renato Zapata Y Cia. which is one of
today's leading freight forwarders in Laredo, Texas, and was involved
in the operations until his death in 1959.