Endowed Scholarship at the University of the Incarnate Word Through our many endowed scholarships, UIW can offer students of high academic or artistic ability a wide variety of scholarship opportunities. Scholarships are an important part of the overall financial aid package many need to afford their education. Many of the endowed scholarships bear the name of a family, faculty member or student as a way to remember their contribution to the overall academic experience at UIW. Below are summaries of endowed scholarships at UIW.

Dr. Sabas F. Abuabara Endowed Scholarship in Nursing Established in honor of Dr. Sabas F. Abuabara, this scholarship provides financial assistance to nursing students in need who have demonstrated the potential to become not only outstanding nurses but valued contributors to the betterment of the San Antonio community as well.

Alumni/ae Brainpower Scholarship Established to encourage the Brainpower connection and the graduates of Brainpower connection schools.

Anne Candler Ham, BSN ’55, Endowed Scholarship in Nursing Established in 2016 by Lt. Col. Lewis H. Ham, Jr. in memory of his wife and nursing alumna, Anne Candler Ham ’55. This endowment will provide scholarship support for students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and must demonstrate financial need.

Barker Family Scholarship Established in 1888 by alumnus MSGT (Ret) Gene R. Barker in honor of his parents James Conley Barker and Julia Viola Barker, the Conley & Judy Barker Scholarship is connected to the Sr. Alacoque Power Scholarship. The Barker Family Scholarship is to be awarded to a student in English/Communication Arts.

Bernard Egan Scholarship Established in, 1951 by Mrs. Bernard Egan in recognition of the contributions made at Incarnate Word by Sister Clement Eagan, former Academic Dean and sister of her husband Bernard Egan.

Bernard O'Halloran Scholarship Established in memory of Bernard C. O'Halloran by his children. Dr. O’Halloran was an English professor at IWC at the time of his death in 1992. The scholarship is awarded to students in recognition of demonstrated humor, compassion, and love of language in the study of English.

Berta and Roberto Chapa Scholarship Established in 2008 by Dr. Carmina Chapa ‘63, in memory of her mother and father, Berta and Roberto Chapa. The purpose of this Scholarship is to provide scholarships for lay undergraduates with an accepted major in Religious Studies/Theology at UIW. Full time students that are scholastically eligible and in financial need of a scholarship must be nominated or endorsed by the appropriate Academic Dean. The award may be renewable.

Bexar County Pharmacy Association Scholarship Established in 2006 for the purpose of providing students financial support. Only applicable to those pursuing degrees in pharmacy at The University of the Incarnate Word. It is a need based scholarship for those who demonstrate both scholastic potential and financial need and are admitted to the School of Pharmacy. First preference will be given to students who are residents of Bexar County, TX. Students selected to receive these awards shall have been endorsed or nominated by the Dean of Pharmacy.

Bill & Ann Stokes Endowment – Established through the Ann Bradshaw Stokes Foundation, to help fund activities in the Department of Theatre Arts.

Brigida Lopez Canales Scholarship in Nursing & Education Established in 2005 (2006?) by alumna Dr. Elvira Canales Burns, M.D., BSN 1976 as a lasting tribute to the memory of her mother, Brigida Lopez. Dr. Burns established this scholarship to encourage University of the Incarnate Word students pursuing careers in nursing or education and shall be provided to deserving students, citizens of the United States, who are scholastically eligible for financial assistance. Those that receive the scholarship must be full time students, demonstrate both scholastic potential and financial need, and must have been endorsed or nominated by the appropriate Academic Dean.

Cameron Redus Endowment Scholarship The Cameron Redus Endowment Scholarship is awarded to a Communication Arts student who has an overall GPA of 3.0 or above, has had a recommendation letter written in their support and has written an essay on how they would benefit from the scholarship. The award is in memory of Robert Cameron Redus, a Communication Arts student. Cameron had an adventurer’s spirit with a zest for life, and a Dean’s List student who was active on campus and in the community.

Caroline Segovia Rodriguez Endowed Scholarship in Nursing Scholarships are to be awarded to nursing majors seeking undergraduate, graduate, and Ph. D degrees in nursing.

Club Sembradores de Amistad de San Antonio Scholarship Established at the University of the Incarnate Word, the scholarship is awarded to Mexico-American students who are pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree.

Col. & Mrs. Charles E. Cheever Sr. Scholarship Established in 1992 through a gift from Mrs. Elizabeth Cheever in memory of her husband Colonel Charles E. Cheever, Sr., the Colonel and Mrs. Charles E. Cheever Sr. Scholarship is open to academically qualified undergraduate students in any field of study. The Cheever family has continued to support the scholarship, and in 1994, on the occasion of Mrs. Cheever’s 98th birthday, requested that the name of the scholarship be changed to include Mrs. Cheever.

Constance Pollock Murnane English Award Endowment Established by Thomas and Constance Pollock Murnane, IWC ’45, IWHS ’41. The funds are to be awarded to academically deserving students recommended by the English faculty at the end of their sophomore year who have demonstrated above average English language and writing skills.

Council of International Relations Scholarship Established in 1999, the Council of International Relation, desired to establish a Scholarship Fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students pursuing degrees at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Cyrus Heard Drama Scholarship (Theatre Arts) Established in, 1981 by alumna Mrs. Marguerite Heard McCombs, in honor of her deceased husband, Cyrus Heard. The award is given to a student majoring in Theater Arts in the University of the Incarnate Word.

Daniel J. Sullivan, IV Scholarship Established in1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Sullivan, the Daniel J. Sullivan, IV Scholarship is awarded annually to a student-athlete(s) pursuing a degree at the University of the Incarnate Word. Additional gifts have been made to this fund by family and friends of the Sullivan’s. The Sullivan’s were longtime Incarnate Word benefactors, especially to the baseball program.

D.B. Hardeman Cong. Scholarship (Political Science)Established in, 1984 through the efforts of Dr. Larry Hufford, former Professor of PoliticalScience at Incarnate Word. Contributions were made by friends of the late D.B. Hardeman,former congressman and Moody Professor at Incarnate Word, and through royalties on the saleof Dr. Hufford’s book on Mr. Hardeman.

DeZavala Memorial Scholarship Established through the estate of Adina DeZavala. Miss DeZavala was a descendant of Lorenzo DeZavala, who fought in the Texas Battle of Independence. She was instrumental in preserving many historic sites in San Antonio, including the Alamo and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. She lived on the college campus during the last years of her life.

Dorothy Barr Elementary Education Scholarship Fund Established in July 2002 by the estate of alumna Mary Dorothy Dempsey Barr of the class of 1952 this elementary education (interdisciplinary studies) gives first preference to students with double minors in English and Spanish, and who are graduates of Harlandale High School. Mrs. Barr spent many years teaching in the Harlandale Independent District.

Dorothy Barr Nursing Scholarship Established in July 2002 by the estate of alumna Mary Dorothy Dempsey Barr of the class of 1952 this nursing scholarship gives first preference to graduates of Harlandale high School. Mrs. Barr spent many years teaching in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Dr. Annemarie Walsh Scholarship Established in honor of Dr. Annemarie Walsh, Director of Fashion Management, upon her retirement from UIW in 2007. Designated to students pursuing a degree in fashion management.

Dr. Burton Grossman Scholarship Scholarship given to a junior or senior Hispanic student majoring in Finance, preferably a female student.

Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. Endowed Scholarship for International Students Initiated on Incarnate Word Day, March 25, 2001, this scholarship honors Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. on the fifteenth anniversary of his inauguration as President of University of the Incarnate Word for his many accomplishments, especially in the globalization of the campus and the curriculum. Scholarship awards are intended to assist students of exceptional merit from aboard to study at Incarnate Word or to provide American students from the university with the financial means to study in another country.

Dr. Theresa Kent Excellence in Optics Award Dr. Theresa Kent was a founding faculty of the Rosenberg School of Optometry best remembered for her knowledge of optics and her commitment to enhance student learning in a supportive environment. The scholarship was established in 2015.

The purpose of this award is to recognize a single optometry student for their overall performance in first year optics. Special consideration may be given to a student who showed interest in helping fellow students achieve success in the subject. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good institutional standing. Once a student is nominated by the faculty, the Scholarship and Awards Committee will confirm eligibility and announce the winner before the end of the fall of second year.

Earl & Esther Felio Scholarship Established by Arthur Felio in 2001 to provide financial assistance to students pursuing degrees at UIW. Students must be endorsed or nominated by the university’s scholarship committee. Recipients must be full or part-time undergraduate students admitted to University of the Incarnate Word and must show evidence for scholastic potential and financial need.

Edwina McConnell R.N. Scholarship – In honor of Edwina McConnell an excellent nurse herself, this scholarship helps those striving in the nursing program at the University of the Incarnate Word with financial aid.

Elaine Laury Scholarship In memory of Elaine Laury, awarded to a student majoring in education, preferably early childhood major.

Extended Run Players Endowment Endowment established to award scholarships to deserving theatre majoring students.

Frances MacIver Endowed Scholarship Established in 2008 through a gift from Ms. MacIver’s estate. Mrs. MacIver, UIW class of 1962, BA English, was a longtime teacher who left the residue of her estate to UIW for the purposes of scholarships for undergraduate students who have started college, then interrupted their college training to join the work force and then returned to college to complete their undergraduate education.

Genevieve Belson Endowed Scholarship in Nursing Established in 2015 in memory of UIW nursing alumna, Genevieve Belson. This endowment will provide scholarship support for students seeking a graduate degree in nursing. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

George-Anne and John A. Whitehurst Scholarship in Nursing Established in 2014 by George-Anne and John Whitehurst to support students majoring in nursing at the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions at UIW. Students applying must demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.2 GPA.

H.D. Smith/Tarrant County Pharmacy Association Scholarship EndowmentEstablished by Tarrant County Pharmacy Association to honor its past presidents and boardmembers for their efforts to ensure the future of Pharmacy. The purpose of this endowmentwill be to provide scholarships for Feik School of Pharmacy students who evidence bothscholastic potential and financial need. Preference is given to residents of Tarrant County andshall be 2nd or 3rd year pharmacy students.

Helen F. Sells Memorial Scholarship Established in 1989 by Saul B. Sells, the Helen F. Sells Memorial Scholarship was established to help assistance students who are pursuing a degree in biological sciences.

Henry Richter Scholarship At the discretion of Incarnate Word, a gift from the Richter family was placed in the endowment to create a scholarship fund in honor of the late Henry Richter.

Hortense Buchanan Music Scholarship – Awarded in 1990 by the Woman’s Club of San Antonio in honor of Hortense F. Buchanan, this scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a music degree.

Humphrey Foundation Scholarship Humphrey Foundation Scholarship was established to provide financially assistance to students pursuing a degree in Theatre Arts.

Ila Faye & William T. Miller Endowed Nursing Scholarship Established in 2006 by Mr. John K. Miller, this scholarship was created in honor of Mr. Miller’s parents. Each year, the Ila Faye and William T. Miller Scholarship will be awarded to a nursing student who is enrolled full-time in the entry- level undergraduate program or at least ½ time in the RN-BSN or MSN programs. The student must demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.0 and above. Ingrid Seddon Voice Scholarship in Music Established in November of 2013 by Robert Seddon in memory of his wife, Ingrid Seddon. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide scholarships for voice majors seeking a degree in music. Ingrid Seddon loved music and had a very beautiful voice and Mr. Seddon wishes to encourage students to grow in their passion as Ingrid did, this scholarship is the first of its kind. Jacqueline Fleming Nelson Scholarship Established in 1983 through a contribution from LTC and Mrs. Robert L. Nelson. It was named in honor of Mrs. Nelson, who graduated from Incarnate Word High School. Two of her daughters graduated from Incarnate Word College. James Dougherty Scholarship (Philosophy) Established in 1956 through gifts from the Dougherty Foundation, the award is given to students majoring in or studying philosophy. Jason Wayne Curnutt Memorial Scholarship Established in April 1999 by Mike and Joy Curnutt, to honor the memory of their son, Jason W. Curnutt ’98, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts. Initial gifts to the scholarship fund were made by Jason’s family and friends. This award will be given annually to a communications arts major. Students applying must be deserving communication arts majors who have been admitted to the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Must demonstrate scholastic potential and financial need and be nominated or endorsed by the appropriate academic dean. Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarships Established by the Houston Endowment, the following scholarships bear the name of Jesse H. Jones when awarded to men and Mary Gibbs Jones when awarded to women:

General- Established in September 1979, criteria for selection of recipients and the amount of the stipends are left to the discretion of the Incarnate Word Scholarship Committee. Nursing- Established in 1992, this scholarship provides financial assistance to Incarnate Word students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nursing. Special Education- Established in 1961, this scholarship is designated for the education of teachers of mentally disabled children, with a preference for using the awards in such a way that the greatest possible number of potential students may benefit from them.

John Smith McGoohan Scholarship Established at the University of the Incarnate Word, the John Smith McGoohan Scholarship is awarded to hard working students pursuing a Bachelors of Business Administration.

Jordan Family Scholarship Established in 1990 by alumni Marjorie Ann Jordan ’67 in honor of her family. The Jordan Family Scholarship is available to UIW students in any academic discipline. Students must be only full or part-time students who evidence both scholastic potential and financial need and are matriculated in their degree program. Students selected must have been endorsed or nominated by the appropriate Academic Dean.

Joseph U. Rowley Nursing Scholarship Provides scholarship assistance to nursing majors for tuition, fees, and books.

Josephine Langley Nursing Scholarship Established in 1978 by alumna Josephine Langley, this scholarship is designated for nursing students at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Josephine Sobrino Memorial Scholarship Established in 1984 through a contribution from the Celia Berwin Memorial Foundation. The Scholarship honors the late Josephine Sobrino, an Incarnate Word alumna. It is given annually to a graduating high school senior.

Joyce A. Platt Kaisch Endowed Scholarship Established by Joyce Kaisch ’61 in honor of her professor, Sr. Theophane Power, CCVI. This scholarship is for students wishing to attend the University of the Incarnate Word.

Kathleen Martin Watson Scholarship Fund- Established in November, 2000 upon the death of Kathleen Martin Watson. This scholarship honors the memory and contributions of Kathleen Watson, a member of the Board of Trustees from 1990 until her time of death. Mrs. Watson was commissioned as Chairperson of the Board in 1996, a position she held until 1999. The degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) from the University of the Incarnate Word was conferred upon her in May, 1999. Throughout her association with Incarnate Word, Mrs. Watson devoted her time and energies to its mission and goals. This scholarship is open to deserving undergraduate students who are graduates of the Incarnate Word High School, where Mrs. Watson graduated in 1965.

Kathryn Coffey Memorial Scholarship Established in 2004 by Michael P. Coffey as a memorial to his wife. The scholarship was established to support undergraduate students who are admitted as majors in one of the professional areas of the university: nursing, education [teaching at any level], nutrition, business or to the School of Pharmacy. To be eligible for the award a student must show evidence of academic potential and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is awarded each year to a qualified student and is renewable if the student maintains an overall GPA of 3.0

on the 4.0 scale, continues in the major covered by the scholarship, and continues to demonstrate financial need.

KPMG Peat Marwick Scholarship (Accounting) Established in 1984, through a gift from Peat Marwick, this scholarship is awarded annually to students majoring in accounting at Incarnate Word.

L. E. Bruni Endowed ScholarshipThe L.E. Bruni Scholarship, established by the Bruni Family, in memory of their beloved latehusband and father, Leopoldo Edward Bruni. The scholarship is given annually to academicallyqualified and financially deserving students.

Lamar Moreau Memorial Scholarship (Music) Established in 1982 through a contribution from Mr. and Mrs. Blase P. Pantuso made in memory of Mrs. Pantuso’s father, Lamar Moreau, Sr.. Students majoring in music are eligible.

Leonard E. and Shirley Sterling Endowed Business Scholarship The Leonard E. and Shirley Sterling Scholarship Fund was established to aid students in the business administration degree program of the Division of Professional Students.

Leonard E. and Shirley Sterling Endowed Nursing Scholarship Established to provide financial assistance to students pursing attending UIW’s School of Nursing and Health Professions.

Lila R. Bath Scholarship Established at the University of the Incarnate Word in memory of Lila Bath, a renowned fashion designer known for her use of Mexican designs and natural fabrics, the Lila Bath Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from Mexico interested in Fashion Design & Merchandising as their chosen field of study.

Lily Lee Chinn Chemistry Scholarship Established in 2000 by Franklin J. Chinn, M.D. in honor of his wife Lily Lee Chin whom was a chemistry alumna of the Incarnate Word College and also named as an Alumna of Distinction at the University of the Incarnate Word. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing degrees in chemistry.

Lt. Col. Augusta Short Scholarship Established in 1984 through the efforts of Brig. Gen. Lillian Dunlap, the Lt. Col Augusta Short Scholarship was initially created for nursing students and in honor of Lt. Col. Augusta L. Short (ret.) on her 90th birthday. Col. Short served for many years in the U.S. Army Nurse Crops and was responsible for sending Army nurses, including General Dunlap, to Incarnate Word College to complete their degree programs. Additional contributions have been received from members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.

M. Jeanne Fairweather, M.D. Scholarship Endowment Was established in 1994 by distinguished alumna M. Jeanne Fairweather, M.D., class of 1949, who was the first Incarnate Word College graduate to become a medical doctor. Dr. Fairweather established this scholarship to encourage University of the Incarnate Word pre-medicine or pre-veterinary medicine undergraduate students of junior or senior standing to pursue careers in these fields. Dr. Fairweather enjoyed a long and successful medical career and was frequently honored for her leadership at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, and has been an active community volunteer in retirement. Madeline Ullom Nursing Scholarship Fund Established by the estate of LTC Madeleine M. Ullom, USA for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students pursuing degrees in Nursing Practice in the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCaP). Students must evidence both scholastic potential and financial need. Maggie Donoghue Nursing Scholarship Established through the estate of Capt. Margaret C. Donoghue class of 54’ in 2012 in order to support those seeking a nursing career much like hers. Maggie’s love for UIW was shown through her efforts when she donated her entire estate for the betterment of others. Scholarships are to be awarded to nursing majors seeking undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D degrees in nursing. Margaret Pickering Douglass Endowed Scholarship Established in 1997 by alumna Margaret Pickering Douglass, BA in Mathematics, 1942, to encourage young women to major in mathematics on the undergraduate level at the University of the Incarnate Word in preparation to graduate study and/or a career in a related field. Mrs. Douglass, also known to her classmates and teachers by the nickname “Papoose,” established this scholarship in recognition of the education she received as a student at Incarnate Word College from 1938 to 1942. Margaret Wallace Scholarship Established in 1982 to honor Dr. Margaret Wallace, former member of the Incarnate Word nursing faculty. Marian Elise McKee Fund Established to provide scholarships to students enrolled in either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Nursing at Incarnate Word College. Mar-Shee and Kye Yang Lee Memorial Established in 2007 by Dr. Franklin and Lilly Lee Chinn ‘54, and her sister Anna Lee in memory of their parents, Kye Yang and Mar Shee Lee and in appreciation of their lifelong dedication to education. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funding for undergraduates studying International Studies at UIW. Students eligible must be full time students and demonstrate both scholastic potential and financial need. If no International Studies major is selected then the

award may be given to and undergraduate student studying the field of International Business in the H-E-B School of Business.

Mary Agnes Lyston Fisk Scholarship in Nutrition Established in 1993 by Lt. Col. Mary Louise Fisk, of the class of 1945 to honor her mother, Mary Agnes Lyston Fisk. Mrs. Fisk had a lifelong interest in nutrition which influenced her daughter’s career choice in the United States Army. The scholarship is for juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in nutrition at Incarnate Word College.

Mary E. Taylor Endowed Scholarship Established in 2008 by Stephen E. Taylor in honor of his mother Mary E. Taylor. After raising her seven sons and teaching for twenty years, she dedicated her life to the community, helping others find God, and to her family. The scholarship is available to all UIW students, regardless of major. Students applying must have a demonstrated record of public/community service, financial need and scholastic excellence.

Mary Helen Devine Pinner Endowed Scholarship in Fashion Management Established in August of 2015, in honor of Mary Helen Devine Pinner to provide scholarships for students seeking a degree in the Fashion Management Program at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Mary L. Black Nursing Scholarship Established 2008, the Col. Mary L. Black Nursing Scholarship was established through a bequest from Col. Black’s estate. It is an endowed scholarship created for the purposes of awarding scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students with a declared major in nursing, in degree programs such as BSN, MSN, and MSN/MBA.

McAmis Endowed Scholarship Established in 1992 by Constance J. Jones to honor the memory of a former member of the Natural Sciences faculty, Dr. Ava Josephine McAmis. The Dr. Ava Josephine McAmis Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to an upperclassman pursuing a degree at the University of the Incarnate Word.

McCracken Family Scholarship Established in 2011 by Mary Helen Divine Pinner in honor of Dr. Richard “Dick” McCracken, UIW Alumni Dean Emeritus, and the McCracken family. This scholarship is for non-traditional students in the UIW ADCaP program taking evening classes as Dick earned two degrees as an evening student in New York and wished to reward determination. He also wished to honor his parents, his siblings and their families, and the many evening students who encouraged and helped him on his ten-year academic journey under the stars.

Miriam J. Jones Endowed Scholarship Established in 1989, Constance J. Jones ’43 desired to establish a Scholarship Fund in memory of her mother for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students pursuing degrees at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Mother M. Columkille Colbert Scholarship Established in 1962 in honor of the jubilee celebration of the late Mother M. Columkille Colbert, who served as President of Incarnate Word College for 37 years and then as Chairperson of the Broad of Trustees. The Mother M. Columkille Colbert, CCVI Scholarship is available to academically qualified students in any field of study.

Mother M. Laserian Memorial, CCVI Scholarship Established in, 1957 in memory of Mother M. Laserian, a former superior general of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and Incarnate Word faculty member.

Mother St. Pierre Cinquin CCVI Scholarship Established on March 25, 1992 in recognition of Incarnate Word Day and given through the generosity of the U.S. Province of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. This scholarship is designed for students majoring in the Justice and peace Graduate Program. The scholarship is named after the Congregation’s first Superior General. Mother St. Pierre Cinquin, who exorted the sisters “to practice justice before charity”.

Moynahan Sisters Endowment Established by Mr. & Mrs. Ted Stephens to assist students financially in reaching their education goals. The Moynahan Sisters Endowment Scholarship is to be award to students pursuing a degree in Education.

Nancy Ann Wilson Endowed Scholarship in Osteopathic Medicine Through her careful planning, Nancy Ann Wilson left the University of the Incarnate Word a generous gift in her Will to establish a scholarship for students who are admitted to the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine and demonstrate financial need.

Nora D. Saenz Wilson ’65 Endowed Scholarship in Nursing This scholarship was established by Nora Wilson ’65, one of UIW’s nursing alumna, to support nursing majors seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Applicants must be pre-licensure students who demonstrate clinical excellence in acute care settings and express a desire to deliver bedside nursing care following graduation.

Nursing Golden Anniversary Scholarship Established in 1985 to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Incarnate Word’s Nursing Program.

Odelia Brown McCarley Nursing Scholarship Endowment Established in 1998, the Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing degrees in Nursing. Persons receiving this scholarship shall be full or part-time students who evidence both scholastic potential and financial need.

Paul and Gloria M. Daher Scholarship Established to assist full-time students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Paulene and Thomas J. Ragusa Scholarship Established in February 2001 with a bequest from the late Dr. Thomas J. Ragusa, a former member of the Incarnate Word College social sciences faculty from 1938 to 1942. The scholarship also honors his late wife, Paulene. Their daughters Ann and Paula were born in San Antonio and Paula was one of the first students in the Nursery School program. Today she is actress Paula Prentiss, wife of the actor- director Richard Benjamin. The scholarship is for students majoring in one of the social sciences.

Pauline Williams Scholarship Established, through the estate of Pauline Williams, Incarnate Word benefactor.

P.C. and Josephine Del Barto ScholarshipEstablish in 1983, the Del Barto Scholarship helps aid students in pursuing degrees at theUniversity of the Incarnate Word.

President’s Endowed Scholarship Established in 1972 by Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery, former Incarnate Word president. From 1985 to 2016 the scholarship honored Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. Now the scholarship honors current University of the Incarnate Word President, Dr. Thomas M. Evans.

Red & Charline McCombs Pharmacy Endowment The funds were raised in honor of Red’s 80th birthday celebration that was held at the Rosenberg Sky Room. The Scholarship is awarded to students who are Bexar county residents, P1 or P2 (receive it when they are P2s and P3s), GPA ≥ 3.0, demonstrate financial need, renewable, selected student shall have been endorsed or nominated by the FSOP Dean.

Religious Studies Scholarship- Established in 1980 through a gift from the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. As its name indicates, the scholarship is designated for students majoring in religious studies or enrolled in the Pastoral Institute.

Rev. June Dowdy Memorial Scholarship Established in March 1992 by SSG (P) Caroline M. Richardson, an Alumna of The College, to honor the memory of her grandfather Reverend June Dowdy. The scholarship honors Reverend Dowdy’s contributions to the civil rights movement and over 50 years of leadership and service

in pastoral ministry. The scholarship is designated to students of African-American heritage pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Richard Spencer Lewis Memorial Scholarship Established in 1992, the major funding for the Richard Spencer Lewis Memorial Scholarship was provided by the A.J. Lewis family as a memorial for their son, Richard Spencer Lewis, who died as a result of an automobile accident. This scholarship is designated for qualified nursing students at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Rita McCarthy Schmidt Scholarship Fund Established by Jerome P. Schmidt in 1987, in memory of his wife. The scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students enrolled full or part-time in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Nursing or the Bachelor of Arts Program in Theatre Arts. Recipients should evidence both scholastic potential and financial need. Robert Joffrey Memorial Workshop Scholarship In Memory of Mr. Robert Joffrey, the Joffrey Workshops were established to help young dancers purse their dreams in dance. The establishment of the scholarship will help reach Mr. Joffrey’s wish be able to help these dancers attend workshops with no cost.

Ronald Ibbs Scholarship In honor of Ronald Ibbs. Ronald Ibbs was known as one of the “First Persons of San Antonio Theater”, a longtime artist and worked in theater throughout his professional career. The scholarship is for students majoring in Theatre Arts.

Rudolph William & Dorothy Bitter Richter Scholarship Established in 1984 through a gift from Rudolph William and Dorothy Bitter Richter. Mrs. Richter, now deceased, was a alumna of Incarnate Word, and a former member of the Incarnate Word College Development Board. The donors requested that the awards be based on merit and need and that the recipients demonstrate potential to succeed and contribute to the community. Renewal is dependent on maintaining a 3.0 grade point average, full-time enrollment, and continual demonstration of leadership qualities.

Ruth Birmingham Scholarship Established in 1989 through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Dennis F. Juren. This scholarship is in memory of Mrs. Juren’s mother, Ruth Birmingham, and it is to be awarded at the discretion of the University President to a student who demonstrates high potential for academic success as well as financial need.

Ruth B. Juren Endowed Scholarship in Fashion Design Established in 2002, Dennis F. and Ruth B. Juren established a scholarship fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students pursuing degrees in fashion management and design at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Ruth L. Desotell Endowed Memorial Nursing Scholarship Gift given to Incarnate Word students pursuing a degree in nursing.

San Antonio Educational Partnership Scholarship Established in 1989 through a portion of the proceeds derived from the annual Run for Brainpower. This scholarship is awarded annually to degree seeking students who meet UIW criteria for scholarship assistance.

Santa Rosa Alumnae Scholarship – Established in 2003 by the alumnae of the Santa Rosa School of Nursing. This scholarship is awarded each year to University of the Incarnate Word seniors who are majoring in nursing, are in the last two semesters of the nursing program, and are recommended by The Dean of Nursing and Health Professions.

Sara Bell Music Memorial Fund Eligible for students majoring in music.

Sean Burke Scholarship In honor of Dr. Burke, longtime philosophy professor, to recognize his longtime commitment to Incarnate Word College, to students, and to the pursuit of knowledge. This scholarship will allow generations of academically worthy students to continue this important task of preserving and pursuing philosophical and moral truths in the Liberal Arts. Students majoring in the Humanities will benefit from this scholarship.

Sr. Adriana Escobar, CCVI Scholarship Established in, 1990 by alumna Joan Bernard Pinsonnault in honor of Sr. Adriana Escobar, a native of Mexico who taught Spanish at Incarnate Word for forty-five years. The Scholarship is designated for students pursuing a degree at University of the Incarnate Word.

Sr. Alacoque Power, CCVI Scholarship Established by MSG Gene Barker, the Sr. Alacoque Power Scholarship is awarded to freshman English majors.

Sr. Antonietta Fitzpatrick, CCVI Scholarship (Nuclear Medicine) Established in, 1994 by the Board of Trustees to honor Sister Antonietta Fitzpatrick, upon her retirement from teaching in 1993, and to recognize her contributions to the field of Nuclear Medicine Science. The scholarship is for full-time students majoring in Nuclear Medicine at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Sr. Antoninus Buckley, CCVI Scholarship Established in May, 1996 upon the death of Sr. Antoninus Buckley, this scholarship honors “Sr. Tony” for her fifty years as Registrar, then Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at the University of the Incarnate Word. Initial gifts were given by her friends, colleagues, and many alumni whose lives she touched. This scholarship is designated for academically qualified students at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Sr. Clement Eagan, CCVI Scholarship Established in, 1988 upon the death of Sister Clement Eagan, former Academic Dean at Incarnate Word. Sr. Clement is noted for authoring a comprehensive history of Incarnate Word College.

Sr. Joseph Marie Armer, CCVI Scholarship (Social Gerontology) Established in 1985 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Sister Joseph Marie as a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Well known for both her scholarship and excellence in teaching science, Sister is especially noted for her influence on the lives of her students, and now in retirement, for her joyful and prayerful example of graceful aging.

Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI Endowed Scholarship This scholarship endowment was established in 2018 by an anonymous donor to honor Sr. Kathleen Coughlin, CCVI ’67, Vice President of Institutional Advancement from 2002 to 2018. The endowment recognizes Sr. Kathleen for her commitment, dedication and tenacity in raising over $100 million to support initiatives for students at UIW during her years of service. The endowment provides scholarship support for students, sophomores and above with a minimum 3.5 GPA, seeking to ultimately pursue a degree in Nursing.

Sr. Margaret Colothan, CCVI Scholarship Established in 1993 by Frances Holloway Kusenberger, as a memorial to honor her former piano teacher, Sister Margaret Alacoque Colothan, CCVI. The scholarship is for matriculated students, majoring in music at the University of the Incarnate Word. Eligible for students majoring in music.

Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, CCVI Scholarship Established by the Broad of Trustees in 1985, the Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery, CCVI Scholarship commemorates the occasion of Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery’s appointment as Chancellor of Incarnate Word College, having served as its President for 13 years. The scholarship is usually awarded to undergraduate students in all fields of study and the selection of recipients is left to the discretion of the Incarnate Word Scholarship Committee.

Sr. Maria Goretti Zehr, CCVI Music Scholarship Fund Established in January, 2001 as the first scholarship of the new year by alumnus Paul Rosetii of the class of 1995, the scholarship is an expression of his gratitude to the University of the Incarnate Word and in special appreciation of Sister Maria Goretti Zehr for all that was done for him as a student. The $300 award is to an academically outstanding freshman student who declares an intent to major in Music, and is to be used to defray the cost of textbooks and other educational supplies.

Sr. Mary Lucy Corcoran, CCVI Scholarship (Science) Established in May 1985, to honor the memory of Sister Mary Lucy, whose teaching career at Incarnate Word spanned more than half a century and extended from self-contained

elementary classroom to advanced biological science courses. She was on the faculty from 1941-1982.

Sr. Mary Daniel Healy, CCVI Scholarship (Science) Initiated in 1980 through a gift from alumna, Kathy Kunz Gruber, and her brother Harold Kunz. It has been augmented principally through contributions from alumnae/alumni who were students of Sr. Mary Daniel.

Sr. Mary Helene Probst Scholarship Established in 1992, by Mary Helen Devine Pinner of the Incarnate Word High School class of 1942 and The College class of 1946 to honor Sister Mary Helene Probst, CCVI on her golden jubilee as a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word, particularly in the fields of speech and drama, and for divine guidance. The scholarship is for speech or drama majors at Incarnate Word College.

Sr. Michael Edward, CCVI Endowment The Sr. Michael Edward Endowment Scholarship was initiated by Louise Houssiere Herrington, an IWC graduate who wanted to honor Sr. Michael Edward in a special way. Sister was a devoted professor and an inspiration to her students. It is most fitting that we honor her by the establishment of a scholarship in her name. It was most fitting that Sister Michael Edward was honored by the establishment of a scholarship in her name.

Sr. Teresa Reichert, CCVI Scholarship Established by the Estate of John Reichert; recognizes Sister Teresa’s contribution to the educational mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and the growth and development of Incarnate Word College.

Sr. Theresa McGrath, CCVI and Sr. Claude Marie Faust, CCVI Scholarship Established in 2010 by Mrs. Gayle Sette ‘73, to provide scholarships for undergraduates with first preference given to those majoring in Mathematics and after that any student in the School of Math, Science and Engineering as well as those who demonstrate academic merit.

Stephen Ketchum Memorial Established in 1987, by Gayle & Preston Ketchum to honor the memory of their son, Stephen Joseph Ketchum, for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Nursing.

SunEdison Endowment for Math, Science and Engineering Established in 2013 by the SunEdison Corporation for Math, Science and Engineering students.

The Cutting Edge Scholarship The Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show features garments illustrated, designed and constructed by seniors in UIW’s Fashion Design program. Proceeds from the fashion show fund the scholarship. This competitive scholarship is awarded annually. Eligible students must be full

time with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above and fulfill additional application requirements.

Thomas K. Plofchan Scholarship In memory of Thomas K. Plofchan, former UIW Vice President of Institutional Advancement who passed away in 2001. Students majoring in music are eligible for the scholarship.

Thomas F. Ryan and Frances Vera Ryan Scholarship Established to honor the memory of the late Thomas Ryan, friend of Incarnate Word and father of Sister Eilish Ryan, CCVI. Initial contributions to the fund were made by Mr. Ryan’s family and friends at the time of his death. Mrs. Ryan’s name was added to the scholarship at the time of her death in 1999.

Albert T. Tripp Scholarship Was established in Al’s name, a well- known travel professional and respected member of SKAL organization, to honor him for his contribution to the hospitality industry and will be designated for students majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

UIW Development Board Athletics Endowed Scholarship Established by the UIW Development Board in 2008 with funds raised through the Annual Swing-In Auction Party and Golf Tournament. The scholarship honors all of the past and current members of the development board for their contributions of time, treasure, talent and commitment to UIW’s students. Recipients must be undergraduate full-time students, pursuing a major in any academic area, participating in athletics at UIW, Texas resident and demonstrate financial need.

Willard D. Barr Scholarship (Pre-Medicine) Established in 1978 by Mrs. Dorothy Dempsey Barr, an alumna of Incarnate Word, in memory of her deceased husband.

William Randolph Hearst Scholarship Established in 1989 through a gift from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Scholarship is designated for qualified undergraduate students demonstrating financial need and its awarding is left to the discretion of the Incarnate Word Committee.

Winfred and JoAnn Cook Scholarship in Nursing Established in 2014 by Michael Cook ‘81 in memory of his parents. The purpose of this scholarship is to help support students seeking an undergraduate degree in nursing. Scholarship applicants/recipients must possess/maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Zelime Lytle Amen Braun Endowed Scholarship Established in 2011, Zelime’s seven children desired to fully fund an endowment established in memory of their mother Zelime Lytle Amen Braun, whom valued the quality of her Incarnate Word education very highly. The purpose of this endowment is to provide scholarships for undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in Music or English who demonstrate financial need. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA.

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