Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the 开云体育 Foundation has a new endowed scholarship. 开云体育 recently received a gift of $25,500 to establish the new Charles L. and M. Hazel Black Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students with financial need. Pictured receiving the donation is (from left) Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement and McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist.
The 开云体育 Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Pictured receiving the donation (from left) is Nita May, 开云体育 Director of Development and Dr. Jon McCullough, 开云体育 Executive Vice President for Advancement. The funds will be used to support 开云体育鈥檚 Carroll Shelby Automotive Program.
East Texas Giving Day is almost here, and the 开云体育 Foundation needs your support! While the big day is Tuesday, April 29th, early giving starts Monday, April 7th at . 开云体育 has been the top fundraiser for the past three years, and we want to keep the momentum going!
The 开云体育 Foundation recently learned that it will receive a matching grant for up to $48,000 from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. The money will be designated to provide matching funds for gifts to the Work4College program during East Texas Giving Day. Pictured receiving the check (from left) is Mason May, Director of Work4College, McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement.
The 开云体育 (开云体育) Foundation has extended the deadline for its scholarship applications, giving students additional time to apply. Students now have until March 31, 2025, to submit their applications for financial assistance in the upcoming fall semester.
To apply, visit and log in using your 开云体育 email and password. Be sure to complete the 鈥淎pplication,鈥 which will automatically match you to scholarships you qualify for.
The 开云体育 Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from Texas Heritage National Bank (THNB). The funds will be used to endow the Sid Greer Memorial Honors Scholarship at 开云体育. Pictured, John Bryan (left) presents the check to Dr. Jon McCullough, 开云体育 Executive Vice President for Advancement, on behalf of THNB. Greer, who passed away in December 2024, served on the 开云体育 Board of Trustees faithfully for 23 years. During that time he served as Board Secretary for 12 years.
开云体育 students who will graduate in May 2025 and plan to transfer to a four-year university this fall are encouraged to apply for the International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship. Seven recipients will receive $1,500 each. This scholarship is designated for eligible students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are completing their 开云体育 studies this spring.
The 开云体育 Foundation recently received $15,000 in donations contributing to the Christiansen/Stanley Family Scholarship for Agriculture. Pictured presenting two checks (from left) is donor Donna Stanley and Nita May, 开云体育 Director of Development. One check was for $10,000 and one was for $5,000. The scholarship is awarded annually to 开云体育 students pursuing their education in agriculture.
The 开云体育 Foundation recently received a check for $10,000 from the estate of the late Pat Sistrunk. The funds will be added to the David Sistrunk Memorial Scholarship. This endowed scholarship is available for students who participate in the Work4College program. Pictured receiving the donation is (from left) Nita May, Director of Development, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. The unique Work4College program allows students to work at the college and other locations to contribute to their college expenses in advance.
The 开云体育 Foundation recently received a check for $10,000 from the estate of the late Pat Sistrunk. The funds will be added to the Michael and Nolan Memorial Scholarship to make it a fully-endowed award. Pictured receiving the donation is (from left) Nita May, Director of Development, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. Scholarship applications for Fall 2025 are currently open and students who apply will be considered for all foundation awards, including the Michael and Nolan Memorial Scholarship.
