Scholarships
Many different types of scholarships are available at Angelina College. Are you
interested in music? Check out the scholarships available from our music department. Are
you artistically inclined? Did you graduate at the head of your class? Scholarships are
available for you. Angelina College offers over 200 scholarship awards during the fall and
spring semesters. For scholarship information, call 936 633-5291, or come by Room 208
in the Student Center.
New
Scholarships for 2007-2008
Bonehill Foundation Nursing Scholarship
These scholarships assist students in the Nursing Programs who are from
Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Sabine, or Shelby counties. Students
may be enrolled in either the A.D.N. or L.V.N. program.
Eligibility: Full-time nursing majors
Amount: $500
Apply to: Scholarship Committee, Angelina College
Justin Colt Briley Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Justin Colt
Briley to honor the memory of a kind, outgoing, and likeable young man,
who was an Angelina College student and a graduate of Chireno High School
who died in September 2004.
Eligibility: Full-time student who is a graduate of Chireno High School
Amount: varies
Apply to: Scholarship Committee, Angelina College with recommendation from
the Chireno High School Counselor
Joyce Dodson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Joyce Dodson as an
ongoing tribute to her life and memory. A retired public school teacher
and former reading mentor at AC, Ms. Dodson had a lifelong interest in
teaching others.
Eligibility: Mature students enrolled in reading coursework, who show
promise and are working toward improving their lives through education.
Amount: $500
Apply to: Reading Faculty
Estes Family Scholarship
The Estes family established this scholarship in 2006 to outstanding
assist math, science, or art majors in their educational pursuits.
Eligibility: Students who graduated in the top 20% of their class or have
a college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Amount: varies
Apply to: Scholarship Committee, Angelina College (Art majors must be
recommended by the art department)
Lieutenant Howard Joseph Walker Memorial Scholarship
Judge David Walker and his wife, Virginia Walker, established this
scholarship in honor of Lt. Howard Joseph Walker who was killed in action
in the Korean War on October 6, 1952. He was always known as “Joe”. He
loved fishing, hunting, and scouting. He was a 1945 graduate of Lufkin
High School and a 1949 graduate of Sam Houston State University. He
enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after college and became a fighter
pilot. He was the son of Howard and Ethel Walker. This scholarship is to
recognize an outstanding business major.
Eligibility: An outstanding Business Major; must maintain at least a 2.5
GPA
Amount: varies
Apply to: Scholarship Committee, Angelina College
Lufkin Coca Cola Centennial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Company
in 2005 in honor of its centennial. It represents a continuing commitment
to the community and to the support of education.
Eligibility: Full-time student who is a resident of Angelina, Polk, or
Trinity counties.
Amount: $300
Apply to: Scholarship Committee, Angelina College
Scholarship Donors
Alpha Beta Chi Scholarship--$100 per semester, Lufkin High School
seniors. Apply at Lufkin High School, 309 S. Medford Dr., Lufkin, TX 75901.
Angelina Challenge Award is a unique scholarship program that challenges all
high school students to graduate from high school and set goals that lead to college or
technical careers. This award recognizes the fact that all high school graduates must have
the opportunity to pursue some education or training beyond high school in order to be
successful citizens in our modern world.
High school seniors in any public high school in Angelina County will be considered for
this award upon submission of a copy of their parents' most recent income tax return and
Student Information Data Form to the coordinator of scholarships.
This broad-based scholarship opportunity for all students was established on the 25
anniversary of Angelina College through an endowment started with a donation from the
estate of Ms. Effie Boon, a lifelong public school teacher from Angelina County who valued
the opportunity of public education.
This scholarship is currently limited to the first 70 qualified applicants, but will be
increased to include all high school graduates of the county as the Angelina Challenge
endowment is increased. Apply to the AC Scholarship Coordinator as soon as possible during
the spring of the senior year in high school. Selection is based on the order of receipt
of qualified applicants.
Angelina College Service League Scholarship for full-time students, Scholarship
Committee
Angelina College Students in Free Enterprise Scholarship for business majors,
Students in Free Enterprise Sponsor, Angelina College
Angelina County Medical Auxiliary Health Scholarship for health careers majors,
tuition, fees, books, and fees, Scholarship Committee
Cody "O" Oliver Memorial Scholarship, $125 per semester, awarded through
Hudson High School.
David Carl Arnett Memorial Scholarship for business or accounting majors,
Scholarship Committee
Minnie W. and Ralph Arnett Sr. Memorial Scholarship for a student who needs
child care services at Buckner Family Place, Scholarship Committee
R.K. Arnett, M.D. Memorial Scholarship for health career majors,$250,
Scholarship Committee
Doris Lynn Atmar Nursing Scholarship for female students, enrolled full time in
the nursing program, tuition, fees and books, Scholarship Committee
Gary "Butch" Hennessee Jr. Memorial Scholarship, tuition assistance, full-
or part-time student who is not receiving any other "need" based assistance.
John W. Baldwin Liberal Arts Scholarship for liberal arts majors, $250,
Scholarship Committee
R.E. (Mutt) Barr Memorial Endowment Scholarship for full time students who
display need, Scholarship Committee
Bartlett and Spivey Health Careers Scholarship for full time health careers
majors, $500, Scholarship Committee
Dr. Al Bassinger Memorial Scholarship for full time science or health careers
majors, $125 to be applied toward tuition, fees and books, Scholarship Committee
Beatrice Berry - Robbie Gilbert Memorial Scholarship for full time, outstanding
and deserving female students from Angelina County, majoring in nursing or business,
Scholarship Committee
Vernon R. Berry Memorial Scholarship for full time honor students, $150-$500,
Scholarship Committee
Boon Opportunity Award for adults seeking the opportunity to continue their
education by returning to school from the world of work, homemaking, or students
completing their G.E.D. This scholarship is designed for older students who are encouraged
to pursue higher education through G.E.D. scores, employer recommendation, or economic
need. May be a part-time student. $250, Scholarship Committee
Oscar Brookshire Endowment Scholarship for full time students majoring in
business, $500, Scholarship Committee
E.C. Burley Memorial Scholarship for a deserving student from Angelina County,
Tuition, Citizens Chamber of Commerce/Scholarship Committee
Chick-Fil-A Scholarship for students enrolled at Angelina College while working
for Chick-Fil-A, $500, Chick-Fil-A
John A. & Nina Choate Scholarship for a nursing student and a student from
the Broaddus area, $250, Scholarship Committee
Elizabeth Blair/Mary Clark Endowment Fine Arts Scholarship for a fine arts
major, $150, Fine Arts Division/Scholarship Committee
Dr. J.C. Clement Nursing Scholarship for full time nursing majors,$150,
Scholarship Committee
Mr. & Mrs. Joe C. Denman, Jr. Endowment Scholarship for graduates of Diboll
High School, $500, Diboll High School counselor
Diboll Memorial Post 8933 V.F.W. Scholarship for a Diboll High School graduate,
tuition, books and supplies up to $500 a semester for two years, Diboll High School
counselor
Disabled American Veterans Scholarship for a descendant of a member of DAV, $500
a semester for full-time student, smaller amounts for part-time students, Disabled
American Veterans Chapter No. 84, P.O. Box 427, Lufkin, Texas 75901
Paul M. Durham Memorial endowment Journalism Scholarship for journalism majors,
$150, Scholarship Committee
Fenley & Bate Paralegal Scholarship for full-time paralegal majors, $250,
Scholarship Committee
Fine Arts Scholarship for fine arts majors, Fine Arts Division
Morgan M. Flournoy Endowment Scholarship for a full time student, $200,
Scholarship Committee
Stephen Foster Music Club Scholarship for a full-time music major, $100, Fine
Arts Division
General Endowment Scholarship for students enrolled at Angelina College,
Scholarship Committee
Melvin & Era Gibbs Memorial Automotive Scholarship for automotive technology
majors, Scholarship Committee
Horace and Vivian Gillespie Memorial General Scholarship Endowment Scholarship
for a full-time student from the AC service area who is majoring in liberal arts, science
or nursing, Scholarship Committee
Fluid Power Education Foundation Scholarship for students in the fluid power
program, $250, Scholarship Committee
Griffith-Ford Scholarship for a deserving second-year radiologic science major
with financial need, Tuition and fees of clinical course, Scholarship Committee
W.J. Harbuck Memorial Scholarship for a full-time student majoring in business
or agriculture, $150, Scholarship Committee
Elma Hawkins Henderson Scholarship for a full-time or a part-time student with
priority given to pre-education majors, $250, Scholarship Committee
Houston Livestock Show Scholarship for students attending Angelina College,
Houston Livestock Association, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, TX 77225
Hydraquip Corporation Scholarship for high school students majoring in fluid
power, tuition, fees and books up to $500, Scholarship Committee
Andrew & Ruth Lester Hubbard Memorial Endowment Nursing Scholarship for
full-time nursing majors, Scholarship Committee
John G. "Jack" Humphrey Endowed Engineering Scholarship for full-time
engineering majors, Scholarship Committee
Captain John C. Hurst Memorial Scholarship for deserving full-time students with
leadership potential, $200, Scholarship Committee
Vivian Ezelle Johnson Aid to the Disabled Scholarship for a student with a
disability.
Brent Jones Memorial Rodeo Club Scholarship for second-year member of the
Angelina College Rodeo Club who shows willingness for hard work and leadership in Rodeo
Club activities, Scholarship Committee
Nina & Joe Kartye Scholarship for a full-time student at Angelina College,
$135, Scholarship Committee
Howard Kuscher Achievement Award in Theater Arts for a full time student,
preference given to a theater major from Polk County, tuition, fees and books up to $350,
Fine Arts Division
Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post #1836 General Scholarship for a deserving student,
$300, Scholarship Committee
Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post #1836 Nursing Scholarship for a deserving nursing
major, $300, Scholarship Committee
Gary Michael Lawrence Memorial Nursing Scholarship for a full-time, nursing
major, $150, Scholarship Committee
Local Law Enforcement Scholarship for an active, paid law enforcement officer in
Angelina County or an immediate family member, Angelina College Scholarship
Coordinator through the student's employer
Helen Joy Reeves Loomer Men's Basketball/Radiography Memorial Scholarship for
full-time students associated with men's basketball or radiography, $250, Roadrunner
Club/men's basketball coach
Lufkin Industries Scholarship for graduating seniors with at least one parent
employed by Lufkin Industries, Lufkin Industries
Lufkin Jaycees Scholarship for a student from Angelina County, Lufkin Jaycees
Lufkin Kiwanis Scholarship for deserving students from Angelina County, Lufkin
Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 326, Lufkin, TX 75902
Lufkin Music Study Scholarship for a music major, $125, Fine Arts Division
Lufkin Rotary Club Scholarship for students with an outstanding record of
community service in school and civic activities, tuition, fees and books up to $500,
Scholarship Committee
Lufkin Study Club Scholarship for a liberal arts major, including English,
history, government, journalism, sociology and psychology, $100, Mary Wilson, Department
of English at Angelina College
Ethel & Curry McElroy Nursing Scholarship for nursing majors, tuition,
Scholarship Committee, tuition, Scholarship Committee
Audrey Medford-National Wild Turkey Federation Art Scholarship for a full-time
art major who displays an interest in wildlife and natural resource management, tuition,
books and fees, Scholarship Committee
C.W. "Jiggs" Medford Scholarship for a deserving full-time AC
student,, $150, Scholarship Committee
Mike C. Milliff Scholarship for a full-time student enrolled at AC, $200,
Scholarship Committee
Mr. & Mrs. O.J. Moss Memorial Scholarship for full-time music majors,
tuition, Fine Arts Division
Joe Murray-Joe Ed Murray, Sr. Journalism Scholarship for students interested in
journalism, $150, Scholarship Committee
Nacogdoches Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary Health Careers Scholarship for
full-time health career majors, Scholarship Committee
Mary S.F. Naranjo-Gibson Scholarship for full-time, second-year Hispanic female
health careers majors, Scholarship Committee
Wood D. Newsom Nursing Scholarship for full-time students from Angelina, Trinity
or Polk counties interested in private duty nursing, $125, Scholarship Committee
Emilie Oates Scholarship for students from the Diboll area who are enrolled in
at least 12 semester hours, $300, Scholarship Committee
Parrish Memorial Scholarship No restrictions, $150, Scholarship Committee
Lloyd David Parker Baseball Scholarship for a student in the baseball program,
$125, Scholarship Committee
Mr. & Mrs. John B. Perry Scholarship for a full-time, deserving student,
$125, Scholarship Committee
Pineywood Transportation Club Scholarship for high school seniors from Angelina
County or the immediate area, $500, Pineywoods Transportation Club, P.O. Box 554, Lufkin,
TX 75902-9554
Adell Poland Memorial Nursing Scholarship for Angelina County residents majoring
in nursing, $600, Scholarship Committee
Robert L. Poland Engineering Scholarship for Angelina County residents majoring
in engineering, $600, Scholarship Committee
H.C. Polk, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for a full-time student who is a resident of
Angelina County, $300, Scholarship Committee
Allen L. & Neta M. Powell Nursing Scholarship for a male, full-time nursing
student from the Angelina County area, $250, Scholarship Committee
John G. Saxton Memorial Scholarship for any deserving full-time student, $200,
Scholarship Committee
Shands Family Endowed Scholarship for students with financial need that is not
met by other scholarships, state, or federal financial aid. Priority is given to students
majoring in high demand occupations, $100 to $300, Financial Aid Office
Persis Shearer Memorial Art Endowment Scholarship for a deserving art major,
$300, Fine Arts Division
The Reverend H.E. Small Memorial Scholarship for deserving full-time Angelina
College students, $125, Scholarship Committee
Southland Foundation Scholarship for graduates of accredited Texas high schools
with preference given to graduates from the East Texas area. The applicant should rank in
the upper 20 percent of the graduating class. $500, Scholarship Committee
Mr. & Mrs. M.C. Spivey Memorial Scholarship for art majors , $300-$500, Fine
Arts Division
Square and Compass Scholarship for students with a Masonic or Eastern Star
relationship in one of the participating lodges, have a 3.0 GPA, be involved in extra
curricular activities and have a good school attendance record. $200, Applications
available through local Masonic Lodges/decisions made by Angelina College Scholarship
Committee
T.L.L. Temple Foundation Scholarship for graduates in the top 20 percent of
their graduating class in accredited high schools in Angelina, Anderson, Cass, Cherokee,
Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola,
Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties. $500,
Scholarship Committee
Edith Rae Thornton Memorial Nursing Scholarship for a full-time, second-year
nursing student from the Nacogdoches area, Scholarship Committee
Rebecca Townsend Scholarship for a full-time student at Angelina College, $150,
Scholarship Committee
Eunice Sullivan Vickrey Memorial Scholarship for a sophomore voice major, Fine
Arts Division
Billie Whitaker Endowment Scholarship for a graduate of Diboll High School,
$200-$300, Diboll High School counselor
Other groups who have contributed to Angelina College scholarships include:
American Association of University Women, Lufkin Branch
Beverly Enterprises
Simon and Loucille Henderson Foundation
Mrs. Leland T. Jordan
Lufkin Association of Independent Insurance Agents
Nations Bank
Linda and E.G. Ratliff
Friends of Mrs. Mary Ellen Rowland
Friends and Family of Dr. Ernest Seitz
Vivian L Simpson and Family
Sarah Henderson Taylor and Family
Lufkin Area Local American Postal Workers Union
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