Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships
- The Cole-Taylor Townshend Scholarship is endowed in memory of Lizzie Taylor Cole, Effie Taylor, and Dr. and Mrs. E.G. Townsend. The scholarship is designated for an outstanding English major.
- Bryan B. and Pauline Larimer Binford Endowed Scholarshipwas established through the estate of Mr. & Mrs. B.B. Binford of Waco, TX. Mrs. Binford, Class of 1926, was Poet Laureate of Texas until her death. This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time English major. The recipient is also the winner of the Annual UMHB Poetry contest if that person meets all other scholarship requirements.
- Vann English Scholarships are awarded to upper-level (Junior/Senior) students majoring in English. They are awarded based on need and merit. The funds are given by the family and friends of Dr. William H. Vann and Osee Maedgen Vann, long-time professors of English at UMHB.
Awards
- Evelyn McFatridge Brashears Award
- W.F. Hutmacher Scholarly Writing Award (this award includes a monetary gift)
- Stella P. Ross Memorial Award
- Sigma Tau Delta Short Story
Steps to Apply for a Scholarship
- Complete the Scholarship Application form. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships and awards for which you meet the requirements.
- For scholarships, submit two recommendation letters (see application form).
- For awards, submit representative work (see application form).
Contact Information
Sandra Rodriguez, Secretary to the Dean
srodriguez@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4557
900 College Street, Box 8008 • Belton, TX 76513
Page last updated September 27, 2018