Endowed Scholarships

Alpha Beta Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship is sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa community-based alumni chapter, Alpha Beta of Texas. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding sophomore member of Beta Alpha who has exhibited superior academic and leadership skills as a freshman student.

Agnes "Andy" Anderson Scholarship: Established by Agnes "Andy" Anderson, R.N., and her family. Mrs. Anderson believes in the associate degree nursing program and wishes to help deserving students pursue that goal. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Washington County student in the associate degree nursing program.

Alumni Lettermen/Dr. James H. Atkinson Scholarship: Established in honor of Dr. James H. Atkinson, the former football coach, director of athletics, dean and President of Blinn College, by the Buccaneer Alumni Lettermen Association, Inc. in recognition of his many contributions to Buccaneer Athletics. The scholarship recipient will be a deserving sophomore student-athlete.

Clinton G. Anderson Scholarship: Established in 1995 by Mr. Anderson, this scholarship is awarded without regard to major. Mr. Anderson graduated from Blinn College in 1936 and had a distinguished career as a Broadway actor.

Elton B. Anderson Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Elton B. Anderson by his wife, Agnes, and family. Mr. Anderson, a man of integrity, strength, and generosity, gave unselfishly of his time to others. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Washington County student without regard to major.

Caroline and Robert C. Appel Scholarship: Established in memory of Caroline and Robert C. Appel by their children Arleigh Appel, Robert Appel, Jr. and Mrs. Elwood Jaeger. This scholarship will be given to deserving students from Washington or Lee counties without regard to major.

Mary Lou and Robert Appel, Jr. Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Appel, this scholarship is given to deserving students from Texas without regard to major. The Appels are lifelong residents of Washington County where Mr. Appel is an active businessman, civic leader and former mayor of Brenham.

Ashorn Brothers Scholarship: Established by J.K. and Lillian Ashorn Wilhelm and family in honor of Herbert, Edmund, and Walter Ashorn. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students with financial need and without regard to major.

Eva Beazley Atkinson Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is given annually to a deserving Blinn College student majoring in chemistry or mathematics. It was established in memory of Eva Beazley Atkinson, former Dean of Women and Chairperson of the Blinn College Division of Natural Science.

President Emeritus James H. Atkinson Scholarship: Established in honor of Dr. James H. Atkinson, it is given to a deserving student who shows special talents for leadership and integrity.

Katherine Smith Atkinson Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is given to deserving students majoring in English or journalism. It was established in memory of Katherine Smith Atkinson, a Brenham civic leader.

Nancy Sheppeard Atkinson Scholarship: Established in 1993 in honor of Nancy Sheppeard Atkinson by her husband, former Blinn College President Dr. James H. Atkinson, this scholarship is awarded to an American history or English major with at least a 3.5 overall grade point average. Mrs. Atkinson is a former member of the Blinn College English faculty and an active volunteer in the Brenham community.

Inez Berger Memorial Real Estate Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2000 by the Bryan/College Station Association of Realtors and friends of Ms. Berger. Ms. Berger was very active with the real estate industry in the Bryan/College Station area. Preference will be given to students who plan on working in real estate or a related field in the Bryan/College Station area.

Blinn College Ex-Students Association Scholarship: Established in 1995 by the Blinn College Ex-Students Association, this scholarship was made possible by monies from membership fees and donations from former students. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding full-time sophomore student who participates in extra curricular activities and exhibits superior leadership and academic skills.

Blinn College Professional Association (Brenham) Scholarship: Established in 1996 by the Blinn College Professional Association in Brenham, the scholarship is awarded to a returning full-time sophomore on the Brenham campus who maintains a grade point average of 3.25 or above and has participated in extra curricular activities.

Blue Bell Creameries/E.F. Kruse Memorial Scholarship: Established by Blue Bell Creameries in memory of E.F. Kruse, a noted Brenham civic and business leader, this scholarship is given to a deserving student majoring in business, mathematics, engineering or natural science.

Henry and Ethel Boehm, Sr. Scholarship: Established by Henry and Ethel Boehm, Sr., this scholarship is awarded to a deserving Blinn student from Washington County. Mr. Boehm was a former academic dean of Blinn College.

Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Boehm, Jr. Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Boehm, Sr. in honor of their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Boehm served for many years as the Dean of the college prior to his retirement.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert William Boehm Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Boehm, Sr. in honor of their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Boehm served for many years as the Dean of the college prior to his retirement.

Sue Boehnke Scholarship: Established by Sue and Ben Boehnke. Mrs. Boehnke organized Blinn College’s first drill team and was its director for 20 years. The scholarship will be awarded to a member of the drill team.

Brazos County Go-Texan Scholarship: Established in 1995, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student from Brazos County who has participated in 4-H and FFA activities and displayed leadership skills.

Brenham B.P.O.E. No. 979 Charity Scholarship: Established in 1992 by the Brenham Elks Lodge, this scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Brenham Evening Lions Club Scholarship: Established in 1994 by the local civic club, the scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who is a graduate of Brenham High School and a resident of Washington County. It is a two-year scholarship that will extend to the student’s sophomore year provided he/she remains a full-time student in good academic standing.

Brenham Noon Lions Club Scholarship: Established in 2001 by the local civic club, this scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman with financial need who is a graduate of Brenham High School.

Brenham Rotary Club Scholarship: Established in 1999 by the largest civic organization in Brenham. The Brenham Rotary Club is a member of the world’s first and largest service club, an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide that provides humanitarian service, promotes high ethical standards in all vocations and helps build good will and peace in the world. This scholarship is open to sophomore students at Blinn, but with first preference given to Washington County residents.

Brenham University Women’s Scholarship: The Brenham University Women established this scholarship in 1994 to be awarded to a Brenham High School girl attending Blinn College the fall semester after high school graduation. The selection of a recipient is based on academic standing and participation in school and community activities.

Travis and Lucille Broesche Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 1995 by Travis Charles Broesche, a Houston attorney, in honor of his parents Travis and Lucille Broesche of Brenham. The Broesches are alumni of Blinn College. Mr. Broesche is a noted architect and designed two of the Brenham campus buildings. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student on the Brenham campus without regard to major.

Brown Family Scholarship: Established by Mrs. Edwina Day Hallstein in honor of the L.D. and Fannie Brown family and Beatrice Brown Bouldin. This family has contributed much to the education of minority students and to the civic improvement of Brenham.

Raymond G. Bryant Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Bryant, this scholarship is awarded to students interested in engineering, mathematics, or science. Need for financial assistance is a basic requirement. Mr. Bryant is a graduate of Blinn College and was formerly the Director of Engineering for Freeport Mineral Company.

Porscha Rae Buck Scholarship: Established in 1999 in memory of James Brewer by Mildred Brewer, his widow, and Karen Buck, his daughter, this scholarship is available only for students majoring in a Technical/Workforce Education program. It is open to both certificate and degree seeking students and is established as an incentive to students who have experienced unusual academic obstacles (such as a learning disability) but have triumphed to become successful students.

Bob Bullock Scholarship: Established in 1994 by friends and supporters of Texas Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock in recognition of his work to improve higher education in the state of Texas, this scholarship is awarded to a business or computer science major.

Susan Burkhart Memorial Scholarship: Established by the family and friends of Susan Burkhart to provide financial assistance to Blinn College students majoring in mathematics or mathematics education.

Burleson County Go-Texan Committee Scholarship: Established in 1993, this scholarship is awarded to a student from Burleson County.

Waldo F. Burt Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1996 in memory of Waldo F. Burt by his family and friends. Mr. Burt served as an instructor of business and as Registrar at Blinn College prior to his retirement. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student majoring in education.

Burton Lions/Sid B. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1996 by the Burton Lions Club in memory of noted civic leader and educator Sid B. Stevenson, a charter member of the Burton Lions Club. Mr. Stevenson taught at Blinn College and served as Superintendent of the Burton Independent School District. This scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Burton I.S.D. to a student from Burton High School based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and character and integrity.

Cantey Family Scholarship: Established on behalf of the Cantey family, and in memory of Craig C. Cantey, Jr., to encourage the attainment of advanced education and the development of leadership of deserving individuals. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major or financial need.

William Kenneth Carnes Scholarship: Established in 1995 by the Brenham Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and supporters to honor William Kenneth Carnes, former city of Brenham police chief and teacher of law enforcement classes at Blinn College. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student majoring in criminal justice/law enforcement with preference given to freshmen graduates of Brenham and Burton high schools.

J.B. Carrington Scholarship: Established in honor of the many contributions Mr. J.B. Carrington has made to students and Blinn College. The scholarship has been established by his friends and colleagues to support the education of students attending the Bryan Campus of Blinn College.

Margaret Chelsey Memorial Scholarship: Established by the Josephine C. Zeiske Estate, Elroy Kiecke, trustee, in honor of her mother, Margaret Chelsey. Preference will be given to students from Bellville High School with good academic records.

Doyle Coatney Scholarship: Established by Doyle Coatney, this scholarship is specifically for graduates of Montgomery High School, Montgomery, Texas. The scholarship recipient is selected by Montgomery High School and goes to a student who has exhibited athletic, entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The need for financial assistance is a basic requirement. Mr. Coatney is a successful businessman who is a graduate of Montgomery High School and Blinn College. While at Blinn College, Mr. Coatney was a member of the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams.

Robert David Commander Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1996 in memory of Robert David Commander by his brother, Dr. Allen Commander of Brenham, and his sister, Mrs. Charles Stanley of Conroe. It is awarded to a full-time student without regard to major.

C.D. Dallmeyer-Brenham Wholesale Grocery Co., Inc. Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1999 by Brenham Wholesale Grocery, Co., Inc. in memory of Mr. C.D. Dallmeyer. Besides serving as president of Brenham Wholesale Grocery Co., Inc. for a number of years, Mr. Dallmeyer was a Board member of Blinn College and served several terms as its chairman. Mr. Dallmeyer was a former mayor of Brenham and was very active in local and civic affairs. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Oscar and Lillie Meinecke Dietrich Memorial Scholarship: Established by their family -- Nevi Lee Lauter and the late Bennie Lauter, Raymond and Virginia Dietrich, and Drs. Wilfred and Bobbie Dietrich, this scholarship is given to an agriculture major with a minimum 3.0 average, who is involved in community activities and Blinn College agriculture organizations.

W.O. and Bobbie Dietrich Scholarship: Established in 1995 by Drs. Wilfred and Bobbie Dietrich to be awarded to a student majoring in speech, drama, or English. The Dietrichs, instructors at Blinn College, are authors and civic leaders in Brenham and Washington County.

James F. Dillon Post 7104/Melvin H. Reddehase Scholarship: Established by the Brenham Veterans of Foreign Wars James F. Dillon Post in memory of Melvin H. Reddehase, a disabled American veteran who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. This scholarship is awarded to the child of a veteran, with preference given to students from Washington County.

Leroy and June Dreyer Scholarship: Established in 1996 by former Blinn College athletes, family and friends to pay tribute to Coach Leroy Dreyer and his wife, June. Coach Dreyer, a former student and athlete at Blinn College, served as coach and athletic director for 36 years. This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a deserving athlete, trainer or manager without regard to major.

Ora Lee Edwards Vocational Nursing Scholarship: Established in honor of Mrs. Edwards by friends, ex-students and family members. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Brenham campus Vocational Nursing program. Mrs. Edwards served as director of the Vocational Nursing program at Blinn College prior to her retirement.

Arthur H. Ehrig Scholarship: Established by Arthur and Myrtle Ehrig to encourage and assist students interested in pursuing agricultural related majors. Preference will be given to students from Washington and surrounding counties.

Myrtle Ehrig Scholarship: Established by Arthur and Myrtle Ehrig in appreciation for the years of home nursing care received by Mr. Ehrig. Mrs. Ehrig was a graduate of the first Blinn College LVN class. This scholarship will be awarded to a nursing student from Washington or Burleson County.

Alma Amsler Eversberg and Heber H. Drumm Scholarship: Established in 1996 in memory of the first woman graduate of Blinn and her son-in-law by Florence Eversberg Drumm, daughter and wife. Mrs. Eversberg was also the valedictorian of her graduating class at Blinn. Mr. Drumm was a longtime business and civic leader. The scholarship is awarded to a Washington County resident and U.S. citizen without regard to major, who is a full-time student and who, because of family circumstances, may not qualify for federal or state grants or loans.

Express Personnel Services Scholarship: Established in 2001 by W.A. (Al) Rampmeier, owner of a personnel services business with locations in Brenham and Bryan. Recipients of this scholarship must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average while working their way through college and be involved in college activities. This scholarship is also designed to assist parents who must make financial sacrifices to support their children in furthering their education.

N.W. and Norma Freeman Scholarship: The N.W. and Norma Freeman Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in business or agriculture. This fund was established by N.W. and Norma Freeman. Mr. Freeman was the Chairman of the Board of Tenneco.

Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Association Scholarship: Established in 1996 by Germania Farm Mutual Insurance. This Brenham based insurance company endowed the scholarship in honor of its 100th anniversary. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student without regard to major.

Robert L. Giles/Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: Established by the alumni and friends of the Blinn College Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa in memory of its longtime and distinguished sponsor, Robert L. Giles. This scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore who is a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter and who has exhibited superior academic and leadership skills.

David Keith Griffin Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of David Keith Griffin, a 1981 graduate of Blinn College, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Griffin, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving Blinn student with preference given to students from Burleson County.

Fred J. and Edwina Day Hallstein Scholarship: Established by the Board of Trustees of Blinn College in memory of Mrs. Hallstein, a longtime teacher of foreign languages at the college and active civic leader in Brenham. Mrs. Hallstein left a substantial sum of money to the college at the time of her death in 1989. This scholarship is awarded without regard to major.

Fred Hartman/Brenham Banner-Press Scholarship: Established by the Brenham Banner-Press and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moser in honor of Fred Hartman, a noted newspaper publisher and civic leader, this scholarship is awarded to a student planning a career in journalism or communications. Preference will be given to students from Washington County and surrounding areas and to students with superior academic records.

Katherine Mgebroff Hasskarl Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Mrs. Hasskarl by her family and friends. Mrs. Hasskarl attended the Brenham schools and Blinn College and was a registered nurse and an active and prominent civic leader in Brenham. This scholarship will be given to a student attending the college’s Associate Degree Nursing program.

Dr. and Mrs. Gus Heineke Memorial Scholarship: Established by Jack and Oleis Arlitt in memory of her parents who were both active participants in civic and business affairs in Brenham. Mrs. Heineke was a graduate of Blinn College in 1919. Dr. Heineke, a local dentist for thirty five years, served on the Blinn College Board of Trustees for over eleven years, serving as President of the Board for seven years (1947-1953). The Marie Heineke Memorial Gymnasium, formally opened and dedicated in March 1941, was named in memory of Dr. Heineke’s mother.

Walter Henry and Geneva Housley Holle Memorial Scholarship: Established by Pierre and Sarah Holle Roberts of Brenham in memory of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Holle. Mr. Holle, a Brenham native, was a Blinn graduate. He and Mrs. Holle were active participants in the business, civic and church interests of Brenham. The education of the youth was very important to them.

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