Islander Students Give Thanks to Endowed Scholarship Donors
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Smiles and laughter, displays of gratitude, and newly formed friendships filled this year’s Endowed Scholarship Banquet at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The
An endowed scholarship is unique because it is intended by the donor to provide scholarship support in perpetuity, not just for one year or even one generation. With these gifts, students can focus more on their studies, get involved in campus activities, join a student organization, and volunteer in the community. For some students, these endowed scholarships also inspire them to follow in their donors’ footsteps.
“I’ve received
Jacob Martinez, freshman theatre major at the Island University and recipient of the Virginia T. Rankin
“I’d like to say another thank you to my donor and all donors for helping all of us Islanders reach our full potential,” Martinez shared. “We appreciate you and your life-changing gifts.”
Martin C. Davis, adjunct professor at the Island University and past board member of the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation, gave the donor keynote speech at the banquet. During his testimonial, Davis shared how hard work can pay off, the impact receiving financial aid had on his
“We are all here today because someone believed in us and invested in our future,” said Urban. “For
This year, seven donors were honored as new or upgrading members of the Endowed Scholarship Council, including:
- The Flint Hills Resources, LP Fund in Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Kennedy Endowed Scholarship
- R.N. “Dick” Conolly Endowed Scholarship
- Atlee M. and John W. Cunningham Memorial Research Award
- Thomas John Ferguson Endowed Scholarship in Marine Biology
- Senior Class Gift Endowed Scholarship
- Diane M. Speed Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics and Computer Science
