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Donor Scholarships

Students may apply for Donor Scholarships annually beginning in early February in their eCAMS Student Portal. See the academic calendar for the application deadline. Scholarship presentations are made at the annual Awards Banquet for the next academic year. Applicants must also complete a FAFSA to determine financial need. Recipients for most Donor Scholarship are selected by the Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of faculty and staff chosen from the different areas of the University. *** Denotes scholarships that are available to both new and continuing students.

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  • Allen Poldson Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is in the memory of Allen Poldson and is awarded with preference to a senior Pastoral or Music major with financial need.

  • Alumni Class of '47: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment from the Southwestern class of 1947. The scholarship is awarded to an upper-level student actively involved in church and planning on entering full-time ministry.

  • Andrea McKnight Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is given in memory of Andrea McKnight, who passed away in 2005, the wife of Irby McKnight, current SAGU Vice-President of Development.

  • Arthur E. and Elizabeth Galley Wilson Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment in memory of Arthur and Elizabeth Wilson. Reverend and Mrs. Wilson were veteran missionaries and Mrs. Wilson taught at Southwestern for many years. Applicants must be planning a career in missions. 23

  • Assemblies of God Credit Union Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by the Assemblies of God Credit Union. The Assemblies of God Credit Union is proud to be a part of the campus family, proud to support Southwestern, its students, and all of its programs and does so by way of this annual scholarship.

  • Donor ScholarshipsBob and Kathleen Skipper Academic Scholarship: The Skipper family scholarship is given in memory of Rev. Bob Skipper, an alumnus from 1955 to 1957 and former Executive Presbyter.

  • Culbreth Family Scholarship: This scholarship was created in honor of Cecil and Wanda Culbreth's personal ministry within the Arkansas District and to train students who share their heart for the church.

  • Chris Miller Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment from his wife Jodie Miller in memory of Chris, who was an alumnus of SAGU and a missionary to Africa.

  • Christian Fidelity Foundation C. Lawrence & Alletha Barnett Scholarships: The scholarships provided by Christian Fidelity and C. Lawrence and Alletha Barnett are designated for a Music Major and Academic Major.

  • David A. Baker Ministries Scholarship for Ministry: This scholarship is awarded annually by the David A. Baker Ministries to an Oklahoma student who is planning a ministerial career.

  • David W. and Juliana Barnett Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Rev. and Mrs. Barnett for a married student with children at home.

  • Diana Ruth Davis Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible from an endowment in memory of Diana Ruth Davis. It is awarded to a student from West Texas.

  • Donna Lynn Brammer Memorial Scholarship: This is made possible by an endowment provided by Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Brammer of Pasadena, TX in memory of their daughter Donna Lynn Brammer. This scholarship is awarded to ministerial and education majors from the South Texas District.

  • Dr. Edward and Barbara Daniel Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by Dr. Edward and Barbara Daniel. It was created to provide for music majors actively pursuing excellence through classical piano training.

  • Dr. James and Winnie Barnes Scholarship: This scholarship is in honor of Dr. James and Winnie Barnes. Dr. Barnes came to Southwestern in 1974 as the Dean of Students. He has served in various capacities under six presidents of Southwestern. The student center, dedicated in 2002 is named in his honor.

  • Dr. Robert R. Bayless Scholarship: This scholarship is available to ministerial students who have made a lifetime commitment to full time ministry and maintain satisfactory grades. Dr. Robert Bayless is an alumnus from 1947.

  • Dr. Thomas F. and Louise K. Harrison Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment provided by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Harrison, who dedicated many years of their lives as professors at Southwestern. A scholarship is awarded annually to a Church Ministries major.

  • Earl and Joyce Banning Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is provided in honor of Earl and Joyce Banning. Preference is given to a student from Braeswood Assembly of God, pursuing a degree in Church Ministries, and exhibiting academic achievement.

  • Earl G. and Roena Vanzant Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible from family and friends of the Vanzants.

  • Elaine Godwin Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment established to honor the memory of Elaine Godwin, a long time resident of Oklahoma.

  • Eleanor R. Guynes Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Delmer and Eleanor Guynes and is awarded to a student who exhibits academic achievement, demonstrates high level of morals, and potential leadership abilities.

  • Fannie Brown Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is provided in memory of Fannie Brown, an alumnus of Southwestern. Preference goes to a student showing academic excellence and financial need.

  • George and Anna Brazell Scholarship: This scholarship is provided from an endowment fund honoring the Brazells for their many years of dedicated work. It is awarded to a student with high academic achievement, financial need and bearing evidence of high spiritual standing.

  • George and Jessie Kappaz Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment from George and Jessie Kappaz. It is awarded to a Graduate student who is enrolled for at least 6 hours and has a cumulative GPA of 3.75.

  • Glen and Ann Ahlf Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment provided by Reverend Glen and Ann Ahlf of Springfield, Missouri. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of attitude, ability and need.

  • Gregory Paul Neill Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was created by the Neill family to honor the memory of Gregory Paul Neill. The Neill family's heart is to make provision for students who actively portray Christ's love through Christian Education.

  • Harding Regents Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by a grant from Robert and Shawnee Griffith Harding of Waxahachie. The scholarship will annually provide for an outstanding Ellis County student attending SAGU as a freshman. This scholarship is awarded based on high academic achievement.

  • Harold and Mary Maxine Gookin Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Harold and Mary Gookin. Harold was an ordained A/G minister. He ministered in a county jail for thirty years. Mary graduated and received a license to preach from Raymond T. Richey, one of the three founders of Southwestern. It is awarded to a student who exhibits academic achievement.

  • Howard Bryan (Sonny) Daniel Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by Dr. Edward and Barbara Daniel. It was created to provide for music majors actively pursuing excellence through classical piano training.

  • J.B. and Louise Calame Daniel Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by Dr. Edward and Barbara Daniel. It was created to provide for music majors actively pursuing excellence through classical piano training.

  • J.R. and Carmen Goodwin Scholarship: This scholarship was created by E.A. and Letha Gruver to honor the memory of J.R. and Carmen Goodwin. It is awarded to a student who displays academic excellence.

  • Jill Dodd Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment given in memory of Jill Dodd, a former student of Southwestern. The scholarship is awarded to an Education Major, living on campus.

  • John Wayne and Loretta Jane Wyckoff Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment provided by John and Judy (Wyckoff) Crozier and Dr. John and Myrna Wyckoff.

  • Karen Rayleen Marshall Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is provided from the accrued interest from an endowment provided by Reverend and Mrs. Jackie Marshall and the Southern Idaho and Wyoming Districts. The scholarship is awarded each year to a student planning to enter full-time missionary work in Latin America.

  • L.W. Diesman and Dorothy Rook Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment given in memory of Mr. Diesman and his sister, Dorothy Rook. It is awarded to students with strong and well-defined ministerial goals, leadership potential, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA with preference given to students directly involved in missions. 25

  • Larry Edwards Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment provided by Mrs. Larry Edwards in memory of her husband. It is awarded annually to an upper level Church Ministries major planning on full-time mission work.

  • LaVerna Stafford Dudley Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible from an endowment provided by the family of LaVerna Stafford Dudley. Interest from the endowment is awarded annually to a graduating ministerial student actively involved in ministry.

  • Luther and Juanita Dulaney Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment. Preference is given to students from Magnolia Christian Center in Port Neches or from South Texas District.

  • Marcus Brooks Pastoral Ministries Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment by Mr. and Mrs. Marcus H. Brooks. The scholarship is awarded to outstanding seniors enrolled in "Principles and Practices of Pastoral Ministry."

  • M.E. Collins Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible from an endowment provided by family and friends of former Southwestern president M.E. Collins. The scholarship is awarded based on need and academic achievement.

  • Marshall M. Hammack Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Pastoral Ministries major. The scholarship is provided from the accrued interest from and endowment from Mrs. M.M. Hammack.

  • Marie (Watkins) Edwards Scholarship:  This scholarship is provided in memory of Marie Watkins Edwards, whose love for God and education will live on in the lives of those who will be helped financially as they train to make a difference for good.

  • Mary Nell Daniel Scholarship: This scholarship was endowed by Dr. Edward and Barbara Daniel. It was created to provide for music majors actively pursuing excellence through classical piano training.

  • Neighborhood Credit Union Career Services Scholarship: This scholarship is provided through SAGU Career Services in conjunction with the Neighborhood Credit Union for a student showing excellence in academics as well as leadership abilities in the marketplace.

  • Edward and Isabelle Haupt Scholarship: This scholarship was established to honor the lives and ministries of Edward and Isabelle Haupt as well as to train missionaries in the field.

  • Pauline Wheeler Harden Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible from Dr. Robert and Liz Harden and the Harden Family. This scholarship is in memory of Pauline Wheeler Harden, who is Dr. Harden's mom, because of her love for Southwestern and its students.

  • Pearl Ellis Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by an endowment from Pearl Ellis. The scholarship is open to all students with academic achievement.

  • Rev. E.R. Foster Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was made possible in 1987 by Rev. Robert G. Slaton from donations which came into San Jacinto Assembly of God to honor the memory of Emmitt Ralph Foster, Jr. The scholarship fund has been extended to include Rev. E.R. Foster as well. It is awarded to a West Texas student who exhibits academic achievement.

  • Rev. James A. and Ruth Snodgrass Scholarship: This scholarship is provided annually by Rev. James A. and Ruth Snodgrass. It was established to provide for ministry students desiring to be pastors within the Assemblies of God.

  • Richmond Phillip Tadlock Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment provided by the Tadlock family. Interest from the endowment is awarded annually, preferably to a ministerial student from the Oklahoma District. 26

  • SAGU Alumni Association Scholarship: An annual scholarship is provided by an endowment from the Southwestern Alumni Association and is awarded based on need and academic achievement.

  • Southwestern Women's Auxiliary Scholarship: The Southwestern Women's Auxiliary provides an annual scholarship to female interdisciplinary majors for their senior year of study.

  • Summit Industrial Coatings Inc. Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by an endowment provided by Bill Holland. The annual scholarship is based on need and academic achievement.

  • Suzanne Gebby Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by a friend of Southwestern, Suzanne Gebby.

  • T.W. Hobbs Scholarship: In honor of the donor, the T.W. Hobbs Endowed Scholarship awards to students whose attendance at the university would not be possible without such a scholarship.

  • The Impact-Your-World Evangelism Scholarship: This scholarship was made possible by the Rikli family scholarship fund. This scholarship is designed for a student majoring in Management, Music Education or Secondary Education who, upon graduation, plans to devote his or her life to working for God while pursuing a career in Management or Education.

  • The Impact-Your-World Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is made possible by the Rikli family scholarship fund. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in youth ministries or missions, who upon graduation, plans to devote his or her life and career to a leadership role in either Youth/Campus Ministries or Foreign Missions.

  • Tom & Lois Russell Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Tom and Lois Russell and is awarded to an Education Major, who will be a sophomore, and has demonstrated academic achievement.

  • Troyce Pearson Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is provided annually by our Assemblies of God churches in the Longview Section.

  • Vada Swick Hagee Scholarship:  This scholarship was created to honor Vada Swick Hagee, a 1932 alumnus of Southern Bible College, one of the three original schools that formed SAGU. Her son, John Hagee, later attended Southwestern High School and Southwestern Bible Institute.

  • Valley Hi Assembly of God Ministry Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Valley Hi Assembly of God church in San Antonio, Texas. Preference is given to students from Valley Hi Assembly of God or a member of an Assemblies of God Church with a pastor's recommendation. A Church Ministries major with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, who is a Spirit-filled Christian involved in ministry. Open to sophomore, junior, senior or graduate students.

  • Vern J. & Marietta Crews Mission Scholarship: This mission scholarship is given with preference to a Latin America missions major. This scholarship was provided by Rev. and Mrs. David Barnett. David Barnett is on the Christian Fidelity Board of Directors, SAGU Board of Regents and Commission on Academic & Student Programs.

  • William and Deloris Maupin Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by William and Deloris Maupin. It is awarded to a student majoring in Missions who exhibits academic achievement.

  • World Harvest Scholarship: This scholarship is provided by Chad Germany, a SAGU graduate. It is provided for a Missions Major.