Scholarship Directory
Explore College of Education scholarships made possible by our generous donors. Awards for undergraduate and graduate students may be based on academic achievement, financial need and/or career interest. Each scholarship has its own requirements, but you only need to submit one application. The Scholarship Committee will consider you for all College awards for which you qualify.
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The following scholarships are available for distribution in the 2027–28 academic year. The list below is organized by degree level and department. Reviewing award criteria may inform what to highlight in your scholarship essay.
Undergraduate and Graduate (any department)
- The Kathleen Marburger Endowed Scholarship for Education
- Janell Milling Endowed Scholarship
- College of Education Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment
- Judy Butler Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- The Mylie E. & Charles A. Durham Endowed Scholarship
- Faith Gladstone Marshall Scholarship Endowment
- Dr. Allen R. Warner Endowed Scholarship
- Joshua Weinstein Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- The John D. and Susan K. Thompson Family Scholarship Endowment
- Weltzien Endowed Scholarship
- Helen and Melvin Wimpelberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Mabel Jewell Harper Scholarship Endowment
- Nancy D. Palm Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Susan Diane Jackson Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Helen Gore-Laird and Dov Liberman Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education
- Dr. Edward Taylor Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Loleet Usener Eckel Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Marsha L. Sachs Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Todd and Kelly Thurber Endowed Scholarship
Undergraduate Only
- Shone D. Gipson Endowed Scholarship
- Kristina and Pete Riepe Endowed Scholarship
- Patricia Sue Dodds Scholarship Endowment
- Cecile Foerster Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Leslie and Kim Wheless Scholarship Endowment
- Sabrina A. Marsh Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in the College of Education
Undergraduate (Sugar Land students only)
Graduate Only
- Dr. Walter Cubberly Memorial Scholarship
- Basheer A. Hashmi Scholarship
- Dr. Eugene L. Chiappetta — Texas Chemical Council Endowment for Graduate Studies in Science Education
- Pauline Moss Crouch Scholarship Endowment
- Marcile Hollingsworth Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education at the University of Houston
- The Robert and Elizabeth Houston Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Larry and Phyllis Hughes Award for Leadership Studies Endowment
Incoming Freshmen
- Cecile Foerster Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Susan and Jerry Ballard Scholarship for College of Education Freshman Endowment
- John and Margot Cater Endowed Scholarship
- Dayna J. Salter Endowed Scholarship
- O.C. and Trinidad Mendenhall Foundation Presidential Endowed Scholarship
- Kate Bell Presidential Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Patricia Potter Wilson and Captain Wendell Wilson Presidential Endowed Scholarship
- Lora B. Peck Presidential Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education
Department of Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Undergraduate and Graduate:
- The Don and Jacqueline Hawkins Endowed Scholarship
- Joe and Lee Mountain Endowed Scholarship
- Velma Glass Chambers Scholarship Endowment
- Wilford Weber Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Undergraduate Only:
- Devika Kornbacher STEAM Scholarship
- Benbrook-Foerster Memorial Fund
- Lilie Family Early Childhood Development Endowment
- Joe Rivera Lopez Scholarship Endowment
- Phyllis and Mudge Miller Scholarship Endowment
- Rudolph J. Capobianco Memorial Scholarship
- Wallace - Ready Family Scholarship Endowment (future teachers)
- George Leroy and Myrajane Ereckson Hall Scholarship Endowment
- Anette Temple Edens Teacher Preparation Scholarship
- Lanclos Family Endowed Scholarship
Graduate Only:
- Frances L. Terry Endowed Fellowship
- E.E. and Myrtle B. Oberholtzer Scholarship Endowment
- Paul R. and Nancy G. Borneman Scholarship Endowment
- Susan and Tom Williams Graduate Scholarship Endowment in Mathematics Education
- John Croft Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Dr. Richard L. Hooker Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education at the University of Houston
- Richard D. Strahan Educational Leadership Scholarship
- Troy Ray and Rebecca Janette Lilly Endowed Fellowship
- City Artworks Endowed Scholarship for Art Education
Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences
Undergraduate and Graduate:
Undergraduate Only:
- Mary Louise White Scholarship-Educational Psychology or Health Education
- Dr. Joel Bloom Endowed Scholarship
Graduate Only:
- Norman I. Kagan Scholarship Endowment
- Dr. Mary Lou and Eddie Hernandez Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education
- Kathleen Arnold Pascoe Endowment
“This scholarship allowed me to reduce financial stress and focus more fully on my studies, leadership responsibilities and community involvement.”
Madison Jones
Scholarship recipient
“This award is not only financial relief but also a motivating reminder that others believe in my potential to make a difference.”
Saveem Afraz
Scholarship recipient
“Receiving this scholarship has brought me peace of mind during a time that could have otherwise been overwhelming. Your investment in my journey truly makes a significant difference in my future.”
Danielle Marin
Scholarship recipient