LCAE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
The Denson Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2012, the Denson Endowed Scholarship is a permanent endowment dedicated to the legacy of the late John D. Denson. He and his wife Margaret wanted to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students. Recipients will be identified as first-generation students and are involved with the Gateway Scholars Program in the Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence, or similar future programs designed to help first-generation students excel and complete their studies recipients must exhibit financial need.
The Selden Leavell Endowed Scholarship
The Selden Leavell Endowed Scholarship was established by the Board of Regents of the University Texas System on October 8, 1981, for the benefit of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Gift funds were provided by the Ruth Hall Leavell Estate. The endowment honors Mr. E. Selden Leavell of Houston, Texas, a 1903 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement was named as the custodian of this endowment in Spring 2010. Recipients are chosen on the basis of proven academic achievement and financial need. This award is not limited to any school, college, or department.
Ge Chen Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2013, the Ge Chen Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship is a permanent endowment that is dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Chen who co-created the first study abroad program in the Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence within the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting LCAE students participating in the Beijing, China study abroad program. To become eligible for this scholarship, a student must be accepted to study abroad in Beijing, China; demonstrate financial need; and/or be a first-generation college student. All candidates are required to submit a one-page essay in response to a specific prompt on social entrepreneurship.
Tod F. and Tracy E. Hammond Gateway Scholars Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2014, the Tod F. and Tracy E. Hammond Gateway Scholars Endowed Scholarship is a permanent endowment dedicated to The Gateway Scholars Program in Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence within the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. All Gateway Scholars in good standing are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to students who are actively engaged in Gateway and other LCAE programs.
Garfield and Petrenella McConnico Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2015, the Garfield and Petrenella McConnico Endowed Scholarship is a permanent endowment dedicated in memory of the parents of Mr. Byron Anderson, an Advisory Board Member in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. It is available to students in the Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence within the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. Students who demonstrate a solid commitment to diversity and community engagement and have a verified G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher are eligible and encouraged to apply.
