Business Scholarships
Annual Fund Scholarship — Business: Students majoring in business will be assessed for this scholarship. Recipients are selected through the UMHB Financial Aid office.
Annual Fund Scholarship — Chick-fil-A: Two students majoring or minoring in business are selected each year to receive a $1,500 scholarship for one year. The scholarship is need-based and recipients must maintain a “B” average.
Virginia Brookshire Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship is established to honor Virginia Brookshire, Class of 1962. The scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in business or education.
The Bertha E. Caddell Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Minnie Caddell Miles of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in memory of her mother, Mrs. Bertha E. Caddell. Mrs. Caddell believed very firmly in the strength of Christian education and sacrificed to have her daughter attend Mary Hardin-Baylor College. This scholarship is awarded annually to junior or seniors studying for an undergraduate degree in business.
C.F. Fikes (CEFCO) Endowed Scholarship: Mr. and Mrs. James Fikes of Fikes Wholesale, Inc., the holding company for CEFCO Convenience Stores, established this endowed scholarship. The scholarship was established in honor of Mr. C.F. Fikes, James’ father and founder of the company. Preference will be given to current employees (Fikes Wholesale, Inc. and/or its affiliates), children of employees or students working toward a degree in business, accounting, marketing, management, human resources or information technology.
Buddy and Angela Groom Endowed Scholarship: Buddy and Angela Groom established this endowed scholarship to recognize Buddy’s meaningful experience as a UMHB student from 1984-1987. It is to be awarded to an undergraduate student working toward a degree in business.
Bettie Iba Hayes Endowed Scholarship: Peggy Hayes Craik, Class of 1990, established this endowed scholarship in memory of her mother, Bettie Hayes for students who are single mothers working toward an undergraduate degree in nursing, education, or business.
Frances Punchard McCulloch Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship, established from the estate of Dr. Johnie B. Punchard, Class of 1934, is to be awarded to a business technology student. Dr. Punchard established this scholarship in memory of her sister, who was a 1932 graduate.
The Murphie A. Miles Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Minnie C. Miles of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in memory of her beloved husband, Mr. Murphie A. Miles. Mr. Miles supported his wife’s belief in quality education for all who are able to attend college. This scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior studying for an undergraduate degree in business.
Dr. Johnie B. Punchard Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship, established from the estate of Dr. Johnie B. Punchard, Class of 1934, is to be awarded to business technology students.
Allan and Jewel Richardson Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Allan and Jewel Richardson by their children. It will be awarded to students majoring in business, nursing, or education and the primary emphasis will be based upon financial need.
Platt and Kathryn Turner Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established by Joseph Platt Turner, Jr. and Kathryn Moore Turner of Temple, Texas, because of their deep confidence in the Christian leadership of this university. This scholarship is awarded annually to junior or senior students, with a 3.0 GPA, studying for an undergraduate degree in business. Students volunteering for full-time Christian service may be considered if no business majors meet the criteria.
Jessie and Marjorie Whitis Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Jessie and Marjorie Whitis by their children. It will be awarded to students majoring in business, nursing, or education and the primary emphasis will be based upon financial need.
Dora Blanche York Endowed Scholarship: The endowed scholarship was given by Miriam York and Gertrude York in memory of Dora Blanche York, an alumni and long-time employee of the university. It is awarded to a deserving student who plans to go into business administration or education.