John R. Bailey is a native of Temple and graduate of Temple High School and Texas A&M University. He serves as trustee on Temple College Board of Trustees and as a member of the Temple College Foundation Board. John established the Jonnie Ragsdale Gendron...

Johnny Janicek’s mother, Klara started a scholarship fund in 1986. When John passed away in 2003, he left a substantial portion of his estate to the scholarship fund in hopes of helping other TC students who had to rely on scholarships to get an education. His...

Evelyn Nelson Waiwaiole is a native of Taylor, Texas, and took her first college class at Temple College before attending Texas A&M University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Texas for her doctoral degree. Evelyn established the John E. Roueche...

Michelle Otto used her creative writing skills to tell the stories that made her job as a paramedic a poignant journey through the lives of those she touched. She told stories of the hug she gave to a woman who had just lost her husband because she knew that there...

This scholarship is to honor Kirby Johnson whose career here at Temple College spanned 33 years as the men’s basketball head coach. He amassed a total of 715 wins during that time; however, his greatest impact was on the lives of his players on and off the court.

An endowed scholarship has been established in the name of Kiwanis Club Of Temple Project Foundation, Inc. to provide scholarships for Temple College students and those eligible to attend Temple College.  Dr. Hubert M. Dawson, the first president of Temple College,...

The Knob Creek and King Solomon Masonic Lodges have established an endowment at the urging of Mason Josh Huckabee, who attended Temple College, made an indellible mark in the science department, and valued the need to use their civic organization to benefit other...

The Linda Green Knight Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Barney Knight in celebration of his wife’s birthday. 

Each year the Temple Literary Review Club uses the dues collected by the ladies in the club to fund a scholarship for a deserving Temple College student.

The Louisa Mehaffey Scholarship was established in honor of Mrs. Mehaffey, a retired member of the Temple College Language Faculty.

The Louise L. Cox Memorial Scholarship honors one of Temple College’s most revered employees. Louise L. Cox worked at Temple College for forty-six years.   During that time, she served as Assistant to three College Presidents and also served as Executive Secretary to...

This performance event was developed by the Temple College Humanities Series in an effort to explore, celebrate and showcase Latino culture. Students compete for scholarship awards after participating in intensive mentoring, research and presentation experiences....

Lydia Santibanez-Farrell has been a dedicated servant leader. Lydia has been a passionate advocate for student success and has advanced critical student success work. She has been a member of the Temple College Board of Trustees since 1990 and served as chair of the...

The Marie S. and Jerry Adamek Memorial Scholarship was established by their children and provides a scholarship to a full-time TC student who resides in the Temple College District.  

Larry Wilkerson established an endowment in memory of his wife, Marie.  Mrs. Wilkerson was an accomplished business woman in the Temple community, and was revered by all who knew her. Both Larry and Marie attended Temple College and Larry continues to serve as a...

The Mary Alice Marshall Music Scholarship was established in May 1973, by members and friends of the Temple College Choir. The scholarship, in honor of Mrs. Marshall?s 18 years of teaching at Temple College, assists a student who exhibits an interest and talent in...

The Gina MacDougall Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the daughter of Temple College professor Kent MacDougall and his wife.

With gratitude for the experience their son had playing baseball at Temple College, the Loughrey’s provide opportunities for the baseball program.

The Ruth Howard Endowed Scholarship was established as a bequest upon her death. Mrs. Howard’s estate continues to grow her endowment to fund students at Temple College.

Marguerite and Jack Calvert, former Temple College students, were married in 1936. This scholarship honors their many years of service to the Temple community.

The Rosemary B. Hauser Scholarship was donated to honor the years of service Rosemary gave to the Foundation as the Executive Director.  During her tenure at the Foundation, Rosemary embarked on a $5 million capital campaign and raised an additional million to...

Mr. Martin established the Aiden Martin Hope and Opportunity Scholarship after the tragic death of the Academy 8th grader. Aiden’s classmates will be eligible for dual credit scholarships while they’re in high school, and an additional scholarship upon graduation.

The Ruby E. Arnett Endowed Scholarship was established by Ron Arnett and Sandra Farley in honor of their mother.

Douglas Ferrill was a revered faculty member at Temple College. He established an endowment in the name of his late first wife, Ruth, as well as his second wife, Marjorie. Marjorie has gone on to support endowments for her parents, George and Linnie Frank as well...

William J. Matush, longtime bookstore manager at Temple College, established an endowment in memory of his parents, Frank and Janie Matush.  Each year, Mr. Matush welcomes knowing he’s affording another student an opportunity to succeed.

Each year, the NAACP honors a student who exhibits leadership and community activism during the Juneteenth celebration.

The Mariachi de Temple Heritage Award was established as part of a Ford Motor Company and LULAC partnership. Temple ISD adopted the Mariachi music program and those students who graduate are encouraged to continue their music education at Temple College.

Rose Anne Brasher, the longtime librarian at Temple College established an endowment in the name of her aunt who had been instrumental in helping Rose Anne attend College. Rose Ann has given additional funds to digitize all of the Temple College yearbooks so that...

Natalie Aviles was a first-semester ADN student who suddenly passed away prior to finishing the semester. She made a huge impact on those around her. Her upbeat, can-do attitude and desire to become a nurse inspired others. This scholarship is to honor her wishes to...