How Extraordinary the Stories || The President's Scholarship Initiative
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“While at Baylor, I have found a home. I have found lasting relationships. I have found my faith.”
Rachel Gilbert
Public Relations and Journalism, Class of 2011
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“Mad Dog Dawson” is known for much more than his fierce bite in the courtroom.
Matt Dawson
BA '38, LLB '38
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“We appreciate what Baylor University stands for and the quality education it offers young people”
Coach Scott Drew
Head Coach Baylor Men's Basketball
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She saw a need and decided she would be the one to fill it, even in the midst of a busy college career.
Allyson Townsend
Deaf Education, Class of 2010
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“I had no idea what I was going to major in or what I was going to do with the rest of my life, but I knew, that day, that God was calling me to Baylor.”
Jordan Ables
Pre-business, Class of 2013
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She defied her generation's limits on age, race and what it meant to be a traditional college student. Phyllus Flowers had a bigger dream.
Phyllus Flowers
BBA '94
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One couple. Three children. And several endowed scholarship funds, all benefiting students of Baylor University, and all in the family name. It's quite an accomplishment with quite an impact, but—like most good stories—the beginning was rather humble.
Richard & Karen Willis
Richard, BBA '81, MBA '82; Karen, BBA '85
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“Fortunately, Baylor believed in me, invested in me and adopted me. So I became a proud Baylor Bear, and I always will be.”
Breck Sandvall
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2011
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She refused to be paralyzed by physical pain or family circumstances. She would be a Baylor Bear.
Sarah Male
Master's Candidate, Social Work
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Monique Criddell took a leap of faith that has paved the road for a lifetime of ministry and leading others toward success.
Monique Criddell
MDiv '12
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Toyin comes from a long line of go-getters, and nothing will stop her dreams.
Toyin Akindona
Class of 2014
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A true freshman she may be, but to look at Odyssey now, you would never know.
Odyssey Sims
Freshman, Class of 2014
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From raising a family to developing a business to supporting their alma mater, the Gotchers are committed to paying it forward.
Pat and Amy Gotcher
Pat, BA '69; Amy, BSED '75
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“If someone wants to leave a meaningful legacy, it seems that one of the best ways is to assure the education of those who come behind us.”
Paul and Fran Webb
Paul, BBA '50
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As Megan heard the stories of Baylor's history, a truth was sealed in her heart: Baylor truly is the place where she belongs.
Megan Lopez
Class of 2014, Biology Major
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“I came to Baylor to play soccer. I never thought my life would change.”
Staz Salinas
Class of 2012
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“One of the things that differentiates student leaders at Baylor from students at other college campuses is a universal belief that leadership is rooted in service to others.”
Katie Jo Baumgardner
University Scholar, Class of 2011
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“If you invest in others, then your legacy will live on even after your life is gone.”
Beverly Eberts
Class of 1951
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The 5-foot-11 guard on the women's basketball team has more than spectacular skills on the court...she has the heart to match.
Melissa Jones
Speech Communications, Class of 2011
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To this day, A.A. receives random calls from students who thank him for believing in them.
A.A. Hyden
BA '47
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“If ever there was a place intent on forming future ministers—for work inside and outside the church—it's Baylor. It is a trustworthy place to invest.”
Ben & Ashley Mangrum
Master's Candidates, English & Divinity
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“I saw my studies at Baylor in the sciences and humanities intersecting. If not for Baylor, I would not have a unique perspective on my role in the wider world.”
Austin Cook-Lindsay
Environmental Science, Class of 2011
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Every day ushers in eager expectation that the breakthrough will be today.
Ben Phrampus
Geology, Class of 2011
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“The main thing we want to do is prepare people to go out and make a living and have an effect on the world.”
Danny and Marsha Bowlin
Danny, BBA '69; Marsha, BA '70)
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“The main thing we want to do is prepare people to go out and make a living and have an effect on the world.”
Harold and Janice Havard
Harold, BA '58,MSEd '61, EDd '70; Janice, BA '58, MS '61, Edd '74
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“I was raised to always have school as one of my top priorities--because education led to opportunity,”
KC Onyekanne
Human Resource Management and Economics, Class of 2011
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While most tourists are sightseeing, the future is unfolding for Brandon Davis.
Brandon Davis
Architecture, Class of 2011
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“Having the opportunity to do this [play football at Baylor] is pretty cool.”
Danny Watkins
Class of 2011
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“Thanks to Baylor, I have come to realize the ways in which literature invites us to see reality in a new light and to reflect upon our own place in the world.&rdquo
Tyler Walton
University Scholar, Class of 2011
Honoring the Promise
The President's Scholarship Initiative was launched by Baylor President Ken Starr in 2010, calling the Baylor Family to respond to the need of Baylor students.
This three-year effort to raise $100 million in scholarship funds for Baylor students was birthed out of concern from our students about the rising cost of higher education and the burden this places on their families and their futures.
Judge Starr responded swiftly with a call to the Baylor Family to make scholarships a priority to keep the extraordinary stories of our distinctive Baylor students going strong.
Celebrating Success
Baylor University is proud to announce that we have exceeded our ambitious goal by raising over $100 million from more than 11,000 Baylor scholarship donors.
With the incredible support of Baylor Nation, The President's Scholarship Initiative is the first step in fulfilling an ongoing promise to Baylor students to help make the distinctive Baylor education accessible for those who are called to take their place in That Good Old Baylor Line.
