Vision
The Grayson College Foundation strives to secure philanthropic and external sources of support for Grayson College.

Mission
The Grayson College Foundation serves Grayson College through the development of public understanding and philanthopic support. The Foundation encourages mutually beneficial relationships between the College and its various constituencies.

Foundation Officers:
Ken English, President
Betty Roether, Vice-President
Joann Bohm Adair, Secretary
Lana Caswell Garcia, Immediate Past-President

Foundation Board:
Nancy Anderson
Karen Black
Dale Bonner
Sharon Brazeal
Darlene Brown
Pat Dannel
Horace Groff
Janice Howell
George McGahren
Ben Munson
Charles Schweizer
John Spears
Brad Underwood
Janet Ventura
Janis Walters
Barbara Woodroof

Advisory Board:
David Bayless, Jr.
Millard Brent
Joe Fallon
Warren Jamieson
Mary Knox
Martha Lattimore
Jim Lindsey
Tim McGraw
Ben McKinney
Jim Mehaffey
Susie Munson
Lola Sanford
Sue Smith

Posthumous Members:
Martha Dollarhide
Margaret Ann Hill
Ray Morrison
Pat Richardson
Burney Robinson
Charlotte Spears
John Wilcox

 


Scholarships
American Bank of Texas Dean’s Honor Scholarship
Established in February, 2001 by American Bank of Texas,.....
American Legion Post 29 Achievement Scholarship
Established in conjunction with the GCC Foundation's 2002.....
Art Students "Purchase Award" Prize
Established in 2001 by Don & Barbara Brown Hays as a competitive.....
Audra M. “Tooter” Herriage Memorial Scholarship
Established in the Fall of 2004 by Robert Herriage of Denison,.....
B.K. & Betty Bledsoe Achievement Scholarship
Established in December, 2002 by Mr. & Mrs. Billy K. "B.K.".....
Benton Family Valhalla Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Benton of Van Alstyne,.....
Betty Jo Brown Memorial Scholarship
Established in February, 2001 by Bobby J. Brown of Denison,.....
Billy Mayo/Rubin Jones Memorial Scholarship – J & J
Funded through personal contributions from employees at.....
Black Family Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Kent and Karen Black of Pottsboro,.....
Blake Utter Achievement Scholarship
Established in April, 1998 by Bob Utter, of Bob Utter Ford.....
Bonham State Bank Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Bonham State Bank to assist students.....
Bringhurst-Williams Achievement Scholarship
Established in January, 2005 by Mr. & Mrs. Don Williams.....
Bruce & Dickie Gerig Scholarship
Established in March, 2003 by Bruce & Dickie Gerig of Sherman,.....
C. Rachel Anders Dental Assisting Scholarship
Established in February, 2000 by an anonymous donor to honor.....
C.W. Stafford Scholarship for DAAC Students
Established in 1999 through the estate of Mr. C. W. Stafford,.....
Captain Arthur Plato Wright Memorial Scholarship
In the process of being endowed through the GCC Foundation.....
Carl C. & Mozelle Akins Memorial Scholarship
Established in February, 2003 by the children of Carl C......
Charles & Darlene Schweizer Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship was funded through a contribution made.....
Charles & Darlene Schweizer Valhalla Scholarship
Although the Schweizers, of Sherman, TX have been annually.....
Charles Spears Memorial Scholarship
Established in February, 2000 by Charlotte R. Spears in.....
Charlotte R. Spears Achievement Scholarship
Established and endowed in 1999 in honor of Mrs. Charlotte.....
Children of GCC Employees Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Mildred Higginbotham upon her retirement.....
Christopher Ryan Ritchie Memorial Scholarship
Established in May 2001 by Joe & Glenda Ritchie of Denison,.....
Chuck Kraemer Scholarship
Established in January, 2003 in by friends and co-workers.....
Churches of Christ of Grayson & Fannin Counties Sc
Established in October, 2003 by the Churches of Christ of.....
Clara Blackford Smith and W. Aubrey Smith Charitab
Endowed through the Grayson County College Foundation in.....
Clay Dyer Criminal Justice Scholarship – Sam Houst
This scholarship fund was endowed in July, 1996 at Sam Houston.....
Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin Scholarship
Funds from this endowment are to assist students who are.....
Cooper-Holbrook Valhalla Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Gregg & Virgie Holbrook of Pottsboro,.....
Criminal Justice Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Dwayne Barber, Criminal Justice Instructor.....
CWL Scholarship Fund for Continuing Education
In cooperation with the Center for Workplace Learning at.....
Cynthia Arden Sanders Memorial Achievement Scholar
Established in 1999 by Roger, Arden, Rebecca & Alexis Sanders.....
Dale & Margaret Ann Hill Leadership Scholarship
Established in 1999 through the generosity of Dale & Margaret.....
Dan O'Dea Memorial Scholarship in Musical Arts
Established by Mrs. Betty O'Dea in memory of her son, musician.....
Dare to Dream Scholarships
Funds are designated each year for students who were unable.....
Debra Boren Achievement Scholarship for CADD
Sponsored by Debra Boren, CADD Instructor at GCC
Denison Service League Leadership Scholarship
Funded annually by the Denison Service League and awarded.....
Dennis P. Meurer Scholarship in Nursing
Established in March, 2004 by GCC Nursing Alumna Dennis.....
Denny Dallas Leadership Scholarship
Established in 1998 by local resident Denny Dallas who saw.....
Dodson & Associates Appraisers Distinguished Achie
Funded annually by Doyle "Skee" & Tina Dodson to assist.....
Donald Hofmann Achievement Scholarship in EET
Funded through the generosity of Mr. Donald Hofmann, Electronic.....
Dorothy & Gus Green Valhalla Scholarship
Established in June, 2000 by Mrs. Thelma B. Maresh of Houston,.....
Dorothy Vestal Scholarship
Applications are available through area high school counselor's.....
Dr. Alan & Barbara Scheibmeir Scholarship
While in the process of permanently endowing this scholarship.....
Dr. John & Nelda Partin Dramatic Arts Achievement
Established in 2001 through the generosity of Dr. & Mrs......
Dr. John Chumbley Family Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in April, 2000 by.....
Dr. Martha Payne Leadership Scholarship in Office
Established in 1998 by David & Frankie Sprowl in honor of.....
Dr. Mary L. Moses Scholarship in Health Sciences
Established by friends of Dr. Mary L. Moses, a former Dean.....
Dr. Pamela Anglin Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Dr. Pamela Anglin, GCC graduate (and.....
Dr. Ramon Alemán Memorial Scholarship
To honor the memory of Dr. Ramon Alemán, who served as Vice.....
Dr. Roy & Helen Renfro Scholarship
Through the generosity of Dr. & Mrs. Roy Renfro of Pottsboro,.....
Dr. Roy A. Riddels Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Endowed in November, 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Wilcox, Mr......
Dr. Truman & Edna Wester Presidential Scholarship
Established in 1998 in honor of Dr. Truman Wester, second.....
Dr. Truman & Ruth Wester Transfer Student Scholars
Applications are available through the SOSU Office of Financial.....
E. Peter Haas, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Viticu
This fund was initially established in March, 1990 by Gerri.....
Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation Scholarship
Endowment established in 1999 by The Regensburger Foundation.....
Erwin J. “Buddy” Wagner Scholarship – SOSU
Applications are available through the SOSU Office of Financial.....
Fannin Bank Leadership Scholarship
Established in 1999 through the generosity of Fannin Bank.....
First National Bank of Bells/Savoy Leadership Scho
Established in 1999 by the First National Bank of Bells/Savoy.....
Fred & Mae Guilloud Scholarship
Established in 1981 by an endowment from the Fred and Mae.....
Gary & Sue Paikowski Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1998 through the generosity of Gary & Sue.....
GCC Choir Scholarship
Funded through the generosity of Dr. Jill Templet, Music.....
GNSA Memorial Scholarship in Nursing
Established in 1999 by the Grayson Nursing Student Association.....
Grayson County Builders Association Leadership Sch
Established in April, 2002 through the generosity of the.....
Grayson County College Art Scholarship
To assist and encourage students with artistic talent and.....
Grayson County College Baseball Scholarship
Grayson County College is proud of its tradition as a leader.....
Grayson County College Choral Scholarship
To encourage students with vocal musical talent to participate.....
Grayson County College Men's Basketball Scholarship
Grayson County College is proud of its tradition as a leader.....
Grayson County College Presidential Scholarship
(Funded through the Fred and Mae Guilloud Trust at GCC)INTENT:.....
Grayson County College Softball Scholarship
Grayson County College is proud of its tradition as a leader.....
Grayson County College Speech Scholarship
To assist and encourage students with public speaking talent.....
Grayson County College Theatre Scholarship
To encourage students with theatrical talent and interest.....
Grayson County College Women's Basketball Scholarship
Grayson County College is proud of its tradition as a leader.....
Grayson County College Women's Volleyball Scholarship
Grayson County College is proud of its tradition as a leader.....
Grayson County Humane Society Achievement Scholars
Established in February, 2003 for a GCC student who loves.....
Grayson Rotary Club Scholarship
This annual award was established in January, 2004 and is.....
Herrera-Nicholl Memorial Scholarship
This fund, which provides tuition assistance at Grayson.....
Holbrook-Cardinal Valhalla Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Gregg & Virgie Holbrook of Pottsboro,.....
Independent Bank Endowed Scholarship
Established in March, 2003 by Independent Bank to assist.....
Instrumental Music
To encourage students with instrumental musical talent to.....
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Scholarsh
Funded by Wendell Williams, Dean of Student Services at.....
Irma Blackburn Memorial Scholarship
To assist GCC students who have financial need, Mr. Ben.....
J.P. & Blanch Norman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Jack & Texanna Norman in memory of.....
James Dalton Dean's Honor Scholarship in Computer
Established in August, 2000 by Mrs. Bessie Faye Dalton in.....
James H. & Doretha Gosnell Memorial Sponsored Valh
Established in March, 2000 by Judy Gosnell Rowton in memory.....
Jeffrey Kent Wattman Memorial Leadership Scholarsh
Established February 2001 by Gail Utter in memory of her.....
Jennifer Jackson Dean's Honor Scholarship
Established in August, 2000 by Mrs. Bessie Faye Dalton in.....
Jim & Jacqueline Mehaffey Valhalla Scholarship
Permanently endowed in December, 2001 through the generosity.....
Joan Bohm Adair Scholarship
This “pending endowment” was established in August, 2000.....
Joann Bennett Memorial Scholarship
Established during the summer of 2002 through memorial contributions.....
Joe Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
In the process of being endowed through the GCC Foundation.....
John D. & Sara Bernice Moseley Achievement Scholar
Established in 1998 and funded annually by Dr. & Mrs. John.....
John Dannel Memorial Sponsored Achievement Scholar
Established in April, 2000 by Pat Dannel in memory of her.....
John Mumm Memorial Scholarship
Established in John's memory by fellow members of the legal.....
John Ross Ramey Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1999 through the generosity of Dwight Ramey.....
Kosovar Albanian National Student Scholarship
Established through contributions from multiple donors in.....
Kwikset Corporation Leadership Scholarship
Funded through the generosity of Kwikset Corporation of.....
L. C. & Ellen Kemp Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of Patsy Lieuene Kemp Powell as a Christmas.....
Landmark Bank Achievement Scholarship
Established in February, 2002 by Landmark Bank to show their.....
Laura & Barry Fontaine Valhalla Scholarship Fund
Endowed fund established in August, 2001 by Mr. & Mrs. Barry.....
Legacy Ridge Autoplex Scholarship
Established in 2005 by the management at Legacy Ridge Autoplex,.....
Leonor O. Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship in Dental
Established in February, 2001 by Mark A. Smith, D.D.S. from.....
Lester & Stella Kestell Memorial Scholarship
Established in October, 1999 by Bernice Kestell Rohlich,.....
Linda Adams Ellis Achievement Scholarship
Established in March, 2000 by Linda Adams Ellis of Paris,.....
Lisa L. Powell Endowed Scholarship for the Visual
Established in April, 2004 by Roger & Patsy Powell, in honor.....
Lough Management, Inc./Jim & Delinda Lough Disting
Established in April, 2000 by Jim & Delinda Lough, of Sherman,.....
Mabel & Thomas E. Sears Memorial Scholarship
Endowed fund established in memory of Mabel Sears by her.....
Mary A. Carter, Jessica Elaine Carter & Jesse B. C
This scholarship fund was perpetually endowed through the.....
Mary Elizabeth Blalack Memorial Scholarship
Established in July, 2000 in memory of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth.....
Mary Louise Dusek Wedel Scholarship in Visual Arts
Established in 2002 by Robert Wedel, Jr. in memory of his.....
Mary Spears Gurak Memorial Scholarship
Established by John Gurak, Chemistry Instructor at Grayson.....
Matt Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Gerald & Linda Hope in memory of.....
Mavis Broomfield Scholarship in Dental Assisting
Established in 1999 through contributions from friends and.....
Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma Nursing Sc
Established in February, 2003 by the Medical Center of Southeastern.....
Medicine Shoppe Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Medicine Shoppe International, Inc......
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Auxiliary Nursing
Funded annually through the proceeds of the Methodist Medical.....
Mitchell Jay Merrill Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Ben & Judy Merrill of Sherman, Texas......
Old Settlers Association History Scholarship
Old Settlers Association J.N. Dixon History Scholarship
Annually funded through the Grayson County College Foundation.....
Old Settlers Scholarship
Annually funded by the Old Settlers Association of Sherman,.....
Orvetta & Gene Biddle Scholarship
Established in 2001 in memory of Orvetta & Gene Biddle by.....
Patsy Kincade Cosmetology Scholarship
Established in June, 2004 by Patsy Kincade, who retired.....
Peggy Munson Wilcox Valhalla Scholarship
Endowment established in 1999 by Mr. Bill Wilcox in memory.....
Percy W. & Pauline H. Neblett Leadership Scholarsh
Endowed in 2001 through the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. P.W......
Plyler Construction Scholarship
Established in February, 2003 by Plyler Construction of.....
Porfirio & Margarita Garcia/J.I. Caswell Memorial
Established in 2001 by Bert & Lana Caswell Garcia in memory.....
Priscilla Smith Vandygriff Scholarship in Elementa
Established initially in February, 2004 by Dr. & Mrs. Truman.....
Purple Heart Scholarship
Established in 2001 and funded annually *(if qualified applicant).....
PVES - Douglas Q. Martin Memorial Scholarship
Established through individual contributions made to the.....
Q.D. & Ruby Jo Williams Scholarship
Established in March, 2000 by Mrs. Ruby Jo Williams in memory.....
R.C. & Pauline Eppler Mehaffey Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mehaffey in memory.....
R.F. (Bob) & Lola Sanford GOLD Scholarship
Funded through the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Sanford.....
Rad & Pat Richardson Achievement Scholarship
Established through the Grayson County College Foundation.....
Ralph & Debbie Daniels Scholarship in Viticulture
Established in January, 2003 by Ralph & Debbie Daniels,.....
Ralph & Janelle Jones Leadership Scholarship
Funded annually since 1998 through the Grayson County College.....
Ray & Mary Morrison Charitable Trust/Transfer Stud
Established in May, 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. Ray Morrison of Denison,.....
Ray and Mary Morrison Scholarship
Ray & Mary Morrison of Denison, Texas, established a generous.....
Raymond A. Blalack & Mary Elizabeth Blalack Achiev
Established in February, 2005 by Mr. Raymond Blalack of.....
Raymond A. Blalack & Mary Elizabeth Blalack Distin
Established in March, 2004 by Mr. Raymond Blalack of Sherman,.....
Raymond A. Blalack & Mary Elizabeth Blalack Leader
Established in February, 2003 by Mr. Raymond Blalack of.....
Raymond Matthews Leadership Scholarship
Established through the generosity of Raymond Matthews.....
Raytheon Leadership Scholarship
Established in August, 2002 and funded through the local.....
Reedrill / Ben Blackburn Technical Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Mr. Ben Blackburn, who.....
Reedrill Valhalla Scholarship in Drafting
Sponsored by Reedrill Drilling Company of Denison, TX to.....
Robert E.B. Fielder Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1997 by James P. Fielder III, in memory of.....
Robert L. Cherry Memorial Scholarship in Criminal
Established in April, 2003 by Mr. Steve Cherry, Criminal.....
Robin Huskey Achievement Scholarship
Established in November, 2004 to assist a GCC student with.....
Roger Alex, Jr. & Patsy Kemp Powell Academic Schol
Established in December, 2002 by Roger Powell, GCC employee......
Roger Alex, Sr. & Doris Johnson Powell Memorial Sc
Established in September, 2000 by Roger Powell, GCC employee,.....
Ronald & Jeanie Hardin Scholarship
Established in May, 2003 by Ronald & Jeanie Hardin of Pottsboro,.....
Ruben Anderson Parker, Jr. Scholarship in Nursing
Established in September, 2004 by Bequest, upon the death.....
Rubin Jones Memorial Scholarship
Established in September, 2004 by the Texas Church Ushers.....
Ruth Bell Scholarship
Established through the Grayson County College Foundation.....
Ruth Pierce Memorial Scholarship
In February, 2003 the local law firm of Munson Munson Cardwell.....
SADSAC Scholarship – for GCC Nursing Students
Funded annually by AMVET Post #47 for GCC Nursing students......
Scott B. Smith Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed and presented to the GCC Foundation.....
Sharon Bonner Bayless Scholarship
Established in 2001 by David Bayless, Jr. in honor of his.....
Shep & Bonner Dorset Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2000 by a generous gift from The Dorset Foundation.....
Sherman Radiology Associates Achievement Scholarsh
Endowed in March, 2001 to provide annual scholarship awards.....
Siebman Achievement Scholarship
was established in April, 2002 through the generosity of.....
South Grayson Republican Club Leadership Scholarsh
Established in February, 2005 to assist residents of Grayson.....
Stephen L. Froese Achievement Scholarship in Music
Established in 2001 by Drs. Lyle & Sandi Froese, who are.....
Super Sack Leadership Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Super Sack Manufacturing of Savoy,.....
Susie V. Guess Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1997 by the Charles Spears family in memory.....
T. O. Fulce Memorial Scholarship in Paramedicine
Established in March, 2000 by the Grayson County College.....
T.A. and Mary E. Dickson Scholarship
In, 1981, local Sherman residents, Guan and Mary Lue Smith.....
Ted & Susie Hoeller Leadership Scholarship
Established in conjunction with the GCC 2001 Scholarship.....
TeeGee Scholarship
Established by Tim and Judy McGraw of Denison, Texas, in.....
Texas Star Bank Achievement Scholarships
Established in 1998 through the generosity of Texas Star.....
Texoma AAUW Leadership Scholarship
The American Association of University Women has been funding.....
Texoma Medical Center (TMC) Achievement Scholarshi
Established in March, 2005 to assist a GCC students who.....
Tom & Carol Shea Achievement Scholarship
Established in March, 2005 by Tom & Carol Shea of Sherman,.....
TXU Electric Delivery Achievement Scholarship
Established in March, 2004 and funded through the local.....
Uva M. Gary Scholarship in Elementary Education
Established in March, 2005 by Sheriff Keith Gary in honor.....
Uva M. Gary Scholarship in Elementary Education
Established in March, 2005 by Sheriff Keith Gary in honor.....
Viking Scholarships
Scholarships from this fund are comprised of pooled annual.....
Viking TEXAS Scholar Awards
A portion of the pooled annual contributions from the GCC.....
Virginia Kretsinger Memorial Scholarship
Established in April, 2002 by Marilyn Kretsinger of Arlington,.....
Waples Memorial UMC Distinguished Achievement Scho
Established in February, 2005 by a communion offering given.....
Wendell Williams & Family Scholarship
In the process of being endowed through the GCC Foundation.....
Whitney McKinney Curtis Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 2002 by Mr. & Mrs......
William & Winnie Cooper Valhalla Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Gregg & Virgie Holbrook of Pottsboro,.....
William H. Hill Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mr. William H. Hill of Sherman, Texas to.....
Win Bayless Nursing Scholarship
Available for Grayson County College Nursing students; Apply.....
Wysong Scholarship
Dr. Charlie Wysong of McKinney, TX established a foundation.....

 
 
     

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