🕵️ The BSS Dean's Excellence Fund for Student Research
This crucial general fund supports hands-on field experience, such as presenting research at professional conferences. These experiential learning opportunities prepare students for graduate school and open doors for them to build their networks and discover new career opportunities.
✍️ The Lincoln Excellence in Political Science Writing Award
In gratitude for his many years of service to the University and the Department of Political Science, we invite donations to The Lincoln Excellence in Political Science Writing Award. Dr. Neal Wise generously established this award with his own money following his retirement. He named this fund after President Abraham Lincoln, who he believed was the greatest President, speechwriter, and orator. This award recognizes political science majors who advance one aspect of the university's mission: "To express themselves articulately in...written form." The award is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.
We have a generous matching gift from Sparky Lynch ’72 in memory of and celebration of Dr. Wise’s 45 years on the Hilltop and the countless lives he has touched.
👩🏫 The Dr. Emma Lou Linn Student/Faculty Research Fund
In honor of Dr. Emma Lou Linn we invite donations to The Dr. Emma Lou Linn Student/Faculty Research Endowment was established in 2013 through the generosity and commitment of Dr. Emma Lou Linn, an incredibly influential faculty member at St. Edward's University who gave her time, talent and treasure to advance the Holy Cross mission since 1970. This award supports student and faculty research in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. The fund honors the lifelong work and dedication of Dr. Emma Lou Linn, who provided students opportunities to thrive both in the classroom and outside of it.
🫶 The MAC Clinic
The St. Edward's Community Counseling Clinic provides low-cost counseling services to the greater Austin area. The clinic is staffed by interns from the MAC program and supervision is provided by faculty of the MAC program. The clinic will waive fees for counseling services for those in need. As a result, a large majority of the clients receive pro bono services. Funds are needed to pay for clinic supervision and on-call services, allowing more interns to provide services to those living in Texas.
🦸♀️ The Dr. Tom Sechrest Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Tom Sechrest Endowed Scholarship was established in 2021 through the generosity and commitment of alumni Daniel Guerrero '09, Cristela Gonzalez '16, Jessi Propst Wright '16, and Araminta and Tom Sellers '09. This endowment supports graduate students pursuing a career in leadership and honors Dr. Sechrest's career and legacy of service to others.
👐 Social Work Student Professional Development Fund
Please consider making a gift to our Social Work Student Professional Development Fund, which directly supports students encountering financial barriers to completing their social work practicum, pursuing a license, or engaging in professional development activities.