Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

y the academic dean, and the total funds available varies from year to year. In the
case of limited funds in a given year, priority will be given to MDiv students.
THE RACHEL HENDERLITE AWARD
The Rachel Henderlite Award was initially funded through a bequest in the will of
Ms. Betty Jane Schaufele, longtime friend and companion of the late Dr. Rachel
Henderlite. Dr. Henderlite served for several years as professor of Christian education
at Austin Seminary. The award goes to a graduating Master of Divinity student who
has made a signifi cant contribution to cross-cultural and interracial relationships
while at Austin Seminary.
HENDRICK-SMITH AWARD FOR MISSION AND EVANGELISM
The Hendrick-Smith Award for Mission and Evangelism was established in 2005
with a gift from William Smith Sevier of Dickinson, Texas. The award goes to a
graduating senior who has shown academic interest in, or whose life direction is
focused on, evangelism and missions in this country or overseas. The award is
in memory of the Reverends James Hardin Smith, William Swan Smith, Edwin
Eugene Hendrick, and John Henry Hendrick. Each of these men served as pastors
of Presbyterian congregations and as evangelists conducting revival meetings.
MR. AND MRS. SAM B. HICKS SCHOLARSHIP
The Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Hicks Scholarships are offered annually to second- and
third-year students on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, and
promise of effectiveness in the ministry. Recipients are determined by the president
and the academic dean. The purpose is to provide incentive for exceptional work
and maintenance of high standards by the recipients.
THE JEAN BROWN FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Jean Brown Fellowships and Scholarships are awarded annually to Master of Divinity
degree applicants who demonstrate interest in and strong promise vocationally
for leadership in the church, exceptional academic achievement, and leadership
ability.
Selection of recipients is made by the faculty of the Seminary. Up to four Jean
Brown Fellowships and up to four Jean Brown Scholarships may be awarded for
each entering class. The awards are renewable for a period up to three years.
Each Jean Brown Fellowship covers full tuition and fees, room and board in
Currie Hall (or credit of an equivalent monetary amount toward other on-campus
housing), and includes a book/supplies stipend of $400 for each fall and spring term.
Jean Brown Scholarship awards cover full tuition. The Jean Brown awards will be
renewed as long as the recipient continues as a full-time MDiv student, maintains
high academic standards, and demonstrates continuing promise for the ministry.
Applicants must have a complete admissions application fi le and must submit a
Merit Scholarship application to the vice president for admissions by March 1. All
MDiv applicants are eligible to apply, but awards are not offered until the applicant
is admitted. Announcement of the recipients is made by April 1.
CARL KILBORN BOOK AWARD
This award is funded by Mrs. Carl Kilborn of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in memory
of her late husband. It is to be given to a graduating senior who shows leadership
and potential for the ministry along with academic excellence.
113
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS