The Snead Institute Scholarship Programs
Application Deadline
May 1, 2025
Meet some of our recipients and learn more about
the Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship. We award scholarships for the following courses of study:
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Innovation & Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Health Sciences
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Foreign Language / International Studies
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Pre-Law
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Click the link below or on the Chisholm Trail website to complete the online application. Be ready to upload PDFs of your completed essay, transcript, letter(s) of recommendation, and registrar form when you submit the application.
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We encourage all qualified women to apply.
The Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship
Description:
Edwin deSteiguer “Ned” Snead (1929-2015) graduated from Texas A&M University in 1951 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Over the course of his career he obtained 26 patents for inventions in the rail industry. He had three daughters, and although he tried very hard to get them to study engineering, at that time it was unusual for women to enter the field. Fortunately, that is changing and it has become commonplace for women to excel in engineering ands many other previously male-dominated fields. To continue this change and honor Ned's memory, his descendants would like to award scholarships to promising female high school students who are interested in pursuing these courses of study.
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An applicant must be a female high school senior who plans to study engineering, health science, pre-law, environmental science, or foreign language/international relations and who has been accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or university. She must have completed a related course of study at a Texas high school. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate some financial need.
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Upon completion of the first year of college, recipients may re-apply for the scholarship for 3 subsequent years by submitting an official transcript showing a minimum course load of 12 hours of credit per semester in the selected major successfully completed and a GPA of at least 3.0 (of 4.0).
Amount:
For students beginning studies in Fall 2025, $5,000 will be awarded to female high school seniors selected from East View High School, Georgetown High School, Brady High School, and/or Chip Richarte High School.
General Eligibility:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
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A female high school senior planning a course of study in engineering, health science, pre-law, environmental science, or foreign language/international relations.
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Has participated in electives or after-school activities demonstrating commitment to planned course of study.
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Has been accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming year.
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Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school.
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Must submit at least one letter of recommendation from one or more teachers.
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Must submit a 600 word essay (approved essay topics).
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Attach an official high school transcript.
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Attach this form from your counselor/registrar.
The Snead Institute is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses. We support women of all backgrounds seeking higher education.
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Our scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants regardless of race or ethnicity, and preference is given to those with greater financial needs, all other factors being equal.
Click the link below to apply for the Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship:
Meet some of our Recipients:
Laura Rativa
A native from Colombia, Laura Rativa started college at Southwestern University in the Fall of 2017 and graduated this past May with a double major in Political Science and Communication Studies in just three years with a 3.9 GPA, Magna Cum Laude and Paideia with Distinction. She also received numerous Leadership Accolades included Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta National Communications Honor Society, and the Free Speech and Civil Discourse Project among others.
While in college, she interned with Congressman John Carter, 277th District Judge Stacey Mathews, and practiced as a legal intern with Jackson Walker L.L.P in Houston, Luke Dow Personal Injury Law Firm, and Evans & Herlihy Family and Personal Injury Law Firm. This Fall, Laura will be attending The University of Texas at Austin School of Law to pursue her Juris Doctor with the goal to honor her civic responsibilities to the betterment of the community and to strengthen the principles of America’s Democracy.
Savannah Wallace
I am currently attending the University of North Texas, where I major in Marketing and minor in Political Science while on the Pre-Law track. Once I graduate in 2023, I plan on attending law school to obtain my Juris Doctor degree, with hopes to focus in Corporate or Political law.
Erin Nolan
I am attending the University of Texas, majoring in engineering and architecture. I'm planning on using my knowledge of the two fields to make buildings that help people and the environment.
Linsey Jensen
The legal career field has allowed me the opportunity to combine my two passions in life - helping others and justice. I aspire to attend law school following my undergrad to focus on a career in advocacy or family law.
Camryn Whitman
I am attending St. Edward’s University in the Pre-Law and Honors program. My major is Writing and Rhetoric and my minor is Criminal Justice. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I plan on attending law school to become a Criminal Prosecutor.
Tianna Storey
I am a college freshman attending Texas Tech University and majoring in environmental engineering. During college, I plan to volunteer in STEM-related events and get involved in Lubbock's community garden. I aspire to become an engineer and pursue a career focusing on growing food in harsh environments.
Lanna Ahlberg
I am attending Texas A&M University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering on a pre-veterinary track.
My dream is to help combine the fields of medicine and robotics into one, in order to improve the lives of many people and animals.