Advancing the Island University Through Philanthropy

At TAM-CC, every student’s success matters — but many face financial or resource barriers. The Foundation partners with our community to remove those barriers. Through scholarships, endowed positions, and enhanced learning resources, we open doors for students, preparing them to excel and contribute.

Advancing the Island University Through Philanthropy

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation

The Story

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation, formerly the Corpus Christi State University Foundation, was organized as a nonprofit corporation in December 1987. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the growth, quality and effectiveness of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. It was conceived by people with a vision for the future and the will to make that vision a reality. Through the efforts and generosity of founding members Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Haas, Mrs. John Allen King, Mrs. Margaret R. Turnbull, and many others, the Foundation now manages $32 million for the benefit of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Our Scholarships

Empowering Futures

Scholarships help our Islanders focus, grow, and lead. Every award fuels their journey toward a brighter future.

There are many ways to give, and each one makes a difference. Your support fuels scholarships, strengthens programs, and empowers futures.

South Texas Area Runners, Riders and Swimmers Fallen STARR Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Applicants must:

Participate in an organized team sport within the Intercollegiate Athletic Department
Be a full‐time undergraduate
Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate financial need
Be a high school graduate from one of the listed counties: Nueces, Kleberg, San Patricio, Live Oak, Jim Wells, Bee, Kennedy, Brooks, Duval, Aransas or Refugio
Not already be on a full athletic scholarship

Must reapply
Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA

William and Lyell Snyder Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Marine Science

Applicants must:

Demonstrate financial need
Preference given to students who have come from a family with four or more children or whose family has two or more children in college during the scholarship year

Renewed annually if student‘s family has two more children in college during the scholarship year

Frances K. Snyder Scholarship Endowment

Applicants must:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be full‐time

This scholarship funds the Mechanical Engineering Scholarships

Does not renew

Linda B. Smith Environmental Scholarship for Women

Applicants must:

Be female
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA at TAMUCC
Submit an essay about environmental commitment

Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA

Donald St. John Smith Scholarship Endowment

Does not renew

Leslie Simon Scholarship Endowment

Applicant must:

Be a full‐time undergraduate
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Does not renew

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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$61 Million Portfolio

With a $61 million portfolio, The Foundation ensures long-term growth and impact for TAMU-CC. Strong financial stewardship allows us to support current needs while securing future success.

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180 Unique Scholarships

We proudly support over 180 unique scholarships and professorships, opening doors for students and enhancing academic excellence across campus. Every award represents a step toward student success and faculty innovation.

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The Foundation Distributed $2.22 Million

Distributed in FY25 In fiscal year 2025, the Foundation distributed $2.22 million to benefit students, programs, and research. These funds directly empower Islanders and elevate the university experience.

Donations

WAYS TO GIVE

There are many ways to give, and each one makes a difference. Your support fuels scholarships, strengthens programs, and empowers futures.

STORIES WITH IMPACT

“The mentorship of the scientists at HRI was instrumental in shaping my career trajectory. I appreciated the friendly and welcoming culture of the support staff and administration. From the all-hands meeting to the chili cookoff, events at HRI helped foster meaningful connections.”

’23, M.S. COASTAL AND MARINE SYSTEM SCIENCE

JENNIFER GILMORE

“As a long-time member of the South Texas business community, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible contributions TAMU-CC graduates make.”

’28, CPA, MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

DANA SISK

“My scholarship has a profound impact on my academic journey. It enables me to focus more on my studies without the constant worry of tuition, fees, and school expenses.”

’28, COMPUTER SCIENCE

NATHAN SKROBARCZYK

“The Island University has given me the tools to engineer change that extends far beyond the classroom.”

’25, CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR

ANYA CARLSON

Our Initiatives

30 by 30

By 2030, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation will increase the number of the foundation’s donors by 30% and increase the number of endowments by 30.