About the scholarship
The Pate Scholarship ranges from $1,000-$3,000. Winners are selected based on their grades, as well as, their involvement in the Texas Wesleyan community. You can renew the Pate Scholarship each year by reapplying.
The Pate Scholarship is named for the late Fort Worth businessman and philanthropist A. M. Pate. History was important to “Aggie” Pate and he was involved in different history-related activities in Fort Worth including the founding of the Pate Museum of Transportation and the Fort Worth Civil War Round Table. Pate was committed to encouraging student research and scholarship. He supported a number of institutions including Texas Wesleyan.
What are the requirements?
The Pate Scholarship is based on your academic performance and community involvement, not financial need. To apply, you have to meet these requirements:
- Sophomore standing by the beginning of the year you'll receive the scholarship
- Declared history major
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
The selection committee also looks at your performance and attendance in all of your history courses at the University.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Pate Scholarship, you have to submit the following items to the selection committee:
- Application essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship
- GPA and summary of activities such as research, projects, service and career goals
- Argumentative essay from a Texas Wesleyan history course at five pages in length with cited sources
Submit your application to:
Ashley Coen
Department of Social Sciences
Polytechnic United Methodist Church 217
Applications are due April 15 for the following academic year.