Scholarships and Financial Aid
All Blinn College District students are encouraged to learn more about financial aid by visiting Blinn’s Financial Aid web page, where they can learn how to apply for financial aid and scholarships as well as veteran’s benefits.
Blinn engineering students are eligible for a variety of scholarships, including some created specifically for engineering students. Students can apply for all Blinn scholarships utilizing a single application at www.blinn.edu/scholarships.
Scholarships specifically designed for Blinn engineering students include the:
Established in 1987 by Blue Bell Creameries in memory of E.F. Kruse, a noted Brenham civic and business leader, this scholarship is given to a deserving student majoring in business, mathematics, engineering or natural science.
This scholarship was established in 2011 by Wilburn Bohne through his estate. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student attending the Blinn College-Brenham Campus majoring in math, engineering, or science. Preference will be given to entering freshmen. Recipients must be a Washington County resident, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
Established in 1986 by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Bryant, this scholarship is awarded to students interested in engineering, mathematics or science. Need for financial assistance is a basic requirement. Mr. Bryant is a graduate of Blinn College and was formerly the Director of Engineering for Freeport Mineral Company.
Established in 2008 by Jones and Carter, Inc. and Pledger and Kalkomey, Inc. to promote academic excellence, character, and leadership development in the field of engineering. This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in engineering.
Established in 1993 by Ted E. Bailey, Jr. from the estates of Ralph L. and Daye H. Oelfke in their memory. This scholarship is given to deserving students majoring in business, mathematics, engineering, or natural science.
Established in 1998 by O’Malley Engineers, Inc., a Brenham-based professional engineering firm, in honor of the company’s 30th anniversary and in honor of the two owners who have contributed timeless effort and hours to the engineering profession and the community of Brenham. This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time engineering student from Washington or one of the surrounding counties who has demonstrated superior academic and leadership skills.
Established in 1997 by Ernest H. Seelhorst, a former pre-engineering student at Blinn College, to be awarded to a returning sophomore majoring in engineering, mathematics, or natural science. The recipient must earn a 3.0 or better grade point average, be a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, and demonstrate superior academic and leadership skills.
