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Texas A&M University – College Station

The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University is dedicated to transforming lives and preparing future educators through innovative research, meaningful service, and unmatched learning opportunities. We are proud to partner with the Charles Butt Foundation and have awarded the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers to undergraduate students since the program’s inaugural cohort in 2018. These prestigious scholarships are open to all undergraduate Aggies pursuing educator certification in Bilingual Education, Special Education, and EC–6, helping future teachers in these high-need areas gain both financial support and professional mentorship. By reducing financial barriers and fostering professional growth, the partnership strengthens the teaching workforce and supports our mission to ensure every child in Texas has access to excellent, well-prepared educators.

  • Bachelor of Science in Education:
    • Middle Grades 4-8 Math/Science (including McAllen Middle Grades 4-8 Grade Math/Science cohort);
    • Early Childhood-6th Grade Generalist;
    • Middle Grades 4-8 English/Language Arts & Social Studies
  • Special education program
  • Bilingual/ESL education program

University Program Contact:

Special Education Scholarship Program Lead / Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Department Head

Bachelor of Science Program Lead / Assistant Director for Educator Preparation Programs and Certification

University Program Contacts:

Headshot of Melissa Fogarty, Texas A&M University College Station

Clinical Associate Professor • Educational Psychology

Headshot of Suzanne Bettencourt, Texas A&M University College Station

Assistant Director of Educator Preparation Programs and Certification

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

8

Years as a partner program

112

Scholarships awarded

37

Current Scholars

75

Scholar Alumni

“[The Charles Butt Scholarship] is such a great opportunity to gain mentorship before going into the teaching world. You have an immediate network of people who not only are willing to help you in any situation but WANT to help you!”

Leslie Lehremann
Charles butt scholar ’27

The Charles Butt Scholarship has and continues to prepare me for my future job as a teacher through the opportunities, mentorship, and resources available. I am surrounded by a community of educators who play a role in so many of the lives of our youth today.

Carley Haas
Charles Butt Scholar ’24

Charles Butt Scholars

Gloria Bartolomei
Kaitlyn Casper
angelina chisum
Charis Coleman
Tania Correa
Kennedy Cox
Olivia Davila
Savannah Deleon
Parker Denman
Maya DeTommaso
Mardi Eastman
Addie Fowler
Abby Garrett
Emma Gettys
Morgan Goebel
Moriah Gomez
Mariela Gonzalez
Katrina Holland
Greta Klein

Alyssa Koehler
Leslie Lehrmann
Hoson Nounou
Perrin Pilgreen
Campbell Polze
Caroline Powers
Miranda Ramirez
Kylie Ray
Amelia Rector
Michyla Saenz
Jamie Siegel
Victoria Singleton
Georgia Sledge
Alyssa Sprenger
Kya Tomhave
Eugenia Trevino
Alissa Walden
Lauren Womack

Scholar Alumni

Aminah Abodunrin
Yoselin Agundis
Kylie Allums
Rebekah Ard
Aryn Armstrong
Olivia Baldauf
Emily Bard
Bethany Belote
Kellie Beran
Phillip Bondoc
Brynne Burnett
Lillian Burton
Olga Carrillo
Sitlalli Davis
Shea Dudney
Mary Grace Dunbar
Alyssa Early
Kaleigh Evans
Anna Fedewa
Cindy Fernandez
Lauren Flores
Emily Fortsch
Savannah Gibson
Heidi Gidden
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Abigail Gwosdz
Carley Haas
Bryan Hall
Kaitlyn Hardaway
Hope Harrod
Jillian Haug
Emily Heare
Rebekah Hogan
Kayleigh Holub
Stephanie Ingram
Chelsea Jernigan
Bailee Johnson
Kathryn Kaimana

Emma Kent
Cristina Keys
Casey Kirk
Victoria Klein
Allison Macha
Hanna Maynard
Alexia Mejia
Macy Melton
Isabella Miracle
McKenna Mohr
Danielle Mokry
Peyton Morgan
Samantha Mosqueda
Regan O’Neill
Sarah Orange
Emily Palmer
Scout Paterson
Avery Petty
Alice Philpott
Herb’chelle Plumber
Sydney Powelson
Madyson Purdy
Byrklin Quisenberry
Addie Ralph
Lia Rodriguez
Monica Sattler
Avery Seago
Claire Simmons
Abbie Smith
Grayson Snyder
Kirstin Spence
Kira Sprinkle
Sophia Thurman
Amy Toeniskoetter
Ann Marie West
Amy Whelchel
Kathryn Wolf

Leadership: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Leading by inclusion

Early on this scholar knew that inclusion — in education, postsecondary opportunities, careers, and our community — would be her life’s passion. 

Anna Fedewa feature

Are you a current Scholar or Scholar Alumni?

We invite you to join two online communities created just for you: CBF Connect – our new networking platform – and our private Charles Butt Scholars Instagram account.

Charles Butt Foundation Contact:

Headshot of Christina Dunigan, Program Director for Charles Butt Scholarship

Christina Dunigan

Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship