Math and Science scholarships

Joanne Bowers Endowed Scholarship for chemical education

During a career that has spanned over 50 years, Mrs. Joanne Bowers has been involved in chemical education in several capacities. She taught high school chemistry for 40 years, with 37 of those in the Plainview Independent School District. With her associate’s degree from Paris Junior College, bachelor’s degree in

chemistry from Sam Houston State University, and her master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Sciences from Wayland Baptist University, Mrs. Bowers brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. To read more about this amazing woman and the scholarship offered in her name please click here.

Harold Reese Endowed Scholarship

Dr. W. Harold Reese, professor of biological and earth sciences, came to Wayland in 1966 after completing the doctor of philosophy degree at Oregon State University.He attended Wayland Baptist College from 1944-45 and 1946-47 before completing the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Texas Tech in 1952 and 1961, respectively. Born in Stonewall County, Reese graduated from Plainview High School in 1944. To find more information about the Reese scholarship please click here.

Vaughn and Johnene Ross Endowed Scholarship

In honor of their many years of service in Christian missions and Christian education, the friends, family, and former students of Vaughn and Johnene Ross establish the Vaughn and Johnene Ross Endowed Scholarship for Christian Missions.To read more about the Ross Scholarship please click here.

Harold and Audrey Temple Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Temple taught every chemistry course in the curriculum in his tenure at Wayland, and over 50% of his students went on to attain post-graduate or professional degrees. 

Mrs. Audrey Temple taught for 18 years at Edgemere Elementary in Plainview, Texas.  Mrs. Temple always remained involved in the lives of Wayland students.  Together Dr. and Mrs. Temple served Wayland students on and off campus.  To read more about the Temple's and the scholarship in their name please click here.

Dr. J. Hoyt and Joanne Bowers Endowed Scholarship

Dr. J. Hoyt & Joanne Bowers have given over forty-five (45) years of service to Wayland Baptist University in the School of Mathematics & Sciences.  Their life’s mission has been to teach students science with a Christian influence showing how exciting learning about what God created can be. They believe and have practiced the principle that Wayland is and should always be about students. For more information please click here.

Eldon A. Milstead Memorial Endowed Scholarship for geology

Eldon’s family established this scholarship for the students involved in geology, hoping that they would find joy in God’s creations as did Eldon. Through the years Eldon developed a special relationship with the Wayland Baptist University Earth Science Department. He gave of his resources to provide lapidary equipment to enable the students to develop hands on skills. Many of the specimens from Eldon Milstead’s private collection are currently on loan to the Wayland geology program. For more information please click here.