Congresswoman’s gift launches TWU scholarship program – Texas Woman’s University
DENTON — U.S. Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia today announced a $50,000 gift to Texas Woman's University to launch a scholarship program aimed at supporting students who aspire to careers in public service and come from traditionally underrepresented groups in federal, state and local politics.
The gift establishes an endowment in the congresswoman's name that will generate scholarships in perpetuity for Texas Woman's undergraduate students, and commemorates the 50th anniversary of receiving her undergraduate degree at the university.
Garcia earned a bachelor's degree in social work in 1972 and a master's degree in political science in 1983, both from Texas Woman's University. The announcement was made during the university's 2022 homecoming activities, and Garcia issued a challenge for classmates and others to match her donation.
"Texas Woman's University empowered me to aim high and believe in myself as a young female student," Garcia said. "Their high-quality and affordable education gave me the tools necessary to be successful. It's an honor to gift my alma mater these funds and help a new wave of bright public policy students reach their full potential. With the proper resources, these students will be tomorrow's leaders."
The endowment will fund one scholarship per year beginning in fall 2022.