The Brownsville Scholars Program was established to provide educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students in Brownsville, Texas, which was named the most underprivileged city in America in 2013. The program provides up to $4500 in annual scholarships for four years, as well as $4000 stipends for enrichment activities and $1000 stipends for internships, to 10 students from low-income families in Cameron County who are committed to personal growth and education. The scholarships also cover the cost of orientation programs and opportunities to participate in social and educational events at Texas A&M University.

1. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ALL THROUGH BROWNVILLE SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
Mike Hernandez III

2. INTRODUCTION
An industrial distribution graduate from Texas A&M University, Mike
Albert Hernandez III is the owner and CEO of D&M Leasing company
in Dallas. A committed philanthropist, Mike Hernandez III donated
over $1 million to the Texas A&M Foundation to help provide
accessible and affordable higher education to deserving students
through initiatives such as the Brownsville Scholars Program.

3. The Brownsville Scholars Program was established after
Brownsville was named the most underprivileged city in America
in 2013. Research revealed that many economically disadvantaged
students in the area failed to gain access to higher education. The
main aim for establishing the Brownsville Scholars Program was
to assist low-income Cameron County students in achieving their
higher education goals at Texas A&M University.

4. The Brownsville Scholars Program provides stipends and
scholarships to ten students annually. The eligible students must
show a commitment to personal growth and education. They also
must come from low-income families.

5. The scholarship offers up to a $4500 scholarship each year for four
years, a $4000 stipend for participating in enrichment activities,
and a $1000 stipend upon a completed internship in Cameron
County.

6. Also stipulated in the scholarship is the cost of Fish Camp
registration, the opportunity to serve as a Brownsville Scholar
Ambassador, travel to social and educational events, and
participation in the ACREW Living Learning Program.