The University of Texas at Brownsville

Philanthropy in Action

In June 2013, the Blanca and Filemón Vela Scholarship Endowment was created for students pursuing a liberal arts degree at The University of Texas at Brownsville. The $50,000 gift used to establish the endowment had been raised in the years after Filemón’s death. 

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Father Armand MathewFather Armand Mathew understands that important initiatives must become independent and self-perpetuating to survive. In 2005, therefore, Mathew created The Kids Voting USA Brownsville Endowment.

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To honor the memory of James D. Zellerbach and his unsurpassed support for students, UT Brownsville, the arts, and his friends have established the James D. Zellerbach Jr. Memorial Endowment for Music.

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If you would like more information about how to create an endowment, please contact The Office of Development at giving@utb.edu ♦ (956) 882-4328.