Ingram Lee Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Number awarded: 2
Open to: Undergraduate sophomore, junior and senior veterans or active-duty students
Application Period: Currently awarded through spring 2024
Eligibility requirements
- Must be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior.
- Must be an honorably discharged veteran from an active duty (full-time duty, other than active duty for training) component of the U.S. Armed Forces OR currently serving in an active duty (full time) component of the U.S. Armed Forces. Reservists and National Guard members who have been mobilized for more than 30 days, and for other than training purposes, may also be considered.
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Must comply with UT’s standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards a degree or have an approved SAP appeal.
- Applicant must have completed FAFSA® Form for the current academic year on file with UT’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
- Must have demonstrated financial need.
The Story Behind the Scholarship
Ingram started his career in the oil industry as an inspector with Saybolt Inc. and then moved onto Torco Energy, Coastal Trading, and eventually John W. Stone, where he and his colleague, Victor Brossette, made JW Stone a worldwide company. Ingram was a mentor to many traders and was always there for guidance for the younger guys.
Ingram was known for his large stature but his nickname, "Pooh," truly defined this man's heart. Ingram was a big teddy bear who gave more than he ever took back and touched the lives of more people than he will ever know. He was a great man and a great husband who idolized his wife, Pat.
Ingram was truly a teddy bear and kids migrated to him because of his incredible smile and infectious laugh. He constantly gave every child his love and affection.