MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome to the St. Paul Scholarship Foundation (SPSF) website. On behalf the SPSF Board, I am proud to report that our mission remains direct and timely. We are fully committed to ensuring educational empowerment by providing scholarships for Texas students in good academic standing who are in need. Since inception, we have progressively moved the foundation forward by awarding over $1.8 million in scholarships to students attending Texas institutions of higher learning. We are most excited to support the increasing number of first generation students who have become SPSF scholars. As a member of the scholarship providers community, we wish you good health and lifelong learning.
James R. Handy
Spring 2025
College
Scholarship
cycle opens
December 1st
MISSION
The mission of the St. Paul Scholarship Foundation (SPSF) is to positively impact the lives of college and college-bound students attending institutions of higher learning in the state of Texas. SPSF fulfills this purpose through scholarship programs.
Scholarship awards are granted based on available funding and without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Scholarships are limited, however, to Texas residents.
2023
By The Numbers
74
Scholars
$105K
Educational Support
48
Texas Cities
IN MEMORIAM
THE HONORABLE EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON
1934 - 2023
SPSF VISIONARY & BOARD MEMBER
"The St. Paul Scholarship Foundation mourns the loss of our fellow Texan, board member and friend - Eddie Bernice Johnson. EBJ served as a beacon of light, fiercely advocating educational opportunities for Texas' youth. We honor EBJ by continuing our work as active members of the Texas scholarship providers community."
James R. Handy, SPSF Chair
"Studying broadcast journalism was a clear goal well before I graduated high school. The affordability of pursuing an undergraduate degree was not as clear. The support of SPSF bridged a gap and enabled me to start my journey towards personal development and a professional career."
ASHLEY GOUDEAU
KVUE Austin | Anchor & News Reporter
Sam Houston State University, 2006
SPSF Alumni Scholar
"..it takes a village to raise a child....This statement rang true countless times throughout my childhood. SPSF not only assisted me with tuition expenses but provided a sense of relief that the village STILL existed. I am grateful for what SPSF has done for me and many others. I am always willing to help this foundation in anyway I can."
MICHAEL T. CURL
U.S. Department of Defense
Texas Southern University, 2014
SPSF Alumni Scholar
SCHOLARS
Did you receive a scholarship from SPSF?
Have you completed your academic pursuits?
SPSF Alumni, we want to hear from you....tell us what you're doing now.
We're proud to spotlight past recipients.
Email us at michelle@spsftexas.org (remember to include a photo).
CONTACT
For general inquiries, scholarship related questions or to receive Scholarship Alerts, please email us at michelle@spsftexas.org or fill out the form below.
NOTE: We do not accept scholarship materials at the post office address. All application documents must be submitted online.
Contact Us
St. Paul Scholarship Foundation
Post Office Box 3086
Houston, Texas 77253
Sidney J. Braquet
Executive Director & Counsel
Michelle Collier
Administrator
