The Gene and Dolores McDivitt Chemical Engineering Scholarship will support students in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering |
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Kimberly “Kim” Tompkins ’88 and Phillip “Phil” McDivitt ’87 have established the Gene and Dolores McDivitt Chemical Engineering Scholarship. This endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University.
With two older sisters who attended Texas A&M, Phil was exposed to the culture and values of the university from a young age. He later decided to attend Texas A&M himself for these characteristics, as well as the outstanding reputation of the College of Engineering. “My desire was to receive an education in chemical engineering, so Texas A&M was the perfect fit. The strong education and the set of values consistently on display at Texas A&M have been foundational elements in my professional career,” he said.
Phil and Kim have established this scholarship in honor of Phil’s parents, Gene and Dolores. Phil said, “They inspired all three of their children to work hard in school and strive for excellence every day. We wanted to leave a lasting legacy in honor of the positive impact they had as parents and their focus on the importance of education.”
As proud Aggie parents of two children, Logan and Megan, Phil and Kim understand the importance a parent’s encouragement can have on their kids.
Their goal for this endowment is to help a student in financial need. “We want to give financial assistance to a chemical engineering student, which will hopefully allow them to focus on achieving their full potential from their educational experience at Texas A&M,” Phil said.
With two older sisters who attended Texas A&M, Phil was exposed to the culture and values of the university from a young age. He later decided to attend Texas A&M himself for these characteristics, as well as the outstanding reputation of the College of Engineering. “My desire was to receive an education in chemical engineering, so Texas A&M was the perfect fit. The strong education and the set of values consistently on display at Texas A&M have been foundational elements in my professional career,” he said.
Phil and Kim have established this scholarship in honor of Phil’s parents, Gene and Dolores. Phil said, “They inspired all three of their children to work hard in school and strive for excellence every day. We wanted to leave a lasting legacy in honor of the positive impact they had as parents and their focus on the importance of education.”
As proud Aggie parents of two children, Logan and Megan, Phil and Kim understand the importance a parent’s encouragement can have on their kids.
Their goal for this endowment is to help a student in financial need. “We want to give financial assistance to a chemical engineering student, which will hopefully allow them to focus on achieving their full potential from their educational experience at Texas A&M,” Phil said.
How to Give
The College of Engineering is one of the leading engineering programs in the United States, ranking first in undergraduate enrollment and ninth in graduate enrollment. Endowments supporting the students in the college have an immeasurable impact on their education. If you are interested in supporting the College of Engineering or would like more information on how you can give, please contact Haley Jennings, director of development.