Allie Estelle White Memorial Scholarship will support students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering |
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Jamie C. and Christopher D. White ’99 have established the Allie Estelle White Memorial Scholarship. This endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in the J. Mike Walker ‘66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University.
White decided to attend Texas A&M based on the reputation and standing of the mechanical engineering program. However, he said that the Aggie culture and camaraderie were what initially drew him to the university and ultimately made him pick Texas A&M. “The four and a half years at A&M helped me develop the technical and leadership skills needed to be successful in the real world,” Christopher said.
White has established this scholarship not only to help mechanical engineering students offset financial burdens and stress while attending Texas A&M, but also to honor the memory of his late daughter, Allie.
“We recently lost our youngest child, Allie Estelle White, due to a tragic accident in Round Rock. Allie was 2 years and 9 months old when she died, so we want Allie’s memory to live on and help raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving,” Christopher said. “Establishing an endowed scholarship in her name is a great way for her name to always be remembered.”
White hopes that recipients of this scholarship can learn about Allie’s legacy and realize the importance of safe driving.
“I really value the education and leadership skills I received at Texas A&M,” he said. “I continue to see strong leaders graduate from the school and want to support this in Allie’s name.”
White decided to attend Texas A&M based on the reputation and standing of the mechanical engineering program. However, he said that the Aggie culture and camaraderie were what initially drew him to the university and ultimately made him pick Texas A&M. “The four and a half years at A&M helped me develop the technical and leadership skills needed to be successful in the real world,” Christopher said.
White has established this scholarship not only to help mechanical engineering students offset financial burdens and stress while attending Texas A&M, but also to honor the memory of his late daughter, Allie.
“We recently lost our youngest child, Allie Estelle White, due to a tragic accident in Round Rock. Allie was 2 years and 9 months old when she died, so we want Allie’s memory to live on and help raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving,” Christopher said. “Establishing an endowed scholarship in her name is a great way for her name to always be remembered.”
White hopes that recipients of this scholarship can learn about Allie’s legacy and realize the importance of safe driving.
“I really value the education and leadership skills I received at Texas A&M,” he said. “I continue to see strong leaders graduate from the school and want to support this in Allie’s name.”
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 Stephanie Lampe, director of development.