Glen “David” Sanders has established the Glen "David" Sanders ’92 Endowed 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.
Sanders said that his decision to attend Texas A&M became clear when he visited the campus for the first time and was able to meet the faculty and students. “I grew up in a small town and even though the school was huge, I felt like a small-town guy could still make it there,” he said.
Having come from a small town, Sanders was not sure he had what it took to become a chemical engineer or make it in the industry. However, he said that his time at Texas A&M and his experiences in the co-op program gave him the confidence to accomplish anything he set his mind to.
He decided to establish this scholarship for a multitude of reasons. “The great chemical engineering faculty, the dedicated employees of the foundation, the history of the program and the experiences I had at Texas A&M, all led to my decision to give,” he said.
Sanders hopes that his gift will be able to help students get past whatever might be holding them back. “Some students just need confidence to reach their potential and I want to help other students have that same experience I had, regardless of financial means,” he said. “The gift is about much more than me. Without God’s help through some rough spots, unwavering support from my family and 25 years with a great employer, I would not be in the position to make this donation.”
Sanders said that his decision to attend Texas A&M became clear when he visited the campus for the first time and was able to meet the faculty and students. “I grew up in a small town and even though the school was huge, I felt like a small-town guy could still make it there,” he said.
Having come from a small town, Sanders was not sure he had what it took to become a chemical engineer or make it in the industry. However, he said that his time at Texas A&M and his experiences in the co-op program gave him the confidence to accomplish anything he set his mind to.
He decided to establish this scholarship for a multitude of reasons. “The great chemical engineering faculty, the dedicated employees of the foundation, the history of the program and the experiences I had at Texas A&M, all led to my decision to give,” he said.
Sanders hopes that his gift will be able to help students get past whatever might be holding them back. “Some students just need confidence to reach their potential and I want to help other students have that same experience I had, regardless of financial means,” he said. “The gift is about much more than me. Without God’s help through some rough spots, unwavering support from my family and 25 years with a great employer, I would not be in the position to make this donation.”
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.