Bob ’86 and Sandra Judge ’86 have established the Robert “Bob” A. ’86 and Sandra K. Judge ’86 Study Abroad 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 College of Engineering and participating in the Study Abroad Program at Texas A&M University.
Both Bob and Sandra appreciated the small-town feel of Texas A&M and the traditions that are respected and practiced by the students. “There's nothing better than a big 'Howdy' from a fellow student to make new arrivals feel at home,” Bob said.
“Our time at Texas A&M really drove home an appreciation of hard work,” Bob said. “We've both been open to taking diverse, difficult and unfamiliar paths in our careers, and our time at A&M prepared us well for dealing with anything that comes up.”
Bob and Sandra decided to establish their scholarship at Texas A&M because they feel that the school prepares students to excel in the real world. “Both of us have benefited a great deal from our time in Aggieland, and we are blessed to be in a position to help others in the future,” Bob said.
The Judges established a study-abroad endowment, to allow students who might otherwise not get to experience a semester abroad a chance to take advantage of the opportunity.
“We both have learned so much from our travels that have benefited us during our careers and personal lives,” Bob said. “People need to be able to work and understand some of the cultural drivers behind people across the globe.”
Bob and Sandra hope that their endowment is impactful and will encourage students to study abroad. “We hope that students who think they can't afford it will be able to say yes to the study-abroad experience,” Bob said.
Sandra and Bob Judge both graduated from Texas A&M in 1986. Sandra received her degree in ocean engineering, and Bob received his in mechanical engineering. Together they have a son, Griffin, who graduated last December. He followed in his father’s footsteps, earning a degree in mechanical engineering, but with a minor in aerospace engineering.
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.