About The Finis Welch Foundation
The Finis Welch Foundation was established in 2012 to provide college scholarships to high achieving Texas students who can demonstrate financial need. The Foundation reflects Finis’ lifelong commitment to education.
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Welch Scholars now have an opportunity to participate in a job shadow program to…

Scholars were treated to a formal etiquette dinner in September at the University Club…

Aggie ring day is an important part of the Aggie tradition and the most anticipated milestone…

Roland Block, Associate Director with the Career Center at Texas A&M, presented at the…

The Finis Welch Foundation was featured in The Eagle Newspaper on Tuesday, August 22.

The Texas A&M Welch Scholar Orientation kickoff event was a huge success.



Welch Scholars now have an opportunity to participate in a job shadow program to enhance career skills. The purpose of the job shadow program is to give scholars real world exposure to different careers in an on-the-job working environment. A big thank you to the following local businesses that open their facilities and make their experts available to our students.
– Baylor Scott & White Health
– G-Con Manufacturing
– First Financial Trust
– Mark Symm
– Element Retirement & Investment Consultants
– Fundamental Wealth Advisors
– StataCorp
– University Dental Associates
– Rivers Family Dentistry

Scholars were treated to a formal etiquette dinner in September at the University Club in Rudder Tower. Professional etiquette coach, Randi Mays-Knapp, worked with students on how to be a confident conversationalist while showing up well at a business meal.

Aggie ring day is an important part of the Aggie tradition and the most anticipated milestone in an Aggie student’s career. Finis Welch Foundation Scholarship Program Director Lacey Junek recently participated in a Ring Day Ceremony and had the honor of placing the ring on current Welch Scholar Jasmine Fadhil.

Roland Block, Associate Director with the Career Center at Texas A&M, presented at the October Welch Scholar lunch and learn. The meeting focused on all things Career Fair and resume writing. Scholars walked away with many valuable tips that will be instrumental as they move through their college career and prepare for the next chapter of life.