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Brownsville Scholars
Program Helps
Students Get
Affordable Education
Mike Hernandez III
Introduction
Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Micheal (Mike) Albert Hernandez III
has more than 25 years of experience leading successful businesses,
including D & M Leasing and Hernco, Inc. in Dallas. Known for his generosity,
Mike Hernandez III, a Texas A&M graduate, has pledged to allocate $10
million toward nonprofit programs, including a more than $1 million
scholarship to the Texas A&M Foundation to establish the Brownsville
Scholars Program.
The Texas A&M Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping
students access an affordable education at Texas A&M University. The
Brownsville Scholars Program provides scholarships and stipends to 10
students annually.
Eligible students come from low-income families and display a dedication to
education and personal growth. Students who are awarded the scholarship
automatically become a Brownsville Scholar Ambassador and participate in
the ACREW Living Learning Program where they will receive support and
mentorship from ACREW upperclassmen as they adapt to the college life.

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Brownsville Scholars Program Helps Students Get Affordable Education

  • 1. Brownsville Scholars Program Helps Students Get Affordable Education Mike Hernandez III
  • 2. Introduction Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Micheal (Mike) Albert Hernandez III has more than 25 years of experience leading successful businesses, including D & M Leasing and Hernco, Inc. in Dallas. Known for his generosity, Mike Hernandez III, a Texas A&M graduate, has pledged to allocate $10 million toward nonprofit programs, including a more than $1 million scholarship to the Texas A&M Foundation to establish the Brownsville Scholars Program. The Texas A&M Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students access an affordable education at Texas A&M University. The Brownsville Scholars Program provides scholarships and stipends to 10 students annually. Eligible students come from low-income families and display a dedication to education and personal growth. Students who are awarded the scholarship automatically become a Brownsville Scholar Ambassador and participate in the ACREW Living Learning Program where they will receive support and mentorship from ACREW upperclassmen as they adapt to the college life.