CLARKSVILLE, TN − Sue Morris (’09) recently created the Jacob Benjamin Morris Ramos Endowment Scholarship for APSU students. The endowment is named in honor of her son, Jacob, who passed away in 2011 as he was preparing to enroll at APSU as a chemistry major.
“All of us who knew Jacob miss him every day,” Morris said. “He was so full of life and potential, and while he was not able to pursue his plans, it is a privilege to meet the students who receive this scholarship, share about Jacob’s life and learn more about theirs.”
To qualify for this scholarship, students must be considered nontraditional (students with life circumstances different from the traditional undergraduate, such as age, parenthood, marriage, divorce, or veteran status) with a 3.25 GPA and a chemistry major. Recipients must also be full-time students, and there will be special consideration for members of Chi Epsilon Mu (APSU’s American Chemical Society Student Chapter).
Jacob Benjamin Morris Ramos was born July 31, 1990, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He loved music, reading and skateboarding. He is the son of Sue Morris (mother), and Edgar and Abbie Ramos (father and stepmother), all of Clarksville.
“We are proud to honor the memory of Jacob Benjamin Morris Ramos in such a special way,” said APSU Vice President for Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy Kris Phillips. “A gift, such as this one, will have a positive impact on many generations of future APSU students.”
Endowments are permanently restricted funds managed by the Austin Peay State University Foundation. The amount of each scholarship award may vary and will be determined based upon the value of the endowment and the Foundation spending plan.
To establish an endowment or support other fundraising initiatives, contact the APSU Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy at 931-221-7127 or via give@apsu.edu.