2019 brochure

2019

"To light an awareness of the opportunities available culturally and to affirm a
commitment to the academically gifted, yet financially disadvantaged youth of

today, encouraging them to become our global leaders of tomorrow."

MISSION

The Foundation was established by the British American Business Council of
Texas as a beacon going forward into the future, to light an awareness of the
opportunities available culturally and to affirm a commitment to the
academically gifted, yet financially disadvantaged youth of today, encouraging
them to become our global leaders of tomorrow.

The scholarships are awarded at various increments and programs to finance
aspiring middle school, high school, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
We also focus on funding young adults who may require re-education, post
traumatic recovery or provide aid to continue education during long term
illness.

BAFTX will provide opportunities to excel here in Texas or to attain global
education, with exchanges between UK and USA educational institutions of
excellence. For many, travel broadens their mind and horizons and solidifies
the existence of a world that is waiting for them beyond the realms of the
school bus perimeter.

The primary focus will be in the fields of STEM and Business.

With the generous support of people like you, BAFTX strives to finance these
bright, hard-working students who are hindered in reaching their potential
through lack of funding, supporting them in their endeavors and attaining their
goals without the added worry of financial constraints.

WELCOME

Founded in 2006 by the British American Business Council of Houston and
subsequently built up with determination and passion by Susan Howard for 9
years until 2016, the British American Foundation of Texas 501(c)(3) has, to this
day, supported nearly 700 young people in fulfilling their potential, awarding
nearly $1.2 million in scholarships.

Each year at BAFTX, the main focus is on fundraising, without which we are
unable to function. But equally important is raising awareness of our scholarship
opportunities among students in Texas. We owe it to our benefactors to ensure
that their funds are distributed to those who need them most. We spent more
time this year speaking with students, counsellors, teachers and advisors to
spread the word about BAFTX. And the results of our efforts are telling. This year,
we received 98 valid applications for just 6 places on our Junior Achiever program
in the UK, making the acceptance rate 6.1%. Yale accepts 6.3% of applicants and
MIT 7.9%. Just as revealing were application levels for STEM and business
undergraduate scholarships. We funded 30 undergraduate scholarships from a
total of 111 valid applications this year.

Our statistics show the vast unmet need for funding of STEM and business
students in Texas. These are our future engineers, scientists, researchers and
leaders in a position where they cannot access education due to their financial
situation. We need to continue to ensure that the next generation is educated,
able to fulfill their potential and help push forward our industries and economies. 

To this end, we are looking forward to our black tie gala on November 16th 2019
and another brilliant Wine Women and Song in March 2020. The proceeds from
these events will support more students like those featured in this brochure.

BAFTX also launched its Global Leaders of Tomorrow campaign this year, with
the aim of accelerating our growth and raising a minimum of $300,000 over 5
years to fund extra places on our Junior Achiever program and a new Women in
STEM scholarship. Response has been very positive and we will reach our target.

Thank you to all our benefactors, board members, supporters, alumni and friends,
without whom none of this would be possible. You are making a difference.

Kay Thomson, Executive Director

SCHOLARSHIPS

THE KIDS WITH COURAGE PLEDGE
Provides young adults with special needs the opportunity 

to attend an institute of education or summer camp.

THE EARLY STARTER SCHOLARSHIP
An award for middle school students to be held 

in escrow until high school graduation, 
then to contribute towards college tuition fees.

THE JUNIOR ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP
Provides high school students the opportunity to attend a 
life-changing two-week British Studies summer program in England.

THE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Awards up to one semester's undergraduate tuition at a 

university in Texas or in the United Kingdom.

THE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Awards up to one semester's postgraduate tuition at a

university in Texas or in the United Kingdom.

THE WOOD MACKENZIE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP
Awards up to one semester's tuition at a
university in Texas.

THE BAFTX - SWANSEA UNDERGRADUATE AWARD
Awards up to one semester's undergraduate tuition at 
Texas A&M University or University of Houston 
to students from Swansea University, UK.

THE SUSAN HOWARD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Award honors young adults who have demonstrated 
initiative and tenacity in conceptualizing, initiating 
and / or organizing a community service project.

BAFTX STATISTICS

$1.2 million 220 100% increase
awarded by year on year in
BAFTX since Ladies at our largest
Wine Women scholarship
2007 and Song ever applications
in 2019!

6.1% 68 683 young people
supported by
Acceptance rate Junior Achievers to BAFTX since
into our Junior date to the UK for a 2007

Achiever life-changing
program program

Ginger Kerrick, NASA 3 Susan Howard 111
Flight Director, spoke Community Service
Awards presented Valid applications for
at our Awards
Ceremony in 2019 since 2017 undergraduate

scholarships

in 2019

In 2019, BAFTX scholars are majoring in Aerospace Engineering,
Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering,

Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science,
Electrical Engineering, Environmental Geoscience, Finance,

Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing,
Petroleum Engineering, Psychology & Criminology and Software Engineering

at Houston Baptist University, Lone Star College, St Edwards University,
Swansea University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston,
University of St Thomas and University of Texas.

BAFTX AWARDS 2019

BAFTX Kids with Courage Award
Presented by Ann Campbell, Advisory Board Member
to Wendy Dawson, Founder, Social Motion Skills

BAFTX Early Starter Award
Presented by Kathy Sauvé, Board Member
to Sabrina Biscardi, Dulles Middle School
"This award means a lot to me. It gives me belief

that I will pursue my dreams."
BAFTX Early Starter Award
Presented by Kathy Sauvé, Board Member
to Layla Beltran, Project Chrysalis Middle School
"This scholarship helps me realize that no matter
how young someone is, they can still achieve big
things."
HM Consul General Junior Achiever Award
Presented by HM Consul General, Karen Bell
to Nathan Tutop, Spring High School
"To receive this award is a great honor for not

only me, but my entire family."
Enterprise Products Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Randy Fowler, President & CFO
to Zakirah Zaheen, Sharpstown High School
Enterprise Products Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Randy Fowler, President & CFO
to Allison Azuara, César E. Chávez High School
"This award to me means an open door to a

lifetime of opportunities."

ACS International Schools Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Andrew Kittell, Director
To Christine Cao, César E. Chávez High School
"I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for this
program and the benefactors."
ACS International Schools Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Andrew Kittell, Director
to Edna Gutiérrez, North Houston Early College High School
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I thank you all for

everything!"
Enbridge Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Phil Anderson, Sr. VP
to Milton Rodriguez, Westside High School

TD Securities Irish Studies Award
Presented by Kevin Howard, MBE, Managing Director

to Claire McFarland, University of St. Thomas
BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Kevin Howard, MBE, Chairman
to Muhammad Jamal, University of Houston
"I am honored to be given a scholarship from the
British American Foundation of Texas. Thank you!"
BABC Texas Undergraduate Award

Presented by Leah Mayo, Executive Director
to Ariana Morris, Texas A&M University

"It means a lot to me that others are willing
to invest in my education."

BABC Texas Associate Award
Presented by Leah Mayo, Executive Director
to Vanessa Hernandez, Lone Star College
"Ultimately this award will aid me in inspiring
young women to step out of their own comfort
zone through the work I will do."

BAFTX Associate Award
Presented by Julie Phan Rose, Board Member
to Thanh Nhan "Nathan" Nguyen, Lone Star College
"The scholarship not only helps me financially but also

motivates me to work harder."
BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Julie Phan Rose, Board Member
to Ufuoma Theophilus, Houston Baptist University
"This award has motivated me to work even harder,
believe in my dreams, and keep pushing on."

BAFTX Associate Award
Presented by Joanne Howard, Board Member
to Valeria Gonzalez Romero, Lone Star College

BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Joanne Howard, Board Member
to Brandon Moreno, University of Houston

Hess Graduate Award
Presented by Eric Fishman, VP & Treasurer
to Romelia Sanchez, University of Houston
"I am eternally grateful for this scholarship."

Phillips 66 Undergraduate Award
Presented by Earl Burns Jr., GM Global Risk & Pricing
to Chelsea Parada, Texas A&M University
"The honor of receiving this award from BAFTX has
allowed me to continue my education."

Phillips 66 Undergraduate Award
Presented by Earl Burns Jr., GM Global Risk & Pricing

to Elizabeth Lara, University of Houston
"I will be the first one in my family to pursue an
education and I'm more than grateful for this opportunity"

Anadarko Undergraduate Award
Presented by Ben Fink, Executive VP Finance & CFO
to Ashley Sessums, University of Houston
"One day I hope to give back and support and inspire
students with scholarships and mentorship."

Anadarko Undergraduate Award
Presented by Ben Fink, Executive VP Finance & CFO

to Jaqueline Ferrufino, St Edwards University
"With the help of this scholarship, I am able to fund my
undergraduate career as a first-generation college student."

ConocoPhillips Undergraduate Award
Presented by Andrew Roberts, Manager
to Austin Baty, Texas A&M University
"This award means everything."

ConocoPhillips Undergraduate Award
Presented by Andrew Roberts, Manager
to Stephanie Zuniga, University of Houston
"This award will impact my future by helping me be

the first in my family to attend college."
BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Tim Horner, Advisory Board Member
to Atlanta Brown, University of Texas
"I know, someday soon, I'll be in a position to give
back to others who need that extra help and it is
because of this wonderful foundation."
BAFTX Undergraduate Award

Presented by Martin Hunt, Board Member
to Dana Seibert, University of Houston

"This scholarship allows so many students to
pursue their dreams."

BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Martin Hunt, Board Member
to Brenda Gonzalez, University of Houston
"This scholarship will help fund my education
and help me complete my degree."

BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Jen Fink, Board Member

to Ethan Pham, University of Texas
"The scholarship will motivate me to continue my
dreams of changing the world through engineering"

BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by Nadia Durant, Board Member
to William "Aaron" Smith, University of Houston

BAFTX Undergraduate Award
Presented by James McLennan, President

to Hudson Nash, University of Texas
"The scholarship supplied me not only the financial
opportunity to excel in college but also the motivation

and inspiration to achieve my aspirations"
Wood Mackenzie Graduate Award
Presented by James McLennan, Senior Vice President
to Aida Zamani, Texas A&M University
"I believe any scholarship has a great effect on
supporting and motivating the winner to pursue her
goal with much more power.”

Susan Howard Community Service Award
Presented by Jennie Howard

to Evelyn Gomez Rivera, University of Texas
"It was amazing that I was recognized for this

award. It will help me pay for college."

The British American Foundation of Texas awarded a further 10 scholarships
in 2019 to students who were unable to attend our Awards Ceremony.
They are studying at Houston Baptist University, Texas A&M University,

University of Houston, University of Texas and University of Swansea, UK.
The UK-based students' scholarships fund a semester of tuition at either

University of Houston or Texas A&M University.

OUR JUNIOR ACHIEVER PROGRAM

Life changing, horizon widening,
ambition expanding, this program

shows students what they are
capable of ... and pushes them to

rise to the challenge of top
colleges and beyond.

"Before the trip, I didn't believe I had that in me. And before the

trip, I was even scared that my dreams of going to a college
out of state, out there alone, I would fail to survive.

Yet, this trip proved me wrong.

That I can be totally self-sustainable, be totally
confident and engage other souls around me."
Ngoc, Junior Achiever 2018, Smith College, Class of 2023

"I have learned that I have the ability
to conquer and achieve anything I want.

I learned that limitations are figments of our
own insecurities, that I can go above and beyond to

achieve the impossible ."
Diana, Junior Achiever 2018, Brown University, Class of 2023

BAFTX BY THE NUMBERS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Thanks to our generous sponsors who understand the power of education,
we are able to provide opportunities to ambitious and gifted young people.

2018 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Andeavor, Francis Brenner,
ConocoPhillips, Michael Creel, Julie Dill, Nadia & Marcus Durant,
Enbridge Inc., Enterprise Products Partners LP, Hess Corporation,
Kevin Mitchell, Jim Moyes Liz Lary, Kavitha & Devesh Pandya,
Maria Perny, Phillips 66, SemGroup Foundation Fund, United Way.

2019 WINE, WOMEN & SONG DONORS & SPONSORS

Lynn Cooke, Anne Davidson, Marianne Duffin, Jen Fink, Moira Holden,
Jennie Howard, Kevin Howard MBE, Angela Hundhausen -
Independent Ambassador India Hicks, Josephine's Day Spa & Salon,
Kendra Scott, Nancy McKay, Jennifer & James McLennan, Pat Mitchell,
Genie Panaccione, Porsche of West Houston, Rouge Wine Bar,
Kathy Sauvé, Carole Serjeant, Kay Thomson, Wood Mackenzie.

2019 AWARDS CEREMONY SPONSORS

John Carrig, Double Decanted, Patty Dundee, Nadia Durant, Jen Fink,
Kevin Howard MBE, Martin Hunt, Jennifer & James McLennan,
Kathy Sauvé, Wendy & Patrick Schiele, Carole Serjeant, Kay Thomson.

BAFTX SCHOLARS ARE EMPLOYED AS...

Academic Advisor at Embassy Of The State New Product Development Technician at

Of Kuwait DTR Medical

Academic Advisor, Bauer College of Operations Coordinator at U.S. Silica Co.

Business, University of Houston Paralegal at The Ahn Law Firm

Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co Pathology Clerk, Baylor College of Medicine

Associate Attorney at Cowles & Thompson PhD Researcher at University of St Andrews

Bridge Fellow at Family Violence Law Center Pipeline Integrity Intern at Phillips 66

Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Process / Advance Process Control

Campus Information Systems Manager at Engineer, Chemours

KIPP Houston Public Schools Production Engineer at BP

Chemical Engineer at University of Program Assistant at Hurricane Consumer

Mississippi Assistance Project

Clinical Data Coordinator at MD Anderson Registered Nurse at Houston Methodist

Cancer Center Regulatory Development Project Manager at

Clinical Research Associate at Sarah Cannon U.S. Coast Guard

Research Institute Regulatory Specialist at US Army Corps of

Clinical Research Coordinator at Engineers

University of Pennsylvania Reporting Specialist, IEM

Clinical Scientist, NHS Research Scientist at Leidos

Consultant at EAG Services Reservoir Engineer II - Corporate Planning at

CRA I at Syneos Health Apache Corporation

Critical Care Nurse at Houston Methodist Senior Analyst at IHS Markit

Drilling Engineer II at Range Resources Senior Petroleum Engineer at Ryder Scott

EHS Manager II at Anheuser-Busch Senior Production Engineer, ConocoPhillips

Engineer at Freese and Nichols, Inc. Senior Revenue Analyst at Intel Corp.

Environmental Consultant at EOSolutions Software Developer | Oracle Database

Environmental Investigator at Texas Administrator at USAA

Commission on Environmental Quality Software Developer at PAS

Environmental Specialist at US Army Corps Software Developer at Quantlab Group

of Engineers Software Engineer at P97 Networks

Field Geophysicist at Naeva Geophysics  Software Engineer at Plus One Robotics

Geophysicist at DownUnder GeoSolutions SSHE & OIMS Advisor at ExxonMobil

Geophysicist at Oxy Systems Engineer / Product Definer at Texas

Geophysicist at Schlumberger Instruments

Junior Exploration Geologist at Total Tax Senior Associate at PwC

Logistics Coordinator at COGI Logistic Teacher at Southwest Schools

Solutions Technical Advisor, Teleperformance USA

Manufacturing Engineer at Aerospace Unconventional Planning & Optimization

Techniques, Inc. (UP&O) Engineer at Chevron

Marketing Coordinator at Avison Young Well Intervention Engineer at BP

MWD Engineer at Downhole Drilling Services

National Sales Recruiter at Total Quality

Logistics .... and many more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

BAFTX GALA

The biannual British American Foundation of Texas Gala will take place on
Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.
This spectacular venue will host an evening of glamorous fun and
fundraising with some surprises and dash of British quirkiness thrown in.
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit
www.baftx.org/events

WINE WOMEN AND SONG

Our annual ladies lunch. Champagne, live music from the Fab 5, inspiring
speeches and fabulous raffle prizes - who could ask for more?! Invite your
girlfriends - tickets make great gifts! Saturday March 7, 2020 at the Junior
League of Houston. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit
www.baftx.org/events

AWARDS CEREMONY

An inspiring evening for our sponsors, award winners and their families with
the opportunity to celebrate our scholars' achievements and look forward to
the bright futures that BAFTX and its benefactors have helped to create.
This event will take place in spring 2020 at the Federal Reserve Bank in
Houston.

Wine Women and Song 2019

British American Foundation of Texas
Board of Directors

Kevin Howard MBE, Chairman
James McLennan, President

John Carrig, Treasurer
Patty Dundee, Secretary

Nadia Durant
Jen Fink

Joanne Howard
Martin Hunt

Julie Phan Rose
Kathy Sauvé
Patrick Schiele

British American Foundation of Texas
PO Box 421234

Houston TX 77242
281-310-0321
[email protected]
www.baftx.org