Howard Payne University student Chris Martinez, a junior kinesiology major from Brownwood, has been selected as a recipient of a CIC/UPS Scholarship provided by Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its CIC/UPS Educational Endowment.
Martinez is thankful for this scholarship which will allow him to focus on academics by providing financial assistance.
“As a first-generation college student, receiving this scholarship will not only provide the financial support I need, but also serve as a significant source of encouragement and motivation,” said Martinez. “This scholarship helps me stay focused on achieving my academic and career goals. It also reminds me that God will always provide.”
Upon graduation, Martinez aspires to coach men’s basketball.
“My education at HPU will help prepare me for my future career by allowing me to grow in my faith as an adult and learn about what it takes to be a coach through research, skill development and networking opportunities,” he said.
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of 745 nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils of independent colleges and other higher education affiliates, that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society. CIC is the major national organization that focuses on services to leaders of independent colleges and universities and state-based councils. CIC offers conferences, seminars, publications and other programs and services that help institutions improve educational quality, administrative and financial performance, student outcomes and institutional visibility. CIC also conducts the largest annual conferences of college and university presidents and of chief academic officers in the United States. Founded in 1956, CIC is headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.cic.edu.
Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs. Founded in 1951, the UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national and global communities. The foundation’s philanthropic approach centers on four focus areas: health and humanitarian relief, equity and economic empowerment, local engagement, and planet protection. To UPS, giving means combining employees’ skills, passion and time with the company’s logistics expertise, transportation assets and charitable donations to make a measurable difference in society.