History of the Scholarship
The scholarship was developed in 2023, and is supported by its creator, Jordan Johnson. Five thousand is awarded to the competition teams from both the Spring and Fall semesters due to his generosity.
Be enrolled as a marketing major to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a sales concentration
Have participated in a collegiate sales competition through the Center for Professional Sales.
Have maintained a 3.0 GPA (minimum).
Beginning with this cycle, the Grusendorf Award will be enhanced thanks to a gift from sociology alumna and former Grusendorf Award recipient Kenzie Nasser (’22), whose contribution reflects her commitment to honoring academic excellence and investing in future sociology students.
Recognizing the top undergraduate students in each of the six majors within the McCoy College of Business, this award celebrates academic excellence, leadership, and achievement. Six students are selected annually to receive a $500 award.
Beginning in 2026, Clinton B. Morris will fund a $4,000 annual scholarship for the next five years recognizing an outstanding senior in the Texas State Construction Science & Management Program. The award honors a graduating senior with strong potential in the construction industry.