Greehey Scholars Program
The Greehey Scholars Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for qualified incoming undergraduate freshmen who are exceptional scholars committed to excellence in every aspect of their lives.
Due to the generosity of alumnus Bill Greehey, the Greehey Scholars Program awards four-year, renewable scholarships to each Greehey Scholar that include:
- St. Mary’s University tuition
- Stipends for St. Mary’s University study abroad opportunities
- Funding for extra-curricular activities such as business travel within the Program
The Greehey Scholars Program develops students who exhibit outstanding ethical leadership, technical excellence, global awareness and professional orientation, challenging them to the highest standards of commitment and achievement. Scholars set this example by engaging in the principles of constant learning, serving and leading, not only in business environments, but also in their communities.
As a Registered Student Organization, the Program’s officers help plan and organize events such as the Orientation and Senior Reception. Officers also elect committee chairpersons who hone their leadership skills.
Requirements
Students can apply to St. Mary’s University as early as Aug. 14, 2023. The Greehey Scholars Program will conduct a holistic review of all Program applications. Admission into the Greehey Scholars Program is competitive with a limited number of positions in the cohort available each year.
The following are the minimum application Program requirements:
- 2024 high school graduate with cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 or higher (recommended).
- Applicant to St. Mary’s University as a declared business major beginning as early as Aug. 14, 2023.
- Application to the Greehey Scholars Program is by invitation only. To apply, qualified students need to submit a Greehey Scholars Program application, Letter of Recommendation, résumé and two-minute video.
- Applications have been extended to Feb. 5, 2024.
- Top applicants selected for an interview will be notified starting Feb. 5, 2024.
- Interviews will be conducted Feb. 23-24, 2024, on-campus/in-person.
- Applicants will be notified of a decision no later than March 8, 2024.
- Selected applicants must accept or decline the scholarship offer by April 12, 2024.
Lead
One of the hallmarks of the Greehey Scholars Program is that our students have many opportunities to lead and develop as leaders, through many activities, including internships and service work.
Being able to take part in so many different business immersion experiences allows for us to interact one-on-one with business executives and professionals. This, paired with alumni relations and help from the Center for Career and Professional Development, provide scholars with many opportunities to secure internships throughout our time at St. Mary’s.
Companies that scholars have interned with include:
- Citibank – Honduras
- Federal Dallas Reserve
- JP Morgan – New York City
- JP Morgan – Miami
- Goldman Sachs – New York City
- Hansa Ltda. – La Paz, Bolivia
- Harland Clarke
- Oppenheimer & Co.
- Proctor & Gamble
- Rackspace
- Spurs Sports and Entertainment
- Standard and Poor’s
- SWBC
- Tesoro Corporation
- The Boeing Company
- Union Pacific
- USAA
- Valero Energy
Serve
Group Service Projects
As a group, we also engage in a year-long initiative, partnering with a service organization on a student-led, faculty-advised project. We form two to three project groups each year and have worked with:
- Down Syndrome Association
- Haven for Hope
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
- San Antonio Humane Society
- St. John Bosco Elementary School
- Parks and Recreation
Learn
Scholars meet weekly to plan for upcoming service initiatives, engage in team-building activities and listen to guest speakers discuss topics such as professionalism, ethics, industry trends and global awareness.
Business Interactions
Throughout the year, scholars tour local and out-of-state organizations, discuss business issues with and ask questions of management and establish professional contacts for future projects, internships and jobs.
Some examples of businesses the Scholars have visited include NuStar, SAWS, CDC Foundation, Amazon, Starbucks, Comcast, Sling, Boeing, ABC Studios, Bloomberg, Merrill Lynch, Tesoro Oil Corporation, Union Pacific, Google, PayPal, LinkedIn, San Antonio Food Bank, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and Mutual Trust Company.
Speakers
The Forum on Entrepreneurship Series is another opportunity for students to interact with business executives. Four breakfast meetings throughout the year feature prominent entrepreneurs who share experiences and insight with students, other business leaders, and community members.
Diversity
The Greehey Scholars Program brings together diverse minds that create a rich academic and cultural environment thanks to the accessibility of the Program’s application process. Students from all over Texas, the U.S. and the world have chosen St. Mary’s University as their collegiate home, each bringing something unique to the Program.
Greehey Scholar Orientation
It’s not just a meet and greet. At the start of each fall semester, there is an off-campus retreat in order to prepare the scholars for the upcoming year.
At the orientation, we discuss requirements and new opportunities, plan for group service initiatives and remind ourselves what it means to be a Greehey Scholar. The retreat also includes team-building activities, opportunities to deepen relationships among our group and a focus on the further development of our ethical leadership.
Scholarship
The Greehey Scholars Program offers a renewable scholarship for high-achieving students who are qualified, regardless of family or economic situation. It covers St. Mary’s University tuition for four years.
Contingent upon fulfilling requirements of the Program, the scholarship also provides stipends for study abroad opportunities and funds a majority of the travel experiences within the Program.
Meet our Scholars
Gabriel Gomez
Management
San Antonio, Texas
Spring 2027
“Being a Greehey Scholar is a true privilege and an honor. By being a part of this program, I can learn valuable business knowledge in a professional setting. I am so fortunate to be a part of this amazing program with likeminded people.”
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Robert “Tito” Miller
Management
Dripping Springs, Texas
Spring 2027
“As a Greehey Scholar, I am grateful to be a part of a team of likeminded individuals. This program has and will push me to be a better version of myself and will open many doors in the future.”
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Savannah Dupre
Marketing
Boerne, Texas
Spring 2027
“I am grateful for the chance to form meaningful connections with my fellow scholars, increase my preparedness for the business environment and contribute to the community through service.”
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Stephen Garcia
Management
San Antonio, Texas
Spring 2027
“As a Greehey Scholar, I’m most grateful for the financial security that the program’s scholarship has given me and the endless opportunities to grow in my knowledge of the business world.”
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Adolfo Duran
Management
Santa Tecla, El Salvador
Spring 2026
“The Greehey Scholars Program has not only been an incredible opportunity to develop myself professionally, but also a place to grow as a person and to meet some of the most amazing hardworking people out there.”
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Isabella Martinez
Finance and Risk Management
San Antonio, Texas
Spring 2026
“As a Greehey scholar, I’ve found empowerment, immense rewards and deep fulfillment. I’m truly grateful for this program, which has been an invaluable learning experience in the world of business, providing me with remarkable opportunities.”
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Abigail Garcia
Accounting and Data Analytics
Houston, Texas
Fall 2026
“I am most grateful to the Greehey Scholars Program for providing me with incredible business networking opportunities, a team with like-minded scholars and remarkable financial support that I would not have gotten otherwise at another university.”
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Adriana Godoy
Management
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Spring 2025
“I’m grateful for being part of a program that has given me lots of opportunities and pushed me to become better. I have been able to form great connections with my fellow scholars and expand my knowledge in the business world.”
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Emily Do
Finance and Risk Management
El Paso, Texas
Spring 2025
“I am grateful for the positive impact GSP has had on me by helping me grow as a leader and academically, lead with the community and present great learning opportunities.”
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Megan Beach
Accounting/Finance and Risk Management
San Antonio, Texas
Spring 2025
“I am most grateful for the mentorship I received through the Greehey Scholars Program. I would not be where I am today without the upperclassmen in the program guiding me through my first year as I navigated classes, searched for internships and became involved in organizations on campus.”
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Victoria Olguin
Management
Cedar Creek, Texas
Spring 2025
“Getting to network with business leaders has been an opportunity I am incredibly grateful for. The networking within the program allows me to get closer to reaching my business goals and is a constant inspiration and reminder of what I would one day like to achieve.”
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Aaron Flores
Finance and Risk Management
San Antonio, Texas
Fall 2024
“I’m grateful to be part of such an amazing organization full of incredible people. This program has pushed me to become the best version of myself and has allowed me to develop a various array of essential business skills.”
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Spring 2024
Ana Lopez
Accounting
Artesia, New Mexico
Douglas Beirne
Management
Houston, Texas
Fall 2024
Isaiah Chavez
Management
El Paso, Texas
Ryan Koth
Finance and Risk Management
San Antonio, Texas
Gabriel Crespo
Finance and Risk Management
San Antonio, Texas
Sierra Amaya
Marketing
San Antonio, Texas
Scholar Alumni
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Contact
For more information, contact Rosie Perez, Program Coordinator, at 210-436-3644 or rperez62@stmarytx.edu.