About the Brady Cox Endowment

The Brady Cox Endowment provides financial support for activities that enhance the academic and professional development of pre-health students. Funding is intended to broaden educational experiences, strengthen preparation, and support meaningful opportunities that contribute to future success in health care professions.

The maximum award per student is $250.

Brady Cox Endowment Funding

Covered Expenses
Eligibility Requirements
How Funds Are Distributed
Application & Post-Award Process

Endowment funds may be applied toward approved academic and professional development expenses, including:

  • Registration Fees: Conferences, symposiums, and professional events

  • Travel: Airfare and baggage fees

  • Lodging: Hotels or Airbnb accommodations

  • Ground Transportation: Mileage, rental cars, parking, Uber, Lyft, taxi

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and reasonable snacks

Students pursuing a health-related professional track are eligible to apply.

Per the McMurry Catalog, this includes students working with a faculty member in the following tracks:

  • Pre-Athletic Training

  • Pre-Physical Therapy

  • Pre-Occupational Therapy

  • Pre-Dental

  • Pre-Pharmacy

  • Pre-Medical

  • Pre-Veterinary

Students intending to enter a health profession may receive funding regardless of their declared major.

Funding distribution depends on the nature of the expense:

  • The supervising faculty member may pay approved expenses directly (up to the awarded amount).

  • If a student pays in excess of the awarded amount, reimbursement will be issued up to the total award.

  • If a student pays less than the awarded amount, reimbursement will match the actual expense incurred.

Students and supervising faculty are jointly responsible for documenting and submitting all eligible expenses for reimbursement.
  1. Confirm Eligibility
    Review the eligibility criteria above to ensure you qualify.
  2. Submit Application
    Download and complete the application form, then submit it to your supervising faculty member.
  3. Faculty Review & Approval
    Your supervising faculty member will notify you of the decision and coordinate payment or reimbursement procedures.
  4. Post-Activity Requirements (Due Within One Week)
    After completing your event or travel, submit the following:

  • Thank You Card: Addressed to the Brady Cox family. Cards may be picked up and returned to the STEM Student Success Center (Jay-Rollins Library, First Floor).

  • Reflection Page (Typed):
    Respond to the following prompt:
    “Please explain what you learned by participating in the recently attended event. How did the Brady Cox Endowment funds contribute to making your experience meaningful and enjoyable?”

Reflections may be delivered to the STEM Student Success Center or emailed to mcmurrys3c@mcm.edu.

Application Form