Gladys J Wallace and Ulysees S Wallace Scholarships

Legacy Avenue Foundation is a nonprofit that was founded on the importance of making higher education more accessible for under-represented communities by providing scholarships and resources to students looking to advance their education. We will award two, $5,000 scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in memory of Gladys and Ulysees Wallace.                                                                           

Gladys J. Wallace was a lifelong educator for over 42 years in the Willis Public Schools System and later served as Supervisor of Special Education in Navasota ISD in Texas. Mrs. Wallace earned a bachelor and two master’s degrees from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). Her efforts extended well beyond the classroom, where she served as Graduate Advisor and City Council Woman to advocate for PVAMU students.

Ulysees S Wallace was one of the first African Americans to work in Wildlife & Fisheries in Brazoria County, Texas. Mr. Wallace earned both a bachelor and master's degrees in Agriculture from Prairie View A&M University. During his career that spanned 38 years, he was employed as a Biological Technician in Wildlife & Fisheries for the US Department of Interior and was a Charter Member of the National Animal Damage Control Association.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Wallace were proud products and supporters of HBCUs. These two scholarships were established to honor their legacy and invest in future generations of HBCU students.

Scholarship winners will be announced on April 1, 2025.

For questions, email info@legacyavenuefoundation.org

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• currently attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)

• be classified as a full-time Sophomore or Junior

• have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher