We are proud to support the next generation of communications professionals by awarding scholarships to outstanding students who are members of the Texas Tech AWC Student Chapter.
Each year, these scholarships are presented during our annual Celebrity Luncheon, a signature event that celebrates leaders in our community while helping fund educational opportunities for future communicators.
Through the generosity of our members, donors, and event supporters, AWC Lubbock continues to invest in students who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a passion for the communications field.
Bea Zeeck Scholarship
The AWC Bea Zeeck Scholarship was established in 1993 to honor Bea Zeeck’s lasting contributions to Texas Tech University and the Association for Women in Communications. Bea served with Texas Tech News and Publications for 20 years, including seven years as director, and was deeply committed to supporting students and the communications profession. She also served as president of the AWC Lubbock chapter and as a student chapter advisor, mentoring many future communications leaders.
The scholarship is endowed by AWC Lubbock and funded in part through proceeds from the chapter’s annual Celebrity Luncheon, ensuring that Bea’s legacy of mentorship and service continues to impact students for years to come. Bea passed away in 2010, but her influence on the communications community and the students she supported continues through this scholarship.
Recent Recipients
2023: Heather Lindsey and Chyna Vargas
2022: Dyan Gruber and Madeline Edwards
