The Sam Miller Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2014 by the Miller Family and Dr. Leslie Thompson in memory of Sam Miller to provide scholarships to full-time undergraduate junior and senior students majoring in food science who have completed a minimum of three courses in food sciences with a minimum GPA of a 3.0. In addition, preference is given to students who have completed elective courses in chemistry or math beyond the minimum degree requirements. 

Sam grew up in Brownfield, Texas, as the third generation on the family farm. He graduated from Brownfield High School as salutatorian and was very active in his high school years in FFA, Band, One-Act Play as well as serving as student body president. Upon graduation, Sam attended Texas Tech University, receiving two bachelor"s degrees, one in Electrical Engineering and the other in Food Technology, graduating magna cum laude. When he graduated he was recognized as the Outstanding Student in the College of Engineering and the Outstanding Student in Food Technology. Dr. Miller then attended the University of California at Davis receiving M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Food Engineering. Sam went to work for Frito Lay in Plano, ultimately becoming a Principal Engineer and spending his eighteen-year career with Frito Lay in various aspects of research and product development. Sam was also a talented artist and musician with involvement in painting, sculpting, pottery, culinary arts, and other media. He was also a member of Bethel Church PCA in Dallas. Sam was known as a devoted and loving son and brother, and a loyal, generous and caring friend. He was tragically killed in December 2013.

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Contact

Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Director of Development
806.742.2802

Shelbey Havens
shelbey.havens@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.834.1108