UT Tyler Presidential Rose Scholars
About
The UT Tyler Presidential Rose Scholars Program is a group of exceptional students that represent the President’s Office at community events and events held on campus that are community-facing. The Presidential Rose Sholars provide UT Tyler event support throughout the year, and each student receives a full scholarship including tuition, fees, and housing. In addition to staffing events, these students also receive monthly professional development programming, personal meetings with the UT Tyler President, and mentorship opportunities.
2025-2026 Presidential Rose Scholars
Madyson Tate
Civil Engineering
Gilmer, TX
Jacob Brown
Nursing
Overton, TX
Victoria Okafor
Nursing
Dallas, TX
Elizabeth Nixon
Biochemistry
Van, TX
Adedire Owulebaja
Biology
Dallas, TX
Maxwell Burer
Music
Forney, TX
Emmanuel Ramirez
Accounting
Longview, TX
Cayden Mitcham
Accounting/Finance
Tyler, TX
Megan McGee
Nursing
Lindale, TX
Rachel Afulike
Chemical Engineering
Round Lake Beach, IL
Application Information
Applications for the 2026-2027 Presidential Rose Scholar program will be available in January 2026.
Questions? Contact the Office of Community Engagement & Special Events at community@uttyler.edu.