The Chapman Family
The families of William C. Chapman and Fred A. Chapman Jr. of Ardmore, Okla., own and operate Chapman Ranches, located in the vicinity of Mannsville. The family has grown pecans and raised cattle since their father, Fred A. Chapman Sr., began the farm and ranch operations in 1917. Chapman Ranches crosses into Murray, Carter and Marshall Counties in Oklahoma, as well as Red River and Bowie Counties in Texas.
Impact
The Fred Chapman Jr. and William C. Chapman Family Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in Agriculture. Recipients must be enrolled as full time students and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This scholarship is awarded for fall and available for spring pending GPA and funding availability.