Texas Students Awarded $150,000 In Scholarships From A+ Federal Credit Union
The A+FCU Board of Directors awarded 75 high school and college students with $150,000 in scholarships in honor of the credit union’s 75th anniversary.
The A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) Board of Directors awarded 75 Texas high school and college students with $150,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. The annual amount awarded was increased this year in recognition of the credit union’s 75th Anniversary, allowing 15 additional students to earn scholarships from A+FCU. Each student receives $2,000 to help with college educational expenses.
Awarding scholarships has been a long-standing A+FCU tradition, benefiting more than 600 students with over $1.1 million in scholarship support for their college endeavors.
"With the generous support A+FCU has received from our community over the last 75 years, and in honor of our 75th anniversary in 2024, it’s our great privilege to award $150,000 in scholarships to 75 well-deserving students! From their high achievements to engaged community service, this year's recipients have demonstrated their tenacity, and we wish them the best in their endeavors."
– Terry Lord, A+FCU Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chair
“With the generous support A+FCU has received from our community over the last 75 years, and in honor of our 75th anniversary in 2024, it’s our great privilege to award $150,000 in scholarships to 75 well-deserving students!” Terry Lord, A+FCU Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chair, said. “From their high achievements to engaged community service, this year’s recipients have demonstrated their tenacity, and we wish them the best in their endeavors.”
Recipients were selected for their academic achievements and community involvement and represent 10 universities, 33 high schools, and 1 homeschool certification.
“I can’t say enough about the impact this A+FCU scholarship has had on my ability to achieve my graduate degree. I am so very grateful,” Michelle LeBlanc, Texas State University student studying for her M.Ed. Specializing in Reading, said. “A+FCU has always been amazing to work with. For them to support me achieving my dreams in this way says so much about their commitment to the community!”
Recipients were recognized at an A+FCU Scholarship Ceremony held May 15, 2024.
2024 Collegiate Scholarship
Education Majors
| Recipient | College/University | Major |
|---|---|---|
| Eliseo Barnes | Lamar University | M.Ed. in Administration |
| Kevin Barnes | Purdue University | M.S. in Applied Statistics |
| Ramiro Chavez | Texas A&M University | B.S. in Agriculture Science, Teaching Option |
| Raelynne DeLeon | The University of Texas Permian Basin | MPA |
| Kay Lynn Dodd | Texas A&M University | M.Ed. in School Counseling |
| Mirza Downs | The University of Texas at San Antonio | M.Ed. in School Counseling |
| Konner Faust | Texas A&M University | B.S. in Education |
| Oscar Garza Jr. | Lamar University | M.Ed. in Special Education |
| Lynette Gutierrez | California Coast University | Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership |
| Kindsee Escamilla | Western Governors University | B.S. in Mathematics Education |
| Michelle LeBlanc | Texas State University | M.Ed. in Reading Education |
| Shaniqua Settles | Lamar University | M.Ed. in Counseling & Development |
| Jaclyn Claire Traywick | The University of Texas at Austin | B.S. in Elementary Education |
| Ann Marie Wollek | Tarleton State University | B.S. in Elementary Education |
2024 High School Students
Education Majors
| Recipient | High School | Major |
|---|---|---|
| Juliet Booker | Brentwood Christian School | Education |
| Trinity Corzine | Connally High School | Education |
| Elle Crawford | Plano East Senior High School | Education |
| Brianna DePaz | Snyder High School | Education |
| Angela Garcia | San Marcos High School | Education |
| Brianna Martinez | San Marcos High School | Education |
| Kalyca Moran | Round Rock Early College High School | Education |
| Katharine Porter | Karnes City High School | Education |
| Selah Portis | San Marcos Academy | Education |
| Georgia Schmitt | Bowie High School | Education |
| Reagan Truitt | Georgetown High School | Education |
Non-Education Majors
| Recipient | High School | Major |
|---|---|---|
| Valeria Amaya Chica | Vandegrift High School | Psychology |
| Sebastian Banks | McCallum High School | Forensic Science |
| Marlene Beltran | San Marcos High School | Mathematics or Finance |
| Cyan Brown | Hendrickson High School | Computer Engineering |
| Lucas Burcham | Bowie High School | Finance or Supply Chain Management |
| Rosario Castro-Rosas | San Marcos High School | Sports Medicine/Pre-Med |
| Iris Castruita | Lake Travis High School | International Relations |
| Allison Chavarria Hernandez | Hendrickson High School | Government |
| Judson Cook | McNeil High School | Business |
| Kaleigh Elliott | Miles High School | Agriculture |
| Christian Gamez | Cedar Park High School | Nursing |
| Tyler Grumbles | Johnson High School | Hospitality Administration |
| Fallon Hall | Bastrop High School | Nursing |
| Austin Ham | McNeil High School | Civil Engineering |
| Anahi Hernandez | Harker Heights High School | Public Health |
| Diego Hernandez | Akins Early College High School | Journalism |
| Noah Higgins | McNeil High School | Computer Science |
| Charles Johnson | Georgetown High School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Phone Kant | San Marcos High School | Data Science |
| Ryder Kerr | Homeschool Certification | Landscape Architecture |
| Khrista Kessler | San Marcos High School | Computer Science |
| Jaida Lopez | Del Valle High School | Animation |
| Ariana Lugo | Chisholm Trail High School | Political Science |
| Egan Lutz-Carrillo | Akins Early College High School | Acting |
| Angela Mariotti | Austin High School | Environmental Studies |
| Haidy Martinez | Hendrickson High School | Advertising/Marketing |
| Addison McKenna Goncalo | Liberal Arts and Science Academy | Political Science |
| Eva Moore | San Marcos High School | Biomedical Engineering |
| Leah Nash | Marble Falls High School | Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
| Adamaris Olivares-Lopez | Akins Early College High School | Journalism |
| Kimberly Parra | Glenn High School | Environmental Science |
| Demetrius Pastrano | San Marcos High School | Cybersecurity |
| Katelyn Patureau | Hutto High School | Political Science |
| Ella Pineda | La Grange High School | Business |
| Selene Plancarte | Elgin High School | Business Management & Accounting |
| Felicia Ramos | Academy High School | Nursing |
| Jason Ramos | San Marcos High School | Computer Science |
| Emily Rice | Plano East Senior High School | Psychology |
| Steven Rodriguez | Akins Early College High School | Criminal Justice |
| Rodolfo Sanchez | Akins Early College High School | Civil Engineering |
| Natasha Schimelman | San Marcos High School | Theatre Design/Technology |
| Phoebe Solberg | Cedar Park High School | Business Administration |
| Ali Traywick | Round Rock High School | Journalism |
| Addison Villegas | Hendrickson High School | Advertising/Marketing |
| Bubba Ward Jr. | San Marcos High School | Fashion Merchandising |
| Aaliyah White | Harker Heights High School | Nursing |
| Avery Williams | Bastrop High School | Psychology |
| Tara Williams | Colorado River Collegiate Academy | Architecture |
| Jonathon Wilson | Akins Early College High School | Arts Entertainment & Technology |
| Micah Wommack | Trenton High School | Business Administration |
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