Thirty-two local high school graduating seniors will receive $1,000 scholarships from the Brownsville Navigation District. The inaugural Port of Brownsville program helps deserving students pursue their education and career dreams.
“On behalf of the entire Port of Brownsville organization, we are proud to support these local students and families at this time,” said John Reed, chairman of the Brownsville Navigation District. “We are excited for the students as they continue their education and begin their careers, and in the future opportunities they are creating for themselves, their families and our communities.”
The 32 scholarship winners attend 16 public and private high schools in the Brownsville area. Selection criteria includes academic performance, community involvement, extracurricular activities and work experience. Each applicant also submitted essays. The selected students will receive their scholarships when they enroll in college or technical school.
“The Port of Brownsville is a powerful economic driver for the entire Rio Grande Valley,” Reed said. “Through efforts like this inaugural scholarship program, we look forward to continued partnerships with our local schools, colleges and businesses to ensure our entire community is engaged in creating the opportunities we all want for future generations.”
The 32 graduating seniors eligible for the Port of Brownsville scholarships include:
Brownsville ISD Brownsville Early College High School Estrella Lozano Felisha LucioGladys Porter Early College High School Rodrigo Cisneros Sara M. GutierrezHomer Hanna Early College High School Victoria Anne Olea Yadira VillagomezJames Pace Early College High School Nia-Isabella Garza Mariana Mijangos Lopez Early College High School Simon Rivera Early College High School Veterans Memorial Early College High School Harmony Public Schools |
Idea Public Schools Idea Frontier College Preparatory Diego Isaac Alfaro Leonardo M. TrevinoIdea Brownsville College Preparatory Enrique Castro Sofia GuerraJubilee Academies Jubilee Brownsville Micah Elbert Luz Maria GallegosLos Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District Los Fresnos High School Charles Matthew Bush Alexandra Montes South Texas Independent School District Other Greater Brownsville Area Schools Valley Christian High School |