Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) is pleased to announce the results of this year’s scholarship competition. The Co-op had a record number of applicants this year, and a total of $31,500 was awarded to 46 students throughout RGEC’s service territory.
In accordance with the RGEC bylaws: 40% of funds were awarded to current year high school graduates attending a college or university; 20% of funds were reserved for current year high school graduates pursuing a vocational/technical school education, and 40% of funds were awarded to Continuing Education student (prior scholarship recipients).
Scholarships are provided annually and are made possible through a process whereby a portion of unclaimed capital credits are returned to the Co-op by the state.
High School Recipients
Eja Archuleta
Hometown: Dell City, Texas
College: Texas Tech University
Major: Pre-Vet
Khayli Blevins
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: Texas State University
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Addison Corrick
Hometown: Kyle, Texas
College: St. Johns College
Major: Humanities
Ryan Duncan
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: University of Houston-Victoria
Major: Digital Gaming and Simulation
Gabriele Galan
Hometown: Cedar Park, Texas
College: The University of Texas
Major: Economics
Anelka Gonzalez
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: Texas A&M at Corpus Christi
Major: Finance
Aspen Hughes
Hometown: Carlsbad, New Mexico
College: West Texas A&M University
Brianna Mejia
Hometown: Carrizo Springs, Texas
College: Southwest TX Junior College
Major: Accounting
Lorena Mendez
Hometown: Carrizo Springs, Texas
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Animal Science
Esteban Morales
Hometown: Dell City, Texas
College: University of Texas at El Paso
Major: Biology
Dominick Munoz
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: University of Notre Dame
Major: Architecture
Bernardo Rangel III
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: Texas A&M University at Kingsville
Major: Wildlife Management
Bianey Villasana
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: The University of Texas
Major: Public Health
Tanner Ward
Hometown: Fort Stockton, Texas
College: Tarleton State University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Morgan Welch
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: The University of Texas
Major: Business
Vada Willis
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: Baylor University
Major: Psychology
Margaret Zuberbueler
Hometown: Comstock, Texas
College: Christendom College
Major: Literature or History
Vocational & Trade School Recipients
Skilled trade workers are in high demand. These jobs require specific training and skillsets, and RGEC is proud to contribute to this hands-on education. 4 high school seniors received a $1,575.00 scholarship to pursue a career as a future trades worker.
Manuel Arranaga
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: Southwest TX Junior College
Field of Study: Mechanic
Steven Galindo
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: Houston University Technical Institute
Field of Study: Mechanic
Abelardo Talamantes III
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: Southwest TX Junior College
Field of Study: Lineman
Erica Vasquez
Hometown: Concorde Career College
Field of Study: Medical Assistant
Continuing Education Recipients
The Co-op’s Continuing Education scholarship is open to students who are previous recipients of an RGEC scholarship. To qualify, applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited public or private university, college, or vocational/trade school, and have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. This year the board of directors awarded seventeen students the Continuing Education Scholarship, in the amount of $741.18.
Dakota Britton
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: The University of Texas
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Alexis Corral
Hometown: Dell City, Texas
College: New Mexico State University
Major: Athletic Training
Lauren Hiles
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
College: Patrick Henry College
Major: Strategic Intelligence in National Security
Ellie Lewis
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Business Finance
Daniela Madera
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: University of the Incarnate Word
Major: Business Administration
Sarah Martinez
Hometown: Carrizo Springs, Texas
College: Angelo State University
Major: Biology
Gisselle Menchaca
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: Southwest TX Junior College
Major: Respiratory Therapy Care
Corbon Mendoza
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
College: El Paso Community College
Major: Biology
Taryn Mitchell
Hometown: Sanderson, Texas
College: Texas Christian University
Major: Engineering
Jaqueline Olveda
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: Texas A&M International
Major: Communication Disorders
Manuel Padilla
Hometown: Coyanosa, Texas
College: The University of Texas Permian Basin
Major: Finance
Colton Roark
Hometown: Carrizo Springs, Texas
College: Tarleton State University
Major: Construction Science
Eli Rode
Hometown: Fredericksburg, Texas
College: West Texas A&M University
Major: Animal Science
Saria Rodriguez
Hometown: Del Rio, Texas
College: Texas Tech University
Major: Business Marketing
Stetson Schuster
Hometown: Brackettville, Texas
College: Tarleton State University
Major: Agricultural Service and Development
Abril Urias
Hometown: Presidio, Texas
College: The University of Texas Permian Basin
Major: Multidisciplinary EC-6
Jacquelyn Velazquez
Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas
College: University of Houston – Victoria
Major: Early Childhood – 6th Grade Education
The 2023 scholarship competition will open in January. Follow the Co-op’s social media pages to stay up-to-date with latest scholarship news.
