Scholarship Class:  2011

School: University of Arkansas

I'm going into the second semester of my freshmen year at the University of Arkansas. I had a 3.8 for my first semester there. I'm involved in Student Government on campus and I'm also an Alpha Omicron Pi (Sorority based on diversity).

Scholarship Year:  2009

Current School:  Texas Tech University

Major: Political Science with two minors in Legal Studies and Spanish

Accomplishments and Achievements

I am currently a junior Political Science major. Texas Tech has offered me many opportunities since I have been here. I participate in many campus wide prestigious organizations like serving as an Ambassador to the university through the Presidents Office and the School of Arts and Science. I am also an active member and a Protégé Leader in the Mentor Tech program for first generation college students. My freshman year I also served as the Vice President of Public Relations on the Residence Hall Council, and a member of the Tech Activities Board. My first semester at Texas Tech I made the Deans List, and the semesters after that I achieved a 4.0 GPA and was recognized on the Presidents List.

During the summers I have taken time to learn and find my true passion. I volunteered at the Plano Advocacy Center for abused Women and Children. Where I have found this specific area of interest to be something I will pursue after my education. I also volunteered at the Dallas Center International Rescue Committee, where I was able to have hands on experience with teaching refugees English.

Scholarship year : 2011-2012

Lake Highlands High School Graduate Class of 2011 

College : University of Houston majoring in Pharmacy but might switch to Nursing

Accomplishments and Achievements

Before I go to college I will be 6 credits away from becoming a sophomore.

Scholarship Year: 2009

Current School Major: Public Relations and Technical Communications Minor

Accomplishments and Achievements

Acceptance into several prestigious organizations on campus which include,

Honors College

President's Select - official ambassador for Texas Tech through the office of President Guy Bailey, recruit prospective athletes and students, work events for the office of the president, and give campus tours  

Chancellor's Ambassadors - ambassador for Texas Tech through the office of Chancellor Kent Hance

PAC Leader for Mentor Tech - mentoring program current and incoming students in Mentor Tech

Focus Lubbock - leadership program for students who attend Texas Tech, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College

Tech Activities Board (Special Programs Committee) - create and publicize free events for students to attend on campus 

Residence Halls Association - Senator for Horn Complex

Complex Council - Senator and liaison between Residence Halls Association and Complex Council

Scholarship Awarded Year: 2010

Texas State University in San Marcos

Mass Communications Major

Accomplishments and Achievements

I am an International Baccalaureate (IB) graduate from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Texas. I also graduated number six in my class. I participated in Student Council (president), Junior World Affairs Council, Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (president), National Honors Society, and Step Team throughout high school.

While attending Texas State University my first semester I managed a GPA of 2.9 and second semester a GPA of 2.5. I then continued my journey by applying to KTSW 89.9 FM the campus radio station and my most rewarding experience is having the opportunity to work at the radio station every Friday. I look forward to next year as I will continue to work at KTSW as an on air personality. 

2012 Update:

I will be entering my second semester as a sophomore at Texas State University in San Marcos. I am also continuing to major in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Electronic Media. I have been taking all of my core classes along with summer courses and doing outstanding on receiving the amount of credit hours I need to graduate. I now work for the on campus radio station KTSW 89.9 FM as a on air dj, producer, and assistant director for the program department. Being apart of the KTSW family has really opened my eyes to finding what I want to do once I graduate. Every day I learn something new and I am gradually becoming a better employee and an outstanding student at Texas State University.