2025-2026 Scholarship Winners
The Family Association awarded 13 students a total of $25,800 in scholarships this year!
- Family Association Scholarship Endowment- Gracie Bouchard, Amarilisa Perez, Joel Osho
- Lunelle A. Anderson Endowed Scholarship- Tanatswa Gwaze, Aidenne Despres, Katelyn Pustejovsky
- Wylmette Heather Gayle Memorial Scholarship- Kamryn Mayer, Xavier Perez, Parker Reed
- Heloise Bowles Memorial Endowed Scholarship- Asten Fallavollita
- Marian Loep Endowed Scholarship- Isaac Cavender, Chinelo Ejiofor, Joseph Trapolino
- UFCU Family Association Scholarships (Summer 2022)- Abigail Gonzalez, Kellie Laney, John Wallace, Faith Chavez, Delvern Royal II, Ashton Scott
Scholarship Recipient Highlights
Over 600 students applied to the collection of Family Association Scholarships. The Family Association awarded 13 outstanding students with Family Association scholarships for the 2025-2026 year. Learn more about a few of the scholarship recipients below.
2025-2026 Scholarship Winners
Christina Banda
“This scholarship will make a real difference in my educational journey at Texas State. It has unloaded a huge financial burden off of me, especially during a challenging year, and allows me to focus on my education and long-term goals. I am deeply grateful for the belief you have shown in me.”
Sum Sah
“This scholarship gives me more than financial relief; it gives me encouragement to keep working hard toward my goals. It helps me stay focused, motivated, and hopeful as I continue my academic journey and pursue opportunities in technology and education.”
Serenity Arredondo
“This scholarship means more to me than I can express. It eases the financial burden of college and allows me to focus more on my academics, goals, and experiences. Your generosity is helping me take a big step toward achieving my dreams.”
La’Nya Lawson
“This scholarship is more than just financial assistance; it is an affirmation of my goals and a tremendous source of motivation. Knowing that someone believes in my potential enough to invest in my education is truly inspiring. It allows me to focus more intently on my studies and prepare for my future.”
Joseph Trapolino
Joseph is a junior Biochemistry major with a pre-dental concentration. Joseph is seeking early entry and automatic acceptance to UT San Antonio School of Dentistry, where he plans to become a dentist to serve rural and underserved areas that lack dental services. Serving as Secretary for Bobcat Farm, Joseph spends volunteer hours working on bettering our environment and community.
Katelyn Pustejovsky
Katelyn is graduating at the top of her class from Hallettsville High school, where she was on the softball team that won the 2022 state tournament at the 3A division. She is a certified CNA and plans to study Nursing at TXST to pursue a career as a Labor and Delivery nurse. She is President of Rotary Interact, an officer in Student Council and competes in UIL Number Sense.