EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Raiz Federal Credit Union awarded $95,000 in scholarships and grants to University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) students, educators and local non-profits on Thursday, Nov. 14.
According to Raiz, the credit union’s “community opportunity is provided each year to fuel the dreams of those looking to achieve a higher education, develop professionally and increase their community impact within their non-profit organization.”
Raiz awards $95,000 in grants and scholarships to UTEP students, educators and non-profits. Photo courtesy to Raiz Federal Credit Union.
“Investing in education is investing in our future. By expanding our scholarship program, we aim to lift up our community, empower individuals and create opportunities that will benefit El Paso for generations to come,” Raiz President and CEO Max Villaronga said.
Here is the list of the 22 recipients of Raiz’s scholarships and grants:
$1,000 Raiz Community Scholarship
Jackie Braken
Adrian Cadillo
Julian Cano
Joshua Morales
Keyleen Nunez
Monica Pena
Denise Perez
Noah Sostence Piña
Mia Piñon
David Valles
$5,000 Raizing Leaders Scholarship – UTEP College of Education and Woody L. Hunt College of Business Administration
Olubukola Christiana Akinloye
Mariana Casas
Alondra Ramirez
Aaron Rivas-Simental
$5,000 Michael Sandoval STEM Memorial Scholarship
Esteban Lozano
$3,500 Raiz Up Professional Development Grant
Christopher Martin
Obed Hernandez Noris
Julietta Rojas
Jose Silva Smith
Bernadette Valenzuela
Camila Zeh
$25,000 Together We Raiz Grant
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
Paso Del Norte Center of Hope
Individuals and non-profits interested in applying for a 2025 scholarship can visit Raiz’s website here.
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