BPUB Announces Project SHARE Scholarship Recipients
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) awarded 11 graduating high school seniors with $2,000 scholarships through its Project SHARE Scholarship Program to support their pursuit of higher education at accredited universities this fall.
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) awarded 11 graduating high school seniors with $2,000 scholarships through its Project SHARE Scholarship Program to support their pursuit of higher education at accredited universities this fall.
Established in 1985, Project SHARE was created to assist families with utility bill payments and expanded in 2005 to include scholarships for local students pursuing higher education.
“Congratulations to this year’s recipients,” BPUB General Manager & CEO Marilyn D. Gilbert said. “We are honored to support these students as they pursue higher education and prepare to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Brownsville community.”
Recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and a 500-word essay. Applicants are required to live in households that receive BPUB electric, water or wastewater services.
Funding for the scholarships is provided through BPUB's strategic partnerships, which help expand educational opportunities for students.
This year’s scholarship recipients are:
| Student Name | High School | University Attending |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn E Wassen | Veterans Memorial Early College High School | University of Texas at Austin |
| Cristian Loera | Los Fresnos High School | University of Texas at Austin |
| Sophie Guerrier | Veterans Memorial Early College High School | University of Texas at Austin |
| Sarah L Magallanes | Saint Joseph Academy | University of Texas at San Antonio |
| Julianna Kay Bard | Lopez Early College High School | University of Texas at Austin |
| Ashley Nicole Amaro | Lopez Early College High School | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
| Carla Garza | Hanna Early College High School | Baylor University |
| Jazmin Gonzalez | Hanna Early College High School | Texas Christian University |
| Carolina Vazquez | James Pace Early College High School | Texas State University |
| Hazel Trevino | Brownsville Early College High School | University of the Incarnate Word |
| Gael Andre Garcia | South Texas ISD Medical Professions | Washington University in St. Louis |
For questions about the Project SHARE Scholarship or to apply, visit www.bpubscholarship.com or contact our projectshare@brownsville-pub.com. You can also follow BPUB on social media at @BPUBOfficial.
For media inquiries, please contact Alexa J. Perez, Division Manager of Communications, Public Relations & Digital Platforms, at aperez@brownsville-pub.com or call (956) 596-3361.