2025 Scholarship Recipients
Howdy! I am Alondra Gutierrez, a graduating senior at Del Valle High School. I enjoy baking, going on walks, and exploring new places in Austin. I plan to attend Texas A&M at College Station to major in political science and then law school to ultimately become a lawyer and continue making a change in my community. With assistance and support from my two college counselors, my little brother, and Jana Ramchander—who was always more than just a social worker, I am truly grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Young Women’s Alliance Scholarship.Alondra Gutierrez
Hi friends! My name is Ginny Benitez Perez, I am a first-generation, soon-to-be college student with plans to attend Texas State University in the upcoming fall semester. I hope to graduate with a degree in nursing to be able to help out everyone in the community—from big to small. My favorite thing to do on the weekend is hang out with family and friends and go to church! In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors by walking my dog or riding horses! I am deeply grateful for being selected as a recipient of the 2025 Young Women’s Alliance scholarship. This opportunity not only opens doors but also allows me to continue to focus on my educational journey without having to deal with financial stress. Being first generation means challenges will arise, but with the help of the Young Women’s Alliance, I know I have an incredible group of people I can count on! I would like to thank God and my family for the continuous guidance, love, and support. As well as Mr. Shoemacher and Jeanett for allowing me to have a great opportunity that opened a new point of view for me. Once again, thank you so much for selecting me as a scholarship recipient and new member of the Young Women’s Alliance. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!Ginny Benitez Perez
Hey y’all! My name is Maritza Aragon Rios, a 2025 senior at Del Valle HS, and an incoming freshman at UT Austin! I am majoring in Architectural Engineering because of my combined interest in architecture and love for mathematics. I am extremely thankful for being a recipient of the 2025 Young Women’s Alliance scholarship this year. Pursuing higher education would not have been possible for me without so many people’s generosity. I want to not only thank my counselors who gave me guidance, but also all of my professors and teachers alike who kept my love for learning alive.Maritza Aragon Rios