Learn about the 2022 scholarship recipients!

Adlemi Cordero

Adlemi will be attending the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a major in Biomedical Engineering. She aspires to gain skills that will enable her to become a leader with an open mindset that is reliable and cooperative — and ultimately become a role model for young girls.

Carla Vences Barrueta

Howdy, y’all! I am a senior at Del Valle High School, class of 2022. I enjoy picnics with my friends, jamming out to music, and exploring the amazing things that Austin has to offer. I am beyond excited to share that I plan to further my academic career at the University of Texas at Austin, where I will be majoring in Business. I am so excited about this journey, and I can’t wait to see what it has in store for me. I want to take a minute to thank the Young Women’s Alliance Scholarship for their support, as well as my mom, sister, coaches, all of the teachers that have instructed me to this point, and my friends who have been of great support. Without any of these amazing individuals to cheer me on, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Hook ’em, Horns!
Carla Vences Barruetaa 2022 FWLF scholarship recipient

Esmeralda Mancilla

Esmeralda plans to continue her education at Austin Community College and complete an applied associate’s degree in Biotechnology before transferring to the University of Texas at Austin to complete her career pathway.

I am currently taking Biotechnology classes at Del Valle High School, and I plan to complete my biotech certification in the fall. In the future, I want to give back to my community just like YWA has done for me.
Esmeralda Mancillaa 2022 FWLF scholarship recipient

Kemyra Johnson

Kemrya is headed to Texas State University in the fall, planning to pursue a major in Biochemistry, achieving her biggest dream today – going to college!

In the fall, I am most excited to be in a new environment. I think change can be a great thing and can help one grow better as a person. I’m also excited to make new friends and make great memories.
Kemyra Johnsona 2022 YWAF scholarship recipient

Lisset Angeles

Lisset will be a first-generation college student attending either Texas State University or Austin Community College in the fall.

I’ve always wanted to become a role model to young girls seeking to be in industries where men typically dominate. I didn’t have many role models growing up, but always heard how girls are also capable of doing it, so I would like to actually empower girls by showing them it’s possible.
Lisset Angelesa 2022 YWAF scholarship recipient