YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 22, 2024) – Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the 2024 Annual College Scholarship program.

Selections for scholarships are based on college entrance scores, high school grades, maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, financial circumstances, impact of community service, interview, and a personal written letter.

“Scholarships don’t just open doors, they create pathways and opportunities for personal growth. An investment in our students is an investment in the future,” said Kathryn Allen, President of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation.

Previously, scholarship eligibility was only available to high school students who were also members of the Y. However, in the last few years, the Y has expanded its reach and has opened eligibility for all students to apply.

“No one should be turned away because of financial constraints,” said Curt Hazelbaker, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. “Our high schoolers deserve to have equal opportunities for higher education, it’s only then that we can develop a stronger and more resilient workforce and community.”

Individuals were formally awarded during the The College Scholarship Reception on Tuesday, May 21 at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant at North Park Mall.

Scholarship funds were made possible through the generous contributions of:

The Dye Foundation Scholarship, a four-year renewable fund sponsoring students who wish to attend college anywhere in the world; The Fina Foundation, a four-year, renewable scholarship which supports students who plan to major in law, math, science or international business; The Jordan Family Scholarship, The King & Phipps Foundation, Scholarship, and The YMCA Chairman’s Scholarship, a four-year renewable college scholarship, part of the Dallas YMCA Foundation.

2024 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES: 

• Eyinimofe Aderogba, Texas A&M University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• William Anoka, University of Texas at Arlington – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Juan Arajujo, Yale University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Noah Cathey, Morehouse College –  Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Gabriella Cherian, University of Texas at Arlington – Dye Foundation Scholarship (JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall)
• Tyler Choe, Texas A&M University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Taylor Crenshaw, West Texas A&M University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Anatupenda Daphrose, Washington University in St. Louis, Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Joshua Elder, University of Texas at Dallas – Dye Foundation Scholarship Scholarship
• Jason George, University of Texas at Austin – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Susie Heo, University of Texas at Austin – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Ansh Jarmarwala, University of Texas at Austin – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Kush Kaur, Collin College/Southern Methodist University –  Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Ryen Moore, Creighton University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Austin Nunn, University of Texas at Dallas – Dye Foundation Scholarship (JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall)
• Dhroov Pathare, Harvard University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Diamond Soriano, John Hopkins University – Dye Foundation Scholarship
• Grace Zellerhoff, Savannah School of Art and Design – Dye Foundation Scholarship (JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall)
• Rolanda Floyd, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge – King/Phipps Scholarship
• Vaibhav Venkat, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Fina/Jordan Scholarship

Submitted by Nicole Rosales, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. Courtesy photos.

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