$18,500 in Scholarships Awarded

Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union, with The Partin Foundation, Miller family and Dickey family, would like to congratulate all of our 2023 scholarship recipients! This year, over $18,500 in scholarships were awarded to twelve (12) high school seniors.   

The following scholarships were awarded:

The Cy-Fair FCU Community Scholarships ($1,500 each)
Graduating high school seniors in Harris or Waller County were eligible for consideration. Those chosen as recipients display qualities of leadership and commitment to the community. 

  • Andrew Lobo – Cypress Falls High School

  • Mason Mote – Cypress Creek High School

  • Nafia Uddin – Langham Creek High School

 

The Cy-Fair FCU Membership Scholarship ($1,500)
This scholarship was open to any graduating high school senior who is a member of Cy-Fair FCU, or has an immediate family member with an account at the credit union.  Applicants are assessed based on several factors, including their efforts within their school and community.

  • Catherine Benavides – Langham Creek High School

 

The Cy-Fair Bilingual Spanish Scholarship ($1,500)
Open to bi-lingual graduating high school seniors in Harris and Waller Counties who completed the ESL (English as a Second Language) or NAC (New Arrival Center) program. Recipients are selected based on their resilience and success in school, as well as in the community.

  • German Ramos – Cypress Park High School

 

The Prairie View Scholarship ($1,500)
Open to graduating high school seniors in Harris County, CFISD or Waller ISD planning to attend Prairie View A&M University. This scholarship honors the historic founding of Prairie View FCU in March 1937, originally chartered to serve employees of Prairie View State College, which is now Prairie View A&M University. 

  • Jayven Jackson – Cypress Spring High School

 

The Full-Year Lone Store College Scholarship in Memory of Pattie R. Miller from Cy-Fair FCU ($3500)
Open to high school graduating seniors in Harris and Waller Counties who plan to attend Lone Star College. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Pattie R. Miller, a beloved member of the Cy-Fair FCU staff and community. The recipient is selected based on a demonstration of hard work and positive contributions. 

  • Alondra Aguirre – Cypress Lakes High School

 

Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)
This scholarship was created by the Dickey family to commemorate the life of a beloved mother, wife and friend.  Because Kimberly was an accomplished artist and renowned by friends and family for her many creative projects, as well as the beneficiary of many kind, knowledgeable medical professionals, consideration for this scholarship was given to any graduating high school senior planning to pursue either a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree or a Bachelors in a Healthcare field.

  • Anh Phuong VU – Jersey Village High School

 

The Partin Foundation’s Bob Partin Integrity Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship was created to honor Bob Partin, who continues to embody true honor and integrity. The recipient is selected based on how honor and integrity have defined their life choices and actions.

  • Rachael Rivas – Cy-Fair High School

 

The Partin Foundation’s Paulette Partin Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
The Paulette Partin Scholarship is intended for encouraging and supporting females to advance their entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Nitya Kodali – Langham Creek High School

 

The Partin Foundation’s Charles Galloway Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship honors Corporal Charles Galloway, a model of selflessness who made sacrifices to mentor and serve those in his community. For consideration, applicants must demonstrate an understanding of selflessness in action through how they have placed others before themselves.

  • Jana Honein – Cy-Fair High School

 

The Partin Foundation’s Deputy Darren Goforth Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship commemorates Deputy Darren Goforth’s dedication to his community, as he served with great integrity and courage in the face of adversity. Applicants were considered based on challenges they faced in their life and how they overcame those while maintaining integrity and courage through the experience.

  • Eden Rohan – Cypress Creek High School

 

Congratulations to each of these scholarship recipients!

We want to thank all the applicants who took the time to apply for this year’s available scholarships. We wish each of you much success as you continue to further your education and pave a path for your future!

Cy-Fair FCU