2021 ISF Scholarship Recipients
ASGD ELBOSIRY
BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT IRVING SCHOLARSHIP
Asgd will be attending the University of North Texas to receive a dual degree in Biochemistry and International Business. Afterward, she will be applying to the University of Houston’s College of Pharmacy. Her career goal is to serve the community and create an internationally known pharmacy company. Asgd would also like to create medicine that will cure cancer, or at least treat its symptoms without the extreme side effects of traditional cancer treatments. She is continually inspired by her grandmother, who continues to strive over adversity. As a student at Singley Academy, Asgd has had the pleasure of Interning at Baylor Scott and White Hospital and Walgreens Pharmacy. She has also volunteered as a teacher's aide at the Irving Islamic Center’s Sunday School. Asgd has enjoyed competing in HOSA competitions, being a member of BPA and leading the Muslim Student Association at Singley Academy.
John Posada
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP
John plans to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering and a minor in computer science. After that, he hopes to attend a graduate school for a Master’s degree in astronautics, as his passion in life is space. Throughout his time at college, John hopes to continue a research project he started in his junior year AP Research course at Singley Academy, researching mechanisms for water purification on Mars. At school, he’s active in the Homeland Security specialty, competing with his Explorers team and working to organize a campus disaster drill with his classmates. Outside of school, he is a part of the Civil Air Patrol, where he is currently focused on studying for a remote pilot’s certificate and eventually a private pilot’s license. A National AP Scholar and AP Capstone Diploma recipient, John excels academically, notably in all areas STEM, but he has a particular fondness for pure mathematics - a subject he wishes to study throughout his life, if only for the fun of it. He draws inspiration from people who have worked for and in space, especially from past and present cosmonauts and astronauts who have paved the way for space exploration today. In the future, he hopes to follow in their footsteps and become an astronaut to achieve his dreams of space colonization by putting humans comfortably on Mars and planets beyond.
ELIZABETH FRAGA
HIPPY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
After graduation, Elizabeth plans to attend North Lake College and then transfer to Houston Baptist University following the Pre-Med road to receive a major in Biochemistry Molecular Biology and a Minor in Psychology. Afterwards, she will apply to UT Southwestern Medical School to become a Cardiovascular Surgeon. Throughout her high school years, she has been a member of UIL Science, UIL Prose and Poetry, Health Occupations Students of America, National Technical Honor Society, and Destination Imagination. She has also been part of extracurricular activities such as band, softball, and volleyball. Elizabeth has volunteered for The Salvation Army at making Angel Trees, and Bell Ringing during the holiday season. She assists with the HIPPY program, Home Instructors for Parents of Preschoolers Youngsters, for parent meetings, and the HIPPY graduation. Her main inspiration is her family. They are her role models. She is amazed by how many obstacles her family has overcome especially her parents for migrating to the United States to give her and her siblings a better future. Elizabeth wants to continue growing as a person and a professional.
ACHU SARA ZACHARIAH
JACK E. SINGLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Achu Sara Zachariah plans to go North Lake College and pursue her Associates Degree in Accounting and Finance. After that, she hopes to attend a 4-year university and complete a bachelor's, then later obtain her Masters. Achu Sara’s father was an accountant and It is her dream to follow in his footsteps. She loves to do community service and is passionate about art, but her main ambition has always been to become an accountant. She hopes that her pursuit of advanced education provides her more skills,
opportunities, and accomplishments in life.
GREGORIO MASKARINEC
JOY AND RALPH ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ATHLETES
Gregorio will be attending Texas Wesleyan University in the fall to pursue a Career in Education while specializing in Kinesiology. As a freshman, Gregorio earned the opportunity to start on the varsity baseball team at Nimitz High School which led him to play in the 2017 playoff series. Gregorio has received accolades such as Team Captain and First Team All-District Designated Hitter. Gregorio has been inspired by exceptional coaches throughout the years and would like to pass on his experiences and knowledge to a younger generation. Gregorio has been supported by his parents and two loving
brothers who he credits for his successes and accomplishments.
ALAN TA
IRVING LAS COLINAS ROTARY NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Alan is the graduating Nimitz class of 2020 valedictorian. He is planning on attending Texas A&M University to pursue an undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary engineering and film as well as a minor in psychology. He wishes to become a doctor specializing in technology in the future. At Nimitz, Alan is the captain of the Academic Decathlon team and has been a member for 3 years. He has also competed in UIL Academics for 2 years. Alan is a National AP Scholar and National Merit Semifinalist. He is president of the National Honor Society at Nimitz, president of Mu Alpha Theta at Nimitz, and was an officer for Human Rights Society. Alan has always had a passion for learning, which he relies on in his academic life. He has accumulated over 300 hours of community service throughout high school from regularly volunteering at his church. Alan would love to become a doctor that specializes in technology because it will allow him to help people, contribute to scientific research, and have a respectful career all in one.
2021 Scholarship Recipients
| Scholarship Name | Opp. Amount | First Name | Last Name | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Flores Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hugo | Rivera | Cardwell Career Preparatory Center |
| AVID Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Jonathan | Le | Singley Academy |
| B.I.G.D.O.G.S Organization Scholarship in Memory of Dalton Debrick | $1,000.00 | Lesly | Diaz | Nimitz High School |
| Banking on America Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Navya | Abraham | Singley Academy |
| Barbara Cardwell Future of Education Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Melissa | Gutierrez | MacArthur High School |
| Barton Alumni Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lizbeth | Fraire | Irving High School |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Gnagna | Sy | MacArthur High School |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Pedro | Flores Rivera | Singley Academy |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Katheryn | Franco | Singley Academy |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Gayda | Mohamed | Singley Academy |
| BCCPC Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Isaac | Pineda | Cardwell Career Preparatory Center |
| Beatrice Ponce Garcia Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Francisca | Carranza | Irving High School |
| Bioworld Foundation Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Biplav | Aryal | MacArthur High School |
| Bioworld Foundation Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Syedakram | Qadri | MacArthur High School |
| Bioworld Foundation Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Lennyn | Hernandez | Singley Academy |
| Bioworld Foundation Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Jonathan | Rebollar | Singley Academy |
| Bobby Lindamood Scholarship for Girls | $1,000.00 | Victoria | Jamodu | Singley Academy |
| Britain Mustangs Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Dayana | Lopez | Nimitz High School |
| Bryan Esstman Memorial Scholarship | $3,000.00 | Juliana | Garcia | Cardwell Career Preparatory Center |
| Bryan Esstman Memorial Scholarship | $3,000.00 | Adison | Sittig | Singley Academy |
| Cancer Fighters | $1,000.00 | Madeleine | Cornejo | MacArthur High School |
| Carolyn and David Yarborough Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Darlen | Galeas | Irving High School |
| Chandra Maxey Scholarship | $1,000.00 | samantha | hernandez | Cardwell Career Preparatory Center |
| Coach Pam Owens Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kadence | Brown | Nimitz High School |
| Credit Union of Texas-Jerry Christian Spirit of Achievement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kathy | Nguyen | Singley Academy |
| Crockett Middle School Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Abbey | Garza | MacArthur High School |
| Crystal Graham Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Priscyla | Diaz | Singley Academy |
| Cubbies Against Cancer | $1,000.00 | Dayana | Lopez | Nimitz High School |
| D-UP for Deebs Scholarship in Memory of Dalton August Debrick | $2,000.00 | emily | arabie | Nimitz High School |
| David H. Brune Memorial Scholarship | $1,750.00 | Sheryl | Siljan | Singley Academy |
| Deborah George Scholarship for GT Mathematics | $1,000.00 | Syedakram | Qadri | MacArthur High School |
| Dr. Doug Won Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Priscyla | Diaz | Singley Academy |
| Dr. John Townley Scholarship | $1,750.00 | Valery | Lezama | Singley Academy |
| Dr. Pepper Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lindsey | Rodriguez | Irving High School |
| Dr. Pepper Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Erika | Contrreas | MacArthur High School |
| Dr. Pepper Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Michelle | Garcia | Nimitz High School |
| Dr. Pepper Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sheryl | Siljan | Singley Academy |
| Dr. Richard Bates Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lillie | Martinez | MacArthur High School |
| Eddie Vernon Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hugo Alexander | Rivera | Cardwell Career Preparatory Center |
| Erika and German Clouet Memorial Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Rosa | Ozuna | Nimitz High School |
| Espanita Homeowners Association Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Deija | Barker-Colquitt | MacArthur High School |
| Evelyn Clifton Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Melissa | Gutierrez | MacArthur High School |
| Exxon Mobil Hispanic Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Priscyla | Diaz | Singley Academy |
| Farine Elementary Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sheryl | Siljan | Singley Academy |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Selena | Martinez | Irving High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Lindsey | Rodriguez | Irving High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Tori | Arellano | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Adriana | Cazares | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Kathleen | Dang | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Ashlee | Nunez | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Maggie | Sanders | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Akira | Thomas | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Macie | McKee | MacArthur High School |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Adrianna | Gallegos | Singley Academy |
| Fernando Garcia Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cynthia | Enriquez | Nimitz High School |
| Forever a Bulldog Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Alessandra | Moreno | Nimitz High School |
| Gladys Valchar Opportunity Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Miguel | Estrada | Irving High School |
| Hank Kimbriel Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Christopher | Nevarez | Irving High School |
| Hayden Morgan Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Savannah | Reyes | Singley Academy |
| Hitachi Minority Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Tafari | Williams | MacArthur High School |
| Hitachi Women Engineering Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Melanie | Chapman | Nimitz High School |
| HMS Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Abraham | Lamptey | Irving High School |
| IHS Class of 1969 Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Emily | Valenzuela | Irving High School |
| IISD Teacher Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Jesus | hernandez | IISD Staff |
| IIWC Sophia Stimpson Memorial Scholarship | $1,700.00 | Maribel | Hernandez | Nimitz High School |
| Irving Amateur Radio Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Gloria | Kim | MacArthur High School |
| Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Hospitality Industry Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Navya | Abraham | Singley Academy |
| Irving Friendship Foundation Scholarship | $3,750.00 | Matthew Jacob | Eleazar | Singley Academy |