Ten gifted students pursuing STEM across the country were awarded scholarships sponsored by the Davila and Treviño families, in memory of David Davila and Joe Treviño, as part of our Class of 2021 GMiS Scholars program.
The GMiS Scholars program is a merit-based scholarship program that has recognized excellence in academics, community service, and leadership for 33 years. Awardees are talented students of Hispanic descent and/or demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community. Over $5,000,000 in scholarships has been awarded to over 1,700 college students since 2001.
Meet the talented students who are among 89 outstanding recipients receiving more than $200,000 in financial support this year:
Bryan Acosta
Aerospace Engineering
Junior
University of Texas at Austin
Lorelyne Chavez
Computer Science
Junior
University of Texas at El Paso
William Gracia
Electrical Engineering
Senior
Texas A&M University Kingsville
Isaac Hernandez
Biology
Sophomore
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Emha Hinojosa
Biology
Junior
University of Texas at Austin
Carlos Huerta-Enciso
Computer Science
Senior
University of Houston – Downtown
Oscar Leon
Civil Engineering
Senior
University of Houston
Christopher Lopez
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
University of Texas at Austin
Ana Saenz
Civil Engineering
Senior
University of Texas at El Paso
Abeny Trevino
Biology
Senior
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
In addition to receiving the scholarship, GMiS subsidizes students’ participation in the annual GMiS Conference. This year, scholars will be recognized at the virtual 2021 GMiS Conference, which is being held from October 11 – 22, 2021. Scholars will be honored and recognized during the Scholars Reception on Thursday, October 14 and the Student Leadership Awards Show on Thursday, October 21.
Congratulations students and thank you to all our sponsors and donors for their continued support of our underserved communities! The work of GMiS could not be done without your continued dedication and advocacy for our students.