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Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol Recognizes Outstanding Youth with Youth of the Year Scholarship

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The Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol, in collaboration with several key partners, awarded ten high school seniors with the prestigious Youth of the Year Scholarship. This program, now in its tenth year, recognizes outstanding young individuals for their academic achievements and significant community service. The students were presented with a $3,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education. The recipients of the Youth of the Year Scholarship for this year are Annett Puente, Allan Castellanos, Sofia Hernandez, Claudia Quintana, Juan Reyes, Natalie Treviño, Zuriel Martes, Hannah Edelstein, Alexandra Montes, and April Juarez.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol awarded 10 high school seniors with the Youth of the Year Scholarship, totaling $30,000 in scholarships.
  • The recipients were selected based on their academic achievements and significant community service.
  • The program has been running for nine years, with the first recipients selected in 2014.
  • The Youth of the Year Scholarship recipients attended high schools in the Rio Grande Valley, including Grulla High School, Mission High School, McAllen Memorial High School, and others.
  • The program is supported by community partners, including local businesses and organizations, such as Head of the Class / Youth of the Year Sponsors: Region One IBC, HEB Sweet and Tasty, and others.
  • The Border Patrol's Head of the Class Program and Youth of the Year Scholarship aim to invest in the youth and support their pursuit of higher education.

Statistics:

  • 10 high school seniors received the Youth of the Year Scholarship, totaling $30,000 in scholarships.
  • The program has been running for 9 years, with the first recipients selected in 2014.
  • The scholarship awards $3,000 per recipient to support their pursuit of higher education.
  • The recipients attend high schools in the Rio Grande Valley, totaling 10 different schools.

Sources:

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (press release)

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