Recently, our Dallas SWE section was able to fund three new $650 scholarships to incoming college freshmen who are from the Dallas area and one renewal scholarship from a previous year’s recipient! Applicants were evaluated based on need, academics, community involvement, and their plans to become engineers. Recipients are also eligible for renewal for up to four years when they demonstrate their ability to maintain a high GPA and continue in their engineering studies. Thanks to the Dallas SWE Scholarship Committee for taking the time to review a record number of applications! Congratulations to this year’s recipients: we wish you all the best!
Elizabeth Keener of Midlothian
Elizabeth Keener is the daughter of Andy and Lori Keener. She is a graduate of Midlothian High School and plans to attend LeTourneau University where she will study mechanical engineering. Among Elizabeth’s honors and achievements are Valedictorian; Engineering Club; Photographer & Writer for Midlothian Messenger and Pride newspapers.
Crystal Hernandez of Dallas
Crystal Hernandez, Valedictorian of Skyline High School, will major in construction engineering and technology at University of North Texas.
Suzie Ghidei of Dallas
Suzie Ghidei graduated from Lake Highlands High School where she was the captain of the Varsity Tennis Team and a member of NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Student Council. She will major in mechanical engineering
Scholarship Renewal – Anna Larsen of Dallas
Anna Larsen is a senior at Texas Tech majoring in industrial engineering. She participated in a co-op in 2013 at Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, in San Angelo, TX. Her experience in their Process Excellence Department confirmed her decision to work in industrial engineering. Anna was also chosen for an internship at Owen Corning in Albany, NY in the summer of 2014. This year she is serving as an Engineering Ambassador for Texas Tech and plans to graduate in May 2015. Anna is a member of the Texas Tech SWE section and met all academic qualifications for the renewal of her scholarship sponsored by Dallas SWE. Keep up the good work, Anna!