Every year, Shell Federal Credit Union presents the John Garrison Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. In October 2020, Shell FCU announced the increase of scholarships awarded from ten to twenty. Recipients will receive scholarships totaling $50,000 in 2021. With the expansion of the Credit Union over the past decade, Shell FCU has seen an increase in the number of scholarship applications and higher demand for student aid.
Shell FCU received more than 100 applications from 61 different high schools across Texas for the John Garrison Scholarship. Twenty deserving high school seniors were selected this year to receive $2,500 for the college, university or vocational-technical school of their choice.
The 2021 John Garrison Scholarship Award recipients are:
Mahmood Sadeghi of Pasadena Memorial High School: Undecided
Natalie Wolbrecht of La Porte High School: Baylor University
Grace Williams of Deer Park High School: University of Texas
Garett Martin of La Porte High School: Sam Houston State University
Ava Wylie of Stratford High School: Texas A&M University
Natalee Bergeron of La Porte High School: Texas Wesleyan University
Ruby Darbonne of Crosby High School: Texas State University
Dameion Crook of Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy: University of Texas
Pierce Kennedy of Kingwood High School: Texas Tech University
Mallory Hill of Deer Park High School: Texas A&M University
Anthony Serrano of Deer Park High School: University of Houston
Kalicia Davis of Dobie High School: Texas State University
Ethan Villarreal of Friendswood High School: Texas A&M University
Jordan Garcia of Clear Brook High School: San Jacinto Community College
Diego Flores of Pasadena Memorial High School: Texas A&M University
Kenlee Vaughan of Barbers Hill High School: Lee College
Cecilia Fernandez of Alvin High School: University of Texas MD Anderson
Lance Hinton of Clear Springs High School: Texas A&M University
Pedro Fraga of Yes Prep Southeast: Undecided
In light of the current pandemic, Shell FCU would like to acknowledge the scholarship recipients for their accomplishments and hard work throughout their high school careers, especially over the past year. Recipients will be recognized at the Shell FCU Virtual Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.
Since 2001, Shell Federal Credit Union has awarded the John Garrison Scholarship award to 148 students totaling $362,500. The John Garrison Scholarship was established in memory of John Garrison, a dedicated volunteer Board Member of over 50 years. His vision and volunteer spirit is still an inspiration for us all. Our hope is that applicants will embrace that same spirit and carry it forward into their careers and volunteerism.