Two Mansfield ISD seniors win Texas Trust Credit Union scholarships
ARLINGTON, TX (May 21, 2019) — Texas Trust Credit Union has awarded scholarships totaling $8,000 to two Mansfield ISD seniors. Each recipient will receive $1,000 each year for up to four years.
The Bill Hallmark Scholarship for Engineering was awarded to Andrew Tran. He plans to major in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Tran is ranked third in his class at Mansfield High School. He served as treasurer and historian for the Junior World Affairs Council and was a member of National Honor Society and Key Club. Tran also works as a tutor at Mathnasium.
Luke Lechman, who plans to major in radio, television, and film at the University of Texas at Austin, is the recipient of the Rita Hamner Fine Arts Scholarship. Lechman is ranked third in his class at Frontier High School. He served as National Honor Society historian and Student Council secretary as well as president of the music club, and was a member of the TAPPS all-state drum line team.
“Andrew and Luke are both exceptional students with promising futures,” said Debi Knoblock, assistant vice president of Business & Community Engagement for Texas Trust. “We hope these scholarships will help them achieve their goals and pursue careers that are professionally and financially rewarding.”
The Bill Hallmark and Rita Hamner scholarships are named in honor of former Texas Trust board members.
The Bill Hallmark Scholarship for Engineering recipient Andrew Tran, Texas Trust Business Community Engagement Partner Washima Huq, and the Rita Hamner Fine Arts Scholarship recipient Luke Lechman.
About Texas Trust Credit Union
Texas Trust Credit Union has been helping build brighter financial futures since its modest beginning in 1936. Today, the full-service credit union serves more than 137,000 members. With assets of more than $2 billion, Texas Trust is the 7th largest credit union in North Texas and the 18th largest in Texas. With a focus on the community, Texas Trust is creating a legacy of giving through generous financial donations that support local school programs and activities, non-profit organizations, and student scholarships; and by providing volunteer resources through its Community Unity team, which supports scores of charitable events each year.
