MAES Scholars 2017

The purpose of MAES (Mexican American Engineers in Science) is to increase the number of Mexican American and other Hispanics in technical and scientific fields. MAES the leading Latino organization for the development of STEM leaders in the academic, executive and technical communities. MAES works to increase the opportunities of students and has extended support to two students.

Micaela Roybal
University of Texas, 2019

Major: Civic Engineering   |   GPA: 2.59

Micaela is an Austin native and a third year student at the University of Texas. During the summer she worked as a server for University of Texas Club in order to save money for the upcoming semester. She continues to stay engaged in HSC activities by serving as a mentor during HSC’s Latino Leaders events and also serving on a panel addressing how college administrators can help engage Latino students on campus.

Kevin Bejarano-Romero

University of Texas, 2018

Major: Math  |  GPA: 3.40

Kevin is in his first semester of his senior year at the University of Texas at Austin. In past semesters, he worked as a host at Maudie's Hacienda for extra money. This summer, in addition to work, he prepped for the Actuarial Professional Exam. He stays connected to HSC by serving on a panel that addresses how college administrators can help engage Latino students on campus.

YHPAA Scholars 2017

Founded in 2006, the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin (YHPAA) states its mission as a contribution of leadership and opportunities for professional development for young Latinx professionals in the greater Austin community. YHPAA supports higher education by providing scholarships as well as mentorship programs to students with connections to central Texas. The association has extended support to one returning student as well as to two new scholars, all pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Texas at Austin.

Mark Sand

University of Texas at Austin, 2019

Cockrell School of Engineering

Mark Sand is a native of Arlington, Texas and a third year student at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas. He studies electrical as well as computer engineering, with plans to pursue robotics after obtaining his masters from UT. Mark is a recipient of the Lawrence F. Ramirez Memorial Scholarship for excellence in engineering and a third year returning scholar.

David Diaz

University of Texas at Austin, 2021

McCombs School of Business

David Diaz is a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a major at the McCombs School of Business. David is a Houston native, and a new recipient of the YHPAA Future Leaders Scholarship, which assists top scholars pursuing higher education.

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Cynthia Lopez

University of Texas at Austin, 2021

McCombs School of Business

Cynthia Lopez is a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, seeking a degree in Human Dimensions of Organizations as well as one in Spanish, with a minor in International Business. Native to Lockhart, Texas, Cynthia is a newly recognized scholar for excellence by the YHPAA Future Leaders Scholarship fund.

Six Aspiring Lawyers Awarded Scholarships by HBAA Foundation

The Hispanic Bar Association of Austin (HBAA) Charitable Foundation and the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium strive to support students in their educational process through the HBAA scholarship. The scholarship allows aspiring lawyers to receive financial assistance while completing their undergraduate degree. Once the students are in law school they receive further assistance through the Foundation's partnership. In the 2017-2018 school year, the HBAA scholarship welcomed three new scholars and continued supporting three scholars.

Daniel Reyes 

St. Mary's University, 2019

 Major: Political Science

Daniel is currently a sophomore at St. Mary’s University majoring in Political Science. He has been able maintain his academic career while actively serving his community, as he co-founded the St. Mary’s University College Democrats, and volunteered at San Antonio Youth Literacy.

Lucie Arvallo

St. Mary's University School of Law, 2019

Major: JD Candidate

Lucie is continuing to excel academically in law school. She is currently ranks ninth in her class of 222. Despite being in San Antonio, Lucie also remains an active volunteer with HSC. 

Nathan Salazar

Michigan State College of Law, 2019

Major: JD Candidate

Nathan and his wife are settling in to their lives in East Lansing. He is currently in his second year of law school, and was admitted to the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute to improve his litigation, trial, and courtroom decorum.

Liz Moreno

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, 2019

Major: JD Canidadate

Liz has begun her second year in Law School, where she has been able to thrive academically, while volunteering in the community. The summer of 2017 she volunteered in the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Program mentoring aspiring law students.

Morgan Vega (not pictured)

University of Texas Austin, 2019

Major: Political Science

Morgan is currently a freshman at the University of Texas Austin, majoring in political science. She has been able to successfully manage her academics while being a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Trevor Vega

University of Texas School of Law Austin, 2019

JD Candidate

Trevor is currently in his second year of Law School at the University of Texas Austin, where he has been an outstanding student. His first year he finished in the top 25% of his class, and was awarded the course’s Dean’s Achievement, which recognizes the highest grade in the class.