2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

The TXCPA Accounting Education Foundation (AEF) is proud to recognize and support the next generation of accounting professionals by awarding scholarships to a group of outstanding students. These scholarships go beyond just providing financial assistance - they serve as a gateway to a thriving community of experienced professionals who are committed to guiding and empowering students on their journey toward a successful career in accounting.

Through mentorship, networking opportunities and access to invaluable resources, recipients gain more than just funding; they gain a support system that will help shape their future in the profession. Congratulations to these exceptional students for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence!

Named Scholarship Recipients:

Jerry and Rozelyn Love Endowed Scholarship (Kimberly Alvarez)

James A. & Charlotte Ann (Charlie) Smith Scholarship (Alyssa Frankis)

Erik & Felix Lopez Memorial Scholarship (Grant Mahlmann)

Ann Michele King Memorial Scholarship (Mary Raymond)

Robert "Bob" Owen Scholarship Fund (Cayla Ng)

Kym Anderson Scholarship (Trinity Perez Martinez)

Kelly Hunter Scholarship (Amber Molina)

Steve Tillinger Scholarship (Haylee Reyna)

Willie Hornberger Scholarship (Kailey Kessler)

Gene Sumrall Scholarship (Kate Bentley)

C. Jeff Gregg Memorial Scholarship (Sean Macias)

TXCPA Fort Worth Chapter Scholarship (Grant Sheehan)

Erica Acosta
Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Sadaf Ahmed
University of Texas at Arlington

Felicia Alvarado
University of the Incarnate Word

Kimberly Alvarez
Angelo State University

Shawn Arthur
Texas State University - San Marcos

Ayaan Asim
University of Texas at Dallas

Abdullahi Aweda
Texas State University - San Marcos

Rayyan Baloch
University of Texas at Dallas

Kate Bentley
Sam Houston State University

Carmen Bernal
University of Houston - Downtown

Brant Bolton
Texas Tech University

Coressa Bosier
Texas State University - San Marcos

Brianna Brown
Texas Lutheran University

Cierra Brown
University of North Texas at Dallas

Jaden Chandler
Lamar University

Reina Cruz Castillo
University of Houston - Downtown

Maxine DePalma
University of Texas at Tyler

Priscilla Eshun
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Alyssa Frankis
University of Texas at Arlington

Jose Garcia
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Samantha Garcia
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Unnati Goel
University of Texas at Tyler

Aye Aye Thet Han
University of Houston - Main

Hailey Hernandez
University of the Incarnate Word

Ethan Hexter
University of North Texas

Natasha Kataw
Texas Christian University

Aaron Kenigsberg
Houston Community College

Kailey Kessler
University of Texas at Austin

My King
San Antonio College

Rachel King
Texas Tech University

Li Li
University of Texas at Dallas

Kevin Longoria
Texas State University - San Marcos

Jean Lozano
San Antonio College

Sean Macias
Trinity University

Grant Mahlmann
Texas A&M University - College Station

Melika Mohammed
Trinity University

Amber Molina
University of Houston – Main

Mohammad Hammaad Mondal
Texas Tech University

Drew Morrison
Angelo State University

Aizhan Mukhametzhanova
Rice University

Cayla Ng
University of North Texas

Trinity Perez Martinez
University of Texas at El Paso

Mary Raymond
Texas A&M University - College Station

Elexus Reid
Houston Community College

Haylee Reyna
Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Michelle Sanchez
University of Houston - Downtown

Sheila Sanchez
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Brianna Schnell
University of Texas at Tyler

Edward Sengai
San Antonio College

Grant Sheehan
Tarleton State University

Maura Teer
Texas Christian University

Alicia Tijerina
Texas State University - San Marcos

Cruz Untz
Texas State University - San Marcos

Dane Wiest
Texas Tech University

Casey Ybarra
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Yann Zigman
Trinity University

Thanks to the Sponsors of Today's CPA Magazine