Amigos 2024-2025
Scholarship Award Recipients
Seraphina Maeve Galloway
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: Texas State University.
Major: History (teachers certification)
Future plans: I want be a social studies teacher for grades 9th-12th
Advice: I would tell them to try and balance their stress as much as possible. There will be things in high school that might seem like the end of the world, but at the end of the day everything is going to be alright. Just breath and you will be able to get through the day.
Amigos impact: Amigos has greatly helped me in being able to afford my classes, which I would not have been able to do without this financial help.
ADAN GARCIA
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: Texas State University.
Major: Fine Arts and Communication
Future plans: I plan to move to either New York or LA to pursue a career in acting Advice: Take as many opportunities as you can and don't be afraid to try new things.
Amigos impact: Amigos allowed me to find new opportunities in places I would have never thought to look.
BETHANY RAMIREZ
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: Austin Community College
Major: Accounting
Future plans: Graduate from Texas State University and start a career in Real Estate
Advice: Don't go into high school with the expectations of others experiences, but with exceptions of seeing a better version of yourself as an outcome.
Dalilah Silva
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Major: Undecided
Future plans: I plan to do art commissions, I have always been a big fan of large scale murals so even if I choose a different form of art such as animation to major in, I will still be doing some form of mural art because I really do enjoy it and I think large murals on the side of building or inside businesses are very beautiful. I also plan to maybe start my own art business. Not only taking commissions but also making products that feature my art as well.
Advice: Don’t let opportunities pass by, you never know where something will take you and it’s important to step out of your comfort zone and explore those opportunities. Don't be afraid to try something new, whether it be a sport or a hobby, even if you think you’ll be horrible at it just take the chance. I know everyone says this and it sounds cheesy but be yourself. Don't worry about labels or conforming to a standard, just be true to yourself and people will appreciate your honesty.
Amigos impact: Because of Amigos I will be able to get the supplies I will need to be successful in Art School.
Audrey Majors
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
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School: University of Texas at San Antonio
Major: Business
Future plans: Undecided
Advice: Don't change yourself so other people will enjoy your presence. The only people you should be around are the one's who enjoy the unfiltered version of yourself.
Amigos impact: I was not familiar with Amigos de Jesus before I applied for the scholarship. A quick Google search explained that it is a Catholic organization whose purpose is to serve children, which is amazing. Obviously, Amigos has helped me by gifting me with a scholarship to begin my college career.
Itzel Casas
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: University of The Incarnate Word
Major: Nursing
Future plans: I would hopefully like to start working in a hospital and getting to use my knowledge and skills to make a patient's visit a whole lot better
Advice: It's not going to get easier so it is important that you find ways to study and manage your time and with that you are able to also have fun with friends and family.
Amigos impact: They have showed me scholarship opportunities and more information about other college options.
Nayeli Cano-García
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: Concordia University
Major: Nursing
Future plans: I would like to work as a nurse.
Advice: Prepare for the future and work hard.
Amigos impact: They have helped me with financial aid.
Yessica Gutierrez
Amigos Student Ambassador and scholarship recipient
School: The University of Texas At Austin
Major: Government and Social Work double-major
Future plans: I am currently studying for the LSAT and hope to go to law school after undergrad!
Amigos de Jesus has helped my academic journey by providing me with the financial support necessary to pursue my education. The financial support from Amigos has allowed me to dedicate more time to my studies. I am grateful for the support and resources Amigos de Jesus has to offer.
For high school students, my advice would be: don’t be afraid to ask questions! People are more than willing to offer you support and share their knowledge. The more questions you ask, the more you’ll learn about the resources around you and how those resources can help you achieve your future goals!
Ramon Alvarez Moreno
Amigos Student Ambassador
School: Texas State University
Major: Construction science and management. (Science and engineering college)
Future Plans: Once I graduate from Texas State University, I hope to position myself in a local Texas construction company so that I can obtain the needed experience in the field. After about a year, I hope to earn a higher position or move to another company to learn more operational ways, enrich my knowledge, and develop more connections. Eventually, I hope to put a team of the best performing people together and make a nationwide company that specializes in commercial and residential projects.
After moving to Texas from Mexico during middle school, Ramon graduated Wimberley High School in May of 2023. He worked very hard to become proficient in English with the goal of being able to attend college. Ramon is an outstanding student who has excelled in both academics and community service. He is currently in the college of Science and Engineering studying Construction and Management at Texas State University. Ramon has big ambitions and we are thrilled that he is our first Amigos Ambassador. He will serve as a
mentor to WHS students like him who want to be life changers in their families and communities.
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"I enjoy using my free time to play sports such as soccer and basketball. Cooking has made its way into my life, as I am now pursuing a more healthy lifestyle. I'm also invested in learning Portuguese, which I hope will help boost my career. On rainy days, I crave sitting near a window and reading anything that I find appealing or watching a Netflix series from my couch. I'm also a fan of the Zelda video game franchise."
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