Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is thrilled to unveil the winners of its 2025-2026 scholarship program, awarding $2,500 to each deserving student to support their higher education dreams. This annual scholarship aims to empower local youth as they embark on their college journeys.
This year’s talented recipients include:
- Sienna Kay Carter - Medina High School
- Reelyn Fiedler - Tivy High School
- Mauricio Gallegos - Center Point High School
- William "Ozzie" Knowles - Bandera High School
- Hallie Kunz - Medina High School
- Jalyn Lamb - Bandera High School
- Juana Leon - Comfort High School
- Alexis "Lexi" Pendley - Leakey ISD
- Kinzee Sperry - Bandera High School
- Heather Baker - Bandera High School
BEC’s scholarship program, which has a proud tradition of fostering academic excellence, continues to provide meaningful support for local students pursuing higher education. For many of the recipients, this scholarship serves as a stepping stone toward achieving their career goals.
"Receiving this generous scholarship provides me with the financial security I need to continue my academic journey without worry. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and I have so much excitement for the future!" shared Sienna Kay Carter, who will be attending the University of Texas at Austin.
Reelyn Fiedler from Tivy High School, who plans to attend Texas Tech University with aspirations of becoming a licensed architect, expressed her gratitude: “Because of this scholarship, I am closer to my goals and aspirations.”
Mauricio Gallegos, a Center Point High School graduate headed to Texas A&M University to pursue civil engineering, said, “I am very thankful for BEC and the scholarship that they are providing for the community. This helps me get closer to achieving my goal of becoming a civil engineer.”
Another recipient, Jalyn Lamb from Bandera High School, is excited to pursue her double major in Animal Science and Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University. “I am incredibly grateful for this scholarship, which allows me to pursue my dreams and make a positive impact on the agricultural industry.”
BEC congratulates all of this year’s scholarship recipients and wishes them success as they step into the next chapter of their educational journeys. Their hard work and dedication continue to inspire their communities, and BEC is honored to support them along the way.