A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship awarded to 24 high school seniors who demonstrated leadership in community service
Texas Border Business
McAllen, Texas – This month, IBC Bank awarded $153,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors across Texas and Oklahoma in honor of Antonio R. Sanchez, Sr., founder of IBC Bank. Born into a humble family, Sanchez was a strong supporter of making higher education available to students interested in bettering their lives.
IBC Bank-McAllen was proud to award $24,000 in scholarships to deserving students from 24 area high schools. The need-based scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to IBC’s “Do More” philosophy.
“The annual presentation of the A.R. Sanchez scholarships is an event I always look forward to,” said IBC Bank-McAllen President and CEO Adrian Villarreal. “Our team does so much for the community year-round, but knowing that we’re helping these students get one step closer to college is one of the most rewarding feelings.”
IBC Bank began the A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program more than two decades ago. Since then over $2 million in scholarships have been awarded to students across South Texas and Oklahoma.
“The recipients of our A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial scholarships are chosen for their dedication to volunteerism and community service,” explains IBC Bank Chairman & CEO Dennis E. Nixon. “These civic-minded young people represent our future, and IBC Bank is honored to play a part in alleviating some of their financial burden in their pursuit of higher education.”
IBC Bank-McAllen 2019 scholarship award recipients include:
Raul Narciso Achieve Early College High School
Mirza Lee Carvajal Edinburg North High School
Alyssa J. Salinas Edinburg High School
Karen Rivera Hidalgo High School
Amy Hernandez Garza Johnny G. Economedes High School
Aylin Irachetu Juarez-Lincoln High School
Monica Rodriguez La Joya High School
Daniel Gonzalez-Franco Lamar Academy
Gabriel Torres McAllen High School
Jose Rodrigo Uresti McAllen Memorial High School
Emily Barragan Mission High School
Samantha C. Wolter Mission Veterans High School
Bianca Nitza Canales Nikki Rowe High School
Lizbeth Jacqueline Nolan Palmview High School
Vivian Vela PSJA High School
Karyanna De Los Santos PSJA Memorial High School
Stephanie Luna PSJA North High School
Alain Gutierrez PSJA SW Early College High School
Eduardo Velador Robert Vela High School
Kennet Shahin Sharyland High School
Zeta Mills Sharyland Pioneer High School
Darinka Ham Valley View High School
David Magana Weslaco East High School
Dariana Jimenez Weslaco High School
