Each year, YES Prep seniors have the opportunity to apply for the YES Prep Alumni Scholarship Program, which awards over $300,000 in financial support to help our students continue their educational journeys. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of community partners, foundations, and individual donors who are committed to removing financial barriers and empowering YES Prep graduates to thrive in college and beyond. 

This year’s recipients represent campuses across the YES Prep system and will attend colleges and universities both in Texas and across the country. Whether they’re pursuing a four-year degree, a certificate, or a career in skilled trades, these students exemplify the resilience, talent, and drive that defines the Class of 2025. 

By completing just one application, students were considered for multiple scholarship opportunities. Awards are based on criteria such as GPA, intended college, and field of study. From renewable multi-year scholarships to one-time awards, each scholarship is designed to close the gap not covered by federal, state, or institutional aid—and to provide encouragement as students begin the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys. 

2025 YES Prep Alumni Scholarship Recipients 

Assistance League of Houston Scholarship 

• Yaely Campos (Brays Oaks) 
• Ihtzari Trejo (Brays Oaks) 
• Jorge Delgado (East End) 
• William Correas (Northline) 
• Jorge Cordero (Northwest) 
• Aliesh Reillo Rodriguez (Northwest) 
• Jocelyn Izarraras (Southeast) 
• Destiny Velasquez (Southwest) 

Crain Family Scholarship 

• Yanelisse Luiggi Garcia (Northwest) 

Greer and Elizabeth Pagan Scholarship 

• Micheal Dipeolu (Brays Oaks) 
• Mursal Safi (Gulfton) 
• Jasury Mejia (North Central) 
• Robert Rodriguez (Southeast) 
• Paulina Ramirez (Southeast) 

Pathways Scholarship 

• Andrea Gervais (Brays Oaks) 
• Afrodita Rodriguez Espinoza (Brays Oaks) 
• Janie Garcia Cerritos (Brays Oaks) 
• MariaJose Dominguez (North Forest) 
• Ana Barahona Ruiz (North Forest) 
• Nimsi Ortiz-Vazquez (Northline) 
• Omar Silva (Northline) 
• Hailey Lopez (Northline) 
• Arlin Benitez (West) 
• Josselyn Amaya-Sorto (West) 
• Emiliano Bustamante (White Oak) 
• Yaritza Apolonio (White Oak) 

Rowlinson Trust Scholarship 

• Fatima Tijani (Brays Oaks) 
• Alexei Mendoza (East End) 
• Allison Garcia (Fifth Ward) 
• Evelyn Ramirez (Gulfton) 
• Darlene Garcia (North Central) 
• Miranda Almader (North Forest) 
• Emily Rodriguez (Northline) 
• Karen Hernandez (Northline) 
• Melany Rodriguez (Northside) 
• Danielle Balderas (Southeast) 
• Alexis Mendoza (Southeast) 
• Lai’la Cosey (Southside) 
• Evelin Arzate (Southwest) 
• Maria Castro-Gallegos (Southwest) 
• Ana Camacho (West) 
• Christopher Mendez Martinez (Northline) 
• Kimberly Gonzalez (White Oak) 

Corns Scholarship 

• Yaqueline Alvarez (Gulfton) 
• Brianna Trevino (North Central) 
• Sebastian Galvan (Southeast) 
• Melilzy Garcia (Southside) 

Trollman Scholarship 

• Isabella Martinez (Southeast) 

David and Jean Wiley Scholarship 

• Amy Gonzalez (Fifth Ward) 
• Jayden Mitchell (Northside) 

YES Prep Alumni Scholarship 

• Jaqueline Meza (North Forest) 
• Angel Maldonado Guel (North Forest) 
• Ka’Nyia Donatto (Southside) 
• Mia Bustamante (Southside) 
• Alayshia Miller (West) 
• Alfredo Hinojosa-Cantu (East End) 
• Alicia Rojas (White Oak) 
• Leilani Arvizu (White Oak) 
• Eric Mendez-Albarran (Southwest) 
• Marbella Cruz (Southwest) 

Celebrating a Bright Future 

To the Class of 2025: your hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence have brought you to this moment, and YES Prep is honored to support you as you take your next steps. Whether your journey leads you across state lines or just down the street, your impact will be far-reaching—and we can’t wait to see what you do next. 

Congratulations to all our 2025 YES Prep Alumni Scholarship recipients!