The Young Women’s Preparatory Network (YWPN) scholars program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to young women from a YWPN school that embody the mission and core values that founded our organization: Leadership, College Readiness, and Health/Wellness. Additionally, these young women are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
YWPN SCHOLARS
2024
PAST YWPN SCHOLARS
Hy Thach
Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, Houston, TX
Bowdoin College
Environmental Science
Jenifer Andradez Guevara
Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Arnold, Grand Prairie, TX
University of Texas at Arlington
Nursing
Lochana Kalyanaraman
Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, Houston, TX
University of Texas at Austin
Computer Science
Morgan Glover
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University
Computer Science
Shreya Dheenan
Young Women’s Leadership Academy, San Antonio, TX
University of Texas at Austin
Science followed by Medical School
Sukeji Tombe
Ann Richard’s School for Young Women Leaders, Austin, TX
University of Chicago
Biochemistry followed by Medical School
Taagi Kowino
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, Lubbock, TX
Texas Tech
Biology followed by Medical School
Yasziara Anderson
Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Grand Prairie, TX
Dillard University
Mathematics
Joselin Barbosa
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Dallas, TX
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Computer Science
Leslie Beruman Flores
Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Fort Worth, TX
Rhode Island School of Design
Film/Animation/Video
Lucia Conchas
Young Women’s Leadership Academy, San Antonio, TX
University of Texas at Austin
Architecture
Da’Shayla Foard
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University
Political Science
Fatima Rosales
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, Austin, TX
Trinity University
Sociology
Litzy Torres
Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Grand Prairie, TX
University of North Texas
Business Administration
Favour Adeyinka
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Grand Prairie
University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA
Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Emma Chavez
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Fort Worth
Hendrix College – Conway, AR
Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Valeria Delacruz
Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas
Yonsei University – Seoul, South Korea
International Relations
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Brooke Edwards
Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy – Houston
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, LA
Biology
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Yuliana Hernandez
Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas – Richardson, TX
Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Karla Rodriguez
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders – Austin
University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX
Environmental Engineering
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Catherine Ann Rosales
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders – Lubbock
Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX
Chemical Engineering
Expected Graduation – Fall 2023
Chastity Chavez
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas, TX
Class of 2018
Attending University of Rochester – Rochester, NY
Major – Biology
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Maria Teresa Conchas
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – San Antonio, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Brown University – Providence, Rhode Island
Major – Public Health & Development Studies
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Citlali Delgado Flores
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Grand Prairie, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
Major – Biomedical Science
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Galilea Hernandez
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Sam Houston State University – Huntsville, TX
Major – Criminal Justice
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Brizaizet Olascoaga Laureano
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders – Austin, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Lawrence University – Appleton, WI
Major – Biology
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Journee Rodriguez
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – San Antonio, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Texas State University – San Marcos, TX
Major – English
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Ariana Runner
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – San Antonio, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Moore College of Art & Design – Philadelphia, PA
Major – Illustration
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Vanessa Sarmiento
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – Dallas, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Saint Louis University – St. Louis, MO
Major – Criminology
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Maribell Torres
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Fort Worth, TX
Class of 2018
Attending Austin College – Sherman, TX
Major – Biology
Expected Graduation – Fall 2022
Yaneth Flores
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Grand Prairie, TX
Class of 2017
Attending Texas Women’s University – Denton, TX
Major – Child Development – Pre-Occupational Therapy
Expected Graduation – Fall 2021
After graduation, I plan to work in a children’s hospital where I can apply my Occupational Therapy.
Laura Fuentes
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Fort Worth, TX
Class of 2017
Attending Texas Christian University – Fort Worth, TX
Expected Graduation – Spring 2021
Major – Film, TV & Digital Media Production
After graduation, I would like to work as a video producer for an advertising company and make my way towards becoming a director of feature-length films.
Diana Ramirez
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders – Austin, TX
Class of 2017
Attending the University of North Texas – Denton, TX
Major – Marketing
Expected Graduation – Fall 2020
After graduation, I would like to work for an organization or company that gives back to the community.
Geuel Simiyu
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders – Lubbock, TX
Class of 2017
Attending Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX
Expected Graduation – Spring 2021
Major – Biology
After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and become a surgeon.
Alicia Allen
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School
Class of 2016
Attending University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK
Major – Nursing; Health and Exercise Science
Expected Graduation – Spring 2020
After graduating, I plan on working at the assisted living facility that we have turned my grandfather’s house into.
Maria Favella
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – San Antonio, TX
Class of 2016
Attending University of Rochester – Rochester, NY
Major – Neuroscience
Expected Graduation – Spring 2021
After graduation, I intend to work on my masters and obtain a Ph.D. to pursue research in Neuroscience — particularly in epilepsy to help other children who have experienced it before, such as my brother in the past.
Olivia Oldham
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders – Lubbock TX
Class of 2016
Attending Texas Tech University – Lubbock, TX
Major – Interior Design
Expected Graduation – Fall 2020
After graduation, I would like to attend graduate school to earn a Masters in Environmental Design, so I can move on to the professional world to begin working for an architectural and design firm.
Marissa Ramirez
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – San Antonio, TX
Class of 2016
Attending Oberlin College – Oberlin, OH
Major – Environmental Studies and Comparative American Studies
Expected Graduation – Spring 2020
After graduation, I plan to work for a non-profit social justice organization.
Karina Reyes Rodriguez
Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy – Houston, TX
Class of 2016
Attending Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
Major – Engineer
Expected Graduation – Fall 2020
After graduation, I would like to work with an engineering company that would allow me to travel as an engineer.
Katerina Wittliff
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders – Austin, TX
Class of 2016
Attending The University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX
Major – Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation – Spring 2021
After graduation, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in a field relating to Biomedical Engineering and Neuroprosthetic research.
Kennedy Woodard
Young Women’s Leadership Academy – Fort Worth, TX
Class of 2016
Attending Southern Methodist University – Dallas, TX
Expected Graduation – Spring 2020
Major – Mechanical Engineering
After graduation I plan to begin graduate school in either business or engineering.
