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
2016
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.
