Education
2026 Chairman Scholars
These are the twelve outstanding individuals who have been selected as recipients of the prestigious TNB Foundation’s Chairman Scholar Awards. Their academic achievements, community impact and high potential for success have truly set them apart.
Their accomplishments stand as a testament to the transformative power of hard work and perseverance.
*Hover over a Scholar’s photo to find out more information about the student.
Alessandro Salinas
Alessandro Salinas
High School: Roma High School
City: Roma
University: Texas A&M University College Station
Major: General Engineering
City: Roma
University: Texas A&M University College Station
Major: General Engineering
Alexa Colunga
Alexa Colunga
High School: McAllen High School
City: McAllen
University: Texas Christian University
Major: Nursing
City: McAllen
University: Texas Christian University
Major: Nursing
Christopher Padron
Christopher Padron
High School: Brownsville Early College High School
City: Brownsville
University: The University of Texas at Austin
Major: Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering Certificate
City: Brownsville
University: The University of Texas at Austin
Major: Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering Certificate
Emmalee Corona
Emmalee Corona
High School: Harlingen High School
City: San Benito
University: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Major: Politics and Law
City: San Benito
University: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Major: Politics and Law
Erica Elizondo
Erica Elizondo
High School: South Texas ISD Science Academy
City: Pharr
University: Emory University
Major: Biology
City: Pharr
University: Emory University
Major: Biology
Evelyn Hernandez
Evelyn Hernandez
High School: Port Isabel Early College High School
City: Port Isabel
University: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Bilingual Education K-12
City: Port Isabel
University: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Bilingual Education K-12
Isabella Elizondo
Isabella Elizondo
High School: Roma High School
City: Roma
University: Harvard University (Harvard College)
Concentration: Political Science / Government
City: Roma
University: Harvard University (Harvard College)
Concentration: Political Science / Government
Jared Calderon
Jared Calderon
High School: Edinburg North High School
City: Edinburg
University: Yale University
Major: Material Science and Applied Mathematics
City: Edinburg
University: Yale University
Major: Material Science and Applied Mathematics
Leily Alvarez
Leily Alvarez
High School: IDEA College Preparatory Mission
City: Mission
University: Emory University
Major: Biology
City: Mission
University: Emory University
Major: Biology
Renata Suarez
Renata Suarez
High School: Sharyland High School
City: Mission
University: Baylor University
Major: International Business & Human Resource Management
City: Mission
University: Baylor University
Major: International Business & Human Resource Management
Saanvi Gottimukkala
Saanvi Gottimukkala
High School: South Texas ISD Science Academy
City: Mission
University: The University of Texas at Austin
Major: Biochemistry
City: Mission
University: The University of Texas at Austin
Major: Biochemistry
Scarlet Verjel
Scarlet Verjel
High School: Sharyland Pioneer High School
City: Alton
University: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Integrated Health Sciences – Nursing Pathway
City: Alton
University: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Integrated Health Sciences – Nursing Pathway
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