Success Stories
We are proud to share the success stories of our scholarship recipients, made possible by generous donors like you. You help students like these pursue their dreams and achieve their academic goals.
MEET Marie Yazon Scholarship recipient
I am going to be attending Lamar University majoring in Biology with a pre-med concentration. I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for being selected as one of the recipients of the Go Texan scholarship. Receiving this scholarship is not only a great honor but also a tremendous help in my academic journey. I am truly thankful for your generosity and the support that this award represents.
As an aspiring cardiothoracic surgeon, my education path is filled with rigorous courses and countless hours of study and practice. Your support through the Go Texan scholarship significantly lightens the financial burden, allowing me to focus more intently on my studies. This scholarship brings me one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a medical professional who can make a difference in the lives of others. The opportunity you have provided me is invaluable, and I am committed to making the most of it.
Thank you once again for your kindness and belief in my potential. It serves as a powerful motivator for me to pursue my dreams with even greater determination. I promise to work hard to honor the investment you have made in my future
Marie Yazon
MEET Aiden L- 2024 Scholarship recipient
I am honored to be selected as one of this year's recipients of Jefferson County Go
Texan scholarship. Thank you for giving me this awesome opportunity and
supporting me on my journey to become a Mechanical Engineer.
I will pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Lamar
University in Fall 2024. I enjoy analyzing and solving problems.
Thank you again for supporting my educational journey. This would not have been
possible without the generous support from Jefferson County Go Texan. Thank you
for believing in me.
Sincerely,
Aiden L
Lauren Abigail (Abby)
Hoffpauir- 2017 Recipient
Abby graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School and received the Jefferson County Area Go Texan scholarship in Spring 2017 as well as the $20,000 Houston Live Stock Show & Rodeo scholarship.
"I went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a Pre-Health Professions Certificate and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I began medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in the summer of 2022. I have just completed my first round of licensing boards and am beginning my clinical rotations in Corpus Christi next month! I’ll graduate in May 2026 to begin my career as a medical doctor.
Receiving the Area Go Texan scholarship was such an honor, privilege, and a blessing. Initially, it was a validation and acknowledgment of my efforts to do well in school so that I could pursue higher education. As a first generation college student, it was pertinent to receive financial assistance to be able to attend my dream school of UT Austin. Further, I knew that my goal of becoming a doctor would require a longer educational path, and thus more financial burden. My Area Go Texan scholarship from the HLSR helped me to graduate from undergrad debt free. This has lessened the stress associated with finances so that I can better focus on my studies. I am better equipped to be the best doctor I can be because of the help I received from the HLSR Area Go Texan scholarship."
Receiving this scholarship means so much to me, being able to receive this scholarship will allow me to use this money to purchase things like my parking pass, meal plans, college tuition, etc. I am attending Texas A&M University and my major is Public Health but I am hoping to pursue Nursing. I just wanted to thank Jefferson County Go Texan for choosing me as a scholarship recipient and it helps more than you know!
Beaumont, TX