{"id":300200,"date":"2026-05-19T20:17:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/300200\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:17:29","slug":"mcdonalds-el-paso-awards-100k-to-18-high-school-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/300200\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald\u2019s El Paso awards $100K to 18 high school graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 A total of $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 18 graduating high schoolers through the McDonald\u2019s El Paso Scholarships Program Awards event.<\/p>\n

The event kicks off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 at the Starlight Event Center, located at 6650 Continental Dr.<\/p>\n

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Guest speakers at the event include Dr. Richard Castro, owner\/founder of the McDonald\u2019s El Paso Scholarships, Dr. William Serrata, president of EPCC and Dr. Heather Wilson, president of UTEP.<\/p>\n

Here is the list of the 2026 McDonald\u2019s El Paso Scholarship recipients:<\/p>\n

Natasha Aguilar \u2013 Andress High School<\/p>\n

Frida Camacho \u2013 El Paso Leadership Academy East<\/p>\n

Yazline Chavez \u2013 Fabens High School<\/p>\n

Victoria Garcia \u2013 Socorro High School<\/p>\n

Aaron Garcia \u2013 Pebble Hills High School<\/p>\n

Valeria Hernandez \u2013 El Paso High School<\/p>\n

Zuley Lovato \u2013 Bowie High School<\/p>\n

Emily Martinez \u2013 Eastwood High School<\/p>\n

Itzel Ortiz \u2013 Canutillo High School<\/p>\n

Elijah Portillo \u2013 Americas High School<\/p>\n

Amir Torres \u2013 Riverside High School<\/p>\n

Hillary Bermudez \u2013 Socorro High School<\/p>\n

Maxine Ferrer \u2013 Montwood High School<\/p>\n

Kevin Lopez \u2013 Bowie High School<\/p>\n

Michael Martinez \u2013 Parkland High School<\/p>\n

Marley Medina \u2013 Bowie High School<\/p>\n

Chole Melero \u2013 El Dorado High School<\/p>\n

Emiliano Rodriguez \u2013 Horizon High School<\/p>\n

\u201cThe initiative\u2019s sole purpose is to provide financial support to local, dedicated students who don\u2019t have the financial means to realize their academic goals and seek an opportunity to better their lives through education,\u201d Castro said. \u201cBy partnering with UTEP and EPCC, we take this initiative to a whole new level, enabling the cause to cover the tuition of a student\u2019s entire first academic year.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a news release by McDonald\u2019s El Paso Scholarship program, McDonald\u2019s El Paso will donate $50,000 in scholarships to qualifying students who wish to attend UTEP or EPCC during the 2026-2027 academic year.<\/p>\n

Other academic institutions have matched the scholarship amount, totaling $100,000 to support the initiative, commitment to education and El Paso\u2019s community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the ongoing McDonald\u2019s El Paso Scholarship initiative, Dr. Castro has helped create valuable academic opportunities for local students, recognizing and supporting their hard work, leadership and commitment to higher education,\u201d read the release.<\/p>\n

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