Hillsboro's Bright Futures: Hill College Awards Scholarships to 10 Local High School Seniors

On May 2, 2024, Hill College in Hillsboro, TX, will distribute $10,000 in scholarships to 10 seniors from Hillsboro ISD. This is part of the 19th annual Teen Forum scholarship program, where each student receives a $1,000 scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year. The program, initiated in 2005 by former president Dr. Pam Boehm, aims to strengthen the relationship between the high school and college, offering students a preview of college life.

The Teen Forum event, held each spring at the Hill County Campus, includes a campus tour, a lunch with faculty, and a Q&A session. These activities are designed to acquaint students with the college environment. The event concludes with the scholarship awards, presented this year by Hill College President Dr. Thomas Mills.

This year’s scholarship recipients are Max Acosta-C, Raul Alarcon, Wendy Dominguez-Desiderio, Estrella Angel Perez Garcia, Alyssia Rose Hernandez, Evalinn Monforton, Amara Jennifer Munoz, Katherine Grace Patton, Samuel Acosta Pepe, and Natalie Vazquez. They were selected by their teachers and counselors based on their potential and achievements.

HISD counselors Karen Schroeder and Edward Sumrall highlighted the benefits of the Teen Forum. They noted that the event helps students become more familiar with the college application process and encourages them to discuss their experiences with peers, promoting higher college attendance.

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