The Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 TAME Scholarships. 

Every year, TAME awards scholarships to TAME Club Members who are high school seniors with plans to attend an accredited college or university to study engineering or another STEM subject. TAME Scholarship winners exemplify the 5Cs of the TAME Engineering Mindset: Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Commitment, and Contribution. We’re so proud of all these scholars have accomplished and wish them well as they start the next chapter of their education!  

Looking Beyond the GPA, SAT/ACT to Promote Equity in Engineering 

Unlike traditional academic scholarships, TAME Scholarship awards are not based on a student’s GPA or scores on the college entrance SAT and ACT exams. Rather, TAME scholarships are awarded based on factors including financial need, anticipated college major, first in the family to attend college, years of TAME involvement, and membership in a diverse community that lacks proportional representation in engineering education and careers.  

STEM Scholarships Made Possible with Your Support 

It is because of the tremendous support of TAME’s community that we can award scholarships each year. TAME would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of the 2023 TAME Scholarships. These sponsors are actively supporting TAME students to pursue their educational and career goals:  ConocoPhillips, EOS, University of Houston, The University of Texas at Austin, ExxonMobil and Steve & Mary DeLeon. 

Here’s what the support means to one TAME Scholar: 

“When I apply to college, I don’t just see a means of getting an education. I see a resource that will help facilitate a future where I will not have to struggle like my parents have. Most of all, I see a future where I can use my success to create better opportunities for people in low-income communities like my own.” 

Join us in making a difference in students’ futures! Click here to learn more about how you can support Texas students to pursue their engineering dreams.  

TAME Scholar Class of 2023

TAME Board Scholarship

• Melodie Aranda – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Computer Engineering

Steve and Mary DeLeon Scholarship

• Fernando Dominguez Corrales – The University of Texas at Austin, Aerospace Engineering

ConocoPhillips Scholarships

• Abby Jo Schreiber – Texas A&M University, Finance
• Adrian Emilio Castillo-Hernandez – The University of Texas San Antonio, Biomedical Engineering
• Alexander Lee Garcia – Texas Tech University, Computer Engineering
• Bethany Mayte Lopez Vasquez – Texas A&M University, Engineering
• Cruz Alexander Montoya – The University of Texas at El Paso, Computer Engineering
• Eyaini Jahvine’e Boyd – Austin College, Biology
• Felipe Hernandez Jr. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering
• Isaiah Ramos – Texas A&M University, Civil Engineering
• Josue Caetano Filio – Texas Tech University, Electrical Engineering
• Karsten Bjorn Nittmo – The University of Alabama, Cybersecurity Engineering
• Leslie Michelle Galaviz – The University of Texas Dallas, Biomedical Engineering
• Marlene Montoya – Texas A&M University – College Station, Mechanical Engineering
• Nehemiah Mikal Beverly – US Military Academy at West Point, Mechanical Engineering
• OriAnna Faith Perez – Texas Tech University, Electrical Engineering
• Raymond Noyola Tamez III – University of Alaska Fairbanks, Mining Engineering
• Zairah Lynette Duran – The University of Texas at Arlington, Biomedical Engineering

EOS Scholarships

• Benjamin Anthony Smothers – Mississippi State University, Mathematics
• Briana Rae White – Midwestern State University, Accounting
• Christopher Jacob Banda – Austin Community College, Mechanical Engineering
• Damion Xavier Govea – Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Computer Science
• Gavin Spencer Syas – Lamar University, Computer Science
• Leea Renee Metoyer – Texas State University, Engineering
• Lisset Guadalupe Morales – San Antonio College, Mortuary Science
• McKayla Joy Hatchell – North Carolina A&T, Mechanical Engineering
• Torri Christina Culpepper – Texas Southern University, Chemistry
• Zoebella Day Kraemer – Texas A&M University – College Station, Pre-Veterinary

Golden Triangle TAME / ExxonMobil Scholarships

• Axel Jotham Miranda Buan – Lamar University, Mechanical Engineering
• Gavin Spencer Syas – Lamar University, Computer Science
• Nehemiah Mikal Beverly – US Military Academy at West Point, Mechanical Engineering
• Torri Christina Culpepper – Texas Southern University, Chemistry

Cockrell School of Engineering Scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin

• Arib Mahdi Patwary – The University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering
• Brian Jaewan Oak – The University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering
• Gavin Ochieng Amuok – The University of Texas at Austin, Aerospace Engineering
• Marcos Rene Ramirez – The University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering
• Marzuq Mazid – The University of Texas at Austin, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Xander De Leon Garza – The University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations to the TAME Scholar Class of 2023! Best of luck with the the coming school year. We look forward to hearing more from you at the end of the Fall Semester.