Posted on August 13, 2025 by KC Gonzalez
This year, 22 Terry Scholars will join UTSA
This fall, the Honors College welcomes 22 new Terry Scholars® from across Texas to UTSA, continuing a proud tradition of academic excellence, leadership and community service.
The Terry Scholars® program, established by the Terry Foundation, provides full scholarships to outstanding Texas high school graduates who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential, strong academic ability and a deep commitment to giving back.
As part of this vibrant and close-knit community at UTSA, Terry Scholars® benefit from a range of academic and personal support, including mentorship opportunities, service initiatives and access to the enriching experiences offered by the Honors College.
The newest cohort joins a legacy of scholars who are making a meaningful impact on campus and in the San Antonio community.
Meet the Class of 2029 Terry Scholars® at UTSA:
Waheed Adekanmbi
Katy High School
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Katy
Carmelo Chase
Earl Warren High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: San Antonio
Rodrigo Delacruz
PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Pharr
Karen Dominguez
Lyndon B. Johnson High School
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Laredo
Madeleine Flett
Grand Oaks High School
Major: Business Studies/Finance
Hometown: Spring
Kayla Frederick
Manor New Technology High School
Major: Medical Humanities
Hometown: Manor
Dalina Garcia
Zapata High School
Major: Multidisciplinary Studies (Nursing)
Hometown: Zapata
Desirae Gauna
Texas City High School
Major: Multidisciplinary Studies (Hospitality & Events Management)
Hometown: Texas City
Trinity Graves
Eastlake High School
Major: Psychology
Hometown: El Paso
Chloe Grunalt
William J. Brennan High School
Major: Environmental Science
Hometown: San Antonio
Flor Medina
Clint High School
Major: Politics and Law
Hometown: El Paso
Hailey Muñiz
Travis Early College High School
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: San Antonio
Nathan Navarro
J M Hanks High School
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: El Paso
Darik Pratt
Preparatory for Early College High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Rio Grande City
Ricardo Ramos
Gladys Porter Early College High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Brownsville
Millie Regalado
Donna High School
Major: Biology
Hometown: Donna
Gray Samaniego
Lyndon B. Johnson High School
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Laredo
Dyshana Torres Rivera
Legacy of Educational Excellence (L.E.E.) High School
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: San Antonio
Austin Vela
Los Fresnos High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Brownsville
Celeste Villarreal
IDEA Owassa College Preparatory
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: San Juan
Linda Villarreal
Mary Carroll High School
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Corpus Christi
Kaiya Young
Heights High School
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Manvel
Applications for the next class of Terry Scholars® will open September 1, with a deadline of December 1.
— KC Gonzalez
