High school and college students in the Greater Waco area were recently awarded scholarships from the Greater Waco Aerospace Alliance. This year’s recipients were:
- Maddison Bettis, Baylor University
- Thomas Braga, Baylor University
- Caleb Chakmakjian, Baylor University
- Hadyn Charles, Texas State Technical College
- Sean Gathright, Texas A&M University Central Texas
- William Gorham, Baylor University
- Oliver Roque, Baylor University
- Jack Sterrett, Baylor University
- Kristen Wells, Baylor University
Applicants are required to be enrolled for the upcoming fall semester and pursuing an aviation/aerospace or engineering related degree at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Baylor University, McLennan Community College (MCC), Texas Tech – Waco, or Tarleton State University at Waco.
With more than 1,000 aerospace and aviation companies within a 500-mile radius and a central location in the heart of the Texas manufacturing and technology corridor, the Greater Waco area is a prime location for the industry. Additionally, Waco is home to three regional airports that are used for commercial, business and general aviation in the Greater Waco area.
The Greater Waco Aerospace Alliance scholarships are made possible through funds raised by the Greater Waco Chamber’s Freedom Ball event and personal and business donations. Freedom Ball is an annual event that provides Central Texas with the opportunity to honor military personnel, both past and present, and Gold Star families. To date, the Aerospace Alliance has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships and sponsorships to more than 100 Central Texas high school and college students.