Uvalde, TX, February 8, 2023
– Kassandra Leyva, a Crystal City student, is the first recipient of the Ismael Sosa, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established by the Sosa family for deserving SWTJC students.
Leyva received $500 in the fall and is receiving another $500 during this spring semester.
Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr. was part of our SWTJC family for 45 years. Serving as Dean of Admissions and Student Services from 1968 to 1999, then as President from 1999 until his retirement in 2013. Dr. Sosa passed away on December 15, 2020, at age 75.
The SWTJC Scholarship Committee distributes a scholarship of $500 per semester. The recipient of this scholarship must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours, be in good academic standing while attending SWTJC, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
About Southwest Texas Junior College
Founded almost 70 years ago, Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public college serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. The College provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. For more information, please visit www.swtjc.edu.
