The Southwest Technology Center Foundation recently awarded 25 scholarships totaling $16,500 to students enrolled in full-time career training programs at Southwest Technology Center. These Foundation scholarships help remove financial barriers for students pursuing hands-on technical education leading directly to career opportunities in Southwest Oklahoma.
The Southwest Tech Foundation is dedicated solely to supporting students through scholarships funded by local donors, community organizations, and individuals who believe in strengthening the regional workforce.
“We are incredibly proud to support these students as they work toward building their careers,” said David Braddock, President of the Southwest Tech Foundation. “When students don’t have to worry as much about how they will pay for training, they are able to stay focused, complete their program, and enter the workforce with confidence. Our donors make that possible, and we are grateful for their commitment to Southwest Tech students.”
Spring 2025 Southwest Tech Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Shydae Aguirre – Cosmetology
Kai Beauford – Cosmetology
Beatric Cherono – Practical Nursing
Vanessa Cruz – Aviation Maintenance
Katherine Day – Entrepreneurship
Shielah Dominguez – Aviation Maintenance
Zane Garrett – Automotive Service Technician
Sofia Guerrero – Building & Construction Trades
Jared Hawkins – Aviation Maintenance
Danica Hubert – Powerplant
Charsy Johnson – Practical Nursing
Rubi Lanning – Powerplant
Kaylin Lowe – Practical Nursing
Sydney Lucio – Practical Nursing
Isis Luna – Construction Trades
Braden McElwee – Evening Aviation
Blake Moss – Powerplant
Benita Padron – Practical Nursing
Lauren Peace – Practical Nursing
Ryan Rogers – Powerplant
Chelsea Swanson – Practical Nursing
Sarah Villines – Practical Nursing
Emily Wilson – Practical Nursing
Kristen York – Aviation Maintenance
Perla Zuniga Perez – Practical Nursing
The Southwest Tech Foundation will host its annual Foundation Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 27, at the Western Heritage Golf Course. Funds raised directly support future student scholarships.
For more information on supporting the Southwest Tech Foundation, call 580-477-2250 or visit www.swtech.edu.
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