LSC-Montgomery Students Earn Prestigious National Scholarships

## Lone Star College-Montgomery Students Secure Prestigious National Scholarships

**CONROE, TX – [Insert Current Date]** – Lone Star College-Montgomery is celebrating an extraordinary achievement as three of its outstanding students have been awarded highly competitive national scholarships, underscoring the exceptional talent and dedicated support fostered at the 3200 College Park Drive campus. Diana Hernandez, Marcellus “Marcy” Stover, and Eliana Mendoza have each garnered national recognition, paving the way for their continued academic pursuits.

The remarkable success highlights LSC-Montgomery’s consistent track record in producing top scholars, including 19 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship recipients since 2006, with 12 of those earned in the past seven years alone.

**Diana Hernandez: A Dual Scholarship Winner**
Diana Hernandez, a first-generation college student from Spring, has achieved a significant double victory. She was awarded the prestigious Dr. Stephen F. Austin State University Regents’ Scholarship, and will be transferring to SFA this fall to pursue her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In addition to this, Hernandez also secured the highly sought-after Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

**Marcellus “Marcy” Stover: Among the Nation’s Top 60**
Marcellus “Marcy” Stover, a first-generation student from Conroe, joins Hernandez as a recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. This highly competitive award is the nation’s largest undergraduate transfer scholarship, offering up to $55,000 per year for up to three years. Stover is one of only 60 students selected nationwide for this honor this year, a testament to his academic excellence and potential. Studying Computer Science, Marcy plans to transfer to a four-year university in Fall 2024, with his sights set on earning a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship aims to help students with significant financial need and outstanding academic records to transfer from community colleges to top four-year institutions. More information about the scholarship can be found at [cooke.org](https://www.cooke.org).

**Eliana Mendoza: Goldwater Scholar for STEM Excellence**
Eliana Mendoza from The Woodlands has been honored with the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, widely regarded as the premier undergraduate scholarship for students pursuing careers in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500 for tuition, fees, books, and room and board for one or two years.

Mendoza, who is pursuing a degree in Physics, plans to transfer in Fall 2024 to continue her studies in Astrophysics, with an ultimate goal of becoming an astrophysicist at NASA. The Goldwater Scholarship program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater and to foster and encourage excellence in science and engineering. Details on the scholarship are available at [goldwater.scholarsapply.org](https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org).

**A Legacy of Support and Success**
Dr. Rebecca Riley, President of Lone Star College-Montgomery, expressed immense pride in the students’ accomplishments. “Diana, Marcy, and Eliana exemplify the dedication, intellect, and ambition that we champion at LSC-Montgomery,” Dr. Riley stated. “Their success in securing these highly prestigious national scholarships is not only a testament to their individual hard work but also reflects the unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff to support and empower our students. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and eager to see the profound impact they will undoubtedly make in their chosen fields.”

The consistent success of LSC-Montgomery students in securing such competitive national awards highlights the college’s robust academic programs, dedicated faculty, and comprehensive support services designed to prepare students for transfer to top-tier universities and future career success.

For more information about Lone Star College-Montgomery and its programs, visit [LoneStar.edu/Montgomery](https://www.lonestar.edu/montgomery).