The Roy G. Bennett, Jr. Trade Scholarship
2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Shreyashi Bodaka
Strawberry Crest High School
Awarded $500
Shreyashi Bodaka is a senior in the IB program at Strawberry Crest High School. She is also currently enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program at Aparicio-Levy Technical College, from which she will graduate in May 2026. She will attend Rice University for Bioengineering in the fall, where she hopes to volunteer as an EMT while pursuing a pre-med track. She hopes to serve the community through medicine, particularly the neurodivergent community. She greatly appreciates the support of the Peirano Family Foundation!
Omar Prudencio
Strawberry Crest High School
Awarded $500
Omar Prudencio is a proud student at Strawberry Crest High School, where he has dedicated himself to both his education and his community. Giving back has always been a core part of who he is, and he makes it a priority to show up for those around him through volunteer work, local initiatives, and community involvement. Omar believes that true success is measured not just by personal achievements, but by the positive impact we have on the people around us. After graduation, he plans to major in auto mechanics at Erwin Technical College, where he will continue building the skills needed to serve and uplift his community even further. Omar says he is truly honored to receive this award and deeply grateful for the support that has helped him get to where he is.