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Meet the Recipients of the 2025 Fortrex Scholarship Awards

The Fortrex Scholarship Program is one of the many ways we support our team.

15 May 2025
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At Fortrex, we believe that supporting our team goes beyond the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Fortrex Scholarship Program — fifteen exceptional students who will each receive a $4,000 scholarship to help fund their higher education journey.

This annual program is one of the many ways we show our commitment to education, growth, and the wellbeing of the Fortrex family. The recipients include employees and dependents from across the U.S. and Canada, each selected for their academic achievements, leadership potential, and community involvement.

Meet some of the outstanding students receiving this scholarship:

  • Gabriel Miller – Dubuque, IA
  • Gladys Perez – West Liberty, IA
  • Yunuen Sanchez – Bolingbrook, IL (Fortrex Employee)
  • Dany Banos – Crete, NE
  • Caroline McDaniel – North Little Rock, AR
  • Phillip Jr. Osborne – Travel, GA
  • Destini Castillo – Fresno, CA
  • Devon Sweet – Kieler, WI
  • Lily Tschiggfrie – Kieler, WI
  • Levi Daniels – Tahlequah, OK
  • Alexis Marcos – Van Buren, AR
  • Stephani Sanchez – Springdale, AR
  • Kalib Evans – Bastrop, LA
  • Ava Angco – Porterville, CA
  • Justin Velasquez – Tar Heel, NC

“The Fortrex Scholarship Program reflects our ongoing commitment to personal growth, lifelong learning, and community impact,” said Jeanette Bruni, Chief Human Resources Officer at Fortrex. “We’re proud to help open doors to new opportunities for these deserving recipients.”

Each application went through a comprehensive review process that considered academic performance, leadership experience, future goals, and recommendations. One recipient summed up the impact best: “Fortrex has laid the foundation for me to pursue my dream of becoming an airline pilot. Being selected for this scholarship by such a prestigious company is an incredible honor.”

We’re honored to play a part in these students’ stories and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.