For more than a decade, American Airlines Federal Credit Union has been proud to invest in the futures of its young member-owners by providing scholarship awards toward higher education. This year, out of more than 500 initial applicants, the Credit Union was pleased to award a total of 11 scholarships. Six high school students and five college students each received $5,000 scholarships.

"We take great pride in doing what we can to helping these outstanding young people pursue their dreams," said Lori Hall, Senior Vice President of Member Experience at American Airlines Credit Union. "We have no doubts that we will see great things from each and every one of them."

High School Recipients

Arjun Mehendale – Grapevine, TX

Attending: University of Texas at Dallas
Studying: Neuroscience

Benjamin Benjadol– Euless, TX

Attending: Princeton University
Studying: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Claire Tebbutt – Cabot, AR

Attending: Georgetown University
Studying: International Studies

Jenna Leihgeber – Tyler, TX

Attending: Texas A&M University
Studying: Industrial Distribution Engineering

Neel Sheth – Flower Mound, TX

Attending: University of Southern California
Studying: Accounting, Accounting and Economics

Valeria Vela – Key Biscayne, FL

Attending: Harvard University
Studying: Mathematics

College Recipients

Ashley Jackson – Cypress, TX

Attending: Baylor University
Studying: Business Administration, Masters

Connor McLeod – Brewster, MA

Attending: College of the Holy Cross
Studying: Undeclared

Kathryn Raeder – River Forest, IL

Attending: McGill University in Montreal, Canada
Studying: Geography

Nicholas Cave – Southlake, TX

Attending: Florida State University
Studying: Commercial Entrepreneurship

Victoria Rodriguez – Miami, FL

Attending: Barry University
Studying: Nursing

The 2020 American Airlines Credit Union Scholarship applications will be available in December, 2019. Congratulations to our 2019 recipients!