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2026 Future Leader Scholarship Winners

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Generations Federal Credit Union is happy to announce the recipients of the 2026 Future Leader Scholarship, who will each receive a one-time $4,000 award for education expenses. Our scholarship program is designed to support students who have demonstrated their commitment to academic achievement and community leadership.  

These scholarship recipients shared instances of times in their lives when they helped someone else succeed and how the experience strengthened their leadership skills. We’re proud to award and recognize these future leaders within our community.  

Congratulations to this year’s three scholarship winners (listed in alphabetical order) for their achievements to date. We look forward to their future accomplishments! 

The 2026 Future Leader Scholars:

Cielo Garcia 
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA in Studio

Michaela Houston 
Texas Tech University
Civil Engineering

Jason Thomas
The University of Alabama
Aerospace Engineering


GFCU Scholarship Designations

Michaela Houston
Robert “Bobby” Guerra Memorial Scholar
Michaela Houston is recognized as the Robert “Bobby” Guerra Memorial Scholar in recognition of her commitment to community involvement. 

Cielo Garcia
Leroy Harvey Honorary Scholar
Cielo Garcia is recognized as the Leroy Harvey Honorary Scholar in recognition of her dedication to education. 
 

Thank you to our Judges!

Generations FCU would like to thank our panel of community judges, listed below, for their thoughtful consideration and review of all scholarship applications. We appreciate their support in recognizing the next generation of leaders in our city! 

Hugh Farr
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas 

Det. Willie Hooten
San Antonio Police Department 

Pamela Canales Massey
Turner Construction Company

Sharon Samelson Massiatte
MECA 

Gina Murray
San Antonio Fire Department

Glenn Revell, M.Ed.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Yesenia Smith
Transwestern