EDINBURG, TX — The Alan Stalcup Scholarship continues its mission of investing in students who are committed to making a difference in their communities. The program’s newest recipient, Layla Sierra, is a senior at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Education with ESL certification (EC–6) and is on track to graduate in Fall 2026.
For Layla, becoming an educator isn’t just a career goal — it’s a calling.
With the support of the Alan Stalcup Scholarship, she can focus fully on developing the knowledge, classroom skills, and leadership qualities needed to serve future students across Texas without the added pressure of financial strain.
