Both are first-generation college students inspired to uplift their communities through finance and law.

Two Aldine ISD seniors have been named 2025 Scholars by the Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA). This honor comes with a $5,000 scholarship toward each student’s first year of college.

Congratulations to Jesu’a Trejo of Blanson Career and Technical Education High School and Brian Roque-Bravo of Davis High School. The two are among just six students across Texas selected for the prestigious award.

Jesu’a, a first-generation college student, plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where he will major in economics with a dual concentration in finance and accounting.

“Receiving the MASBA scholarship affirms my heritage, hard work, and dreams,” Jesu’a said. “It inspires me to keep pushing forward and give back.”

A former student in the welding pathway at Blanson CTE High School, Jesu’a aspires to become a lawyer and eventually run for mayor. 

“With a strong foundation in law, finance, and accounting, I’ll be equipped to uplift underserved neighborhoods and lead with both heart and strategy,” he said.

It’s worth mentioning that Jesu’a is also a 2025 Questbridge Scholar.

Brian, also a first-generation college student, participated in the business CTE pathway at Davis High School and earned industry certifications that sparked his passion for accounting and finance. While he plans to study finance in college, he sees himself attending law school in the future.

“Receiving the MASBA scholarship means being seen, supported, and celebrated for who I am and what I strive to become,” Brian said. “I’m grateful for my teachers and counselors who have supported me, especially those who pushed me to my fullest potential.”

Both students credit mentors and educators for encouraging them to pursue their goals while embracing their cultural heritage.

MASBA’s mission is to close the achievement gap for all students, with a focus on Latino students, who now comprise the majority of Texas public school enrollment. Nationally, Latino students are expected to make up nearly one-third of the U.S. student population by 2030.

Aldine ISD Board Trustee Connie Esparza currently serves on the MASBA Board of Directors. Trustee Dr. Viola M. García, a longtime education advocate, served as president of the MASBA Board from 2003 to 2004.

Visit the MASBA website for scholarship details.