The EXIT 49 Excellence Scholarship
The EXIT 49 Excellence Scholarship was established by Alfredo Valenzuela Jr in April 2020 to recognize graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong and consistent commitment to service, leadership, and academic achievement.
Since then, with the support of generous donors and community partners, EXIT 49 has awarded over $10,000 in scholarships to students from the Fabens, Clint, Tornillo, and Anthony Independent School Districts.
Scholarship Recipients
Class of 2020
$500 — Valerie Alvarado, Fabens High School (Inaugural Scholarship)
Class of 2021
$500 — Samantha Salinas, Fabens High School
Class of 2022
$500 — Jasmin Espinoza, Clint High School
$500 — Marco Martinez, Fabens High School
$500 — Karyme Cid, Fabens High School (Funders: Veronica Rodriguez, Sarry Pen, & Alfredo Valenzuela Jr)
Class of 2023
$500 — Joel Sigala, Fabens High School (Funder: Pop's Better Burger)
$500 — Jesús Rosales, Fabens High School
$500 — Brianna Mireles, Anthony High School
$500 — Victor Valenzuela, Tornillo High School (Funder: Patriot GC Services)
$500 — Karla Cid, Fabens High School (Funders: Ivette & Miguel Chuca)
$1,000 — Ashley Alvarez, Tornillo High School
$1,000 — Ariana Báñez, Fabens High School
Class of 2024
$500 — Paola Grajeda, Tornillo High School (Funders: Pop's Better Burger & Alfredo Valenzuela Jr)
$1,000 — Roberto Aaron Rodriguez, Fabens High School
$1,000 — Kaitlyn Dettman, Fabens High School (Funder: Pop's Better Burger)
Class of 2025
$1,000 — Ariadna Valles, Clint ISD Early College Academy (Funders: Patriot GC Services & Alfredo Valenzuela Jr)
$1,000 — Alejandra Archuleta, Fabens High School (Funder: Pop's Better Burger)
Class of 2026
$1,000 — Victor Portillo, Fabens High School
Class of 2027
Students graduating from high school during the 2026–27 academic year will be able to submit the 2027 application starting August 31, 2026.
All scholarships funded by Alfredo Valenzuela Jr unless otherwise noted.
