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The Young Family Foundation, in tandem with YK Communications are proud to announce they awarded $114,000 through nine 2026 scholarships to receive support to pursue higher education and achieve their career goals.
This makes 155 scholarships since the Foundation was established in 2000.
The 2026 recipients are: Ganado’s Aileen Zavala, Ayden Tudyk, Austen Pena, and Louise’s Joseph Jones, Hayden Jones.
Zavala intends to use her academic scholarship to major in Business Administration at Texas A&M University and build a strong foundation in financial management, economics, and problem-solving. She hopes to pursue a career as a financial advisor or accountant, helping individuals and businesses better understand and manage complex financial decisions. Ultimately, her goal is to support her family, achieve financial stability, and use her education to create meaningful opportunities for others.
Tudyk plans to use his academic scholarship to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Sul Ross University while playing college baseball. He chose this major because it aligns with both his athletic career and his long-term goal of entrepreneurship.
Ayden hopes to start his own business creating and producing sports products, combining his passion for baseball with strong business leadership skills.
With his vocational scholarship, Pena plans to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in HVAC at the Texas State Technical College.
He aims to become a Commercial HVAC Technician, gaining hands-on experience through an internship to secure employment soon after completing the program. In the long term, Austen hopes to open his own HVAC business and provide reliable service to his community while supporting his family financially.
Joseph plans to use his academic scholarship to major in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering at Texas State University. With a strong interest in technology and hardware, he hopes to pursue a career in research and development, creating innovations that make a positive impact on society.
Hayden plans to use his vocational scholarship to pursue a degree in Electrical Linework and Management. He aims to build a career as a lineworker, valuing both the opportunity to travel and the option to remain close to his home community. Ultimately, Hayden hopes to use his education and career to give back to future generations and support the community that helped shape his success.
YFF Scholarships
YFF academic scholarships include $2,000 per semester for up to eight semesters and vocational scholarships include $1,000 per semester for up to six semesters.
“We applaud the achievements of our scholarship recipients and look forward to their future contributions to their fields of study and our community,” said a YFF spokesperson.
The Young Family Foundation is the nonprofit organization founded by the owning family of YK Communications. The organization’s mission is to share success with local communities by way of scholarships and grants. More information about the company can be found at www.youngfamilyfoundation. com.
