Overview of the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 1, 2025
On February 16, 2024, Elena Rios, a mother of four and grandmother of 13, was tragically killed in a forklift accident at a north Fort Worth Walmart distribution center. Elena was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and active member of the north Fort Worth community.
Varghese Summersett is honored to represent Elena’s family and, in her memory, has established the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship, which will award a scholarship annually to a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC).
The Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization close to our hearts. Ty Stimpson, a partner at Varghese Summersett and the personal injury attorney representing Elena’s family, spent a lot of time at the BGCGTC – Don Kromer Branch in Arlington as a youth.
Ty, the youngest of three siblings, was raised by a single mother who relied on the Club as a safe and supportive place for her son. Today, Ty serves on the BGCGTC Executive Board and recently initiated a partnership with Varghese Summersett and BGCGTC to host a Back-to-School Bash on August 10 to provide free school supplies to students.
These meaningful connections inspired us to create a scholarship in Elena Rios’ memory, that serves members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County.
Eligibility for Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- An active member of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County
- Ages 6-18 years old
Click Here to Apply for the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline
The scholarship application must be submitted by June 1, 2025. Applications submitted after that deadline will not be considered.
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2025 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Tyrell Miles-Jennings, the 2025 inaugural recipient of the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship. Tyrell is a 16-year-old junior at Seguin High School and a longtime member of the Boys & Girls Club, which he’s attended since age 8. He plans to pursue a career in audio engineering in college to further his passion for music.
