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Transmountain Senior Wins Prestigious Military Scholarship for College

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Faith Jeon, a senior at Transmountain Early College High School in El Paso, has been awarded the highly competitive Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps National Full Ride Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is granted to only 14 students in the region, highlighting Jeon's exceptional achievements. Inspired by her father's military service, Jeon emphasizes resilience and self-awareness as key factors in her success. She plans to further her education in political science at Rice University, marking a significant step in her academic and professional journey.

Key Details: • Faith Jeon awarded the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps National Full Ride Scholarship. • Only 14 scholarships available across the region. • Jeon plans to study political science at Rice University.

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