VeraBank Awards $12,500 in Scholarships to Outstanding Students

Henderson, TX - VeraBank is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding five $2,500 scholarships to exceptional students whose parents are part of the VeraBank family. This year's scholarship recipients are:

• Coy Becka – Senior at Caldwell High School, Caldwell (Son of Melanie Becka)
• Zachary Leonard – Senior at Westlake High School, Austin (Son of Dan Leonard)
• Kahlen Mason – Senior at West Rusk High School, New London (Daughter Madison Hughes)
• Aspen Woodall – Attending Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (Daughter of Katie Woodall)
• Garrett Woodall – Senior at Sabine High School, Liberty City (Son of Katie Woodall)

Since the launch of the VeraBank Scholarship Program in 2017, the bank has proudly awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to 50 deserving students, underscoring its commitment to education and the well-being of its employees’ families.

Scholarship recipients are chosen through a rigorous blind review process conducted by a dedicated internal committee to ensure fairness and impartiality. The committee evaluates applications based on academic excellence, merit, school and community involvement, and the quality of responses in the application. By maintaining anonymity throughout the selection process, VeraBank ensures that awards are based solely on achievement and dedication.

"At VeraBank, we've always believed that supporting our employees means supporting their families too," said Michael Moores, VeraBank President. "This scholarship program is one of the ways we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who are part of our VeraBank family. These students have worked hard to achieve their goals, and we're honored to help them take the next step in their academic journey."

Through initiatives like the VeraBank Scholarship Program, the bank continues to invest in education, empower future leaders, and strengthen the communities it proudly serves.

 Sobre VeraBank
VeraBank es un banco comunitario de propiedad privada que funciona en 20 condados del este, centro y sudeste de Texas, con más de 550 empleados, una red de 41 sucursales en cómodas ubicaciones, $4.4 mil millones en activos y bienes fideicomitidos administrados de aproximadamente $1.7 mil millones. Desde 1930, VeraBank permanece comprometido con una banca genuina, que brinda un servicio personal excelente con lo último en tecnología bancaria. Visítenos en línea en verabank.com. Miembro de FDIC.