Meet the 2025/26 CITGO Distinguished Scholars
CITGO Distinguished Scholars
The 2025/26 Distinguished Scholars Program was created to assist students planning to continue their education at a two or four-year university. Forty scholarships were awarded to select class of 2026 graduates from the Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch Independent School Districts (ISD). These Distinguished Scholars are being recognized not only for their academics but also for their excellence in one of the following categories: Beating the Odds, Career & Technical Education, Communications, Performing & Fine Arts, S.T.E.M., Service & Leadership, Spirit, or Student Athletics.
CONGRATS TO THE FEATURED CITGO DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
Name: Ramya Elangovan
School: Carnegie Vanguard High School
About:
Ramya is a National Chess Champion and spelling bee finalist who uses her talents to inspire and tutor younger students. Driven by a passion for innovation, she developed OculAI, an AI app that detects ocular diseases and aims to prevent blindness worldwide. Her award-winning research and collaboration with physicians across multiple countries highlight her commitment to impactful science. Ramya also founded STAR Education, a nonprofit providing free tutoring and mentorship globally, demonstrating leadership that uplifts underserved communities and empowers future generations.
Browse the student profiles by selecting a category below.
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SEE VIGNETTES AND PROFILES FROM THE 2022/23 CITGO DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS
SEE VIGNETTES AND PROFILES FROM THE 2021/22 CITGO DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS
SEE VIGNETTES AND PROFILES FROM THE 2020/21 CITGO DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS
SEE VIGNETTES AND PROFILES FROM THE 2019/20 CITGO DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS
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CITGO believes in being an active member in the communities where we operate. In fact, our commitment to making a positive impact has always been a hallmark of CITGO operations. For more than 100 years, we have demonstrated this commitment through our established social and development programs, just like the Distinguished Scholars initiative.
