Blue Bee Project is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Nathan Lee Montez Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

This year, five outstanding students were awarded scholarships in honor of Nathan’s life and the values he carried with him: kindness, perseverance, compassion, and a genuine concern for others.

J. Frank Dobie High School – $1,000 Scholarship Recipients

• Suheylee Belman
• Angie Tinajero
• Olivia Wheeler

St. Luke Catholic Church – $1,000 Scholarship Recipient

• Kathleen Luu

St. Luke Catholic Church – $500 Scholarship Recipient

• Alejandro Serrano

In total, Blue Bee Project awarded $4,500 in scholarships this year to support students as they begin the next chapter of their educational journey.

Honoring Nathan’s memory has become an opportunity to invest in young people, encourage them as they pursue their goals, and remind them that their voices matter. Through this scholarship program, students are given a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated as they share their stories, speak with courage, and use their gifts to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Through these scholarships, we want every student to know that their life has value, their goals have purpose, and they have what it takes to change the world.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. We are grateful to celebrate your achievements and look forward to seeing where your talents, determination, and character will lead you.

May God bless you and guide you in all that lies ahead.

Blue Bee Project Team