Sue Alder Scholarships

Scholarship Information & Application

The Sue Alder Foundation was established in 1974 to honor the late Miss Sue Alder, former chief consultant, Health Occupations Education, Texas Education Agency.

She led the way toward the initiation of the first recognized Career and Technology youth organization for Health Science students in the United States because of her love for young people.

Scholarship funds will be designated for scholarship grants for active secondary HOSA member applicants who desire to further their education in a health career.

2026 Winners

• Area 1: Natalia Glenn - New Braunfels High School
  Advisor: Ashley Sulak
• Area 3: Sawyer Rice - Van High School
  Advisor: Ashley Caffey
• Area 4: Abigail Turner - Lubbock Cooper Liberty High School
  Advisor: Bobbie Kite
• Area 5: Hannah Deen - Brownwood High School
  Advisor: Analynn Deen
• Area 6: Selva Alkhalil - Kingwood Park High School
  Advisor: Leanna Rockwell
• Area 7: Itzel Geronimo-Morales - IDEA Quest College Preparatory
  Advisor: Alejandra Gonzalez

State Grand Winner: Abigail Turner- Lubbock Cooper Liberty High School

Past Winners