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MCALLEN, Texas – Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development (RSTEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development.
RSTEF serves a seven-county region comprised of Willacy, Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Webb counties. The nonprofit provides financial support to 501(c)3 nonprofits whose programs result in increased skilled employment and educational obtainment for area residents.
RSTEF’s goal is to help our region’s residents attain vocational trade certifications and/or degrees for in-demand professions thereby improving the economic conditions and quality of life for the region.
Recently, RSTEF held its 2025 Awards Ceremony. It was held at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport.
One of the grant recipients was Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships. VAMOS received $47,500 for Expanding Access to Higher Education.
Here is a video recording of the group receiving its grant:
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Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement received $200,000 for its Career Pathways and Supportive Services.
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received $1 million for its Rio-South Texas Education and Community Foundation Endowed Scholarship.
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Texas State Technical College received $250,000 for its RSTEF Endowed Scholarship Fund.
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