(July 12, 2022) LAREDO, Texas - IBC Bank-Laredo remains focused on the future of the communities it serves by continuing its support of higher education by awarding area students with the A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship as they venture into college and start a new chapter of their lives. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrated a "Do More" attitude and leadership in student and community affairs throughout their years in high school.

         Born into a humble family, Antonio R. Sanchez, Sr., the namesake of the scholarship award and the founder of IBC Bank, was a strong supporter of making higher education available to those interested in bettering their lives. Sanchez's commitment to the power of learning lives on in the A.R. Sanchez Scholarship, which is bestowed annually upon deserving high school seniors in the communities IBC serves.

"Awarding the A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is an important part of IBC Bank's ‘We Do More' philosophy," IBC Bank-Laredo Chairman and CEO Dennis E. Nixon said. "Through these scholarships, we are contributing to the development of our future leaders and to the communities where they shall enhance the quality of life. We are extremely honored to assist in the pursuit of their higher education goals and success."

IBC Bank recipients:

Alejandro Cortinas                           Martin High School

Amari Herrera                                   Alexander High School

Angela Leon                                    Martin High School

Angela Zuzeth Davila                      Cigarroa High School

Angelica Alejandra Davila             Cigarroa High School

Ashlee Manrique                             Staggs Academy

Jorge Rodriguez                             J.W. Nixon High School

Kaydie Gonzalez                             United South High School

Lizeth Jimenez                                 Triumph Public High School

Maria M. Weikel                               Staggs Academy

Natalie M. Paniagua                        Triumph Public High School

Oyuky Reyes                                    United South High School

Santiago Garcia Rosales               United High School

IBC Bank - Laredo presented over $13,000 in scholarships to high school seniors, in addition to scholarships awarded throughout their corporate footprint in Texas and Oklahoma.

About IBC Bank

IBC Bank-Laredo is a member of International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC), a $16.1 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 167 facilities and 261 ATMs serving 75 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. IBC Bank has been serving the Laredo community since 1982 with a retail branch network of four locations. MEMBER FDIC / INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION. Follow our Facebook and Instagram page, @IBCBankWeDoMore. More information is available at ibc.com.