The Anna DeLemos Scholarship is open to a graduating senior involved in athletics at New Braunfels High School. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need, be involved in extracurricular activities; be in the top 50 percent of their class; and have a good academic performance.

Seniors at New Braunfels Christian Academy will be able to apply for a new scholarship in 2017 in memory of Anthony Chalupa, a well-loved father, husband and member of the NBCA family, who passed away from cancer in 2015.

Anthony’s wife, Megg Chalupa, and New Braunfels Christian Academy wanted to create the Anthony Chalupa Memorial Scholarship Fund with New Braunfels Area Community Foundation to continue her husband’s legacy of inspiring, teaching and encouraging others, ingenuity, and Christian values.

Anthony Chalupa was born and raised in San Antonio and moved to New Braunfels when he married Megg in 1988. They started their family and had four children (Adam, Graf, Olivia and Cameron) to whom he was a fantastic dad. His interest in computers began when he worked at Interfirst Bank, assisting one of the CEO’s of the bank after the gentleman had been issued a new computer, the first the man had ever dealt with. Anthony spent hours on it and eventually figured out the basics and instructed his boss. This self-taught experience became the training grounds to what would one day be how he would provide for his family through a successful computer consultant business specializing in network security, firewalls and office training and networking.

Anthony became a Christian in 1987 and conducted his life and business in an honest, reliable manner, knowing he was accountable to God.

“He always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word,” Megg said.

The Anthony Chalupa Memorial Scholarship Fund will award a minimum of a $250 scholarship to at least one student per year. The scholarship is open to a graduating senior from New Braunfels Christian Academy who:

Is pursuing secondary education opportunities such as a four-year degree at an institute of higher learning; a two-year school or community college; trade school; technical school; specialty school; or military;

Has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;

Is living in faith and actively serving his/her community;

Exhibits a positive outlook and an exuberance for life;

Exhibits a thirst for learning, knowledge and teaching others;

Demonstrates entrepreneurial, innovative spirit; and

Possesses a good work ethic.

There is not a required field of study, but special consideration will be given to those applicants pursuing an education in technology, IT, or Business.

Applications for the scholarship will be accepted online at www.nbacf.org beginning Jan. 6, 2017.

Through the continued support and monetary gifts of friends, family and the New Braunfels community at large, the Anthony Chalupa Memorial Scholarship Fund has been set up to extend this same scholarship opportunity in the future to graduating seniors from other local high schools once the fund’s balance reaches a predetermined amount and is able to generate additional funds. Plans are currently being made to conduct an annual funding campaign event by the Chalupa family to continue to increase the principal balance of the Anthony Chalupa Memorial Scholarship Fund so it can benefit students throughout the community. Tax-deductible donations can be made directly to the Anthony Chalupa Memorial Scholarship Fund by contacting Brit W. King at the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation at (830) 606-9536 or online at www.nbacf.org/donate-to-a-fund/.

The Arline Dierks Echols Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in loving memory by her family in 2018 to award scholarships to New Braunfels High School students who will be studying for a degree in choral or music.

Arline attended and graduated from New Braunfels High School and married Mack L. Echols Jr. in 1954. Arline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and her husband of 55 years, who predeceased her in 2010, raised two daughters while Mack served in the Air Force until he retired in Mesa, AZ in 1971. She lived such places as Texas, Mississippi, Okinawa, Nevada and Arizona. Arline worked Civil Service for many years, retiring in 1993.

The Arline Dierks Echols Memorial Scholarship is open to students who:

Are graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School;

Will be studying for a degree in choral or music; and

Have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and are passing all classes.

Special consideration will be given those applicants who are of German heritage.

Kellie Stallings has more than 33 years experience with a variety of clinical and administrative duties. Kellie worked at Connections Individual and Family Services here in New Braunfels for more than 25 years and was the Executive Director for over 22 years. Kellie joined Connections in 1995 and led the expansion of Connections into what is now 17 Counties in Texas from our home base in Comal County. Kellie‘s impact has been significant, with our services reaching over 10,000 annually. The number of folks who have benefited during Kellie‘s tenure is likely well over 250,000 lives touched through her leadership. Kellie is a legend in the nonprofit community in Texas and is a champion for vulnerable and marginalized individuals.

The Building Brighter Futures Fund has been established to honor Kellie’s legacy in the community and give hope to those who have faced adversity in their lives. This fund is designed to give back to those who have had to overcome obstacles and need that little extra help to succeed. Kellie has always believed in helping and this fund is her lasting legacy to continue that effort by developing future generations. In applying for this fund you become part of Kellie’s lasting footprint in our community and we hope that that legacy continues for many years to come.

Building Brighter Futures Fund

The Comal 4-H Scholarship Fund awards scholarship(s) annually to a student(s) who:

• Is active in the Comal County 4-H Program and has been a participant for a minimum of two years;
• Is a graduating high school senior, who is planning to attend a college, university or vocational school in the fall of the scholarship award year; and
• Will be enrolled full time as defined by the receiving school.

The applicant must:

• Complete the application for scholarship from the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation website, including providing copies of required documents; and
• Electronically submit completed application.

Selection process:

• Applicants will be selected on the basis of participation in 4-H projects, activities, leadership, character, and scholastic record;
• Basis for scoring for the scholarship award will include the following:

4-H Projects and Activities

4-H Leadership

Personal Development

Need of Scholarship

The Dennis Kuehler Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who are planning to attend Texas A&M University and select Math as their major.

The DePasqual (Frank) and Dugger (Anne E.) Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School in the top 25 percent of their class.

The Donna Lynn Vetter Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating New Braunfels High School seniors who:

• Are in the upper 50 percent of their class;
• Have selected a major in the field of business technology or the related fields of computer application design, computer programming, or administrative assistant technology;
• Demonstrate good citizenship;
• Participate in school, community and church activities;
• Demonstrate financial need; and
• Are a permanent resident of NBISD attendance boundaries with at least one year of attendance at NBHS.

The Carl Wayne Donop & Steven Gras Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who are in the top 50 percent of their class; exhibit leadership potential; have demonstrated good citizenship, character and involvement in community.

Edmund and Melitta Schwab Timmermann set up the Doris Timmermann Memorial Fund in memory of their daughter, Doris Timmermann.

As a small girl, Doris was artistically inclined and took a great deal of interest in and excelled in art. She was athletically inclined by her participation in several forms of sports. She studied piano and dancing. She was very cheerful, friendly and enjoyed the companionship of her young peers. She was active in Pep Squad and Girl Scouts. She was active in her church and taught Sunday School.

She served as a counselor at Girls State Program. She was a business major at Stephens College, in Columbia, Missouri, where she graduated in 1946.

The NBHS Doris Timmermann Memorial Scholarship is open to students who:

* Are graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School;
* Demonstrate financial need;
* Are planning to pursue a major in business administration or fine arts; and
*Possess some of the same traits exhibited by Doris Timmermann.

The Friends of the New Braunfels Public Library help to make what the library does even better!

Support from the Friends of the New Braunfels Public Library contributes to the programs and services to the community that the library provides. The fundraising efforts by the Friends, through the Annual Book Sale and through the proceeds from sales at the Friends’ bookstore, result in enrichment for all ages. The Friends of the Library’s contributions to the New Braunfels Public Library are responsible for the Classic Film Series, live music concerts, exercise classes, LEGO leagues for children and teens, Paws to Read, adult and children’s electronic resources, the Children’s Summer Reading program, and more.

The library exists to enrich the intellectual and cultural lives of its citizens. These goals are reached through the hard work of the Friends of the Library volunteers and through the productive use of their fundraising efforts by the library.

The Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library Endowment Fund helps secure the future of the library for the next generation of library patrons.

The Tye Preston Memorial Library is located at 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake. For information about the library, call (830) 964-3744.

In his relationship with others, Gary Simon was generous, friendly and courteous to all, liked and respected by all. In turn, he respected young and old.

He assumed leadership and responsibility in his studies, in athletics and toward his family.

He was honest, enthusiastic and creative.

He loved the outdoors.

He loved all sports and gave his full measure of effort. He was humble in winning or losing, striving always to learn from his mistakes rather than complain or blame others.

He was proud of his school, and his school was proud of him.

The NBHS Gary Simon Memorial Scholarship is open to applicants who:

* Are current New Braunfels High School graduating seniors;
* Have participated in NBHS athletics;
* Demonstrate leadership;
* Demonstrate school pride; and
* Demonstrate love for the outdoors

The Merritt J and Iris Timmermann Schumann Scholarship was created in loving memory by the Schumann’s five daughters, their families and by generous support from many loved ones in the community and beyond.

Both Merritt and Iris believed deeply in giving back to their community. Merritt through leadership and community development and Iris through her historical preservation efforts. Because of their lifetime dedication to these, they each ultimately received the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Besserung Award, Living Legends Award, were inducted into the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame, received the NBISD Silver Unicorn Awards as well as the NBISD Outstanding Alumni awards just to name a few.

Merritt was a proud Longhorn, graduating in 1950 from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree while belonging to the ROTC. Merritt was a forward thinker and started, chaired, or committed to many organizations including the good government league, the Industrial Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, NBISD School Board, Junior Chamber of Commerce, LCRA board, etc., all while running a successful local business.

Iris returned to Texas State University after raising her five girls to pursue her undergraduate and master’s degrees in history. She later became a Certified Archivist and played a large role as the volunteer Archivist for the Sophienburg Museum and Archives where she was instrumental in many aspects of oral and written history preservation.

Both were strong in their faith and served diligently at First Protestant Church of New Braunfels. Whether it be leading the church council, being Sunday school superintendent, leading classes, or hosting youth groups, Iris and Merritt were dedicated to their beloved church.

Iris and Merritt were firm believers in education as a foundation for helping others. We hope that the yearly recipient of this scholarship will use their education to do the same.

The Merritt J and Iris Timmermann Schumann Scholarship is open to applicants who:
*Are New Braunfels High School graduating seniors;
*Are planning to attend either The University of Texas at Austin or Texas State University;
*Have proven leadership qualities with a focus on being community minded and helping others; and
*Are actively involved in a church body (with special consideration for those who hold active membership in a church body or who are active member of First Protestant Church of New Braunfels)

The NBHS Joe Hales Memorial Scholarship is aimed toward students with special needs (Special Education) and those who fall under the 504 designation.

Scholarships are not limited to traditional universities, but are open to trade schools as well.

The JP Rector Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School; are pursuing Engineering as their major; are in the top 50 percent; and are potential leaders.

The Karl and Beth Hittle Scholarship Fund was established by Karl and Beth Hittle in February of 2015. The fund awards a scholarship to a student(s) who, in order of priority:

• Is a current senior graduating from New Braunfels or Canyon High School;
• Has maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale);
• Will be attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas; or
• Will be attending an accredited Christian seminary; or
• Will be attending a vocational or trade school.

The number and amount of scholarships will be determined by the availability of funds. Scholarships will be awarded in increments according to the calendar system of the school the selected applicant will be attending.

The Lagunas-Zamora Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who have participated in Little League Baseball; demonstrate financial need; and have a strong academic record.

The Lindsey Lee Smith Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory of our dear friend Lindsey Lee Smith. Lindsey had a powerful faith, loved to travel, experience different cultures, and she also loved the arts. Her parents, Todd and Linda Smith, have set up a fund to enable students to experience the world and cultivate their love for the arts. The money granted from this fund will be awarded to students in the New Braunfels area community in the areas of faith, education, arts, and studies abroad.

The Logan’s Legacy Memorial Fund was established by the family and friends of Logan Nash Davidson in 2014 to assist graduates of Canyon High School who are pursuing secondary education opportunities such as trade schools, specialty schools, junior college, law enforcement, and the military.
Applicants will be evaluated based on, but not limited to:

Humanitarian qualities: outgoing, helpful, welcoming, compassionate, kindhearted, generous, encouraging, optimistic, patriotic, dedicated, supportive, non-judgmental.
Well-rounded personality with involvement in many social and civic activities.

Exhibits a positive outlook and an exuberance for life.

Involvement in sports or ROTC, while not a requirement, shall be considered.

Logan was a vibrant, happy, outgoing, optimistic young man who was rarely seen without a smile on his face. Logan died on November 13, 2013 following an assault at school. Logan dreamed of serving his country and joining the U.S. Military. He was a proud student of Canyon High School and active in FCA, football and baseball. Logan’s family and friends hope that the establishment and growth of this fund will not only celebrate Logan’s life, but will also benefit graduates of Canyon High School with passions and ambitions similar to those held by Logan.

If you would like more information on how to give to Logan’s Legacy Memorial Fund or to apply for a grant from the fund, please contact the foundation offices.

The Madeleine Hindman Memorial Fund has been established to help children have the opportunity to Dance, Work or Play while developing the heart, soul and mind.Madeleine-Hindman

Madeleine Camille Hindman died July 7, 2012 after a brain aneurism ruptured just hours before. She was a beautiful, vibrant, intelligent 13-year-old who loved Jesus more than anything in the world. She is missed constantly, and this fund has been established by her parents, Michael and Raquel Hindman, to honor her life and help others.

Madeleine loved to dance, especially ballet, and she loved to see others dance. To honor her memory, this fund hopes to give children the chance to dance when they otherwise could not. Madeleine was not afraid of work. She studied hard, practiced often & was very diligent. If this fund can help a child have an opportunity to work, learn or have a unique experience, we want it to do just that. Madeleine was a joyful girl who loved to play. As a little girl, Madeleine spent hours playing with dolls. As she grew older, Madeleine loved playing the piano, playing at summer camp & playing a part on stage. The Madeleine Hindman Memorial Fund aims to help children be a part of healthy play.

Thank you for remembering Madeleine and supporting this fund as we work to give children of New Braunfels a new chance to Dance, Work or Play while developing the heart, soul, and mind.

Humanitarian qualities: outgoing, helpful, welcoming, compassionate, kindhearted, generous, encouraging, optimistic, patriotic, dedicated, supportive, non-judgmental.

The Mustard Seeds Fund was originally a Memorial Scholarship program started by Julie Krug and Mario Luna at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Julie was the Director of Youth Ministry at the parish and Mario was a catechist. They often talked about creating a scholarship program that would reward graduating seniors who stayed active in youth ministry all four years of high school. Both Mario and Julie had suffered loss in their families and wanted to somehow honor graduating seniors, while remembering their loved ones and others who had been part of their parish community. Many people have joined them in their mission, and most of the donors are those who sponsor a scholarship in a deceased loved one’s name.

The Memorial Scholarship Program became a reality in the spring of 2012 and over the years, hundreds of graduating seniors have received scholarships in the names of deceased members of the Sts. Peter and Paul Community. The theme for this scholarship fund is “So that those who made a difference in their lifetime can continue to inspire future generations.” Each one of the people who are remembered in these scholarships made a difference in the lives of their loved ones, friends, co-workers, and even complete strangers. Our hope is that our graduating seniors, inspired by those who have gone before them, live out their legacy of faith, humility, joy and determination.

The NBCLAR (New Braunfels Canyon Lake Association of REALTORS) Scholarship is open to applicants who:

– Live in Comal or NBISD school districts
– Are graduating seniors from an NBISD or Comal ISD high school; homeschool; or private high school
– Are involved in school and community activities and/or work part time
– Demonstrate financial need and are not receiving numerous other scholarships
– Have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and are passing all classes; and
– Have been accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited university or trade school

The New Braunfels Area Car Club (NBACC) was organized in late 1991 after car enthusiasts Barney Calvert and Bennie Mills were discussing the need for a local car club. The name, New Braunfels Area Car Club, was chosen in an effort to include as many as possible from the surrounding communities.

The purpose of the club was, and is, to encourage the preservation and enjoyment of cars 20 years old or older and to be able to display these cars in the area when the opportunity presents itself.

The idea of having a swap meet soon came about, and NBACC has been hosting annual swap meets since 1993. This annual swap meet has grown to one of the largest in the country and has participants from many states. The proceeds of this event are used to fund scholarships for area students who are pursuing education in automobile-related professions.

If you have an interest in assisting area youth in pursuing education opportunities in the automotive industry, please consider donating.

To learn more about NBACC, please visit: http://www.newbraunfelscarclub.com/

The first public library in New Braunfels was founded in 1928 and began with a shelf of books in a room in a downtown building. It has evolved from this small beginning to a city-owned library with over 107,000 items and a range of services for adults and children. The library became a department of the City of New Braunfels in 1971, offering free library service to residents within the city limits. Non-city residents pay a small annual fee for library services.

Learn more at http://www.nbtexas.org/114/Library.

The Nick and Randy Leifeste Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to recognizing and supporting graduating seniors from the New Braunfels High School Mighty Unicorn Band.

Nick Leifeste (1981-2017) grew up in New Braunfels and attended NBHS. Nick was a gifted musician, and was a proud member of the New Braunfels High School Mighty Unicorn Band. His father and musical inspiration, Randy Leifeste, also attended NBHS and served as one of the band directors for 12 years. During Nick’s senior year in high school, he was honored as a Texas All-State trumpet player and served as Colonel of the band. Nick attended Texas State University in San Marcos, majoring in music performance, before enlisting in the United States Navy in 2000 as a musician. He served in the Navy Bands at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Naval Station Norfolk in the Atlantic Fleet Band in Virginia, and finally served at Naval Station Pearl Harbor in the Pacific Fleet Band in Hawaii. He also served aboard the USNS Mercy in a peacekeeping mission, Partnership for the Americas, which toured the South Pacific, including Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia. Nick was married to Kim Leifeste and had two sons, Ethan and Tristan. Nick and his family lived in Medford, New Jersey.

Nick’s love for and dedication to the NBHS Band was legendary, and his incredible performances as a member of the band remain in the memories of all who knew him. In 1997, with the busses at a standstill a block away on a congested highway, Nick played a solo alma mater to a sold out crowd at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio just before the Regional Final playoff game, the same year Kliff Kingsbury lead the Unicorn football team to the State Semi-Finals. Nick’s solo at the 1998 Bands of America contest in the Alamodome will never be forgotten. He was an incredible musician and person.

Once fully funded, the scholarship will award one scholarship of $500 each year. Through ongoing fundraising efforts to increase the principal balance to the next predetermined amount, additional funds will be generated, and the number of scholarships will be increased.

Once funded, the scholarship will be open to graduating seniors who have been four-year members of the New Braunfels High School Band who:

• Intend to pursue post-secondary education opportunities at a four-year university or a two-year community college;
• Exhibit a love for music and the NBHS band;
• Exhibit dedication and tenacity in striving to reach their goals, musical and other;
• Exhibit the qualities of selflessness and loyalty in their relationships with others.

Tax-deductible donations can be made directly to the Nick Leifeste Memorial Scholarship Fund online HERE, or by contacting the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation at (830) 606-9536. If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation (801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, Texas, 78130) and note the fund name, Nick Leifeste Memorial Scholarship, in the memo portion of the check.

There is not a required field of study, but special consideration will be given to those applicants pursuing a degree in music performance or music education.

The Nowotny (Albert and Wilhemina) and Mill (Virginia Nowotny) Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors at NBHS;
• Applicants demonstrating citizenship, character and personality;
• Applicants who will be pursuing studies in English or a related filed;
• Applicants who have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); no grade below a “C”; and no grade below a “B” in English

Raquel Brianna Yarovinsky-Lee passed away on Nov. 24, 2017. Raquel’s soul shined so bright anyone around her was immersed by her warm and loving presence. Raquel loved the uniqueness of a person and found the most intimate way to celebrate moments of friendship and life. Following her Canyon High School graduation (Class of 2009),  Raquel traveled the world with YWAM mission trips to share her love for Jesus Christ. After traveling for a year, Raquel attend St. Philip’s College and Texas State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Class of 2014). To know true love and acceptance was to know Raquel.

From an early age, Raquel, navigated life with a speech impediment but that never stopped her from being the truest version of herself. Raquel managed to connect herself to people in such a way that was so deeply personal that others could feel safe and loved. Having her in your life meant that she allowed you to be yourself – judgement free. You could find Raquel singing at the top of her lungs with you with the windows down in the car. You could find her spontaneously throwing a dance party in the middle of the day. You could find her sharing art with you as she once said, “Make something beautiful and release it.”

Thank you for remembering Raquel and supporting this fund as we work to give students of Canyon High School a chance to pursue their dream. We hope that this scholarship will pave the way for others to accept themselves while making a positive change in their community. Through this scholarship, we hope to continue to share Raquel’s legacy.

Applicants will be evaluated based on, but not limited to:

Canyon High School graduating seniors who will be attending Texas State University.

Are involved in school and community activities and/or work part time.

Have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and are passing all classes; and

Have been accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited university or trade school.

The Ruth Neffendorf Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who:

• Will be pursuing a major in fine arts, education or agriculture;
• Have a positive attitude toward learning and an ambition to succeed;
• Demonstrate financial need; and
• Possess good character, integrity, personality, and citizenship.

The Sen. Bob Krueger Public Service Scholarship Fund will be open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who plan to pursue a degree/career in public service.

U.S. Ambassador and Sen. Robert Charles Krueger was a 1953 graduate of New Braunfels High School. This scholarship fund was created in memory and honor of Sen. Krueger’s work ethic, thirst for knowledge and empathy for others.

“History and sentiment will always cling to the spot where it once stood.” S.V. Pfeuffer, 1933.

The Sophienburg Memorial Association was established in 1926 to collect and preserve the history of New Braunfels and Comal County. It is the mission of the Sophienburg New Braunfels Archives and Museum of History to present unparalleled collections and distinguished exhibits that focus on educating visitors about our common ground and shared future. We strive to inspire, teach, and entertain, as well as to safeguard and make accessible the artifacts that we hold in trust for future generations.

As the role of the Sophienburg progresses, along with our dynamic and growing community, the security that comes with an endowment fund allows us to focus on the best ways to provide exciting exhibits and thought-provoking visitor experiences. Donations to the Sophienburg enable innovative educational programming, modernization of technology, and care and conservation of collections. Our board of directors, staff, and membership are committed to ensuring the Sophienburg remains an essential part of New Braunfels’ cultural and historical community.

Few amenities better define a city’s quality of life than an exceptional parks system, children’s programs and natural amenities.  For nearly two decades, Stacey Dicke dedicated her time and skills to improving and enhancing the parks and recreation programs in the City of New Braunfels.

Under her leadership, new parks and facilities added to the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department program included Fischer Park, Sportsplex, Morningside Park, dog and skate parks, and Mission Hill Park. Stacey led the effort to establish Hike and Bike trails along the Dry Comal Creek and Alligator Creek. Her ongoing projects include planning the New Braunfels cemetery riverfront enhancement, All-Ability Park, Market Plaza, river property upgrades and Land Park enhancements.

Stacey graduated from Texas A&M University in 1989, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Parks Administration. She spent time in the cities of Waco and Arlington, and with Texas Parks and Wildlife, before returning home to New Braunfels in 2004.

The New Braunfels Parks Foundation honored her achievements by establishing an endowed college scholarship, for future Parks and Recreation management and staff. The Stacey Dicke Parks and Recreation Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from a public, private or homeshool in Comal County who are studying:

Agribusiness
Camp Management
City Planning
Environmental Planning
Forestry
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Kinesiology
Landscape Architecture
Municipal Administration
Parks and Recreation Management
Public Administration
Sports Management
Similar Field

The Gonzalez Family Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who are of German or Hispanic heritage and demonstrate financial need.

The Honorable Judge Robert T. Pfeuffer Civic Leadership Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 in memory of retired State District Judge Robert (Bob) T. Pfeuffer, to continue his legacy of civic leadership and commitment to community. A scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding civic leadership and will be attending Texas A&M University. While not required, special consideration will be given to incoming members of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.After graduating from New Braunfels High School, Bob pursued a degree in history and a minor in English at Texas A & M University in preparation for law school, which he later completed at the University of Texas at Austin. While at A & M, Bob was a member of the Corps of Cadets in the Air Force ROTC program and was a member of the Corps Staff and a distinguished military graduate. He served on active duty in the United States Air Force in the Judge Advocate Generals’ department in Dover, Delaware, attaining the rank of Captain,Bob was born and raised in New Braunfels, where his family has lived since 1845.

In 1973 the Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe appointed Bob as the first Judge of the 207th Judicial District Court. Upon completion of 21 plus years of active service as an elected judge, he chose to retire and agreed to continue to serve on special assignment as a judge where needed. He also continued to carry on an active arbitration and mediation practice in New Braunfels.

Bob was active in his community through participation in a number of organizations, including the Comal County Fair Association, the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club, the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce; First United Methodist Church of New Braunfels; Hill Country Orchid Society; National Rifle Association and Comal County Bar Association.

The TLU Business and Economics Department Endowment Fund is designed to support the Business and Economics Department at Texas Lutheran University.

The fund was established, initially, by a nationwide group of business leaders (the Executive Advisory Council) committed to furthering the quality of curriculum and instruction at TLU.

Furthermore, the fund is designed to groom and enhance the educational experience at TLU such that students have quality access to internships, interviewing, technology and general talents needed to have cutting-edge skills to compete in the world today.

This fund is designed to grow in excess of distributions and inflation and to be perpetual in nature. Additionally, the fund is designed to support the Business Department beyond what can be expected through the normal budgeting process at the university.

The opportunity to run or walk is a true privilege. Ryan Bielke was an avid outdoorsman who valued the chance to exercise daily. His passion for running started when he was a NB Canyon Cross Country runner. He relished the experience of running, the physical benefits of training, and the stimulation of competition.

The Today I Get to Run Ryan Bielke Memorial Scholarship was established to honor his memory.

The scholarship is open to students who are:
• Graduating high school seniors or college students currently enrolled in a trade school, community college, or university;
• Ages 17-23 years as of current application year;
• Residents of Comal, Guadalupe, or Hays counties;
• Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA out of a 4.0 grading scale;
• Are attending a trade school, community college, or university full time in the Fall;
• Are participating in the Two Rivers Half Marathon or Ryan Bielke 5K in the fall immediately prior to the spring application year, either by running or volunteering. If you are unable to attend on that day, there are other volunteer opportunities for that event.

Applicants also must have participated in at least three competitive races and must include a good joke in their application. Ryan loved to hear and tell a good joke.

Ryan was born to Lance and Peggy Bielke on July 1, 1995. He graduated from New Braunfels Canyon High School in 2013. He graduated from Texas State University majoring in Kinesiology. Prior to his illness, he was on the path to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Ryan completed multiple half-marathons, half-iron man, and three Texas Water Safaris. He found great joy on the riverbanks of the Guadalupe River fly-fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, tying flies, and hiking. He was a jack of all trades from woodworking, crocheting, kneeboarding and hunting. Even when he was training and pushing his own body to its limit, Ryan made time to encourage others. In February 2019, Ryan was diagnosed with a rare cancer  – Cholangiocarcinoma (gallbladder cancer). No one was surprised about his demeanor as he never stopped fighting or questioned God’s plan. He went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

The Walter and Noreen Sippel Scholarship is open to students who:
* Are graduating seniors at NBHS;
* Have an overall B average;
* Are female athletes who participate in high school sports
* Desire further formal education at a 4-year accredited college or university;
* Demonstrate good citizenship;
* Participate in school, community and church activities;
* Participates in high school vocational education programs; and
*Are permanent residents within NBISD attendance boundaries

Created more than 20 years ago by a New Braunfels family, the W.G.L. Jr. Scholarship Fund helps further the education of Canyon High School graduates. The scholarship is open to those students in the top third of their class who are planning on pursuing a four-year degree. Awards are based on need, character and financial need.

The Will Brunson Memorial Scholarship has been established to assist graduating student athletes from New Braunfels High School who are continuing their education while playing a sport at a two or four-year institution. Applicants should demonstrate financial need, dedication, teamwork, participation in social and civic endeavors, and a strong work ethic.

Will Brunson of New Braunfels, TX passed away November 23, 2019, from a heart attack while hiking in Big Bend National Park with friends. Both of Will’s children, Travis and Ella, attended New Braunfels High School and played sports.  At the time of his passing, Will was the South Texas Regional Scout for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Will grew up in Desoto, TX, playing baseball and basketball. After high school, he played baseball for Eastfield Junior College and Southwest Texas State (Texas State) where he met his wife Dana Huneycutt.  Will played many years of minor league baseball with the Reds, Dodgers, Tigers, A’s, and Angels and also spent some time in the Big Leagues with the Dodgers and Tigers.

Will enjoyed coaching youth baseball, hunting, fishing, golf, and camping. His most fulfilling past-time was seeing kids succeed in athletics and being the Number One fan of Dana, Travis, and Ella. Will was a friend to many and enriched the lives of everyone he met.

The 2021 Will Brunson Scholarship is open to students who:

• • Are graduating seniors at NBHS;
  • Are graduating in the top half of their class;
  • Are male or female athletes who have lettered in a sport while at New Braunfels High School;
  • Will be attending a 2 or 4-year college or university and playing a sport;
  • Show financial need;
  • Participate in social or civic endeavors;
  • Demonstrate dedication, teamwork and a strong work ethic;
  • Are permanent residents within NBISD attendance boundaries.

NUMBER OF AWARDS

2

AWARD AMOUNT

$500

Tax-deductible donations can be made directly to the Will Brunson Memorial Scholarship Fund online here or by contacting the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation at (830) 606-9536. If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation (801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, Texas, 78130) and note the fund name, Will Brunson Memorial Scholarship, in the memo portion of the check.

The William and Sally Ann Karnau Education Scholarship is open to graduating seniors at New Braunfels High School who have maintained at least a “B” average and who are planning to select English as their major.