Fund Category: Education

The recipient of the 2026 CTE Scholarship will have demonstrated a commitment to continuing education in pursuit of a degree or certification in a vocational or technical field. The GVTC Foundation’s goal in offering these scholarships is to enable members of our community to reach their career goals and continue to grow the skilled workforce where we work and live.

The 2025 scholarship amount is one scholarship, up to $7,500, with the option to disburse funds across several semesters if desired. The GVTC Foundation will require proof of enrollment and a copy of the current tuition bill for each disbursement. All funds will be paid directly to the school.

The mission of the GVTC Foundation is to profoundly enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve, through charitable contributions and volunteer service in support of our program goals. (www.gvtcfoundation.com)

The GVTC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the goal of building and supporting stronger communities within the GVTC serving area.

 

Requirements

 

• Live within the GVTC residential service area (ILEC or CLEC)

• Home address submitted to meet the residency requirement must subscribe to at least one GVTC residential service (Internet / Phone / Video)
• Residency and GVTC residential service requirements must be met at the time of application and also when the scholarship is awarded
• Attend a public, private or home school for no less than two academic years
• Be in their senior year of high school and post-secondary education bound within one year
• Have applied to an accepted vocational/technical school and subsequently been accepted at the time of funding of the scholarship

Recipients of the 2026 Ola Armstrong Scholarship are those that exemplify characteristics of community involvement by volunteering in the communities in which they live.

The 2025 scholarship amount is $15,000, payable up to $10,000 per semester with the option to disburse funds across several semesters if desired. The GVTC Foundation will require proof of enrollment and a copy of the current tuition bill for each disbursement. All funds will be paid directly to the school.

The mission of the GVTC Foundation is to profoundly enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve, through charitable contributions and volunteer service in support of our program goals (www.gvtcfoundation.com).

The GVTC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the goal of building and supporting stronger communities within the GVTC serving area.

Requirements

• Live within the GVTC residential service area (ILEC or CLEC)
• Home address submitted to meet the residency requirement must subscribe to at least one GVTC residential service (Internet / Phone / Video)
• Residency and GVTC residential service requirements must be met at the time of application and also when the scholarship is awarded
• Attend a public, private or home school for no less than two academic years
• Be in senior year of high school and post-secondary education bound within one year
• Have applied to an accredited college or university and subsequently been accepted at the time of funding of the scholarship
• Exhibit academic excellence by having maintained an accumulated GPA of 85 or higher for junior and senior years of high school
• Participate in community service, volunteer work, or obvious contribution to the family household or business
• Provide a completed Scholarship Application with all required attachments online by the deadline.

Recipients of the Ritchie T. Sorrells Scholarship are those that exemplify leadership qualities and hold a leadership position in their current school, community organization, club or committee.

The 2025 scholarship amount is $25,000, payable up to $10,000 per semester with the option to disburse funds across several semesters if desired. The GVTC Foundation will require proof of enrollment and a copy of the current tuition bill for each disbursement. All funds will be paid directly to the school.

The mission of the GVTC Foundation is to profoundly enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve, through charitable contributions and volunteer service in support of our program goals. (www.gvtcfoundation.com)

The GVTC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the goal of building and supporting stronger communities within the GVTC serving area.

Requirements

• Live within the GVTC residential service area (ILEC or CLEC)
• Home address submitted to meet the residency requirement must subscribe to at least one GVTC residential service (Internet / Phone / Video)
• Residency and GVTC residential service requirements must be met at the time of application and also when the scholarship is awarded
• Attend a public, private or home school for no less than two academic years
• Be in senior year of high school and post-secondary education bound within one year
• Have applied to an accredited college or university and subsequently been accepted at the time of funding of the scholarship

• Exhibit academic excellence by having maintained an accumulated GPA of 85 or higher for junior and senior years of high school
• Hold or have held a leadership position within school, club, committee or activity
• Exhibit leadership qualities that have made a positive change within the area you lead using innovation or technology

The Germania Farmer Verein (German Farmer’s Club) was established in 1875 as a social and benevolent organization.

Today the Verein has approximately 350 members and is an active sponsor in Comal County’s local scholarship program and they have awarded many scholarships to deserving young adults in the area.

Requirements

The Germania Farmer Verein Scholarship is offered by the Germania Farmer Verein Club and is open to students who:

• Are current high school graduating seniors
• Demonstrate financial need

While not required, priority will be given to students who are:

• Pursuing studies (vocational or academic) in agriculture
• Involved in FFA or 4-H activities
• Of German heritage
• Have a family member who is member of Germania Farmer Verein

The NBHS Wright Medical Scholarship

* Priority will be given to NBHS graduates who have qualified to be admitted to a standard, accepted and accredited medical school conferring the MD degree.  However, the scholarship is also open to NBHS graduates who have been accepted into the following programs/schools:

1. Graduate Studies in Medicine
2.  Nursing
3.  Dental surgery
4.  Orthodontistry

The Wilson and Robertson Art Scholarship is open to graduating seniors in NBISD or Comal ISD schools who are:

*Planning to pursue a degree in fine art (preference will be given to those studying drawing, painting, art design and art history.)

Serve Outdoors Texas Hill Country Chapter is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization that assists disabled individuals, veterans, wounded warriors, youth, special needs folks and seniors to experience the outdoors on hunting and fishing adventures. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of people, from elders to youth through meaningful outdoor activities like fishing and hunting. Your donation helps us provide essential services, create unforgettable experiences, and build a stronger, more connected community in Texas.

The Serve Outdoors Brian Hubertus Memorial Scholarship Fund will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors involved in community and volunteering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support our reading literacy program, which serves students across 27 schools in New Braunfels and Comal ISDs. Over the past twenty years, we have helped approximately 4,000 students strengthen their reading skills.

Our unique model pairs a mentor (“Best Buddy”) with a Canine Companion to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for at-risk children who are reading below grade level—an approach that has consistently proven effective.

With more than 40% of fourth-grade students in Comal County reading below grade level, our program has become an essential part of the literacy support offered in both Comal and New Braunfels ISDs.

We also have impacted approx. 300 victims by providing court facility dogs to victims of sexual abuse and assault through a partnership with the Comal County District Attorney’s office. The dogs support victims from pre-trial meetings through sentencing as they relive some of the worst experiences of their lives.

Learn more at www.canineclassmates.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
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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