Arts Scholarships
The Greater New Braunfels Arts Council is proud to support and encourage the next generation of artists through our annual Arts Scholarships. Each year, we award scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the New Braunfels/Comal County area who are pursuing a career in the arts. These scholarships help students further their education and artistic pursuits in fields such as visual arts, music, theater, dance, literature, and more.
We believe in the transformative power of the arts and the importance of nurturing young talent. By investing in these students, we help ensure that creativity and artistic expression continue to thrive in our community for generations to come.
2025 Scholarship Cycle Closed
The application period for the 2025 Arts Scholarships is now closed. Due to a limited number of entries this year, two scholarships will be awarded. We were inspired by the talent and dedication shown by all applicants and look forward to recognizing the selected recipients.
Scholarship winners will be honored on Friday, June 6, 2025, at our Art Haus on First Friday event in downtown New Braunfels. The celebration will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in conjunction with our Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony, featuring live readings of the winning poetry submissions. Join us for an evening that celebrates the artistic achievements of our local youth and the power of creative expression.
Proudly Supported by the Bennie W. Bock II Memorial Scholarship Fund and Ballet Texas
We are deeply grateful to the Bennie W. Bock II Memorial Scholarship Fund and Ballet Texas for their generous support of this year’s Arts Scholarships. Their commitment to fostering the next generation of artists makes these opportunities possible.
2024 Arts Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 Arts Scholarship recipients! Three exceptional seniors from New Braunfels were each awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council, Ballet Texas, and The Bock Family Partnership.
This year’s recipients are:
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Kenadi Garner, who plans to pursue a career in Dance Science with the goal of owning her own studio
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Rylee Kanz, who will pursue a career in jewelry design
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Ava Brittingham, who aims to earn a degree in music therapy
We are incredibly proud to support these talented students as they take the next steps in their artistic journeys. Our goal is to provide students pursuing careers in the arts with the financial support and recognition they need to achieve their dreams.
We look forward to seeing how these bright young artists will continue to inspire and enrich the world with their creativity.