The Rotary Club of New Braunfels Scholarship Program received 77 applications, 68 four-year and 9 CTE, during the recent application period ending March 15th. As part of Rotary International's mission and vision, the Rotary Club of New Braunfels offers academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors in New Braunfels who are seeking a four-year degree, two year degree or certification, or a CTE education or certification.
The program, which was restructured in 2022, has seen a 45% increase in applications between 2023 and 2024, and a 183% increase in total awarded dollars, with the semesterly award amount increasing from $1,000 to $1,500 in 2023. Three scholarships totaling $30,000 ($1,500/semester) were awarded in 2023 to one (1) CTE student and two (2) four-year university students.