Celebrating the 2025 GVTC Foundation Scholarship Winners

GVTC and The GVTC Foundation remain committed to empowering the next generation through education, proudly awarding over $147,500 in scholarships to high school seniors across our service area this year.

Of the total, The GVTC Foundation contributed $47,500 in scholarships, recognizing students whose academic excellence, community service, technical skills, and leadership reflect the core values we strive to uphold. 

Earlier this month, we hosted our annual GVTC Foundation Scholarship Reception to celebrate the exceptional students selected as this year’s recipients. These young leaders, innovators, and community advocates embody the spirit of our region—and the bright future we’re proud to support

A Heartfelt Thanks

We want to extend sincere gratitude to the GVTC Foundation Scholarship Committee for their time, thoughtfulness, and dedication throughout the selection process. Special thanks also to Chris Cooley for his exceptional coordination and leadership in making this year’s reception and scholarship program a resounding success.

Working in partnership with the New Braunfels Community Foundation (NBCF), our selection process ensured a fair and thorough review of a highly competitive applicant pool. The result is a group of scholarship recipients who perfectly align with the Foundation’s mission: to empower and uplift future leaders.

Meet the 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Rylee Wunderlich

$25,000 Ritchie T. Sorrells Leadership Scholarship

A Canyon Lake High School student, Rylee, has displayed extraordinary leadership through her involvement in 4-H and FFA. Serving as a Texas 4-H Council Member, Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, and Area VII FFA 2nd Vice President, she has led events, mentored peers, and launched impactful initiatives—most notably, the revamp of the Comal County Special Hearts Livestock Show. Rylee is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Ethan Christianson

$15,000 Ola Armstrong Volunteer Scholarship

From Boerne High School, Ethan is a shining example of servant leadership. As cross country team captain and Mu Alpha Theta president, he pairs academic excellence with heartfelt community involvement, especially in his role mentoring young children at his church each Sunday. Ethan plans to study a field that fuses his passions for math and media.

Gavin Fischer

$7,500 CTE Scholarship

A creative force from Davenport High School, Gavin has excelled in graphic design, earning Adobe certifications and leading branding projects for both his school and district. As a future student at Texas State University, Gavin aims to launch a full-service advertising firm that embraces creativity and inclusivity.

The Power of Opportunity

These scholarships do more than ease financial burdens—they sow seeds of opportunity. With each recipient, The GVTC Foundation reaffirms its belief in the power of education to shape lives, ignite passions, and build stronger communities.

Congratulations to Rylee, Ethan, Gavin, and the Class of 2025. Your journeys inspire us all.