Wimberley Lion's Club
Scholarship Award Program

Scholarship Program Overview

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of this scholarship program is to support graduating high school seniors from the Wimberley community as they pursue post-secondary education or technical training. Scholarships are intended to help offset the costs of academic or technical programs.

This program is merit-based. Financial need is not a factor in the selection process. Applicants are evaluated solely on the criteria outlined below.

2026 Scholarship Award

For the 2026 academic year, the program will award one-time scholarships of $2,000 to eligible graduating seniors.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Graduate from Wimberley High School

Graduate from an accredited charter school located in the Wimberley area

Be home-schooled and reside full-time in the Wimberley area

Proof of residency may be required for certain applicants.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected for interviews based on the following factors:

Community involvement and service, including participation in Wimberley Lions Club Market Days
Class rank and grade point average (GPA)
SAT and/or ACT scores

Additional criteria may be considered during the interview process to determine final scholarship recipients.

Application Timeline

Scholarship application period opens: February 6, 2026
Application deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Completed application packets must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

THE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WINDOW HAS NOW CLOSED.