Area High School Seniors Eligible for $15,000 Stanzel Scholarship

The Stanzel Family Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026.

The Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship offers up to $15,000 to eligible students residing within the Schulenburg or Weimar school districts. All graduating seniors from area public and private schools, as well as homeschool settings, are encouraged to apply.

Selected scholars receive $1,500 per semester, renewable based on continued eligibility, to support study toward a technical or vocational certification, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree at an accredited university, community college, or trade school.

Eligible students can apply directly on the Stanzel Family Foundation website. Simply go to the Scholarships page and click “Apply Today” to get started.

Public and private school students with questions should reach out to their school counselor, while homeschooled students can contact Melanie Ramirez, Program Director, directly at melanie@stanzelmuseum. org. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 27. Since 1991, the Stanzel Family Foundation has awarded more than 582 high school and professional scholarships to local students, supporting continued education and workforce development in the community.

For information, email melanie@stanzelmuseum. org, connect with the Stanzel Family Foundation on Facebook, or visit the foundation’s website.