Scholarship Opportunities

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce offers five scholarships to high school seniors every year! Each scholarship amount is $2,000 and will be split into two disbursements (one for fall semester and one for spring semester). Our scholarship application for the Class of 2026 is now closed. The deadline to turn applications in was March 20, 2026. We look forward to announcing our recipients soon!

Boerne Chamber Scholarship Applications are currently closed for 2026.

Scholarship Details

Applications are typically released in February.
Applications will be available on our website and at the Champion High School, Boerne High School, Geneva School of Boerne and Comfort High School counseling offices.
The following scholarships are available:
- Stuart Cavender Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Stuart Cavender, a dedicated leader, businessman, and community advocate. His commitment to hard work, integrity, and service defined his life and the Cavender Auto Group’s mission of giving back. This scholarship is designed to support a graduating senior who exemplifies Stuart’s values – demonstrating leadership, hard work, and a passion for making a positive impact in their community. By investing in the next generation, we continue Stuart’s legacy of service and excellence, ensuring his spirit lives on through the achievements of future leaders.
- Laurie Bushong Lang Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who epitomizes the spirit of community service demonstrated by the late Laurie Lang.
- Boerne Chamber Business & Entrepreneur Scholarship is dedicated to supporting the next generation of business leaders and innovators. This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who is pursuing a degree in business and has a passion for entrepreneurship. We seek a student who dreams of starting their own business and making a lasting impact in their community. The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is proud to invest in future business owners and empower them to take bold steps toward their goals.
- Boerne Air Conditioning & Heating Trade Scholarship acknowledges a local small business owners passion to support and give back to the entrepreneur and/or trade inspired student who embodies a spirit to pursue their vocational and trade studies.
- Marek, Finch & Taylor Memorial Scholarship honors the lives of family members whose battles with cancer and dementia inspired a deep appreciation for compassionate, skilled medical care. This annual scholarship supports a graduating high school senior pursing education in a medical or health-related field and committed to improving the lives of patients and families.
Applicants must attend a public, private, or home-school and live within the BISD/CISD Boundaries for no fewer than two academic years at the time of the award to be eligible.
Melissa Hinton, Director of Communications
(830) 249-8000
melissa@boerne.org