Student Scholarships
Introducing the 2026 Spicewood Arts Scholars!
Spicewood Arts would like to announce five winners of the Spicewood Scholars selected from the graduating senior classes of Lake Travis and Marble Falls High Schools, and eleven returning winners of previous scholarships. Each receives up to a $1,500 award.
All have passed a rigorous grading process requiring them to submit samples of their work, show classes in the arts, competitions, grades, and financial needs. Each student will be pursuing further studies in arts-related fields.
With this year’s awards, Spicewood Arts has awarded more than $200,000, and the number of scholarships given yearly has more than doubled. The scholarships are supported by the Spicewood Arts annual fundraiser in February and individual donations throughout the year.
Evan
Lake Travis High School
I'm Evan, a 2026 Lake Travis High School grad, and I’m attending Texas A&M this upcoming semester for a Bachelor's in Science in Visualization! I have always been dazzled and inspired by the works of other artists, particularly animators, and it has led me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional 3D artist and animator myself! I'm ready to undergo this journey, no matter how risky it is, because it would hurt me not to try at least.
Abby
Lake Travis High School
I'm Abby and I've always been very passionate about the arts since I was very young. I went to LTHS and in high school I decided to experiment with game design, a medium that combined my love for coding, animation, and fine arts all into one, and I loved it! I am now pursuing game design at New York University this fall and am super excited to be studying there!
Lance
Marble Falls High School
I am Lance Rutland, A member of the MFHS graduating class of 2026! I plan to go to Stephen F. Austin State University, after a year of core classes online and pursuing music, to study a double major in music sound recording and business. I hope to make my way into the music industry!
Daryna
Lake Travis High School
I'm attending University of Notre Dame and majoring in Architecture! I’m inspired to create magnificent buildings in light of the best traditions of architects of the past & now. I aspire to create beautiful buildings for America in my own architectural firm one day and be part of UNESCO architecture restoration projects for Ukraine. I strongly desire to bring designs that embody both ecological balance and cultural beauty—creations that future generations will inherit. I have many goals to bring to Austin, the nation, and the world: to elevate the local spirit’s place.
Allison
Lake Travis High School
Hi! I'm Allison Hall and I just graduated from Marble Falls High School. I have always loved art since I was a little girl. Art has always been a passion of mine. I am an upcoming freshman at UT Dallas for Animation/Game Design.
Our Awesome Alumni
This year, we awarded $3,000 to our awesome Spicewood Arts Alumni Scholars:
Sophia Mills (MFHS)
The University of Texas
Entering her Senior year – Creative Writing
Jack Kodis (LTHS)
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Entering his Sophmore year - Viola Performance
Previous Winners
