Milky Way Over Wimberley by ELI COHEN
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Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (WimberleyArts.org) created the Robert Moreman Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of Robert Moreman, an active participant in this organization which was founded in 2013 by Cathy Moreman when she was director of the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce. The scholarship is intended for graduating seniors from Wimberley high schools (WHS and KAPS) who demonstrate unusual accomplishment and professional commitment in one of WimberleyArts.org's four creative pillars: Performing, Visual, Literary and Culinarty Arts, as well as, in recognition of Robert's profession, Crafters and Makers in the building and related trades. This is an annual scholarship. Donations are being accepted now for 2027 scholarships.
2026 scholarship winners
Wimberley High School, left to right: Abilene Arnold, Carys Bowling, Myka McClintock, Cody Phillips, Paxton Rigby, Emma Schmidt, Jack Speer, & Joanna Victoria
Katherine Anne Porter School:
Connor Carleton
2026 ROBERT MOREMAN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER RECIPIENTS
$6,500 awarded to each student
Abilene Arnold
University of St. Thomas Houston
Studio Art - Glassell School of Art
Carys Bowling
Texas State Univerisity
Performance & Production
Connor Carleton
Austin Community College
Automotive Collision & Refinishing
Technology
Myka McClintock
Texas Tech
Sign Language with Emphasis on signing for concerts, musicals, and plays
Cody Phillips
Tarleton State University
Construction Science
Paxton Rigby
Univerisity of North Texas
Communication Design
College of Visual Arts & Design
Emma Schmidt
Texas State University
Theater Education Program
Jack Speer
Savannah College of Art & Design
Animation Artistry
Joanna Victoria
RM Barber & Cosmetology School
2025 scholarship winners
2023 scholarship winners
"This scholarship has meant the world to me. I'm so grateful I can pursue my dreams in the creative industry. I'm making wonderful connections here at SCAD and learning so much every day." Maci Land
"The day I received the Robert Moreman Scholarship was like a dream. Because of it I have the privilege of pursuing my passion of acting and storytelling with much of the stress of college tuition being alleviated from me and my family." Azula Hunter-Thiam
"The Robert Moreman Scholarship has meant a great deal to me and my family. I'm so grateful to be able to use it to begin my college journey. It has been a great experience so far and I couldn't be more thankful that I was selected." Kinbe Perez
"Being awarded the WVACA Robert Moreman Scholarship has been absolutely instrumental in my college pursuits. It has helped pay for my first year of college and has given me the financial support to feel confident in my decision to pursue a career in the arts. Knowing that I have the support of my community is not something that is lost on me, and I am extremely appreciative of WVACA's efforts to support young people in the arts." Simon Ramirez
2022 scholarship winners
"Thanks to the Robert Moreman scholarship, I was able to attend my top school, Antioch College. Here, I've been able to make amazing friends and have so many unique experiences surrounding art, creativity, and community. I'm very grateful to have been awarded this scholarship and the opportunity to learn more about myself and art." Andy Burke
"Without the generous scholarship and support of the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance I feel that my first semester would have been much more difficult. I am grateful to have received this scholarship to help fund my education. I hope to use this education to make the world a better place and to contribute one day to others who may have been in my position and need help to further their career. I hope that future graduating students can benefit as much as I have. " Guy Massey
"The Robert Moreman Scholarship means so much to me, as it has helped me immensely to afford New York University, the school of my dreams. Being an acting student at such a prestigious institute in such a theatrical city has allowed me to fully see what I am capable of. I am living my dreams, and I truly believe that I would not be here without the financial support of WVACA and the Robert Moreman Scholarship." Jack Garrett
2024 scholarship winners
