Scholarship

The Lake Travis Education Foundation is committed to the students of the Lake Travis Independent School District. One of the ways that we support our students is by providing named scholarships that allow us to help them in their post-secondary journeys.
The 2018 Scholarship Recipients were:

Scholarship First Last
Carla McDonald Memorial Faith Putman
Trevor Searle “Live Life to the Fullest” Memorial Kennedy Domecq
Trevor Searle “Live Life to the Fullest” Memorial Ian O’Keefe
Ella Moore “Moore Love” Memorial Katherine De Jong
Daniel Hoffmann Memorial Emerald Pina
Rachel Spelman Memorial Cody Harris
Rachel Spelman Memorial Jacob Schaffer
Rachel Spelman Memorial James Glomb
Mia Reyna Music & Writing Memorial Gracee Street
Virginia “Ginger” Johnson Memorial Dede Zhou
Lake Travis Education Foundation Veronica Mata
Lake Travis Education Foundation Bailey Holt
Lake Travis Education Foundation Ricardo Cabeza de Vaca
Lake Travis Education Foundation Zohair Ahmed
Rachel Spelman Memorial Scholarship Fund will continue to honor her legacy by selecting a Lake Travis ISD student that plans to attend Texas A&M University that exemplify Rachel’s outstanding leadership qualities, love for Texas A&M University, dedicated service to community and inspiring commitment to family and friends.

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Rachel Spelman Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.

Ella embraced life with a kindness and generosity that knew no bounds. She was an amazing mother, homeroom mom for her children’s’ classes as well as a member of many community service projects including the LTEF and several organizations that directly benefited women in business. She felt she was put on this earth to help others, and there wasn’t a day in her life—even while fighting cancer—that she wasn’t doing something to help someone else. Ella was proof that kindness can spread like wildfire. She provided the spark. Her love for her community and fellow man has led to the development of this scholarship in her honor. The student who best embodies the spirit of giving, service and love for the community will receive this prestigious award.

  • Goes to a student:
    1. Who best embodies the spirit of giving, service and love for the community

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Ella Kate Moore Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.

Carla McDonald was a resident of Lakeway for over 16 years, before passing away suddenly in September of 2009. She was a wife, mother, friend and entrepreneur. Carla was passionate about helping others. She was a tireless volunteer in our schools, our community and her church, and served as a director of the Lake Travis Education Foundation. Carla never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. Lake Travis is a better place because of her legacy of love.

  • Goes to a student:
  1. female student
  2. GPA is not a factor (neither high nor low)
  3. exhibits character and integrity
  4. unselfish support of their school and/or community
  5. highly involved in volunteering with church, community or family
  6. the community is a better place because of this student

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Carla McDonald Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.

Trevor Searle lived every moment of his young life fully.  He was an Eagle Scout with a strong commitment to family and community.  Trevor was an accomplished musician and part of the band, AXIS.  He has a zeal for life and loved extreme “Red Bull” sports such as snowboarding, wakeboarding, big air events, and anything with a sense of adventure and challenge.  In 2011, while in his senior year at Lake Travis High School, Trevor left behind a school and community who had benefited from knowing him and his zest for life.  He was a loyal friend to all.  Awarded to best male and female that demonstrate all that is best in living life to the fullest; best overall candidate receives higher amount

  • Goes to a student:
  1. well rounded
  2. GPA of 2.5 or better
  3. athletic and adventurous – loves life
  4. commitment to community, family & spirituality
  5. fun loving – someone willing to take the road less traveled

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Trevor Searle Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.

Don Hoffman was a long-time Lakeway resident who had kids who grew up in our schools.  His passions included swimming, fine arts and family.

  • Goes to a student:
  1. Hard working
  2. Swimming background or involved in an historically less funded sport
  3. Interested in fine arts (painting, ceramics, photography, etc.
  4. Plans to attend Texas A&M University
  5. Academics are important but not paramount
  6. Shows the ability to complete his/her college degree

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Don Hoffman Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.

Ginger taught Chemistry at Lake Travis High School for 24 years and Head of the Science Department.  She loved her budding scientists, those who were naturally interested and those who developed a passion under the loving and watchful eyes of their teacher, mentor and friend.

  • Goes to a student:
  1. Shows exceptional talent in the science field
  2. Plans to major in a scientific field in college
  3. Participated in UIL Science competitions
  4. Took as many AP level science courses as possible

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Virginia Johnson Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.

Mia Lauren Reyna, a 2009 graduate of Lake Travis High School, wanted to write novels and inspire other teens to make positive choices.  She loved to sing and write music and also starred in several school theater productions as Maria in “Guys & Dolls” and Chiffon in “Little Shop of Horrors.”  She also relished drawing and animation.  Mia was also a 2009 LTEF Scholarswhip recipient.  She, aklong with her dreams, died in a two-car collision of January 23, 2010.

  • Goes to a student:
  1. Pursing s music and/or writing degree
  2. Major/Minor in Music (composition, Jazz, Choir, etc) and/or Writing (English, Journalism, Plays, etc.)

To donate to this scholarship, please use the donation center listed below and place “Mia Reyna Scholarship” in the message of support box of the donation center.

Thank you for your support.