Shiner High School, St. Paul High School students earn GVEC scholarships

  • Shiner High School senior Carter Dickens will attend Victoria College in the fall.
    Shiner High School senior Carter Dickens will attend Victoria College in the fall.
  • St. Paul High School senior Maurin Knesek will attend Texas A&M University in the fall.
    St. Paul High School senior Maurin Knesek will attend Texas A&M University in the fall.
  • St. Paul High School Senior Vance Lucas will attend Wharton County Junior College in the fall.
    St. Paul High School Senior Vance Lucas will attend Wharton County Junior College in the fall.
  • Shiner High School senior Cale Shows will attend TSTC in Rosenberg in the fall.
    Shiner High School senior Cale Shows will attend TSTC in Rosenberg in the fall.
  • Shiner High School senior Rylee Vancura will attend Tarleton State University in the fall.
    Shiner High School senior Rylee Vancura will attend Tarleton State University in the fall.

This year, GVEC awarded $50,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in an effort to support them as they move on to higher education. 
Carter Dickens of Shiner High School, Maurin Knesek of St. Paul High School, Vance Lucas of St. Paul High School, Cale Shows of Shiner High School, and Rylee Vancura of Shiner High School recently received a $2,500 scholarship from GVEC. 
Over 230 exceptional students from throughout GVEC’s service area submitted applications. Dickens, Knesek, Lucas, Shows and Vancura were among 20 recipients selected for their outstanding academics, extracurricular involvement, community service and the desire to continue their education after high school.
“The dedication and hard work of these students are evident in their accomplishments,” said GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer.
“They have participated in extracurricular activities, volunteered in their communities, held part-time jobs and excelled in academics. We want to recognize these outstanding individuals for their commitment to their schools and communities.” 
The Cooperative recently honored all 2024 GVEC Scholarship winners, their families and school administrators at a luncheon held at The Venue at GG’s in Gonzales.
Each spring, GVEC awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school seniors seeking to further their education. 
Students will receive half of their $2,500 scholarships at the start of the 2024 fall semester at their chosen university, college or technical school. 
They will receive the remaining half at the start of the 2025 spring semester. The GVEC Scholarship program is open to all high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are GVEC members. 
Applications and requirements for the 2025 GVEC Scholarship will be available in the fall of 2024 at gvec.org.
GVEC is a progressive cooperative focused on delivering products and services that empower the people and communities in South Central Texas. 
A trusted, local partner since 1938, today GVEC provides dependable electricity, high-speed internet, and beyond the meter services like AC/heating, solar and battery storage solutions, and electrician services.