Captain Mark Tyler Voss Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Captain Mark Tyler Voss Memorial Scholarship, established by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, aims to support graduating seniors from Boerne High School and Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School. This scholarship honors Captain Mark Tyler Voss, a dedicated Air Force pilot and 2004 graduate who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to extracurricular activities, and strong leadership qualities.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive Texas Hill Country by inspiring philanthropy, celebrating local legacy and heritage, and stewarding charitable resources for present and future generations. Established in 1981 by visionary community members, the Foundation has grown into a trusted philanthropic leader, managing over $100 million in assets to support lasting community impact. Through partnerships with donors, grantmaking to nonprofit organizations, and the administration of academic scholarships, the Foundation serves 10 Central Texas counties—Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, and Uvalde—working to ensure a high quality of life and a prosperous future for the Hill Country region.
The Captain Mark Tyler Voss Memorial Scholarship was established to provide scholarships for graduating students from a high school in Boerne ISD. Captain Mark Tyler Voss was a 2004 graduate of Boerne High School. He died at the age of 28 while serving in the Air Force in Afghanistan as a pilot with the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a current graduating senior from Boerne High School or Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School. Applicant must have a GPA that ranks in the top quartile of his or her graduating class. Applicant should be able to provide a list of extracurricular activities, community and volunteer work, and academic honors in their application. Applicant should also exemplify responsibility and leadership.