Aspasians Scholarship Program
Aspasians is proud to support local students through our annual scholarship program. To date, we have raised and awarded over $1.5 million in college scholarships (and counting!), empowering local high school seniors across Rockwall County to pursue their dreams of higher education.
Eligibility Requirements:
We are honored to invest in the future of our community by awarding scholarships to graduating seniors within:
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Rockwall Independent School District (RISD)
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Royse City Independent School District (RCISD)
Scholarship applications are included within each district’s local scholarship application process. Students may obtain the application through their high school counselor or by visiting their school district’s website.
Please be sure to follow your school’s specific scholarship submission guidelines and deadlines when submitting your completed application.
Selection & Award Process:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a face-to-face interview with members of the Aspasians prior to final award decisions.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at each respective high school’s award ceremony.
Important Dates:
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Application Deadline: March 23, 2026
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Interviews: April-May 2026
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Recipient Notification: Late May / Early June 2026
Questions?
Please direct all inquiries to:
scholarship.aspasians@gmail.com
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of this year’s outstanding applicants!
Scholarship Awards
Last year, the Aspasians proudly awarded $75,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in Rockwall County.
Funds for these scholarships are raised through our bi-annual Aspasians Marketplace and the generous support of community donations.
Available Scholarships:
Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship
Established in loving memory of Blake Finnell, this scholarship honors his life and legacy by supporting a graduating senior from Rockwall High School who demonstrates character, dedication, and a commitment to their future.
Chad Leeuw Memorial Scholarship
Created in memory of Chad Leeuw, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Rockwall-Heath High School in recognition of perseverance, personal growth, and the pursuit of educational goals.
At-Large Scholarships (1–3 awards)
Awarded to graduating seniors residing in Rockwall County, these scholarships recognize students who demonstrate academic effort, community involvement, and promise for future success.
Scholarship History
(last five years)
2025 Total Awarded: $75,000
Recipients:
Savannah Humber
Wiley Schrade
Christian Clark
Hailey Robinson (Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship)
Mya Paden
Keaton Steen (Chad Lew Memorial Scholarship)
Ryan Payne
Isaiah Fosnight
Brenna Napier
2024 Total Awarded: $75,000
Recipients:
Rockwall-Heath High School
Hayden Gentry (Chad Lew Memorial Scholarship)
Jackson Van Parys
Rockwall High School
Shelby Ruscitti (Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship)
Katie Browning
Ryker Hayes
Elijah Grato
Asher Frankenfield
2023 Total Awarded: $90,000
Recipients:
Rockwall High School
Madison Angelo
Ryan Keton. (Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship)
Irene Dokyi
Greyson Evans
Rockwall-Heath High School
Ainsley Seaman
Roberto Avila
Maribel Alvarez
Royse City High School
Emma Roberts
2022 Total Awarded: $71,000
Recipients:
Matthew Shepard
Kimberly Culebro (Chad Lew Memorial Scholarship)
Michelle Estrada
Evan Hibbitts (Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship)
Aidan O’Neill
2021 Total Awarded: $50,000
Recipients:
Kayla Grimes
Graham Murphy
Bradley Mitchell
Whitney St John-Gilbert
Parker Gage
2020 Total Awarded: $27,500
Recipients:
Richard Lam
Jesus Bermudez
Alex Stevenson
Linda Callirgos
