Ajay Castro Scholarship Fund Grant
Funding Amount
US $2,000 - US $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Current college student seeking a Bachelor's Degree.
- Adult Learner with a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Other requirements
- Application Criteria:Be female and an undergraduate student majoring in a Communications-related field (print/broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, speech communication, digital media, etc.)Must have graduated from high school or have earned a GED
Overview
The Ajay Castro Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports female undergraduate students pursuing a degree in communications. This scholarship is aimed at adult learners or current college students who have graduated high school or earned a GED. Although it is not renewable, recipients can reapply annually. Preference is given to those returning to college after a break, ensuring that the fund continues to empower women in education.
San Antonio Area Foundation
We contribute through grants and scholarships fueled by you, helping nonprofits further and strengthen their mission, and providing leadership for key community issues.
Since 1964, the Area Foundation has distributed millions in grants and scholarships to educate youth, preserve the environment, protect animals, fund research and provide services that enhance the quality of life for people living in and around San Antonio.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply:Current college student seeking a Bachelor's DegreeAdult Learner with a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Application Criteria:Be female and an undergraduate student majoring in a Communications-related field (print/broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, speech communication, digital media, etc.)Must have graduated from high school or have earned a GED
What San Antonio Area Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 379
- Total given
- $35.42M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,081–$3.2M
- By dollars: Texas 78%, Florida 9%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; New Braunfels, TX.
- 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund · St Petersburg, FL
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American National Red Cross - Washington DC · Washington, DC
$1.52M
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County · San Antonio, TX
$1.36M
University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX
$1.02M
Aid the Silent · San Antonio, TX
$1.01M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Education
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