Blue Bird Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Grant

Blue Bird Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Amount: US $8,000
Last Updated: September 05, 2025

Summary

The Blue Bird Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, established by the San Antonio Area Foundation, offers financial support for graduate and current college students pursuing degrees in healthcare-related fields. Eligible candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.1 and be active volunteers with the Blue J/Blue Bird organization. This scholarship, renewable for up to three years, covers tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, helping students achieve their educational goals while serving the community.

Overview

San Antonio Area Foundation We Are San Antonio's Community Foundation We are in the business of building community. We help people make meaningful gifts to improve the quality of life today and for generations to come. We provide a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving so your contributions can have an everlasting impact on the community. 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. Blue Bird Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Healthcare: Medical Doctor; Doctor of Osteopathy; Dentistry; Pharmacy; Physician's Assistant; Physical or Occupational Therapy; Radiology; Nursing; Cardiology; Pathology; Surgery; Respiratory Therapy; Anesthesiology; Other technical profession. Geographic: USA Enrolment Status: Full-time Degree Level: Technical Degree/Certificate or Graduate Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Tuition, Fees, Books, Room & Board

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply:Graduate Student seeking advanced degree (Master's, PhD, M.D., etc)Current college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or Degree Application Criteria:Active Blue J/Blue Bird Volunteer with 250+ working hours 3.1 GPA out of 4.0 Must be a U.S. Citizen Enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S college/university for an advanced degree in: Scholarship A Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, DDS, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Nurse PractitionerScholarship B Physical/Occupational therapist, Radiology, cardiology, pathology, surgery, anesthesiology, respiratory therapy, nursing, speech pathology, Physician Assistant, or Anesthesia Technician Renewable Criteria:SCHOLARSHIP A Cumulative GPA of 3.1 on 4.0Continuous enrollment in course of study specifiedFull-time enrollmentEnrollment in any accredited U.S. college or university for an advanced degreeSCHOLARSHIP BCumulative GPA of 3.1 on 4.0Continuous enrollment in course of study specifiedFull-time enrollmentEnrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school