CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program Grant

CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: September 05, 2025

Summary

The CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program, offered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, is designed for junior high school students in the Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch ISDs. This program supports students planning to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college with funding for tuition, fees, and books. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required, and awards are granted to 40 students, empowering them to pursue higher education.

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. CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program Course of Study: Available for all areas of study Geographic: USA Enrolment Status: Full-time or Part-time Degree Level: Associate or Bachelor's Degree Renewable: No Funding Type: Tuition, Fees, Books Total Scholarship Awards: 40 students

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Application Criteria:Must be a junior in high school at time of application Must be enrolled in a high school within ALIEF ISD, HOUSTON ISD or SPRING BRANCH ISDCumulative 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale Planning to enroll/attend a 2- or 4-year college or university

Ineligibility

CANNOT be a dependent of a CITGO Petroleum employee or an ABC 13 employee