Dr. Fernando A. Guerra Public Health Scholarship Fund Grant

Dr. Fernando A. Guerra Public Health Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Dr. Fernando A. Guerra Public Health Scholarship Fund, administered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in Public Health or Public Service. Open to current college students in Bexar County, it aims to foster educational advancement by offering financial assistance for educational expenses. This scholarship is a valuable opportunity for those committed to making a positive impact in their community, enhancing the quality of life for future generations.

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. Dr. Fernando A. Guerra Public Health Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Public Health or Public Service Geographic: Bexar County Enrolment Status: Full-time or Part-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's Degree Renewable: No Funding Type: Cost of Attendance, Educational Expenses Total Scholarship Awards: 2 students

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply:Current college student seeking a Bachelor's DegreeCurrent college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or Degree Application Criteria:Must be classified as an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior student at the time of application. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll or transfer to 4-year college or university in Bexar County Must be enrolled or planning to enroll into full- or part-time coursework Must be pursuing a public health or public service degree Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Must be a current Bexar County resident at the time of the application Must be able to demonstrate having a financial need