Emo Jean Cottrell Scholarship Fund Grant

Emo Jean Cottrell Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: September 05, 2025

Summary

The Emo Jean Cottrell Scholarship Fund, administered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing various degrees, including Associate, Bachelor's, and vocational certificates. Open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners in the USA, it encourages academic excellence with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. This renewable scholarship, available for up to three years, aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster community growth, reflecting the foundation's commitment to improving lives in San Antonio.

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. Emo Jean Cottrell Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Available for all areas of study Geographic: USA Enrolment Status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's Degree, Technical/Vocational Certificate or Degree, or Graduate Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Tuition, Fees Total Scholarship Awards: 3 students

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply:Current High School Senior furthering their educationCurrent college student seeking a Bachelor's DegreeCurrent college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or DegreeAdult Learner with a High School Diploma or Equivalent Application Criteria:Must have graduated from a high school in Bexar County Must be a current college student or a returning college student applying for funding Renewable Criteria:Full-time enrollment Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school