Express-News Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant

Express-News Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Last Updated: September 05, 2025

Summary

The Express-News Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in Journalism or Communications. Open to high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students from South Texas, it offers renewable funding for tuition, fees, and educational expenses. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time in accredited institutions. Established in 1964, the fund aims to enhance educational opportunities and impact the community positively.

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. Express-News Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Journalism or Communications Geographic: USA Enrolment Status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's, or Graduate Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Tuition, Fees, Books, Supplies, Educational Expenses

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 DegreeGraduate Student seeking advanced degree (Master's, PhD, M.D., etc) Application Criteria:A resident of South Texas and currently residing in one of the following counties: Bexar, Blanco, Hayes, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Bee, Live Oak, Nueces, Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Frio, Medina, Uvalde, Kinney, Val Verde, Bandera, Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie, Caldwell, Gonzalez, La Salle, Dimmit, Maverick, Zapata and Aransas counties A graduate of any high school located in one of the following counties: Bexar, Blanco, Hayes, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Bee, Live Oak, Nueces, Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Frio, Medina, Uvalde, Kinney, Val Verde, Bandera, Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie, Caldwell, Gonzalez, La Salle, Dimmit, Maverick, Zapata and Aransas counties Study for a career in Journalism or Communications Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate OR graduate student Attend any two- or four-year accredited college or university in the U.S. Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Major in Communication or Journalism Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college or university