Lisa Walder Scholarship Fund Grant

Lisa Walder Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Last Updated: September 03, 2025

Summary

The Lisa Walder Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports female students pursuing degrees in fields such as Foreign Language, Liberal Arts, and Business. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and current college students enrolled in accredited institutions. With a focus on financial need, this renewable scholarship offers funding for up to three years, emphasizing academic achievement with a required GPA of 2.5. This program aims to empower women through education and community growth.

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. Lisa Walder Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Foreign Language, French Literature, Liberal Arts (including Humanities, Literature, History, Philosophy, Fine Arts [NOT Studio or Performing Arts]), Marketing, Business Administration, or International Business Geographic: USA Enrolment status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's, or Graduate Degree, Study Abroad Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Cost of Attendance

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 Degree Application Criteria:Must be a female student Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college or university Demonstrate financial need Major in the Liberal Arts (humanities, literature, history, philosophy, marketing, business administration, or fine arts [excluding performing arts]) Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Foreign Language, French Literature, Liberal Arts, Humanities, Literature, History, Philosophy, Fine Arts (NOT Studio or Performing), Marketing, or Business administration/International Business Continuous enrollment at an accredited college or university"