Marilyn Potts Memorial Fund Grant

Marilyn Potts Memorial Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Marilyn Potts Memorial Fund, established by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports Communications majors or related fields at South Texas universities. Open to current high school seniors and college students, applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. This fund aims to empower students by providing essential financial support for educational expenses, contributing to their academic and professional growth in the communications field.

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. Marilyn Potts Memorial Fund Course of Study: Communications Major or related - Public Relations; Communication; Journalism; Digital Media Geographic: Bexar County or any South Texas University Enrolment status: Part-time Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree Renewable: No Renewal Term: N/A Funding Type: Cost of Attendance, 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 Degree Application Criteria:Must be attending a four-year Bexar County or South Texas University Must be a Communications major or related - PR, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, etc. Must be able to demonstrate having a financial need. Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at least three courses per semester or 9 credit hours per semester. Currently resides in the United States and be a current United States citizen or legal resident of the United States. Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Major in physics, math, astronomy, medical research, chemistry, biochemistry (and other scientific and/or technical fields), linguistics, music, or agricultural researchContinuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school