MLK Commission Scholarship Fund Grant

MLK Commission Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The MLK Commission Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports current high school seniors from Bexar County who aspire to pursue higher education. This renewable scholarship is available for full-time or part-time undergraduate studies at accredited institutions in the U.S. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate residency and citizenship requirements. The fund aims to empower youth and enhance community growth through educational opportunities.

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. MLK Commission Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Available for all areas of study Geographic: USA Enrolment status: Full-time or Part-time Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: Determined by Selection Committee 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 education Application Criteria:Must be a graduating high school senior from a school in Bexar County Bexar County resident for at least one year at the time of application U.S. Citizen or legal resident Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time or part-time undergraduate course of study Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the U.S. Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 Full-time or part-time enrollment Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school