Pay it Forward Scholarship Grant

Pay it Forward Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Pay it Forward Scholarship, offered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports graduate students pursuing degrees in Physical or Occupational Therapy. This renewable scholarship is available to full-time students who maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 and demonstrate a commitment to their field. Applicants must be residents of Bexar County, Texas, and plan to attend an accredited institution. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and books, making higher education more accessible for dedicated students.

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. Pay it Forward Scholarship Course of Study: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Geographic: Texas Enrolment status: Full-time Degree Level: Graduate Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: Until a degree is received Funding Type: Tuition, Fees, Books

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply:Graduate Student seeking advanced degree (Master's, PhD, M.D., etc) Application Criteria:Currently a resident of Bexar County and a county in South Texas Are seeking a graduate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Plan to attend a two- or four-year accredited college or university in Texas Cumulative 2.5 on 4.0 Are recommended by 3 or more professors and/or employers Demonstrate a passion for the field(s) of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Renewable Criteria:Cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Continuous enrollment in an accredited Texas college or university