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Pay it Forward Scholarship Grant

San Antonio Area Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Residents of Bexar County, Texas, and plan to attend an accredited institution
  • 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
  • Plan to attend a two- or four-year accredited college or university in Texas
  • Continuous enrollment in an accredited Texas college or university

Other requirements

  • Are seeking a graduate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
  • 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

Overview

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.

San Antonio Area Foundation
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.

Eligibility

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
Are recommended by 3 or more professors and/or employers
Demonstrate a passion for the field(s) of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
Full-time enrollment
Continuous enrollment in an accredited Texas college or university

What San Antonio Area Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
379
Total given
$35.42M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,081–$3.2M
  • By dollars: Texas 78%, Florida 9%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; New Braunfels, TX.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund · St Petersburg, FL

    $3.2M

  • American National Red Cross - Washington DC · Washington, DC

    $1.52M

  • United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County · San Antonio, TX

    $1.36M

  • University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX

    $1.02M

  • Aid the Silent · San Antonio, TX

    $1.01M

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Healthcare

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