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Penny Ann Powers Scholarship Fund Grant

San Antonio Area Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Current High School Senior furthering their education.
  • Current college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or Degree.
  • Adult Learner with a High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Application Criteria:Seeking a degree at a community college in the U.S.Enroll at least part-time
  • Continuous enrollment in a community college or four year college or university"

Other requirements

  • Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0
  • Full-time or Part-time enrollment

Overview

The Penny Ann Powers Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing an Associate Degree or vocational training. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors, college students, and adult learners with a high school diploma. This renewable scholarship emphasizes support for single mothers over 40 and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. The fund aims to enhance educational opportunities and contribute to community development in the USA.

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:Current High School Senior furthering their educationCurrent college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or DegreeAdult Learner with a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Application Criteria:Seeking a degree at a community college in the U.S.Enroll at least part-time
Full-time or Part-time enrollment
Continuous enrollment in a community college or four year 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

  • Single moms
  • Education

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