Rapier Education Fund Grant

Rapier Education Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: September 03, 2025

Summary

The Rapier Education Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports high school seniors and college students pursuing degrees in the USA. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled full-time. The fund covers tuition, fees, and books, and is renewable for up to three years. Since 1964, the foundation has awarded millions in grants to enhance community living through education and other initiatives, making a lasting impact on the San Antonio area.

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. Rapier Education Fund Course of Study: Available for all areas of study Geographic: USA Enrolment status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's Degree, Technical/Vocational Certificate or Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Tuition, Fees, Books

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 DegreeCurrent college student seeking an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or Degree Application Criteria:A graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program Plans to attend or attends a two- or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and attend school full-time Must live in counties listed by the time of application: Texas counties served by WellMed include: Aransas, Atascosa, Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Burnet, Cameron, Collin, Comal, Dallas (Dallas, TX), Dallas (Rio Grande Valley, TX), Denton, Ellis, El Paso, Fort Bend, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Hood, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Johnson, Kaufman, Kendall, Kleberg, Navarro, Nueces, Parker, Rockwall, San Patricio, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Williamson, or Wilson Florida counties served by WellMed include: Broward, Collier, Duval (Northeast Florida), Duval (Southwest Florida), Hernando, Hillsborough (Orlando, FL), Hillsborough (Tampa, FL), Indian River, Lake, Lee (Southwest Florida), Lee (Tampa, FL), Manatee (Southwest Florida), Manatee (Tampa, FL), Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk (Orlando, FL), Polk (Tampa, FL), Saint Lucie, Seminole, Sumter, or Volusia Financial need will be considered but is not the sole determining factor Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school