Robert B. Taylor Fund Grant

Robert B. Taylor Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Robert B. Taylor Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing higher education in vocational fields or those seeking associate degrees. Available to high school seniors, college students, and adult learners, it emphasizes financial need and academic performance, specifically a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to Black or African American students and those enrolled in Alamo Community Colleges. This fund aims to enhance educational opportunities and community growth.

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. Robert B. Taylor Fund Course of Study: Available for all areas of study Geographic: USA Enrolment Status: Full-time or Part-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 an Associate's Degree or Technical/ Vocational Certificate or DegreeAdult Learner with a High School Diploma or Equivalent Application Criteria:Must be graduating or graduated from a high school in Bexar or surrounding counties (Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson)Study in a vocational field such as automotive, hospitality, or culinary arts or in the field of medicine such as nursing, premed, or physician assistance Require financial assistance to attend school Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Full-time or Part-time enrollment Major in any type of vocational studies such as automotive, hospitality, or culinary arts or in the field of medicine such as nursing, premed, or physician assistance Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school Preference is given to students attending one of the Alamo College District campuses