San Antonio Area Foundation: Legacy Scholars Grant

San Antonio Area Foundation: Legacy Scholars Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: September 03, 2025

Summary

The San Antonio Area Foundation's Legacy Scholars program provides substantial scholarships to high school juniors in Bexar and Webb counties. Focusing on students with proven leadership and community involvement, this initiative aims to bridge opportunity gaps and support education in all areas of study. With renewable funding for up to three years, the program promotes attendance at Texas colleges, encouraging students to participate in events that foster their academic success and community engagement.

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. Legacy Scholars About the Scholarship The San Antonio Area Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship is open to high school junior students in Bexar or Webb County. As one of the nation’s largest scholarships, our vision is to close opportunity gaps for those that need it most. Course of Study: Available for all areas of study Geographic: USA Enrolment status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate or Bachelor's Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding Type: Cost of Attendance

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Application Criteria:Must be a current high school juniorLiving and attending school in Bexar or Webb countiesProven leadership qualities, demonstrated community involvement, and a competitive transcript Must plan to attend a public or private Texas college or university upon graduation from high schoolIf awarded, students must plan to attend the scholarship event and participate in future student success events. " Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 Full-time enrollment Enrollment to a public or private Texas college or university"