Teresa and David R. Schmidt, M.D. Scholarship Fund Grant

Teresa and David R. Schmidt, M.D. Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Last Updated: September 02, 2025

Summary

The Teresa and David R. Schmidt, M.D. Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports high school seniors pursuing careers in the medical field. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain full-time enrollment at accredited institutions. This renewable scholarship assists with tuition, fees, and books for students from specific Texas counties, fostering community growth and educational opportunities in healthcare since 1964.

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. Teresa and David R. Schmidt, M.D. Scholarship Fund Course of Study: Medical Profession including but limited to physical therapy, nursing, athletic training, medicine, or biomedical research (not including pharmacy or MRI technician) Geographic: USA Enrolment status: Full-time Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's Degree, Technical/Vocational Certificate or Degree Renewable: Yes Renewal Term: 3 Years Funding 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 education Application Criteria:Graduating high school senior from any high school in Bandera, Castroville, Fredricksburg, Hondo, Kerrville, Medina, or Uvalde countiesPursue a career in the medical profession (including but limited to physical therapy, nursing, athletic training, medicine, or biomedical research)Full-time enrollment at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school Be unable to attend college without financial assistance Renewable Criteria:Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Full-time enrollment Pursue a career in the medical profession (not including pharmacy or MRI technician) Continuous enrollment in any accredited U.S. college, university, or technical/vocational school