How much funding does Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship Program provide?

Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship Program provides $7,500 - $800,000 (varies by year) in funding.

When is the deadline for Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship Program

SAN ANTONIO BOWL ASSOCIATION

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Funding Amount

$7,500 - $800,000 (varies by year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship Program

Status: Active scholarship program

Geographic Scope: Bexar County, San Antonio area high schools

Overview: The Valero Alamo Bowl has awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors since 2000. The program has evolved significantly:

2000 (inaugural year): 25 students received $2,000 scholarships ($50,000 total)

2012: 30 students, program passed $1 million cumulative total

2014: 55 students received $7,500 each ($412,500 total)

2015: 58 students received $7,500+ each ($450,000 total)

2016-17: 100+ students, $800,000 total (bowl record)

Cumulative (through 2016): 600+ students, over $8+ million awarded

Award Amount: Scholarships vary by year:

Base award: $7,500 per student

Special awards: Up to $20,000 (Shining Star Energy scholarships)

Some students receive full-ride scholarships from their chosen universities

Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors from Bexar County

Attending San Antonio area public and private high schools

Minimum one award per San Antonio high school (as of 2016-17)

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement

Teacher recommendations

Financial need

Personal narrative/essay

Involvement in extracurricular activities

Priority given to students participating in varsity sports

Class rank and GPA considered

Geographic Focus: San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County)

Benefits Include:

Scholarship funds to college of student's choice

Luncheon recognition (typically at Fleming's Steakhouse or similar venue)

Game tickets to Valero Alamo Bowl

Field recognition during first quarter of bowl game

Family invitation to bowl game

Funding Sources:

Proceeds from bowl events

Support from: Valero, Frost Bank, H-E-B, Shining Star Energy, Mike Yantis Jr.

Contact Information:

Phone: (210) 226-BOWL (2695)

Email: info@alamobowl.com

Address: 100 Montana Street, San Antonio, Texas 78203

Website: https://www.alamobowl.com/about/scholarships/

Administration:

Administered through Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation (San Antonio scholarship clearinghouse)

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Method:

Applications submitted through Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House

Available in school guidance offices

Timeline:

Application deadline: Typically early November (varies by year)

Note: Individual schools may have earlier internal deadlines

Students should check with their school's guidance counselor for exact deadlines

Winners announced: End of November/early December

Required Materials:

Application form (from Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House)

Personal narrative/essay

Teacher recommendations

Academic records/transcripts (for GPA and class rank verification)

Documentation of extracurricular activities and honors

Sports participation records (if applicable)

Selection Process:
1. Submit application through school guidance office
2. Committee review based on academic achievement, recommendations, financial need, narrative, and extracurricular involvement
3. Winners selected end of November
4. Award notification in early December
5. Recognition at luncheon (typically mid-December)
6. Recognition at Valero Alamo Bowl game (December/January)

Key Notes:

Each school has different internal deadlines—students must check with guidance counselor

Application submitted to clearinghouse, not directly to bowl

Selection committee considers all material holistically

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